EZ-DAQ™ User Manual Version 1.4 Durham Geo Slope Indicator 2175 West Park Court Stone Mountain, GA 30087 USA Phone: 800-837-0864 or +1.770.465.7557 Fax: 770.465.7447 e-mail: solutions@durhamgeo.com www.DurhamGeo.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 4 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Overview............................................................................................................... 4 System Requirements .......................................................................................... 5 Summary of Installation instructions — Software for PC (details on p.14) ..........
I N T R O D U C T I O N EZ-DAQ™ INTRODUCTION 1.0 Overview The EZ-DAQ is a USB-Ethernet data acquisition system used in conjunction with EZ-DAQ-Soft software. The software is formulated for communication with only the EZ-DAQ data acquisition system for recording readings and storing them in user defined directories. EZ-DAQ has provisions for 8 sensor inputs.
I N T R O D U C T I O N EZ-DAQ™ 2.0 System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98, 2000,NT or XP ` Note: This software is not compatible with Windows 95 or Windows ME. Not recommended for XP-Home Edition. 500 MHz processor --- (Faster processor recommended) 64 MB RAM --- (128 MB(+) recommended) Approximately 12 MB free disk space CD drive to load program VGA display USB 2.
E Z - D A Q EZ-DAQ™ P A N E L EZ-DAQ PANEL 1.0 Screen Description Sensor Display Panel — Home Screen A sensor is not a channel. A sensor may be plugged into different channels. Channels are numbered on the back of the EZ-DAQ panel. (Sensor 2 can be plugged into channel 8). Press “Monitor” to go to the next page Main screen of touch panel (Up to 8 inputs in real-time display of sensors). LDT column with a 0.000 precision display Sensor configuration screen: LOAD CELL column with a 0.
E Z - D A Q EZ-DAQ™ P A N E L Touch in CENTER of block to bring up “Sensor Configuration Block” –SCB“TARE” (Zero) sensor reading “CONFIG” calibration of sensor “Home” start-up screen “Cancel” turns off -SCB- Remember, touching in a sensor box applies to configurations for that particular sensor only. Note: A single sensor may be set-up for different test scenarios. For Example, you could have two sensors and run five tests with them. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t EZ-DAQ™ S O F T W A R E EZ-DAQ-Soft™ SOFTWARE 1.0 Communications Connect the ethernet cable (c) to the Belkin adaptor (d).Plug Belkin USB Ethernet Adaptor into the computer’s USB port (e). Ç c Ç e NOTE: Standard cat-5 ethernet cable, not a cross-over cable. Ç d The computer will recognize the new hardware and will start loading software and drivers automatically. On a new installation, the computer will ask for drivers to be loaded.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t EZ-DAQ™ S O F T W A R E IMPORTANT NOTE The next few pages describe how to configure the IP address on the Belkin adaptor. Please read carefully for a trouble-free installation. After installation of USB software, the IP address must be changed to enable communications between the EZ-DAQ unit and EZ-DAQ-Soft software. c Left-click on “Start”. d Right-click on “My Network Places”. e Left-click on “Properties”. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t EZ-DAQ™ S O F T W A R E Right-click on the newly-installed USB device. Left-click on “Properties”. ”BELKIN USB Ethernet Adaptor” will be the device name. c Left-click on “Internet Protocol” (TCP-IP). d Left-click on “Properties”. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ S O F T W A R E Type in the following IP Address: 10.11.12 46 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” to accept. IMPORTANT NOTE If the static IP address in the software must be changed, then the EZ-DAQ panel IP static address must also be changed. The EZ-DAQ box is set at 10.11.12.42 as a default. Contact your IT dept-or-DGSI for instructions if address must be changed. Press upper-left corner, release, and quickly press lower- right corner to activate panel configuration screen.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ 2.0 S O F T W A R E EZ-DAQ-Soft™ Software Installation Insert CD into computer, open the EZ-DAQ software installation folder and double-click “Setup.exe”. Setup will create a directory labeled “DGSI\EZ-DAQ\”. Computer must have administrative rights for software to create files and directories required for installation. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ S O F T W A R E The EZ-DAQ-Soft main screen will appear. Notice “Frame 6” is highlighted for values to be entered for test sampling intervals. Select a frame (or machine). Columns and headers can be user customized. (See page 23). Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.4 Area will be shaded out until a “frame” is selected. See page 20 for details.