BETALOG Data Logging User’s Manual
BETALOG Data Logging User’s Manual 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3. Gauge Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3.1 Data Logging Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3.2 Download Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3.3 Demand Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction This Manual describes the data logging capability and operation of the pressure gauge, plus the operation of the related BetaLOG Microsoft Windows application. All BetaGauge PI's with firmware with revision 3.0 or higher are capable of data logging when used with the BetaLOG software. This manual complements and extends the user manual received with the pressure gauge. Please refer to the gauge manual for additional information on its operation.
The gauge can log pressure only for each sample, or it can log pressure and temperature for each sample. This selection applies to all runs and must be made prior to starting the first run. When logging pressure only, the gauge has a capacity of 8500 data records for storing run identification data and log sample data. Each new data logging run requires 7 records for run identification overhead.
the BetaLOG application or the gauge 'CLEAr DATA' function is used clear the logged data in the gauge, at which time the mode is set to Demand. In Download mode none of the parameters may be changed using the gauge menus and the downloaded values are always used for each new log run. The BetaLOG application may be used to change the logging parameters between runs without affecting previously logged data stored in memory.
- Trip Range, where interval samples are stored during the run only when the pressure differential during the interval exceeds a maximum span or range of values. Sample storage starts when the difference between an interval's maximum and minimum measurements becomes greater than the trip setpoint, and continues at every interval until a subsequent interval's difference becomes less than the trip reset. Sample storage then stops until an interval's difference again becomes greater than the trip setpoint.
• Sample type selection fixed at 'Last measurement made in the sample interval'. • Log pressure unit selection. The unit is selected with the existing configuration function before the log run is started. • Trip setpoint not used. • Trip reset not used. • Log custom pressure unit factor.
not logging data, or to toggle between ON and STOP if logging data. • press the CONFIG key to step to the next menu item. • press the ENTER key to exit configuration if the display is FULL, ON, or OFF, to stop logging and exit configuration if the display is STOP, or to start logging and exit configuration if the display is START. 2) Display number of free log records • Main display: number of free records • Secondary display: FREE • the ▼ and ▲ keys are ignored.
• Forced power off on low battery detection causes the log run to be stopped before power is turned off. • The zero key is active and an event record (including the change in the zero offset value) is placed in the log. • Auto off is disabled. It is restored to its original value at the end of the run. • The engineering units, damp, sample rate, tare, and custom factor items on the existing configuration menu are disabled.
2) Display number of free log records • Main display: number of free records • Secondary display: FREE • the ▼ and ▲ keys are ignored. • press the CONFIG key to step to the next menu item if not logging, otherwise it exits configuration. • press the ENTER key to exit configuration. 3) Select logging interval • Main display: interval choice presently selected, one of 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 for seconds, or 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 for minutes, or 1 for hours.
6) Confirm erasure of all logged data and set to Demand mode • Main display: CLEAr • Secondary display: CNFRM • the ▼ and ▲ keys are ignored. • press the ENTER key to erase the data, set Demand mode, and exit configuration after briefly displaying CLr to confirm erasure. • press the CONFIG key to exit configuration without erasing the data. While not logging data, the gauge operates as described in the user manual received with the gauge.
4.1 Installation and Registration Insert the distribution CD into the drive on your computer. The install should start automatically. If it does not, navigate to the drive containing the CD and run the program "setup.exe". Follow the prompts on the screen to install the application. BetaLOG must be registered and activated within seven days of installation. Full operation is available for seven days, but is then restricted until activation is completed.
Upload Data Upload all data logging runs from the gauge and show them on the Log Upload Display described in section 4.4. The data may be exported from that display. See the Uploading Logged Data description in the Main Display section 4.3. Clear Data Erase all data logging runs from the gauge. See the Clearing Logged Data description in the Main Display section 4.3. Send Setup Send the setup data to the gauge. See the Sending Setup Configuration description in the Main Display section 4.3.
