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DATA LOGGER Trouble Shooting
DATA LOGGER Trouble Shooting
DATA LOGGER Trouble Shooting
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CONTENTS
1.Status of Digital Signal
Signal:
PART - I : OPERATING .. 3 TO 30
The status of the relay is either picked up or dropped;
PART II - TROUBLE SHOOTING .. 31 TO 73 user can get the Relay status (Digital) in two modes,
1. On line mode.
1. Status of Digital Signal 2. Off-line mode.
1.1.Online mode 3
1.1.Online mode:
1.2.Off-line mode 3
In ONLINE mode user can easily find out the current status of
2. Chattering Signals 11 digital input signals in any one of the following way.
2. 1.Online mode 11
1. Through LCD display
3. Status of Analog signals 12 2. Through LED indication.
3.1.Online mode 12 3. By taking the printout.
3.2.Offline mode 14
1.1.1.Through LCD display:
4. FAULTS
ULTS 14
4.1.Digital Faults 14 Current status of the Digital inputs will be displayed on the LCD
4.2.Analog Faults 17 screen with the following steps
In Network Data loggers initially the following screen will
5. UTILITIES 19 appear on LCD.. This is treated as ‘main main display’
display’.
5.1.Change of Password 19
5.2. Time & Date Setting 21
5.3.Data Logger Internal Temperature 23 T1 0069 F1 0000 D1 0069
5.4.Packet Information 23
5.5.Configuration 24 T2 0069 F2 0000 D2 0069
5.6.Digital cards status 28
5.7.CD Status 29 T1and T2 indicates number of packets transferred in both
5.8.Modem Reset (MDMR) 30 directions of the Data logger.
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CONTENTS
1.Status of Digital Signal
Signal:
PART - I : OPERATING .. 3 TO 30
The status of the relay is either picked up or dropped;
PART II - TROUBLE SHOOTING .. 31 TO 73 user can get the Relay status (Digital) in two modes,
1. On line mode.
1. Status of Digital Signal 2. Off-line mode.
1.1.Online mode 3
1.1.Online mode:
1.2.Off-line mode 3
In ONLINE mode user can easily find out the current status of
2. Chattering Signals 11 digital input signals in any one of the following way.
2. 1.Online mode 11
1. Through LCD display
3. Status of Analog signals 12 2. Through LED indication.
3.1.Online mode 12 3. By taking the printout.
3.2.Offline mode 14
1.1.1.Through LCD display:
4. FAULTS
ULTS 14
4.1.Digital Faults 14 Current status of the Digital inputs will be displayed on the LCD
4.2.Analog Faults 17 screen with the following steps
In Network Data loggers initially the following screen will
5. UTILITIES 19 appear on LCD.. This is treated as ‘main main display’
display’.
5.1.Change of Password 19
5.2. Time & Date Setting 21
5.3.Data Logger Internal Temperature 23 T1 0069 F1 0000 D1 0069
5.4.Packet Information 23
5.5.Configuration 24 T2 0069 F2 0000 D2 0069
5.6.Digital cards status 28
5.7.CD Status 29 T1and T2 indicates number of packets transferred in both
5.8.Modem Reset (MDMR) 30 directions of the Data logger.
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3. 1537-2048 03
4. 2049-2560 04
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
5. 2561-3072 05
5.FALT 6.PRN 7.TMP 8.PWD 6. 3073-3584 06
7. 3585-4196 07
1. PAGENUMBERXX: This represents present page By pressing ‘ # ’ key the LED display will change accordingly to the
number. status of digital inputs selected. If page number entered is invalid,
the following screen will be displayed.
0 PRV: By pressing ‘ 0 ’ the previous page
will be displayed.
# NXT: By pressing ‘ # ’ the next page will be INVALID PAGE NUMBER
displayed.
# BACK ∗ MAIN
For viewing the required digital input status press the
corresponding key.
Default page number will be ‘0’. (Note: Invalid Page number will be displayed when the
selected page number exceed the maximum configured
Key number Digital signals Page value.)
number
Now observe the status of the LED for corresponding input.
0 1- 512 00 (Please take the order from left to right).
1 513-1024 01 To go to Main display press ‘ * ’ key. By pressing the # key, it will
2 1025-1536 02 go back to the screen.
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3. 1537-2048 03
4. 2049-2560 04
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
5. 2561-3072 05
5.FALT 6.PRN 7.TMP 8.PWD 6. 3073-3584 06
7. 3585-4196 07
1. PAGENUMBERXX: This represents present page By pressing ‘ # ’ key the LED display will change accordingly to the
number. status of digital inputs selected. If page number entered is invalid,
the following screen will be displayed.
0 PRV: By pressing ‘ 0 ’ the previous page
will be displayed.
