System H-5000™ getting started guide V.1.
This guide is a brief overview of the System 5000™ data logger and its basic features. Please refer to waterlog.com/5000 or contact your sales representative for more information. Manuals, new firmware updates, brochures, technical notes, and supporting software are available on waterlog.com as updated. For additional assistance, please contact us at +1.435.753.2212 or sales@waterlog.
System 5000 Getting Started Guide Chapter 1: System 5000™ Overview.............................2 Unpacking Your System 5000....................................... 3 Chapter 2: System 5000™ Software .............................4 The Main Menu............................................................... 5 Screen Design and Layout............................................ 6 Setting the Site ID........................................................... 7 Setting the Data and Time..........................
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System 5000™ Overview The System 5000™ is the next generation data logger / data collection platform (DCP) using a touch screen interface for standard and advanced data logging applications. Optional plug-in modules allow the data logger to be configured for a wide variety of monitoring, data logging and SCADA applications. Current option modules include: • Analog/Digital expansion module Multiple configurations are available using additional expansion cards and an internal GOES transmitter..
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System 5000™ Software The System 5000™ takes a new approach to data logging. During setup, measurement parameters are assigned logical names (labels) such as AirTemp or Battery. These names are referred to as Tasks in the System 5000™. Each Task can be assigned an input or source, such as an SDI-12 sensor or an A/D channel, as well as one or more output or destination, such as a log file or GOES transmission.
SYSTEM 5000™ SOFTWARE Screen Design and Layout The images on page 16 show the basic layout for all screens used within the System 5000™. All screens contain a header, consisting of the current screen’s title along with a Help button, and footer, containing either an OK/Cancel button combination or a unique function button and Exit button. Help Button The Help button is available on all screens within the System 5000™. The Help button can provide valuable insight regarding options on the current screen.
System 5000™ Software Setting the Site ID From the main menu, press the “System Setup” button to open the setup menu. With the “General Setup” tab selected and the “System Settings” option highlighted, press the “Open” button to enter the “System Settings” screen. The ‘System Settings’ screen allows the Site ID, Default Error String, and Switched +12V settings to be modified. Restoring the System 5000™ to its default settings can also be performed here.
SYSTEM 5000™ SOFTWARE Setting the Data and Time From the main menu, press the “System Setup” button to open the setup menu. With the “General Setup” tab selected and the “Date & Time” option highlighted, press the “Open” button to enter the “Date & Time Setup” screen. The date, date format, and time are set within this menu. Notice the two “Edit” buttons used to set the time and to select a date format. The date is set by selecting the day in the displayed calendar.
System 5000™ Software A Simple Example To show the ease-of-use of the System 5000™, a simple example will be demonstrated. In this example the System 5000™ will be set up to log date, time, air temperature, and battery voltage every 15 minutes. Creating a Task (Battery) From the main menu, press the “Manage Tasks” button to open the Tasks menu. Setting up a new Task and adding new sensors should be the first action taken. Press the “New Task” button to create a new task.
SYSTEM 5000™ SOFTWARE Selecting an Input/Source (Battery) Once a Task label has been defined, press “Select Input” on the “Edit Task” screen. To retrieve the voltage of the battery, select “Battery Voltage” from the list of available inputs. Press the “OK” button to open the Battery Voltage Properties page. De-selecting the checkbox at the bottom of the Select Input screen causes the “Edit Task” screen to be displayed rather than the selected input’s properties page.
System 5000™ Software Adding an Output/Destination (Log to File) Once a Task Input has been defined, press “Add Output” on the “Edit Task” screen. To log the value of the Task’s Input to a file, select “Log To File (New Log File)” from the list of available inputs. This will create a new log file for the Task to log to. Press the “OK” button to open the Log To File Properties page. If one or more Log files are already configured, they will appear as options in the Add Output menu (e.g.
SYSTEM 5000™ SOFTWARE Adding Slopes, Offsets and Custom Functions With the ‘Adding an Output/Destination (Log File)’ reference on page 9 as a guide, create a new task called “AirTemp”, connect a probe to Analog 1 (Vin1, +5Vref, and Agnd), and select “Analog In” as the Input. Analog Inputs have many options available to them including choosing which input channel(s) to use, how many samples to take, and whether to impose a warmup before the measurements are retrieved.
System 5000™ Software The Custom Function screen is used for applying simple or advanced mathematical equations to a Task’s Input value. Press the “Functions” button to display a list of available functions. Scroll down the list and highlight “h377c()” or “h377f()” in the list. Press the “Insert Function” button to add the function to the Custom Function equation.
SYSTEM 5000™ SOFTWARE Enabling/Disabling Scanning Once the System 5000™ has been set up as desired, Scanning should be enabled. Press any “OK” or “Exit” buttons necessary until the “Main Menu” screen is displayed. The Scanning indicator is red when Scanning is Off or disabled. All Tasks as well as any incoming events will not be processed when Scanning is Off on the System 5000™. Press the red Scanning indicator or “Scanning is Off” text to turn scanning on.
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SYSTEM 5000™ HARDWARE Top View Primary access to the System 5000™ Software is managed through the ¼ VGA touch screen display on top of the unit. The Power and Active LEDs as well as the SD Card slot are all centrally located around the display. The “Power” LED blinks every five seconds while power is applied to the unit. The “Active” LED illuminates when the unit is collecting data or performing other background tasks.
System 5000™ Hardware Front View The base system hardware configuration includes digital and analog functionality to support the majority of the applications needed by most users. The modular design allows expansion modules to be added for extended capabilities. Functions and features for the different plug-in modules will be described in the documentation for the specific option module. USB “device” connection allows easy access to logged data allowing the System 5000™ to act as an external disk drive.
SYSTEM 5000™ HARDWARE USB Ports The two USB-A connectors are provided to connect an external USB “Device”, like a USB Flash drive, for downloading or uploading data to the System 5000™ internal memory. The USB-B connector is provided to allow a direct connection from the System 5000™ to a computer for downloading or uploading data and in this case, the System 5000™ is seen as a USB “Device”, showing up as an external hard disk on the connected computer.
System 5000™ Hardware Switched +12 Volt Excitation The Switched +12 volt excitation is provided to power sensors, and by default, this port is always on. There are sensors that only need to be powered when being measured. To save power consumption, this port can be programmed to turn on only during a measurement. Power Connection The Power connection is the main System 5000 power and ground. The power LED on the front panel will blink every five seconds when power between 10 – 16 volts has been connected.
SYSTEM 5000™ HARDWARE Analog Input Channels There are four analog input channels labeled Vin1 to Vin4. The standard input range for all channels is 0 to 5 volts; however, because the Analog to Digital converter is highly accurate, it can accurately measure low level ranges as well. Differential measurements can also be made on channels Vin1 and Vin2 or on channels Vin3 and Vin4. Analog Grounds There are two analog ground connection points.
System 5000™ Hardware Additional Support and Documentation The web page at waterlog.com will provide ongoing support for the System 5000™ data loggers and DCP products. This includes additional manuals (e.g. Basic 5000 User Manual), new versions of the main manual, new firmware updates, brochures, technical notes, PC support software, example Basic programs, etc. Support may also be obtained by contacting Design Analysis Associates directly.
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