iLog User Guide Contents Contents ....................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................3 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................4 Logger features ...................................................
iLog User Guide Safety Instructions In no circumstance should heavy force be applied to your iLog logger. Applying heavy force to any part of your iLog could result in logger malfunction and/or injury. Your iLog logger should only be operated within the parameters specified in the technical data discussed within this user manual. A failure to follow these instructions could result in you iLog logger malfunctioning and cause permanent damage to the unit.
iLog User Guide Safety Instructions In order to keep your iLog loggers recordings accurate, we recommend that you perform annual calibration of this device. If an iLog Humidity loggers humidity sensor comes into direct contact with moisture it will not perform accurately. We recommend that that you clean your iLog’s humidity sensor on a regular basis (see instructions located within this manual).
iLog User Guide Logger features Internal, Internal/External, Two External and Internal/humidity sensor options. Rear label specifying product code and serial number plus bar coded serial number according to EAN 128. Lug (loop on top) to fix logger on wall or other surface as required. Removable external temperature sensor options (depending on model), with external sensor connector(s) being located on either side of your logger's case for fast temperature response.
iLog User Guide Connecting your iLog to your PC You can connect your iLog logger directly to an ESCORT Logger Interface, which is attached to a serial port located on your PC. Remember the COM port that the logger was connected to and open your ESCORT Console software. To learn how to use our ESCORT Console Software, kindly refer to the help file attached to the software or section.
iLog User Guide Installing ESCORT Console Download ESCORT Console software from our website (www.escortdls.com) or insert your software CD JA-SWP-WIN into your CD Rom drive. Follow the on-screen instructions taking you through the installation process. Read the warnings and information carefully. Open ESCORT Console. Choose the COM port that your iLog is connected to. This dialog appears automatically when you first install ESCORT Console.
iLog User Guide Programming your iLog logger Open ESCORT Console. Connect your iLog to an ESCORT interface and ensure the correct COM port is selected in Console. From the Action menu, select the ‘Program and Configure’ command. Follow the on-screen instructions (see below). Once you have opened the ‘Program and Configure’ wizard a welcome screen will appear (see figure 1.4).
iLog User Guide The ‘Program and Configure’ wizard will display the following window (see figure 1.5 below). If your iLog logger cannot be programmed the logger tick box (located below the description heading) will not be checked and you will not be able to proceed. If your logger is passwordprotected, you will be prompted for the password upon selecting the tick box. To proceed to the next stage of the ‘Program and Configure’ wizard select the next button located at the bottom of the wizard window.
iLog User Guide Description & Passwords The ‘Details’ window allows for the assignment of a unique logger description for easy logger identification and the ability to assign a password to your iLog logger (see figure 1.6 below). To assign a password click the ‘Change Password’ button located at the bottom right of the ‘Program and Configure Details’ window (see figure 1.6 below). The ‘Password Settings’ window will appear (see figure 1.7).
iLog User Guide Password options – Tick to select Figure 1.7 – Password Settings Window Connecting a sensor iLog loggers have internal and external sensor options. The models of iLog that have external sensor options are EI-1E-D-32-L, EI-1E-DC-32-L and EI-2E-32-L. Users are able to connect external sensors to their iLog by inserting the sensor connector into the sensor socket located on the left and/or the right side(s) of the logger (see figure 1.8). iLog sensor connecting socket.
iLog User Guide Select to Configure Sensor(s) Sensor options – Tick to select or deselect Figure 1.9 – Program and Configure Sensors Window If you wish to configure your logger’s sensor(s), simply highlight the appropriate sensor(s) and select the Configure Sensor(s) button located in the top left corner of the ‘Program and Configure’ window. To select multiple sensors, hold the control key (located on your computers keyboard) down and select the appropriate sensors.
iLog User Guide The first window to appear is the ‘Configure Sensors - Information’ window (see figure 1.10), which supplies specific information relating to you logger and allows for the addition of logger description for easy logger identification. Once you have entered a description and checked your sensor(s) information, click the ‘Next’ button. Description text box Enter text and select the ‘Next’ button Figure 1.
