Fluke Datapaq TP3, User Manual

Page 1: ...Datapaq TP3 Data Logger USER MANUAL for Datapaq Tracker Systems with Insight software Issue 2 MA6020A ...

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Page 3: ...nts Lothbury House Cambridge Technopark Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PB United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1223 652400 sales flukeprocessinstruments co uk www flukeprocessinstruments com North South America Fluke Process Instruments 87 Stiles Road Suite 206 Salem NH 03079 USA Tel 1 425 446 6780 sales flukeprocessinstruments com www flukeprocessinstruments com Datapaq TP3 Data Logger User Manual for Datapaq ...

Page 4: ...ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment Part 17 Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems Directive 2011 65 EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS Federal Communications Commission USA Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive for digital devices CFR47 Class A Code of Federal Regulations Part ...

Page 5: ... can redis tribute it and or modify it under the GNU Library General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation either version 2 of the License or at your option any later version UFFS is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANT ABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE See the GNU General Public Licens...

Page 6: ...ry Life 21 NiMH Rechargeable Batteries 23 Alkaline Batteries 25 Lithium Batteries 29 Analog Inputs 29 Bluetooth Communications 30 Pairing 31 More Than One Logger 31 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 32 Bluetooth Telemetry 33 Over temperature Protection 33 Testing and Calibration 34 Disposal of Batteries and Loggers 35 Restrictions on Use 37 Using the Logger with Insight Software 37 Installing Removing ...

Page 7: ...igger Data 54 Marking Events in Real Time 55 Using Hardwired Telemetry 55 Running a Temperature Profile Using Hardwired Telemetry 56 Resetting and Starting the Logger When Using Hardwired Telemetry 57 Real time Display During the Run 58 Ending the Run 58 Multiple Loggers 61 Troubleshooting 61 Logger Download Error Messages 61 Logger Communications Problems 62 Checking the Data 62 Testing the Logge...

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Page 9: ...ker system hardware comprises Data logger including communications lead and charger p 11 Thermal barrier and thermocouple probes not covered here see the relevant manual supplied with your system Hardwired telemetry p 55 as standard and an optional TM21 radio telemetry system described in its own User Manual This manual is for Tracker systems supplied with a Datapaq TP3 data logger and focuses on ...

Page 10: ...10 Introduction DATAPAQ TP3 ...

Page 11: ...s developing in real time this is an ideal data logger for all applications The logger s key features are Two model sizes to suit different applications Huge memory capacity for detailed process analysis a total of over 3 6 million data points p 13 A B C E D F G A TP3 loggers 10 channel narrow and 20 channel wide A Thermocouple sockets B Battery and logger status LEDs p 15 C Stop start buttons p 1...

Page 12: ... see p 14 for type K thermocouples 0 3 C 0 5 F above 100 C 148 F for type N thermocouples 0 4 C 0 7 F above 0 C 32 F Data gathered by the logger but not yet downloaded hot data is protected by non volatile memory or by software warning if reset is attempted before download USB and Bluetooth communication p 29 Hardwired telemetry p 55 or if specified for use with optional TM21 system radio telemetr...

Page 13: ...p 54 and calibration data This is sufficient for e g 10 runs of 10 hrs with 10 probes and sample interval 5 sec Using fewer probes see p 43 increases the possible run time Hot data protection By non volatile memory and software warning if reset attempted before download Logger reset By Insight p 41 or by start button using previous reset options p 47 Sample interval 1 No telemetry Hardwired teleme...

Page 14: ... transmission i e no interleaving see TM21 Radio telemetry System User Manual or in Insight s Help system select Menu Functions Logger Reset Specifications for Specific Thermocouple Types Type B Type J Type K Measurement range 55 C to 1 815 C 131 F to 3 299 F 0 C to 800 C 32 F to 1 472 F 190 C to 1 370 C 310 F to 2 498 F Accuracy using sample interval 0 8 s 3 0 C at 400 C 1 0 C at 1 500 C 5 4 F at...

Page 15: ...EDs Yellow and green red show the status of the battery Red and green show the status of the logger and its memory To see an animated demonstration of all the LED sequences in Insight select Help LED Sequences or in Insight s Help system select Introduction Logger LEDs Battery Status LEDs Yellow Green Red Meaning Off Off Battery has at least 20 of full charge charger not connected or Charger is co...

