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GigaLog16 - Compact Flash Data-Logger


Description

 

GigaLog is a stand alone data logger which stores data onto a PC compatible Compact Flash memory card. GigaLog can record data from 16 analogue, digital or pulse counter inputs or it accept RS232 data presented to via it's RS232 port. Memory capacity is determined by the size of the CF card installed, and can be up to 2GByte in size. Supplied with the GigaTerm configuration utility and GigaData data analysis package.

 

Product

 

User Manual >>

 

  • Stand alone datalogger with LCD display

  • Data stored Compact Flash card in MSDOS/ Windows compatible file format
  • Accepts CF cards up to 2Gbyte
  • Stores data from 16 inputs which can be a mix of both analogue, digital or counter
  • 16 x Analogue inputs 0-2.5V or 0-20mA, 16 bit resolution (only 12 available via screw terminals)
  • type-k thermocouple support with cold junction compensation
  • Digital inputs, 0-0.8 = logic 0, 1.5V to 2.5V = logic 1
  • 32-bit counter, 500Hz, 2.5V
  • Sample rates from 1 millisecond to 24 hours
  • Stores incoming data from it's RS232 port
  • Baud rates from 300 to 115200 baud
  • High speed, no need for flow control
  • Optional timestamp at the beginning or the end of an RS232 frame.
  • CF card can be removed and inserted in PC CF card reader slot
  • Logged data can be uploaded via RS232
  • Can be connected to a Modem for remote configuration and data upload
  • 2 x solid state alarm relays
  • Power supply 7-15 V unregulated @ typ 50mA.
  • Low power-down mode between samples - current consumption drops to 100µA
  • DIN Rail mount - dimensions 105x90x60 mm
  • Complete with software and RS232 cable
  • CF memory card not supplied see here >>

 

Inputs

 

Analogue

The GigaLog datalogger has 16 inputs, which can be either analogue, digital or pulse counter. The analogue inputs accept 0-2.5V as standard with a 16-bit resolution. However, there are on-board signal conditioning components, which can be used for different signal inputs. Using the GigaTerm utility, it is possible to apply scaling and offest values to the raw analogue input so that data can be recorded in engineering units.

The Gigalog16 will also support type K thermocouples complete with built-in cold junction compensation.

 

 

 

Digital

The 8 inputs can also be used as digital inputs: logic 0 is 0-0.8v while a logic 1 is 1.2V-2.5V.

Counter

The 16 inputs can also be configured as 32-bit counters. Inputs can be logic pulse or contact closure. The input needs to be greater than 1ms in duration. The maximum count frequency is 500Hz. Every write to the CF card resets the counter to zero..

RS232

All data presented to GigaLog from the serial RS232 interface will be stored on the CF card in a datafile. A data frame from the RS232 port is any consecutive data until there is a gap of at least 0.5 seconds. GigaLog can be configured to add a time stamp (yyyy:mm:dd hh:mm:ss) in front and/or at the end of a data frame.

Input RS232 data is required to be of the form 8 bits, no parity. Baud rates can be 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600 and 115200. Data can be transferred ignoring flow control up to 115200 baud.

Remote Control

GigaLog16 can be completely controlled by a modem: Verify state, change configuration, disk handling, upload logged data.

Alarms

Each input has a min and a max threshold. When the input violates a threshold, an alarm occurs. An alarm may toggle a relay, write a message into a disk file, call a centre using a phone, or send an SMS, using a GSM modem. You may define a command macro, that calls a centre, or sends an SMS each hour, day, or once a week.

Construction

All I/O signals and Power are attached via screw terminals. The GigaLog has a standard 9-way D-type RS232 port. A 16 x 2 line LCD displays the state of the unit. For incoming RS232 data, the number of bytes received in last frame and total number of bytes in the file is displayed. When sampling analogue data, the display shows the raw input values, and the total number of bytes in the file.

A box mounted toggle switch starts/stops the logger, and a red LED shows CF write activity

Software

 
The GigaLog is supplied with 2 applications;

  • GigaTerm - a terminal program that can be used to configure the logger

  • GigaData - a data download and data display program

 

GigaData displays the recorded data in a chart display. All 8 channels can be plotted, and each channel can be given a name with a different identifying colour or trace style. The program has zoom and magnify functions and report print-out capability.

 

Accessories

 
Compact Flash Memory Card Reader

 

  • Allows a PC to read Gigalog CF memory cards

  • Supports: Compact Flash Type I &II, Microdrive, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card
  • USB 2.0 interface (will work with USB1.1)
  • LED Indication
  • Compatibile with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 8.6 or above (USB 1.1)
  • No external power required
  • Enclosed with USB cable, driver CD.

 

Compact Flash Memory Cards

We can also supply a range of suitable CF memory Cards

CF064

64M CF Memory Card

CF128

128M CF Memory Card

CF256

256M CF Memory Card

CF512

512M CF Memory Card

CF1G

1G CF Memory Card

CF2G

2G CF Memory Card

 

 

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