iLog User Guide The second window displayed is the ‘Configure Sensors – Specification’ window (see figure 1.11). This window provides you with the ability to add and adjust your sensor(s) out of specification settings and the increment in which your ESCORT Console software will display changes in your logger readings. Change your sensor settings by applying the required temperatures to the text boxes or using the scrolling arrows located to the right Figure 1.
iLog User Guide The third window is the ‘Configure Sensors – alarm’ window (see figure1.12). You can select a series of different option relating to your sensor(s) alarm settings by selecting the corresponding tick box.
iLog User Guide The fourth window is the ‘Configure Sensors – Display’ window (see figure 1.13). This widow provides you with the ability to activate or restrict the information displayed on your loggers screen. To alter your logger display settings, first ensure that you have selected the ‘Show this sensor’s readings on display’ tick box.
iLog User Guide Setting a date and time Following the ‘Sensors’ window is the ‘Date/Time’ window (see figure 1.14), which allows for the selection and configuration of you iLog’s clock settings. You are given three options; the first allows you to simply keep your loggers current clock settings. The second option is the recommended option and updates your logger with you computers current clock settings. The final option allows you to manually enter a date and time for your logger.
option. iLog User Guide Setting start conditions Following the ‘Date/Time’ window is the ‘Start-up’ window (see figure 1.15), which allows for the selection and configuration of you iLog’s start-up settings.
iLog User Guide Logger summary Following the ‘Startup’ window is the ‘Summary’ window (see figure 1.16), which provides a brief summary of you iLog’s startup settings. Once you have checked that your logger’s settings are correct, simply click the ‘Program’ button. Check the logger details and select the program button Figure 1.
iLog User Guide Program window The final window to be displayed is the ‘Program’ window (see figure 1.17), which is simply an indication that your updated logger settings are being uploaded into your iLog logger’s memory. Once your logger has been programmed the ‘Program and Configure’ wizard will allow you to program additional loggers with the same settings.
iLog User Guide Select this tick box to program additional loggers with the same settings and select the ‘Next’ button (which will appear once the tick box is selected) Figure 1.
iLog User Guide Bookmarking A bookmark is an identification method used to locate a place or time when an action has taken place. iLog users have the ability to ‘bookmark’ logger readings by swiping a magnet over the iLog’s label. Once your iLog is downloaded, your ESCORT Console software will highlight bookmarked readings using the colour green (see figure 1.19). A bookmarked reading as shown in an ESCORT Console readings report A bookmarked reading as shown in an ESCORT Console line graph Figure 1.
iLog User Guide Downloading your iLog logger Open ESCORT Console. Connect your iLog to your ESCORT interface and ensure the correct COM port is chosen in Console. In the Action menu, choose the ‘Download’ command. Follow the on-screen instructions (see below). Commencing Download The first window to be displayed in the ‘Download’ wizard is called the ‘search’ window, and displays a task bar which simulates that a logger search is taking place.
iLog User Guide Download Readings The second window to be displayed in the ‘Download’ wizard is called the ‘download’ window, and displays a task bar which simulates that a logger download is taking place (see figure 2.2). Once the wizard has successfully downloaded your logger the ‘Next’ button located at he button of the window will become available, simply select the ‘Next button to proceed. If a logger download is unsuccessful, the following window will appear (see figure 2.3).
iLog User Guide Select the search button to reattempt logger download Figure 2.
iLog User Guide Logger summary and start conditions The fourth window to be displayed in the ‘Download’ wizard is called the ‘Finish’ window. This window allows for start conditions to be added to your logger once your loggers download is complete (see figure 2.4). To change your logger settings select the appropriate radio button located to left of the ‘Download’ window (below the heading ‘Logger options’).