Page 16: ...r is set all probes are below trigger point Reset temperature trigger see p 43 Off Flashing at sample interval Logger acquiring data Flashes 5 times Off Connection between communications lead and logger has been made Flashing every 5 seconds Off Logger has data in memory which has not been downloaded Logger will power off after 5 mins or after 30 mins if Bluetooth is on 2 quick flashes every secon...

Page 17: ...tions until the logger is reset Press RED button Stops logging Data retained in memory Logger cannot be re started until data is downloaded unless in multiple run mode p 45 Red LED flashes every 5 seconds to warn of data in memory If in telemetry mode will also send end of run signal to end real time run Press GREEN and RED buttons together and hold for 5 seconds Turns logger off All four LEDs fla...

Page 18: ...res No No Yes see p 27 Disposal p 34 Return to Fluke Process Instruments Recycling center Recycling center see also p 28 Interchangeable battery packs and housings NiMH rechargeable left p 21 alkaline center p 23 and lithium right p 25 The logger automatically detects the type of battery in use which prevents damage to non rechargeable batteries if the charger is connected by mistake To remove the...

Page 19: ... requires more power than that needed simply to read and store the data Given the factors that can affect the life of a battery it is obviously difficult to predict accurately The LEDs on the logger will give the best indication of when the battery is low In the user s own conditions experience will quickly indicate typical battery life and a log should be kept for the first few runs noting sample...

Page 20: ...has not been downloaded the logger status red LED will be flashing every 5 seconds and has been in this state for 5 minutes or for 30 mins if Bluetooth is turned on see p 29 Note that The power off will not cause this data to be lost The data will continue to be marked as not yet downloaded reducing the chance of it being accidentally deleted later The logger status LEDs have been indicating an er...

Page 21: ...t affect actual battery life No of Channels Sample Interval sec Logger Temperature Battery Life hrs No Radio Telemetry Radio Telemetry Used 10 3 25 C 77 F 10 3 70 C 158 F 150 10 60 25 C 77 F 280 10 60 70 C 158 F 200 10 180 25 C 77 F 10 180 70 C 158 F 240 20 3 25 C 77 F 20 3 70 C 158 F 110 20 60 25 C 77 F 200 20 60 70 C 158 F 150 20 180 25 C 77 F 20 180 70 C 158 F 160 Charging NiMH Batteries Rechar...

Page 22: ...teries are too cold below 0 C 32 F too hot over 45 C 113 F or too deeply discharged they must be preconditioned before fast charging can begin Pre conditioning slow charging occurs automatically if it is required and is shown by the battery status LEDs steady yellow flashing red If the battery is still being pre conditioned after 5 hours there may be a fault contact Fluke Process Instruments Repla...

Page 23: ...damage the connector wires nor to leave any debris in the battery compartment as this could cause malfunction 6 Position the wires so that the connector lies flat on the end of the battery pack A 7 Secure the battery compartment door with its screw 8 Charge for 24 hours before first use see p 21 To remove the battery housing in order to replace with a new one or to change the battery type in use p...

Page 24: ...ture Battery Life hrs No Radio Telemetry Radio Telemetry Used 10 3 25 C 77 F 10 3 70 C 158 F 150 10 60 25 C 77 F 10 60 70 C 158 F 450 20 3 25 C 77 F 20 3 70 C 158 F 210 20 60 25 C 77 F 20 60 70 C 158 F 370 20 180 25 C 77 F 20 180 70 C 158 F 420 Replacing Alkaline Batteries Carry out as follows 1 Ensure the logger is powered off press green and red buttons together and hold for 5 seconds 2 On the s...

Page 25: ...the logger itself does not exceed 110 C 230 F WARNING Only lithium batteries supplied by Datapaq BP0021 are suitable for use with the TP3 logger Life of Lithium Batteries The data below can serve as a guide though the values given are no more than an indication of the battery life that can be expected See p 19 for general considerations that affect actual battery life No of Channels Sample Interva...

