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Datalogger User's Guide

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GL400

Datalogger Users Guide

1/05/2005
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Warranty
Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. warrants that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of shipment from the factory. Global Waters obligations under this warranty are limited to, at Global Waters option: (I) replacing or (II) repairing; any products determined to be defective. In no case shall Global Waters liability exceed the products original purchase price. This warranty does not apply to any equipment that has been repaired or altered, except by Global Water Instrumentation, Inc., or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. It is expressly agreed that this warranty will be in lieu of all warranties of fitness and in lieu of the warranty of merchantability. The warranty begins on the date of your invoice.

Requirements

Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP* 486DX 66MHz, 16MB RAM (Windows 95 base machine; later operating systems may require higher specifications) Available COM port

Contact Information
Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. 11390 Amalgam Way Gold River, CA 95670 Toll Free: Local: Fax: E-mail: Web: 1(800)876-1172 1(916)638-3429 1(916)638-3270 [email protected] www.globalw.com

Terminology
In order to better understand this product manual, please be aware of the following terminology and formatting standards. Bolded terms (i.e. bold) indicate either a keyboard key, a word or icon that appears on your computer monitor screen or a phrase to be emphasized. Context will dictate which is indicated. Since it is assumed that users of this manual are familiar with mouse usage, many mouse operations are implied. The term click or clicking means to press and release the left mouse button. Similarly, double-click means to press and release the left mouse button twice in quick succession. For example, the phrase Click the start button should be interpreted as Move the mouse pointer to the task bar and click the start button. If any other mouse button is used in an operation, it will be specified in the documentation. The term select means to move the mouse pointer over the indicated target. For example the phrase Select Toolbars from the View menu means to move the mouse pointer over View, click View and then move the mouse pointer over Toolbars. This action provides access to the Toolbars menu. Select is normally used when the mouseover action will cause additional menus to display.
*Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation

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The symbol is used with submenu operations where the user should click the first and last items in the string separated by . For example, the phrase Click on File New Folder means click on File, select New and click on Folder. When the documentation directs you to exit a program or window, you can generally do so by clicking the x graphic in the upper right-hand corner or by clicking File Exit.
x graphic

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 5
THE GL400 DATALOGGER............................................................................................................ 5 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 5 CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................... 6 Package Contents for GL400-7-1 ............................................................................................ 6 Package Contents for GL400-1-1 ............................................................................................ 7 GETTING TO KNOW THE GL400 .................................................................................................... 8

CHAPTER 2: SETUP ............................................................................................ 10


INSTALLING THE GL400 ............................................................................................................. 10 SYSTEM TIME CHECK ................................................................................................................. 10 GLOBAL LOGGER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 11 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 15 General Installation Tips........................................................................................................ 15 Sensor Installation ................................................................................................................. 16

CHAPTER 3: USING GLOBAL LOGGER SOFTWARE....................................... 18


HARDWARE CONNECTION ........................................................................................................... 18 GLOBAL LOGGER STARTUP ........................................................................................................ 18 GLOBAL LOGGER FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 20 Sample Continuously/Real-Time Values ............................................................................... 20 Get Settings ........................................................................................................................... 20 Get History Data .................................................................................................................... 21 Clear Memory ........................................................................................................................ 23 Synchronize Time.................................................................................................................. 23 Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Datalogger Name and Sensor Warmup Time..................................................................................................24 Analog Channel Calibration .............................................................................................................................25 Pulse Channel Calibration................................................................................................................................27 Recording Interval and Memory Management .................................................................................................28

CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 31


BATTERY.................................................................................................................................... 31

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 32


COMM FAILURE .......................................................................................................................... 32 OTHER ISSUES ........................................................................................................................... 33

APPENDIX A: GL400 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 34


DATALOGGER ............................................................................................................................. 35

APPENDIX B: WORKSHEETS............................................................................. 36
CALIBRATING THE BAR GRAPH TO HIGHER OR LOWER RANGE .................................................... 36 CALIBRATING LEVEL SENSORS FOR DEPTH TO WATER READINGS ............................................... 37

