Electrocorder
CT-1A
User
Instructions
WARNING!
This product must only be
used by suitably qualified
personnel; do not attempt to
use this product unless you
are qualified to do so.
High voltages that cause
burns and lethal shocks
are present during voltage
monitoring and recording!
This product can only be used
on fully insulated conductors.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Thank you for purchasing the Electrocorder CT-1A, we hope
you enjoy using this product, this package consists of six main
components:
1. Electrocorder logger (1)
The logging unit is housed in a strong ABS case.
2. Current Transformer, CT (1)
Current input sensor.
3. RS232 Serial Lead (1)
A serial lead is provided to allow connection to any PC with a
9 pin serial port.
4. Software CD (1)
Electrosoft software is provided free.
5. User Instructions (1)
These User Instructions are provided to give guidance, to
qualified personnel.
6. 12Vdc PSU within most regions (1).
PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
To run Electrosoft you must have certain hardware and software
installed on your computer. The system requirements include:-
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 2003/2008/2012
Server.
• An RS232-compatible. Serial Port and/or USB Port is
required for interfacing to an Electrocorder, depending on
model.
• Our minimum system specification is a 2Ghz Intel Core2Duo,
2GB RAM, 1GB free disk space.
• 136x768 resolution, 24-bit colour and Windows XP.
• Our recommended system specification is a 3.1Ghz Intel i5-
3450, 8GB RAM, 1GB free disk space.
• 1920x1200 resolution, 24-bit colour and Windows 7.
Installing Electrosoft
When you run the Setup program, it will automatically set a path
on When you insert the Electrosoft CD, it will prompt you to run
the setup program; follow the on-screen instructions to install
Electrosoft. If the setup program does not start automatically,
please run “ElectrosoftSetup.exe” on your DVD/CD-ROM Drive.
The setup program will create a shortcut for Electrosoft in the
Start menu.
GETTING STARTED
In order to set-up an Electrocorder, you must first run Electrosoft
on your PC. Then connect an Electrocorder to the PC serial port
using the correct (supplied) serial lead. In Electrosoft, use the
‘Setup’ dialog box window and input the details of the location to
be monitored.
The recording mode is set by default to commence recording
when the Electrocorder Start button is pressed and to stop
recording when the memory is full.
Select the recording method - two options are available:
1. Record to EN50160 standard - the Electrocorder will take a
sample once every second for 10 minutes. It then averages the
samples taken over that 10 minute period and stores the value. In
this mode the unit will record for approximately 50 days until the
memory is full.
2. Take a sample over a discrete period - the Electrocorder can be
set to take an average over a selected period, 1 (one) sec to 60
(sixty) min and also record the max and min during each period.
For example, a unit set to record every 1 (one) second will record
for approximately 2 hours. A unit set to record every 12 seconds
will record for approximately 1 day. A unit set to record every 60
(sixty) minutes will record for approximately 300 days.
When the required information has been input, download to the
connected Electrocorder by clicking the ‘Write Setup’ icon. The
Electrocorder is now ready to monitor current.
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