# NXT: By pressing ‘ # ’ the next page will be INVALID PAGE NUMBER
displayed.
# BACK ∗ MAIN
For viewing the required digital input status press the
corresponding key.
Default page number will be ‘0’. (Note: Invalid Page number will be displayed when the
selected page number exceed the maximum configured
Key number Digital signals Page value.)
number
Now observe the status of the LED for corresponding input.
0 1- 512 00 (Please take the order from left to right).
1 513-1024 01 To go to Main display press ‘ * ’ key. By pressing the # key, it will
2 1025-1536 02 go back to the screen.
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1.2.Off-line mode:
D IS P L A Y O F C H A T T E R IN G IN P U T S
0318 A 2-H H E C R There is only one way to know the status of the digital in OFF-
LINE mode that is
O N L IN E (0) U S E R (1)
3.1.Online mode:
To print the status of all digital inputs specified in between times.
Two ways are available to know the online variations of Analog Press key ‘ 1 ‘ to put printer in USER mode, then the following
voltages. They are, screen will appear
1. Through LCD From DATE DD / MM / YYYY
2. Printout.
TIME HH: MM: SS
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Here by entering ,the from time and to time, user can take 2.Chattering Signals:
the printout of all LOG-OF-ENTRIES for both Digital and
ANALOG signals. If any Signal status changes more than 8times in
By pressing the ‘ # ’ key, cursor will move between the 4seconds duration, then that input will be declared as
fields. Chattering Signal
Signal.. By using this utility user can find
By pressing the ‘ * ’ key ,LCD will show the screen as follows, out the loose contacts and defect Relays. User can
for entry of TO TIME. identify chattering signals in the following way
INVALID TIME Given below procedure will display the chattering inputs.
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Here by entering ,the from time and to time, user can take 2.Chattering Signals:
the printout of all LOG-OF-ENTRIES for both Digital and
ANALOG signals. If any Signal status changes more than 8times in
By pressing the ‘ # ’ key, cursor will move between the 4seconds duration, then that input will be declared as
fields. Chattering Signal
Signal.. By using this utility user can find
By pressing the ‘ * ’ key ,LCD will show the screen as follows, out the loose contacts and defect Relays. User can
for entry of TO TIME. identify chattering signals in the following way
INVALID TIME Given below procedure will display the chattering inputs.
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1.2.Off-line mode:
D IS P L A Y O F C H A T T E R IN G IN P U T S
0318 A 2-H H E C R There is only one way to know the status of the digital in OFF-
LINE mode that is
O N L IN E (0) U S E R (1)
3.1.Online mode:
To print the status of all digital inputs specified in between times.
Two ways are available to know the online variations of Analog Press key ‘ 1 ‘ to put printer in USER mode, then the following
voltages. They are, screen will appear
1. Through LCD From DATE DD / MM / YYYY
2. Printout.
TIME HH: MM: SS
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ANALOG 08:45:00F
By selecting the first option “ DGTLFLT “ in the third step of the
Procedure 4.1.1.1. user can get the information CHANNEL 01 VOLTAGE
about the faults in off-line mode.
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Here “F” indicates that the corresponding channels are in out of inputs statuses.As per the User requirement this fault
link (or not connected) logics will be programmed in the monitors. When a
4. To come out from that screen press ‘*’ key. digital fault occurs Data logger will activate the Buzzer.
User can identify these faults in two modes.They are,
(Note: Time information and card status (F) are being displayed
only from 90/98 model Data Loggers) 1 .Online mode.
1.Online
2.Off-line mode
3.1.2.Printout:
4.1.1.Online mode
mode::
Follow the procedure 1.1.3. to take the printout for online
There are two ways to identify the latest faults in ONLINE.
status.
1. Through LCD
3.2.Off-line mode: 2. Printout.
By taking the printouts, user can get the status of the Analog
signals in OFFLINE. 4.1.1.1.Through LCD
LCD::
For that user has to follow the same procedure as given in 1.2.
When a fault occurs Data logger will activate the buzzer and it
4.F
4.FAAULTS
TS::
ULTS will display the corresponding message on LCD screen. Data
Logger has a capacity to show the 100 latest faults on the LCD
Fault represents a special case to analyze the situation at the screen. For that user has to follow given procedure.
yard. . Data Logger can display 100 latest faults. Faults
are of two types .They are, 1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen
will appear
1. Digital faults
2. Analog faults. 1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
Digital faults
faults: Digital fault is a logical combination of some 2.Press ‘ 5 ’ key to select the FALT option. Then the
following menu will appear on the screen.