APPENDIX C: TERMINAL PROGRAMMING....................................................... 38


COMMUNICATION COMMANDS FOR WINDOWS DATALOGGER ........................................................ 38

APPENDIX D: RECHARGING THE BATTERY .................................................... 39 APPENDIX E: ALTERNATE POWER SOURCES ................................................ 41

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Introduction

Introduction
The GL400 Datalogger

Congratulations on your purchase of the Global Water GL400 Datalogger. This instrument has been quality tested and approved to provide accurate and reliable measurements for a variety of sensors. We are confident you will find the GL400 to be a valuable asset for your applications. Should you require assistance, our technical staff will be happy to help. The GL400 is the latest addition to our line of rugged remote monitoring instrumentation and comes in two varieties: the 8-channel (GL400-7-1) and 2-channel (GL400-1-1) loggers. The 8-channel logger features 7analog and 1-pulse channels for data recording, while the 2-channel features 1-analog and 1-pulse. The Global Logger* software package operates on the user-friendly operating systems Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP**. Remote monitoring sensors are connected to the GL400's internal terminal junctions. Types of sensors that are typically used include Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Temperature, ORP, Water Level, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Humidity, Barometric Pressure, Solar Radiation and Rain Gauges. Contact us for unique, special and custom modifications to meet the requirements of your application. The GL400 Datalogger is designed to accept any 4-20 mA sensors. Twisted pair 2-wire and 3-wire sensors can be quickly connected to the logger's terminal strip providing them with switched power and connecting them to the GL400s data processes. The GL400's rugged, lockable and weather-resistant enclosure can easily be hidden, bolted to a post or secured inside an additional container for added protection from the elements, animals, or vandals.

Features
GL400-7-1
Data Windows based Global Logger* software Tabular display/printout Data in standard spreadsheet format Communication cable included (RS232C) Logger 7-analog 1-pulse channels Low power internal battery with charger 8,000 data logs per channel 12-bit or 1/4,000 resolution UV protected PVC weather-resistant enclosure

GL400-1-1
Data Windows based Global Logger* software Tabular display/printout Data in standard spreadsheet format Communication cable included (RS232C) Logger 1-analog 1-pulse channels Low power internal battery with charger 19,500 data logs per channel 12-bit or 1/4,000 resolution UV protected PVC weather-resistant enclosure

* Copyright Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. 2001 **Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation

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Checklist
Your GL400 was carefully inspected and certified by our Quality Assurance Team before shipping. If any damage has occurred during shipping, please notify Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. and file a claim with the carrier involved. Use the checklist to ensure that you have received everything needed to operate the GL400. Note, there are two different varieties of dataloggers, the GL400-7-1 and GL400-1-1. Use the checklist appropriate to your model number.

Package Contents for GL400-7-1

Datalogger

Communication Cable

User Manual

Global Logger* Software

GL400-7-1 (8-Channel Datalogger) User Manual Communication Cable (RS232C COM Cable) Global Logger Software (3 1/2 Floppy Diskette)

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Package Contents for GL400-1-1

Datalogger

Communication Cable

User Manual

Global Logger* Software

GL400-1-1 (2-Channel Datalogger) User Manual Communication Cable (RS232C COM Cable) Global Logger Software (3 1/2 Floppy Diskette)

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Getting to Know the GL400

The GL400 is enclosed in a UV protected PVC weather-resistant enclosure.

The COM port can connect to a PC serial port using the included Communication Cable.

COM port

Access the included 12V, 2 AH lead acid gell cell directly from inside enclosure.

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attach cable wires to terminals

Connect sensors to the GL400 by threading sensor cables through the enclosures strain reliefs (8 on the GL400-7-1 and 2 on the GL400-1-1) and attaching cable wires to the channel terminals.

GL400-7-1

GL400-1-1

Each end of the Communication Cable is identical. Connect one DB-9 female connector to your PC and the other to your Datalogger.

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Setup
Installing the GL400
System Time Check

Before you install the software, check the accuracy of the time and date on your computer. The GL400 will be programmed with this information.

To verify your system time in Windows, click Start Settings Control Panel from the task bar.

Double-click the Date/Time icon.