Page 26: ...ide out of the housing one at a time Ensure that the battery terminals cannot be short circuited in any way to each other to the logger or to any tools There is risk of explosion 5 Place each battery separately on the work surface maintaining good separation between them Mark the work surface area into which they are placed in order to identify them as the old batteries Ensure the battery compartm...

Page 27: ...nd severe burn hazard Lithium batteries are potentially dangerous and require great care in handling and storage Do not short circuit Do not attempt to recharge Do not reverse connect Do not open batteries Do not expose battery contents to water Do not solder anything to the battery Do not incinerate Do not mix cells Do not leave discharged cells in the logger These instructions must be carefully ...

Page 28: ...lithium batteries should be handled with care Rough handling may result in batteries becoming damaged which may cause leakage explosion or fire On receipt do not remove the lithium batteries from their UN compliant packaging Store the batteries within their original packaging until required The lithium batteries should be stored apart from all other flammable materials The storage area should be c...

Page 29: ...of the graph window To set up custom units in Insight select Tools Options Units and click Help for a full explanation Analogue inputs support the same sample intervals as thermocouples see p 13 Analog inputs can be calibrated by Fluke Process Instruments and this generates a separate calibration certificate from that produced by calibrating thermocouple inputs see p 33 Unlike thermocouple inputs ...

Page 30: ...ke place between them For PCs without built in Bluetooth support it will be necessary to fit a Bluetooth adapter dongle to a spare USB port if using the adapter for the first time follow its driver installation procedure Most available Bluetooth adapters are suitable but NB that the adapter must be Bluetooth Classic adapters which are low energy LE or Smart only and are not Classic are not suitabl...

Page 31: ...adapter unplug and re insert it Unplug any devices attached to USB 3 ports active USB 3 ports can interfere with Bluetooth Restart the logger see p 61 More Than One Logger When Bluetooth communication is initiated e g by starting a logger reset and more than one Datapaq Bluetooth logger is present Insight will display the Select Logger dialog with a list of available loggers and their serial numbe...

Page 32: ... with a logger inside a thermal barrier see p 30 the logger will normally be outside the thermal process with thermocouples trailing from the oven furnace kiln to the logger The process of running a profile is thus as for hardwired telemetry p 55 and the major benefit of Bluetooth telemetry is to isolate the logger from the PC and thereby avoid earth loop problems The procedure follows that used f...

Page 33: ...ts internal temperature during a profile run For access to this data see p 53 To check the logger s current internal temperature when connected to a PC running Insight select Logger Setup and click Diagnostic p 39 The temperature is also displayed in the Reset dialog p 41 Testing and Calibration It is recommended that the logger is tested and calibrated by Fluke Process Instruments at least once a...

Page 34: ... automatically every time data is downloaded Connect the logger to the PC and in Insight select Tools Options Logger and check Automatically apply logger correction when downloading NB not available with all Insight products For a full description of logger correction factors see Correction Factors in Insight s Help system To carry out your own basic testing of the operation of the logger and its ...

Page 35: ...d temperature range for any length of time may cause battery leakage producing toxic fumes and leading to respiratory irritation and chemical skin burns For the same reasons never use a damaged thermal barrier Ensure that all dimensions of your logger barrier accessory assembly are such that it will fit comfortably within the oven through all stages of the process Pay particular attention to handl...

Page 36: ...to avoid accidental damage to the eyes by sharp thermocouple tips Use PTFE thermocouples only within their approved temperature range Use at higher temperatures produces irritant toxic fumes See the dedicated User Manual for your Datapaq Tracker system Never carry the logger by holding the attached communications lead or thermocouples This can lead to injury by dropping the logger onto your body a...

Page 37: ...re p 39 Before each profile run you will 3 Reset the logger to prepare it to receive fresh data p 41 After the logger barrier assembly is recovered from the oven furnace kiln you will then 4 Download the data from the logger p 48 These stages are described below Installing Removing Insight Datapaq Insight used with the TP3 logger requires the following minimum computer specification 1 GHz processo...

Page 38: ... best to do this now as part of the Insight installation connect the logger to the PC and follow the procedure under Communications Setup below Once this has been done an operator will be able to use Insight with the logger connected to the PC without being in Administrator mode Upgrading It is not necessary to remove an existing version of the software before installing a new one Settings and dat...