iLog User Guide Rearming your iLog If you choose to rearm the logger, the final screen to be displayed within the ‘Download’ wizard is the ‘Rearm’ window (see figure 2.5). This window is helpful when you have more than one logger to download. To use this function select the ‘Download information for additional Loggers and/or ChartReaders tick box and select the next button. You will then repeat steps one through four.
iLog User Guide Analysing your downloaded information Once downloaded using ESCORT Console, the data saved within your iLog logger will be displayed as a readings summary.
iLog User Guide Viewing downloaded information Your ESCORT Console software provides the ability to view your iLog logger data in several different formats. These formats are; Readings (list of readings and readings and summary), 2D graph (line and step) and summary (overview, statistics, analysis and out of specification). You are able to access the different views by selecting (double click to select) from the views menu located on the left of your Console window.
iLog User Guide Readings and Summary The second option under the readings menu is the readings and summary menu option. This is the default menu option and displays all the information mentioned in the analysing your downloaded information section on page 28. Figure 3.5 Readings and Summary 2D Line graph The first menu option under the 2D Graph menu is the line graph menu option.
iLog User Guide Step Graph The second menu option under the 2D Graph menu is the step graph menu option. This format is similar to that of the line graph format except that changes in the readings are shown as a line as opposed to smooth lines. Figure 3.6 Step Graph Summary Overview The first menu option under the Summary menu is the Overview menu option.
iLog User Guide The second menu option under the Summary menu is the Statistics menu option. This menu option provides the basic statistics relating to your logger file, including; your loggers serial number, description and average, highest and lowest readings. Figure 3.8 Statistics Analysis The third menu option under the Summary menu is the Analysis menu option. This menu option is a combination of the summary overview and statistics menu options. Figure 3.
iLog User Guide The fourth menu option under the Summary menu is the Out of Specification menu option. This menu option simply displays those readings in your downloaded file which are above or below the alarm temperatures specified. Figure 3.10 Out of Specification Note: For detailed information regarding the operation of ESCORT Console please refer to the help guide provided within the software. You can access the help menu via the dropdown menu Help, or CONTROL H.
iLog User Guide Changing your iLog’s battery You have the ability to change your iLog’s battery, but once opened your loggers IP rating becomes void and will not be covered under warranty. To replace your logger’s battery, please follow the following steps: 1. Purchase a SAFT 3.6V ½ AA, Lithium battery (can be purchased through your ESCORT distributor or local electronics store). 2. Remove the three screws located on the rear of your iLog logger. 3.
iLog User Guide Cleaning an iLog’s humidity sensor The iLog humidity sensor needs to be clean in order to operate at an optimum level. If your iLog’s humidity sensor comes into contact with a foreign object (e.g. fingers), it is vital that the sensor is cleaned with a cleaning solution. We recommend that a cleaning solution which is 50% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and 50% water is used to clean the sensor. We also advise that you use a cotton bud or clean cloth to clear the sensor of foreign materials.
iLog User Guide Specifications iLog Temperature Logger Temperature Range D range -40ºC to 70ºC (-40ºF to 158ºF) C range -20ºC to 100ºC (-4ºF to 212ºF) N range -100ºC to 40ºC (-148ºF to 104ºF) Specifications Internal, Internal/External, 2x External and Internal/Humidity Memory 32,000 readings Resolution 0.1ºC (0.2ºF) Accuracy +/- 0.
iLog User Guide Warranty information Warrant conditions are set out the ESCORT Data Logging Systems’ current Terms and Conditions as published on the date a claim is made. Below please find the wording as per version TCEDLSINT042. This is, however, not binding and the current Terms and Conditions will prevail over the details given here. Product Warranty period is 24 months (excluding batteries).
iLog User Guide Contact details If you require further information regarding ESCORT Data logging Systems products please contact us at: ESCORT Data Logging Systems Ltd PO Box 15-639, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 0064 9 826 0960 Fax: 0064 9 826 0285 Email: mail@escortdls.com Alternatively, you can find additional information regarding all of our products on our website: www.escortdls.