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Verify that your system is set to the correct time. If not, make the necessary changes, click the Apply button and then the OK button. Exit the control panel.

Global Logger Software Installation


Insert the 3 1/2 floppy diskette labeled Global Logger Software Version x.xx (where x.xx is a version number such as 1.38) into your computers floppy disk drive. Normally, the floppy is configured as a systems A drive.

Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.

Double-click the floppy icon (normally listed as 3 floppy (A:)).

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Click on the file Global Logger.exe.

Click Edit Copy from the menu bar.

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Save the file to a directory of your choosing. Note, it should be a location you will easily remember. To save to the directory Global Logger located on your main C hard drive (although C is normally the main system drive, the designation can vary from system to system), start by clicking the down carrot of the address field. Click on the Local Disk (C:) icon or appropriate main system drive designation.

down carrot

If the directory Global Logger is not listed, click File New Folder from the menu bar.

The directory New Folder should now be created and automatically selected for typeover. Type Global Logger and press the enter key.
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Double-click on the new Global Logger directory.

Click Edit Paste from the menu bar.

A Copying dialog box should now display. Wait for the copy process to complete.

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To create a desktop shortcut, right-click the Global Logger.exe file you previously saved, select Send To and click on Desktop (create shortcut).

You can now access your Global Logger* software directly from the desktop.

Hardware Installation
General Installation Tips

The datalogger is not waterproof. It is water-resistant. This means that condensation, which can build up inside the enclosure during humid conditions, should not affect the performance of the GL400. However, if the datalogger is submerged in water, it will corrode the electronics and cause it to stop working properly. Please ensure that the datalogger will be clear from flooding and out of direct rainfall. The accuracy of the sensor readings can be affected by such adverse conditions as overpressure, lightening strikes, improper care/handling, and physical damage or abuse. Do not install GL400 sensors in applications that contain solvents. Over time, many solvents can deteriorate the cable and the sensing elements. Install your GL400 so that it is easily accessible for calibration purposes. You may need to remove and reinstall it in the future, so plan ahead!

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Sensor Installation Note, the following instructions and screenshots specifically refer to the GL400-7-1. If you have purchased the GL400-1-1, you will only be able to utilize analog channel 1 (C1) and the pulse channel (Pulse).

You can connect 2-wire or 3-wire sensors to the GL400. Before connecting a sensor, first disconnect the battery spade lugs from terminals.

red (+) terminal

black (-) terminal

battery terminals

analog channels 1 7

pulse channel

You can connect analog sensors to channels 1 7 (C1 C7) on the terminal strip and a pulse sensor to the Pulse channel. Note, you can connect an external power source to the Ext. terminals, located below the internal battery (Batt.) terminals.

To connect a sensor thread sensor cable through an enclosure strain relief, and attach cable wires to the channel terminals. Before inserting wires into terminals you may need to loosen terminal screws. For 2-wire analog sensors, insert black wire into the S (signal) terminal and tighten until secure. Next, insert red wire into the + (power) terminal and tighten until secure. For 3-wire analog sensors, insert black wire into the (ground) terminal and tighten until secure. Next, insert white wire into the S (signal) terminal and tighten until secure. Finally, insert red wire into the + (power) terminal and tighten until secure.

2-wire: terminals +/S

3-wire: terminals +/S/-

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For pulse sensors polarity is not an issue, so red and black wires may be inserted in either P terminals. Insert black/red wire into one P terminal and tighten until secure. Insert the black/red wire into the other P terminal and tighten until secure. There is no pulse signal terminal.

pulse: P terminals

step 1: connect blue spade lug to black terminal step 2: connect red spade lug to red terminal

Connect the batterys blue spade lug to the black terminal followed by the red spade lug to the red terminal.

Your sensor is now connected to the logger and is accessible* through the Global Logger** software package.
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Using Global Logger Software


Hardware Connection

Connect the DB-9 female connector of the included communication cable (RS232C) to the COM 1 serial port on your computer. If COM 1 is being used, either disconnect and/or disable the device on COM 1 or connect to COM 2*.