Page 39: ...logger has been made If the PC is having a Datapaq logger connected for the first time Windows will display a Found New Hardware message and the PC is then ready to work with the logger If any warnings are displayed about driver signing confirm them Datapaq drivers have been tested and were installed when Insight was installed In case of problems in establishing communication see p 61 2 On the Ins...

Page 40: ...on is effectively the current internal temperature of the logger The Communications Setup dialog for the TP3 logger with Diagnostic section expanded For Bluetooth options see p 29 It is advisable at this stage to set the frequency of the local electricity supply within Insight See p 53 ...

Page 41: ...too hot from the previous run Insight will by default display a warning message showing the logger s current internal temperature until it cools Insight can also be set to prevent reset in these circumstances this feature is configurable see p 53 The procedure described here uses the Insight software s Reset dialog If you are less sure of the process you can instead use the Logger Reset Wizard to ...

Page 42: ...not see Communications Setup p 39 2 Open the Reset dialog respond to the popup on connecting the logger or click on the Insight toolbar or press function key F2 or select Logger Reset from the menu bar and specify your reset options The advanced form of the Reset dialog for the 20 channel TP3 logger Multiple events p 45 and stop triggers p 44 have been selected Sample Interval Set the time which i...

Page 43: ...displayed if the logger is on charge disconnect the charger to verify battery status The display is invalid for lithium batteries NiMH batteries discharge slowly even when not in use and will need charging if left for more than three weeks For battery life and charging see p 19 Battery use is shown the time in hours minutes seconds since the battery was last charged or last changed If in any doubt...

Page 44: ...fied value as it is falling Run Duration Data recording stops when a specified time starting from the start of logging has elapsed Note that no warning will be displayed if you specify a time which exceeds the expected battery life To disable the operation of stop triggers click Stop Triggers again Alterna tively click Basic which will also return you to the standard Reset dialog selections made t...

Page 45: ... reset Individual profile runs can be downloaded from the logger at any time but this does not free up any space in the logger s memory until the whole memory is emptied by performing a reset using Insight Each multiple run will be performed using the same data collection options until the logger is reset To start data collection for each run only the start button and temperature trigger modes can...

Page 46: ...dio telemetry is selected it can be enabled or disabled for specific events click the appropriate event number and then Radio Telemetry or No telemetry If hardwired or Bluetooth telemetry is selected it will operate for all events in the profile run If the sample interval set for a given event is too short for radio telemetry see p 13 telemetry will stop during that event If a sub sequent event s ...

Page 47: ...wnloaded will then be overwritten The logger will not start logging if The logger contains data which has not been downloaded thus either download the data p 48 or reset the logger with Insight and thereby delete the data p 41 or The logger s internal temperature is above 45ºC 113ºF see p 33 If using multiple run mode p 45 you must reset the logger using Insight before starting a new series of run...

Page 48: ... still too hot pressing the start button will cause the logger status red LED to give two quick flashes every second 4 Ensure the barrier s sealing surfaces are clean and undamaged A good seal between barrier and thermocouple cables is essential if the logger is to be protected Put the logger in place in the barrier within the heatsink if used laying the thermocouple cables across the sealing mate...

Page 49: ...lead will stop the logger collecting data To minimize communications problems a connect the lead first to the PC and then to the logger b always use the same USB port the one which was first used to set up communications p 39 If Bluetooth communications are enabled p 29 the whole download process can be performed as described below but without the communications lead connected The red LED on the l...

Page 50: ... the profiles will not be merged 7 Wait while the data is downloaded to the PC If you see the message Logger stopped due to going over temperature the data logger s maximum permitted internal temperature has been exceeded and it may have suffered damage The reason for the excessive temperature which may be the result of process operational problems or the use of an inappropriate thermal barrier mu...

Page 51: ... Help system for full details The means of proceeding to the next profile run after a logger download depends on the contents of the logger memory on whether the logger is in multiple or single run mode p 45 and on whether you wish to change the data collection options Logger in multiple run mode If the logger memory contains nine or fewer profile runs whether or not they have been downloaded data...

