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AC Exception Voltage Simple Logger®
Model L215
Features
•0 to 250Vrms measurement range
•10 samples per second
•Stores data when alarm level
is tripped
•True RMS measurements
•64K storage memory
•10 bit resolution (250mV)
•Detect sags and swells
•Scale automatically selected
by software
•Software programmable HI and LO
alarm levels
•Alarm trip LED indicator
•Double Insulated
Applications
•Surge/Sag monitoring
•Computer room monitoring
•Residential monitoring
•Machine monitoring
•Marine power monitoring
ORDERING INFORMATION CATALOG NO.
Simple Logger®Model L215, Exception Voltage (0 to 250VAC Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #2116.07
Includes software (CD-ROM), 6 ft DB-9 RS-232 cable, 9V Alkaline battery, 5 ft lead set and user manual
Accessories
110V US Outlet Adaptor with Banana Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #2118.49
Voltage Leads, (2) with clips, 5 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. #2118.51
Specifications
ELECTRICAL
Number of Channels: 1
Measurement Range: 0 to 250Vrms
Input Connection:
Recessed Safety 4mm Banana Jacks
Resolution: 12 Bit, 250mV max
Accuracy*: 1% of Reading + 250mV
(see inside back cover for details)
Sample Rate: 36000/hr (10 samples/sec)
Storage Technique: Exception recording
in FIFO mode; 60 samples stored
when alarm is tripped. Each 60 sample
recording is considered to be a packet.
When memory is full, data will be over-
written one packet at a time beginning
with the oldest. Recording only occurs
during alarm conditions.
Data Storage: 65,536 readings
Power: AC powered with 9V Alkaline
battery back-up
Battery Life: Up to 1 yr @ 25°C
Output: RS-232 via DB-9 connector
(@ 4800 baud)
Indicators: Red LED double flashes
in LOGGING, single flashes in
STANDBY and is off in OFF mode.
Amber LED flashes once every
2 seconds when alarm level has been
tripped. Amber light can only be
reset by stopping the recording and
downloading the data.
Controls: One button used to start and
stop recording sessions and to turn
the data logger on and off
MECHANICAL
Size: 27/8x 25/16 x 15/8"
(73 x 59 x 41mm)
Weight: (with battery) 5 oz (140g)
Mounting: Base plate mounting holes
or Velcro®pads supplied loose
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature:
-4 to +158°F (-20 to +70°C)
Storage Temperature:
-4 to +176°F (-20 to +80°C)
Relative Humidity:
5 to 95% non-condensing
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Simple Logger®Software
Features
•Very easy to setup and use —
no programming required
•Statistics appear on
screen: Max, Min, Avg,
Date and Time
•On-Line display of data
logger values
•Zoom capability with automatic
statistics update
•User keyed text annotations
•Automatically displays values
at the cursor position
•Export data to spreadsheet
and database software
•Print both graphs and
tabular listings
•Paste graphs into other
applications
•Programmable scale and units
for all DC loggers. Automatic
selection for AC loggers
•User programmable High and
Low limits (Model L215)
•User programmable record
modes – inside or outside of
limits (Model L215)
•Automatic baud rate selection
(version 6.0 or later)
Computer
Requirements
•486 or higher
•8MB of RAM
•Windows®95/98/2000/ME/XP
or Windows®NT
•1 serial port not in use by
any other device
•8MB hard drive space for
program and 400kB max
per file stored
Plot graphs and view statistics quickly and easily when you download
data from Simple Logger ®to your computer. Scale and time axis
update automatically.
Click and drag your mouse to zoom up the desired area of the graph
for better viewing. The Min, Max and Average statistics at the bottom
of the graph update automatically with zoom window.
Click the Annotate button to add a title and descriptive information to
your graph. This information can be stored and printed with a graph.
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Plot area with value and time data
shown on the X and Y axis
Click the Annotate button to add a title and descriptive
information to your graph. This information can be stored
and printed with a graph.
On-line display of data
Annotate
button
Automatic update
of Y data at
cursor position
Graph
Statistics
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Simple Logger®Software
Simple Logger®Model L215 Software
Click and drag your mouse to zoom up the desired
area of the graph for better viewing. The Min, Max
and Average statistics at the bottom of the graph
update automatically when the graph is zoomed.
Each captured exception is displayed at its time of
occurance on the graph. Individual exceptions can be
zoomed up for more detailed analysis.
User
programmable
High & Low limits
User selectable move
allows for data storage
inside or outside the limits
Click the scale button in the file menu to
create custom scales and engineering units
for DC voltage (Models L410 & L430)
and DC current loggers (Model L320).
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