DB-9 connector

Connect the DB-9 male connector of the communication cable (RS232C) to your GL400 COM port.

Global Logger Startup


Double-click the Global Logger** icon on your desktop if you created a desktop shortcut during software setup. Otherwise, access the directory in which your Global Logger.exe file is located and double-click on the file. If you have not installed the Global Logger software or if you want to create a desktop icon, see Global Logger Software Installation***. Note that the screenshots in Chapter 3: Using Global Logger Software represent those of an eight channel logger (GL400-7-1). If you own a different model such as the GL400-1-1, Global Logger will display differently.
* See Comm Failure, page 32. ** Copyright Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. 2001 ***See Global Logger Software Installation, pages 11 15

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The Global Logger* main window will display data in the following fields: Logger Name, Date/Time, Recording Interval and Recordings in Memory. Access the Global Logger functions Sample Continuously, Get Settings, Get History Data, Clear Memory, Synchronize Time and Setup through the main menu check box and buttons. All Global Logger functions can also be accessed through Action on the menu bar. The bar graphs indicate zero to full-scale range of sensor for the eight analog channels of the datalogger. For example, the channel 4 graph in the following screen shot displays a 120 foot sensor with a reading of 23.3 feet. This data indicates that the sensor is currently at a depth of 23.3 feet. Sensors are calibrated to a variety of unit specifications (i.e. meters, percent, etc.), so your bar graph readings may differ slightly. Note that the GL400 terminal strip can only accommodate seven analog sensors, so one channel will not be used. The pulse unit field (currently displaying Inches) at the top right of the window indicates the current single pulse channel reading.

pulse channel reading

zero to full-scale graph

Global Logger functions

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Sample Continuously/Real-Time Values
To display real-time values each second, select the Sample Continuously checkbox. Readings will display below each zero-to-full-scale-range graph. To stop readings, unselect checkbox. Note, that real-time data is not recorded; therefore, you cannot retrieve it from GL400 memory.

zero-to-full-scalerange graph

current reading past readings

Get Settings
To refresh information in the Global Logger* main window, click the Get Settings button. This action will update the Logger Name, Date/Time, Recording Interval and Recordings in Memory fields.

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Get History Data


To retrieve logged data from memory, click the Get History Data button. The speed of your upload will depend on the number of data points recorded (more recordings equals longer upload time). To minimize long upload times, clear memory* after backing it up to disk**.

A Historical Data Viewer window will display. This window lists each data point for every channel by Date / Time and reading value. Channel 1 readings are displayed in the column immediately to the right of the Date / Time column and additional channels consecutively to the right of channel 1. If there are more data points in memory than will fit in the data view window, use the vertical scroll bar to scroll through the list of readings. To view the pulse channel column, scroll to the right using the horizontal scroll bar.

channel 1

use scroll bar to scroll through list

readings listed by Date / Time and reading value (in this case Feet)

scroll right to view additional channels and/or pulse channel

* See Clear Memory, pages 23 **See Get History Data, pages 22

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If you want to save current readings, click the Save to File button.

A Save As window will display. If you want to save your file to a directory other than the one displayed, click the down carrot of the Save in: field and click on the device (i.e. hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, etc.) you want to save the file to.

down carrot

change name in file name field

Double-click the directory or subdirectory you want to save to. If you want to change the file name click anywhere in the File name: field and type the desired name. However, do not change the .csv extension. This extension ensures the file will be recognized as a comma separated value (*.CSV) file. You can open CSV files in spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel*. Click Save to save the file.

To remove duplicate readings, click the Pack button. Note, this operation will not remove the initial duplicate reading on each channel. For this feature to work, all channels must have consecutive duplicate readings. Since the pack function does not change the readings stored in memory, you will need to Save to File to preserve the pack operation. If you exit and then reenter the Historical Data Viewer window, all readings (including zero readings) stored in memory will display regardless of any prior pack operation.

Click OK to exit the Historical Data View window.


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Clear Memory
To clear your GL400s memory of readings click the Clear Memory button.

A confirmation dialog box will display. Click Yes to clear history or No to keep readings.

If you click Yes, a Standby graphic will display in the middle of your monitor screen while the memory is purged.