4.3 Main Display The top portion of the display contains controls to connect to a gauge, disconnect from a gauge, upload logged data, clear logged data, and exit the application. Once connected to a gauge, it shows the model, serial number, and firmware version of the gauge, plus the number of data logging records presently used and free.
Clearing Logged Data Click the Clear button. After confirmation of the action, all logged data is cleared from the gauge, the data logging mode is set to Enabled, Demand, and all data on the display is refreshed. Sending Setup Configuration After making the desired selections, click the Send button. The configuration is sent to the gauge and all data on the display is refreshed. The data logging mode must be set to Enabled, Download to change anything more than the mode.
Interval One of the following sampling intervals: 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 seconds 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 minutes 1 hour Samples/Run The maximum number of samples to log per run. This may range from 1 to 8500. Log Temperature – Yes – No Log Type 14 Continuous A sample is stored at every interval during the run. The sample value stored is defined by the sample type selection below. This is most common type of logging.
Trip range Interval samples are stored during the run only when the pressure differential during the interval exceeds a maximum span or range. Sample storage starts when the difference between an interval's maximum and minimum measurements becomes greater than the trip setpoint, and continues at every interval until a subsequent interval's difference becomes less than the trip reset. Sample storage then stops until an interval's difference again becomes greater than the trip setpoint.
4.4 Log Upload Display The top portion of the display lists the individual data logging runs found in the uploaded data. To display a run's data in the lower portion of the display, highlight it by clicking on it. Use the Display Mode box to select the subset of run data displayed: All Data, Selected Data, or Readings Only. When the Display Mode is set to Selected Data, click the Change Selection button to modify the display options. This is described further under Display Options in section 4.5.
The Export Options screen is described further under Export Options in section 4.6. To export all runs, click the Save All button. The Export Options screen is shown to allow the options to be customized for exporting these runs; the same options are used for all runs. For each run, a standard Save As screen is shown for selecting the file name and the folder where the file is to be placed. Click the Cancel button of the Save As screen for an individual run to skip the export of that run.
display. Place a checkmark next to each field that is to be shown on the display when the display mode is set to Selected Data. Logged pressure readings are always displayed. 4.6 Export Options This screen is used to it to modify the default selections for the file type and run description fields to be exported from the Log Upload Display. When data is initially uploaded the selections are set to these default values.
The selections are as follows: File Type TXT File A formatted text file that may be printed directly or opened in a text editor. The run description fields are placed on separate lines at the beginning of the file, followed by a line for each logged data sample and zero change. CSV File An Excel Comma Separated Variable file where each data item on a line is enclosed in quotation marks and all items are separated by commas.
Include Field Place a checkmark next to each field that is to be exported. Logged pressure readings are always exported. Insert Description An optional field description may be included for each field being exported. Place a checkmark on each field description that is to be included. Excel Cell Enter the cell location where the data is to be placed. Cell columns may range from A to YZ. Cell rows may range from 1 to 99999.
There are six field values for each triple value pressure reading: the date, the time, the average reading, the minimum reading, the maximum reading, and the pressure unit. The second, third, etc. values are placed in the immediately adjacent cells to the right of the first. If the field description is included, the field description is placed in the specified cell column and the field values are placed in the next cell columns to the right.
5.1 Single Run Graph This template provides custom titles and a graph of the merged data. The graph vertical axis is scaled to the range of the uploaded pressure values and the horizontal axis is scaled to the number of samples uploaded. The template file name is: BetaLOG-template-single-run-pressure-graph.
Field Include Field Insert Description Excel Cell Run # or Label Yes No B3 Gauge Description Yes No B5 Log and Sample Type Yes No B10 Interval Time Yes No B12 Pressure Unit Yes No B8 Custom factor Yes Yes B18 Trip Setpoint and Reset Yes Yes B16 Initial Zero and Tare Yes Yes B14 Zero Changes Yes No N44 Temperature Readings Yes No I44 Pressure Readings Yes No B44 Note: Additional templates may be available on the software CD-ROM or by download from our website.
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