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ 3.0 S O F T W A R E EZ-DAQ-Soft™ — Individual Test Setup The heart of EZ-DAQ-Soft™ is the test screen, which allows the user to select the “Frame” on which the data will be captured. Select the frame first. The user first selects the “Frame” which corresponds to the machine with the sensors for the particular test. Then, the frame highlights the fields which the user alters for defining each test.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ 4.0 S O F T W A R E How to customize your PC screen Descriptions can be changed in the EZ-DAQ.ini file. Customize for your particular machine names. C:\DGSI\EZ-DAQ\EZ-DAQ configuration settings [Proface Setup] IPAddress=10.11.12.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ 5.0 S O F T W A R E Displaying Your Results. When “Start Test” begins, EZ-DAQ-Soft™ creates a file in the C:DGSI\EZ-DAQ\Data\ Directory. To open the file simply click on It. The computer will ask for a program to associate with. Select “Notepad” from the list. Note: Headers will be “tabbed” over 1 space. This is needed to make importing into your Spread sheet program with a delimited import. See next page for spread sheet example. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
E Z - D A Q - S o f t SOIL-DAQ™ “From Text “ S O F T W A R E “Data” tab Headers lined up correctly The above spread sheet file imported the data file using the “Data” tab and “From Text” button to use the delimited setting. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ CALIBRATION 1.0 Calibration of Sensors IMPORTANT NOTE To configure or calibrate sensors, EZ-DAQ need not be connected to a PC unless you want to collect data. This chapter is intended for a certified calibration technician only. Note: EZ-DAQ is configured for either SI or US customary units. At present, the internal software does NOT allow the user to switch between the two units.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ Obtain the sensor(s) number(s). On the back of the the unit plugs are labeled 1-8. Number on back of box that sensor is plugged into. These labels show the sensors’ numbers which you input in the the corresponding box. First box “INPUT CHL”. Touch the center of the numbered box. Type sensor number on back of box into keypad. Now a pop-up box with a keypad will be displayed. Pick the sensor to be calibrated and press “ENT”. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ Once a sensor has been selected, “A/D Counts” will display a steady showing of an analog signal input from the sensor. A/D counts will go from random numbers, to a steady display showing the sensors output readings. Sensor analog type mV/V or mA/A was coded into the unit before shipping to customer. They do not interchange. Call DGSI for details. Operator’s Manual EZ-DAQ™ version 1.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ Next, with sensor in no load (or zero state), press “Low End” This will load values from the sensor signals and store into the non-violatile memory of the unit. Maximize the sensors range then press the “High End” button on the touch screen. This will load values from the sensor signals and store into non-violatile memory of the unit. With sensor in non-loaded or relaxed state. Press here to automatically capture low end A/D counts.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ Press here and enter low number. Usually 0.000. Press here and enter high number. LOW READ: Set low displayed reading for low signal (A/D). HIGH READ:Set high displayed reading for high signal input. For example, a 1” travel LVDT is actually a little longer, maybe 1.023; Input the actual true travel the indicator has in the “HIGH READ”. Or for a pressue transducer you would input the master calibrated reading from the calibration tech’s traceable certified instruments.
C A L I B R A T I O N SOIL-DAQ™ Manually Adjusting Calibration Data. The system allows manual input of A/D readings for re-entering calibration data or for tweaking calibration data points to achieve proper calibration results. Press here for keypad. Press here for keypad. Enter new desired A/D number from keypad. 2.0 Important Information The above calibration steps have been provided for a yearly calibration check on the DGSI EZ-DAQ touch screen.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SOIL-DAQ™ TROUBLESHOOTING 1.0 Troubleshooting: EZ-Daq panel shows values –butno values are on PC software. Belkin USB adaptor not working EZ-DAQ Panel unit on, but shows no values in boxes. EZ-DAQ panel shows unstable values. Operator’s Manual No communication between computer and EZ-DAQ panel. Check IP address: C:\DGSI\EZ-Daq\Config.ini and EZ-DAQ panel must match. Factory set for 10.11.12.42 Network USB connection not working.
L I M I T E D SOIL-DAQ™ W A R R A N T Y LIMITED WARRANTY Durham Geo-Enterprises, Inc. / Slope Indicator (“DGSI”) warrants the products manufactured by DGSI to be free of defects of workmanship and material on a product basis. The products accompanied by this Warranty Statement are warranted for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of delivery to the customer.