Synchronize Time
To synchronize your GL400s internal clock to your computers clock*, click the Synchronize Time but-

A Standby graphic will display in the middle of your monitor screen while synchronizing.

Setup
Note that your datalogger has come completely setup from our factory. It has been calibrated and tested for optimal accuracy and performance with any sensors you have ordered along with your datalogger. If you choose to recalibrate your sensors or calibrate additional sensors, use the following procedures.

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To begin calibration and/or to change time interval settings, click the Setup button. A Global Water Setup window will display.

Datalogger Name and Sensor Warmup Time If you want to change the datalogger name, click in the Name field and type in a new name. In order to supply connected sensors with adequate power for accurate data measurments, set the Sensor Warmup Time field to the specification indicated in your sensor manual. Note that this field should reflect the sensor specification with the longest warm-up time. This setting dictates the length of time power is applied to the attached sensors before the datalogger takes a reading. For example, you set Global Logger* to a sensor warm-up time of 3 seconds, and to record readings every 20 minutes at fixed intervals. If the process begins at 12:02:00, power will be applied to attached sensors immediately and readings taken at 12:02:03. At 12:22:00, power will again be applied to the attached sensors, and the datalogger will take readings at 12:22:03. Note that if the recording interval fields are less than or equal to the Sensor Warmup Time field, any attached sensors are powered continuously. To change warm-up time, click in the Sensor Warmup Time field and enter the desired time (0 15 seconds). You may also click the up/down arrows to the right of the text field to increase or decrease the value by 1.

recording interval fields

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Analog Channel Calibration Change the Sensor Type or EU (engineering units) field to the unit type you are calibrating to (i.e. meters, feet, etc.) by clicking in the field and typing the unit name. Note that the Sensor Type or EU field is only a text label. Actual readings are determined by the following calibration steps. In case you make a mistake during the calibration process, write down the existing values in the High Raw and Low Raw fields before continuing (in this case 64435 and 12704). Click the Calibrate button.

Enter the maximum unit range of the sensor (120 for a 120 level sensor in this example) in the highest value text field and click the Next button.

If performing a lab calibration, insert the sensor into the appropriate calibration meter and set to full scale range of the sensor. If performing an environmental calibration, insert sensor into its targeted environment at conditions of at least 10% of full scale range. For example a 120 water level sensor should be calibrated at a water depth of at least 12. Calibrating at greater percentages (up to 100%) provides greater accuracy.

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For both environmental and lab calibrations, wait at least five seconds for the sensor to adjust to current sensing levels. Click the Next button.

Enter 0 in the lowest value text field and click the Next button.

For lab calibrations, release the sensor from calibration meter. For environmental calibrations, take sensor out of targeted environment.

For both environmental and lab calibrations, wait at least five seconds for the sensor to adjust to 0 sensing levels. Click the Finish button.

Note, that if performing an environmental calibration at a fraction of total sensor range, the bar graphs in the main Global Logger window will interpret full scale range at maximum calibration readings instead of actual total sensor range. All other logger operations will perform correctly. To revise calibration settings so that the graphs will function correctly, follow the worksheet Calibrating the Bar Graph to Higher or Lower Range in Appendix B*.

*See Appendix B: Worksheets, pages 36

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Verify that High EU and Low EU fields reflect desired unit readings. Also, verify that the High Raw field reflects a range of 60,000 65,000 and that the Low Raw field reflects a range of 10,000 15,000. Adjust the Decimal Places field according to the accuracy percentage rating. The number of decimal places should not exceed the accuracy of the sensor. After calibrating, click the OK button. To cancel changes, click Cancel.

Pulse Channel Calibration To change pulse channel settings, refer to the Pulse Input fields in the Global Logger Setup window. The pulse channel records a predetermined value each time the sensor detects a pulse signal. This feature is often used to track rainfall levels. To change the displayed unit type (i.e. meters, feet, etc.), tap the Sensor Name or EU (engineering units) field and enter the unit type you are calibrating to. Note that the Sensor Name or EU field only serves as a text label. To set the recorded value for a single pulse reading, tap the Value for Single Pulse field and enter the desired predetermined value. To set the number of decimal place values to display, tap the Decimal Places field and enter the number of decimal places (0 6), or click the up/down arrows to the right of the text field to increase or decrease the value by 1. After changing settings, click the OK button. To cancel changes, click Cancel.