Page 52: ...s to be compared with each other If you do not wish to adjust the oven furnace kiln start at this point you may still do so at any time subsequently For an explanation of oven furnace kiln start and how to adjust it click Help in the Adjust Oven Furnace Kiln Start dialog If using Insight Kiln Tracker and if no kiln zones are set up you may select Process Adjust Kiln Start or use the right click me...

Page 53: ...val which cannot be edited in the Reset dialog p 42 The value entered is subject to the maximum and minimum permitted intervals see p 13 Frequency of the local electricity supply Setting this correctly increases the efficiency of the logger s noise rejection and thereby provides more stable measurements 50 Hz is most widely used but 60 Hz is used in North America several countries in South America...

Page 54: ... Events in Real Time If the logger is accessible during a profile run i e if using telemetry it is possible to include a marker at any point within the data while it is being gathered by pressing the logger s start button the logger status red LED will flash once When the data is displayed by Insight it will show a vertical line memo at that point in the data and the memo s text and format can sub...

Page 55: ...e the heat process by using Bluetooth telemetry which avoids any potential earth loop problems See p 32 Use of the optional TM21 radio telemetry system is described in its own User Manual Running a Temperature Profile Using Hardwired Telemetry By following the procedure in this chapter you will use the Logger Reset and Logger Download dialogs to run a temperature profile using hardwired telemetry ...

Page 56: ...ess file allows you to see the temperature profile in relation to the oven furnace kiln zones as the profile appears on screen during the run See p 51 If enabled the Apply Correction Factors dialog then appears in order that you may choose a logger and or thermocouple correction factor file see Insight s Help system to apply to the results Click No Factor if you do not want to apply a correction f...

Page 57: ...he graph or selecting Real Time Zoom from the View menu or right click menu shows only the most recently received portion of the data on the scrolling graph see above Saved zoom modes are not available If the y axis is not set to be centered see above the default y axis zoom changes as more data is received in order to accommodate all received data To move the graph across the viewing area hold Sh...

Page 58: ...un If the PC system fails during the run the autosaved version of the data is displayed automatically when Insight is next run and you may then choose to save it as a paqfile If the run is still in progress re starting logger listen mode will resume data collection in the same paqfile appending new data at the correct time in the file If correction factors see Insight s Help system were applied to...

Page 59: ...qfile or data from each logger can be shown on a separate tab so that you may switch easily between each developing profile and save and analyze them separately To choose between these options select Tools Options General and check uncheck Combine Multiple Loggers into a Single File If using a single graph Insight s floating logger toolbar controls the display of data from each logger and allows d...

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Page 61: ...tion may have stopped before the run was completed check the data collection period and sample interval before resetting the logger for another run p 41 Logger Communications Problems For Bluetooth communications see p 29 Typical sources of problems with establishing communication Communications lead not fully inserted Damaged communications lead or connectors Check for breaks and other damage Rep...

Page 62: ... Typical causes of invalid or interrupted data are Damaged thermocouple cable Thermocouple becoming detached from plug logger Faulty connection at thermocouple s hot junction Readings which are inconsistent with those of other thermocouples may be caused by a short circuit see below The thermocouple concerned must be replaced Open circuit readings can occur during a profile run if a thermocouple b...

Page 63: ...nt readings may indicate an intermittent short circuit 2 If a satisfactory ambient reading is recorded apply heat to the thermocouple tip via fingers or other heat source An increased temperature should register If the reading does not change the thermocouple is short circuit or has other damage and must be replaced If the temperature shows a decrease the thermocouple connections are reversed 3 Co...

Page 64: ...acing 22 service life 22 Bluetooth communications 29 pairing 30 select logger 31 32 telemetry 32 turning on and off 31 Buttons stop start disable 53 Calibration See Data logger Charging See Battery Communication with computer problems 61 setup 39 Computer specification 37 Correction factors 34 Data analysis 52 capacity See Data logger checking 62 downloading See Data logger invalid 62 pre trigger ...

Page 65: ...ce kiln 52 57 tolerance curve 57 upgrading 38 View Data 62 LEDs See Data logger Logger See Data logger Memory See Data logger Multiple events See Data logger Multiple runs See Data logger Open circuit See Thermocouple probe Paqfile See Insight PC See Computer specification Power off See Data logger Printing See Insight Probe See Thermocouple probe Process file See Insight Resetting logger See Data...

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