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Recording Interval and Memory Management Select the interval type by clicking the down carrot of the Sample field. To repeatedly record values at a specified interval, click for fixed interval.

down carrot

Note, that if you choose to record at fixed intervals, memory will fill up according to the following productspecific charts. Refer to battery maintenance chart for battery life to available memory comparisons*.
GL400-1-1
Recording Interval 1 second 1 minute 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour Time 5 hours, 31 minutes 13 days 68 days 206 days 413 days, 30 hours 827 days

GL400-7-1
Recording Interval 1 second 1 minute 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour Time 2 hours, 20 minutes 5 days, 20 hours 29 days 87 days 175 days 350 days

Set the recording interval digit, by clicking in the every text field, and typing the desired number. You may also click the up/down arrows to the right of the text field to increase or decrease the value by 1.

up/down arrows

Set the recording interval time unit, by clicking the down carrot of the time unit field (not labeled) and clicking Seconds, Minutes, Hours or Days.

*See Battery, page 31

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Time Frame 0-19 seconds Readings per time unit As fast as possible 1 per 1 second 1 per 12 seconds 1 per 2 minutes 1 per 200 minutes 1 per 1440 minutes Expected total readings during Time Frame 1000 40 45 45 45 45

To record values according to a logarithmic curve, click for logarithmic interval. See chart for timeline specifications.

20-59 seconds 60-599 seconds 10-99 minutes 100-999 minutes 1000-9999 minutes

To take readings upon exceeding a specified unit range, click upon exception. This setting sets the logger to record a single reading after detecting a variance from the previously recorded exception reading. Click the long bar appearing at the bottom of the Global Logger Setup menu

Click and hold toggle slider with left mouse button (i.e. do not click and release). Move slider left or right to select desired exception range, and release mouse button. Click OK to preserve selection or Cancel to revert to the previous setting.

toggle slider

The bar should change to reflect the latest exception setting. The setting in these screenshot examples sets the logger to record a single reading after reading changes (rises or falls) by 10.2 feet from the previous exception.

The Wrap records at end of storage checkbox dictates whether or not the logger continues to record readings after its memory is filled. To overwrite readings in synchronous order (earliest readings are overwritten first) after memory is filled, click the checkbox. To preserve readings and stop recording after memory is filled, leave box unchecked.

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After calibrating and/or changing interval recording settings, click the OK button. To cancel changes, click Cancel. You may also manually change GL400 settings directly using a terminal program*.

*See Appendix C: Terminal Programming, page 38

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Maintenance

Maintenance
Battery

4
GL400-7-1
Sample Period 1 second 1 minute 30 minutes 1 hour 1 day Theoretical Battery Life 15 hours 12 days 234 days 338 days 591 days Recommended Time Between Battery Check 12 hours 1 week 6 months 6 months 6 months

Global Water recommends that the battery voltage be physically checked based on your recording interval*. Refer to the following table. Note, that the GL400 uses 160A while sleeping and 10mA plus the signal current while taking readings. This table is based on the worst-case scenario where all sensors are providing the maximum signal of 20mA. Temperature can also affect battery life. A GL400 in an environment that has a sustained temperature of 23 C will run 5% longer than a unit that has a sustained temperature of 0 C.
GL400-1-1
Sample Period 1 second 1 minute 30 minutes 1 hour 1 day Theoretical Battery Life 88 hours 65 days 478 days 536 days 607 days Recommended Time Between Battery Check 72 hours 2 months 6 months 6 months 6 months

Checking the battery requires the GL400 enclosure be opened.

remove connectors

Test the battery with a voltage meter. The datalogger will not work reliably if the battery voltage is below 10V. If the battery is allowed to drain below 9V it may not charge back to 12V when the charger is applied. The battery can be recharged using the included transformer, see Appendix D for charging instructions. If the battery needs to be replaced, use a 12V, 2 AH lead acid gel cell for reliable service. Insert the battery into the battery slot and reattach the battery connectors to terminals (blue connector to black terminal first and red connector to red terminal second).
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Troubleshooting
Comm Failure

If Global Logger software displays Comm Failure in the Logger Name field, perform the following steps

Verify that the communication cable is securely connected to the data logger and to your computer*. Check the battery voltage on the logger**. Make sure that your computer is correctly set up to use your communication channel 1 (COM 1). Refer to the settings below for comparison.

* See Hardware Connection, page 18 **See Battery, page 31

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Troubleshooting

If you only have access to COM 2, then an *.ini file must be created. Open Notepad or a similar basic text editor and type the text exactly as it appears in the following screenshot. Change the directory to the Windows folder of your main drive if you are using Windows 95, 98, ME or XP* or to the WINNT folder of your main drive if you are using Windows NT or 2000*. Save the file as global logger.ini.

Make sure that no other software or device is using COM 1, such as an infrared port or palm synching software.

Other Issues

Call Global Water for tech support: 800-876-1172 or 916-638-3429 (many problems can be solved over the phone). Fax: 916-638-3270 or Email: [email protected]. When calling for tech support, please have the following information ready; 1. Model number 2. Unit serial number 3. P.O. number the equipment was purchased on. 4. Our sales number or the invoice number. 5. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relating to the product. Be prepared to describe the problem you are experiencing including specific details of the application, installation, and any additional pertinent information.

In the event that the equipment needs to be returned to the factory for any reason, please call to obtain an RMA number (Return Material Authorization). Do not return items without an RMA number displayed on the outside of the package. Clean and decontaminate the GL400 sensors if necessary. Include a written statement describing the problems. Send the package with shipping prepaid to our factory address. Insure your shipment, since Global Waters warranty does not cover damage incurred during transit.

*Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 & XP are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation

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Appendix A

Appendix A: GL400 Detailed Specifications


Datalogger
Inputs Channels: GL400-1-1: 1 Analog, 1 Pulse GL400-7-1: 7 Analog, 1 Pulse Analog: 4-20 mA, pulse contact closure Resolution: 1/4095 (12 bit) Data Storage Memory Size: GL400-1-1: 25,600 Logs/Channel GL400-7-1: 11,600 Logs/Channel Type: non-volatile Flash Intervals: 1 to 256 seconds, 1 to 256 minutes, 1 to 256 hours, or 1 to 256 days Time Accuracy: 0.0015% Time Format: Month/Day/Year Hour/Minute/Second Communication Speed: 38,400 kbs Data Transfer: 2MB/4 min. Type: RS232C (Serial) Electrical Battery: 12V Sealed Rechargeable (2A/h) Back-up Battery: 3V Lithium (950 mA/h) Sleep Current: 160A Wake Current: 100mA + Sensor (4-20 mA) Communication Current: 100mA Environmental Operating Temperature: -40 to 75C (-40 to 170F) Storage Temperature: -50 to 90C (-60 to 200F) Humidity: 0 to 95% Non-Condensing (Conformal Protection Coating) Physical Dimensions - Datalogger Length: 191mm (7.5) Width: 76mm (3) Height: 70mm (2.75) Weight: ~680 g (1.5lbs)

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GL400 Detailed Specifications

Physical Properties - Severe Environment Enclosure (Loaded) Length: 254mm (10) Width: 191mm (7.5) Height: 114mm (4.5) Weight: ~2.268 kg (5lbs) Vent Port: Open or Closed Lockable Entry Port: 7.8mm (.307) maximum cable diameter Water Resistant

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Appendix B

Appendix B: Worksheets
Calibrating the Bar Graph to Higher or Lower Range

With some sensors it is either impractical or unfeasible to reach the full-scale or lower scale of its range. This will not affect the actual reading of the datalogger but it will cause the bar graph to work incorrectly. Here are the equations for finding new limits on the bar graph. First take the two coordinates that were found during calibration*. (High EU __________, High Raw __________) and (Low EU __________, Low Raw __________). Now calculate the slope using this equation: m = (High Raw Low Raw) / (High EU Low EU) m = ___________ Next find the y-intercept: b = High Raw - (m * High EU) b = ___________ Now you can calculate the new Raw value for any Engineering Unit. New Raw = (m * New EU) + b New Raw = ___________ Finally, enter these new Raw values into your datalogger and verify the readings are correct*.

*See Analog Channel Calibration, pages 25 27

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Worksheets

Calibrating Level Sensors for Depth to Water Readings

Note, that to take depth to water readings, the bar graph must be calibrated to the full scale of the sensor. Follow the worksheet Calibrating Bar Graph to Higher or Lower Ranges*. The first step is to find the Total Depth of the sensor. This is the distance from the end of your sensor to your datum. (Cable lengths from the factory are not exact. You may need to measure for precise distances.) Total Depth = _____________ Next, find the maximum Sensor Depth (range of the sensor). In the Calibration** section of the software, you can find this value by using the following equation: Sensor Depth = | High EU______ - Low EU______ | Sensor Depth = ___________ Now you can find your new Engineering Units using these steps: New Low EU = Total Depth New Low EU = ___________ New High EU = Total Depth Sensor Depth New High EU = __________ Finally, enter these New EU values into your datalogger and verify the readings are correct**.

* See Appendix B: Worksheets, page 36 **See Analog Channel Calibration, pages 25 27

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Appendix C

Appendix C: Terminal Programming


Communication Commands for Windows Datalogger

The following is a chart of commands that can be sent to the Windows Datalogger through a terminal program.
Command Description D T ? h a X i E r ! 1 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 N n S s Set Date Set Time Get number of data points Get first historical data point Get historical data point again Abort Get next historical data point (increment) Erase Get real time data point Set description Get description Set Units Get Units Set Raw Scale Get Raw Scale Set Engineering Unit Scale (EU) Get Engineering Unit Scale (EU) Set Name Get Name Set Sample interval Get Sample interval

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Recharging the Battery

Appendix D: Recharging the Battery


Please use the following cautions while charging the battery: Do not seal the enclosure while charging the battery. Do not leave the charger connected to the battery for more than 72 hours.

Disconnect the dataloggers red and blue spade lugs from the battery. Ensure that the battery charger is not plugged in.
Disconnect spade lugs from battery

red (+) terminal

black (-) terminal

step 2: connect red spade lug to red terminal

step 1: connect blue spade lug to black terminal

Connect the chargers blue spade lug to the batterys black terminal. Connect the chargers red spade lug to the batterys red terminal. Plug the charger into the wall.

charger

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Appendix D

The battery should charge a minimum of 12 hours. After charging the battery, unplug the charger and check the battery voltage using a multimeter. If the battery voltage has increased but not reached 12V it may need to be left on the charger longer. If the battery voltage has not changed, replace the battery. Otherwise disconnect the charger from the battery and reconnect the datalogger to the battery.

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External Power Sources

Appendix E: External Power Sources

The EXT terminals of the datalogger can be used to provide an external power source to the logger. The external power source however, must be chosen with care. The source voltage cannot be greater than 30 VDC and must fall within the input voltage range of each sensor attached to the datalogger.

To connect an external power source to the datalogger, thread the power source cable through an enclosure strain relief and attach wires to EXT terminals. Before inserting wires into terminals you may need to loosen terminal screws. Insert the black wire into either of the (ground) terminals and tighten until secure. Insert the red wire into the + (power) terminal and tighten until secure.

insert black to negative

insert red to positive

The battery that was included with the GL400 will operate in parallel with the external. Thus, a supplemental 12V source, such as a solar panel, may be added to increase the battery life. If this method is chosen the external source must be diode protected from the battery voltage. The battery does not need to be protected, this allows the battery to remain charged while the external source has power. CAUTION: The enclosure must be vented or gasses could build up inside the case causing a rupture. Alternatively, the 12V battery can be removed from the enclosure and the datalogger can be connected exclusively to the external power source. This method does not provide a battery backup for the logger to continue logging, however there is a battery backup to retain the data already collected.

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