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Here “F” indicates that the corresponding channels are in out of inputs statuses.As per the User requirement this fault
link (or not connected) logics will be programmed in the monitors. When a
4. To come out from that screen press ‘*’ key. digital fault occurs Data logger will activate the Buzzer.
User can identify these faults in two modes.They are,
(Note: Time information and card status (F) are being displayed
only from 90/98 model Data Loggers) 1 .Online mode.
1.Online
2.Off-line mode
3.1.2.Printout:
4.1.1.Online mode
mode::
Follow the procedure 1.1.3. to take the printout for online
There are two ways to identify the latest faults in ONLINE.
status.
1. Through LCD
3.2.Off-line mode: 2. Printout.
By taking the printouts, user can get the status of the Analog
signals in OFFLINE. 4.1.1.1.Through LCD
LCD::
For that user has to follow the same procedure as given in 1.2.
When a fault occurs Data logger will activate the buzzer and it
4.F
4.FAAULTS
TS::
ULTS will display the corresponding message on LCD screen. Data
Logger has a capacity to show the 100 latest faults on the LCD
Fault represents a special case to analyze the situation at the screen. For that user has to follow given procedure.
yard. . Data Logger can display 100 latest faults. Faults
are of two types .They are, 1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen
will appear
1. Digital faults
2. Analog faults. 1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
Digital faults
faults: Digital fault is a logical combination of some 2.Press ‘ 5 ’ key to select the FALT option. Then the
following menu will appear on the screen.
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ANALOG 08:45:00F
By selecting the first option “ DGTLFLT “ in the third step of the
Procedure 4.1.1.1. user can get the information CHANNEL 01 VOLTAGE
about the faults in off-line mode.
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4.1.2.2.Printout:
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
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4.2.2.Off-line mode: 4.By pressing ‘ # ’ will show the next fault and by pressing ‘ 0 ‘
will show the status of previous fault.
In this mode also two ways are available to get the information
about the Analog faults in off-line mode They are, 4.2.2.2.Printout:
1. Through LCD
By following the procedure 1.2. User can get the information
2. Printout.
about Analog signals in OFFLINE
4.2.2.1.Through LCD:
5.UTILITIES:
Follow the given procedure to view Analog faults on LCD screen,
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen Data Logger has the following utilities.
will appear.
1. Change of password
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG 2. Time & Date setting
3. Data Logger Internal T emperature
Temperature
5.FALT 6.PRN 7.TMP 8.PWD
4. Pack et
acket information.
5. Configuration details.
2.Press '5' key to select the FALT option.Then the following 6. Digital Card Status
menu will appear on the screen. 7. CD Status
8. Modem R eset
Reset
1.DGTL FAULT 2.ANLG FAULT
3.LATEST FAULT 5.1.Change of Password:
Password is a 6 digit number and is
required when we want to modify some of the
3.Press ‘2’ key to select the ANALOG FAULT option. information in Data Logger like, Date & Time
Following screen will appear. and etc.
Default password in the Data Logger system is
016 20/03/00 18:18:17F ‘123456’.If user wants to change this Password
110V A C (3) LO W 0.2100V follow the given procedure.
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following
screen will appear
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4.2.2.Off-line mode: 4.By pressing ‘ # ’ will show the next fault and by pressing ‘ 0 ‘
will show the status of previous fault.
In this mode also two ways are available to get the information
about the Analog faults in off-line mode They are, 4.2.2.2.Printout:
1. Through LCD
By following the procedure 1.2. User can get the information
2. Printout.
about Analog signals in OFFLINE
4.2.2.1.Through LCD:
5.UTILITIES:
Follow the given procedure to view Analog faults on LCD screen,
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen Data Logger has the following utilities.
will appear.
1. Change of password
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG 2. Time & Date setting
3. Data Logger Internal T emperature
Temperature
5.FALT 6.PRN 7.TMP 8.PWD
4. Pack et
acket information.
5. Configuration details.
2.Press '5' key to select the FALT option.Then the following 6. Digital Card Status
menu will appear on the screen. 7. CD Status
8. Modem R eset
Reset
1.DGTL FAULT 2.ANLG FAULT
3.LATEST FAULT 5.1.Change of Password:
Password is a 6 digit number and is
required when we want to modify some of the
3.Press ‘2’ key to select the ANALOG FAULT option. information in Data Logger like, Date & Time
Following screen will appear. and etc.
Default password in the Data Logger system is
016 20/03/00 18:18:17F ‘123456’.If user wants to change this Password
110V A C (3) LO W 0.2100V follow the given procedure.
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following
screen will appear
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4.1.2.2.Printout:
1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
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Pending Packets
Packets:: This represents the packets, 6. If the reentered password is correct the following screen will
which are remained to transfer.The corresponding appear
procedure was given
PASSWORD UPDATED
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button, the following configuration menu
will appear on the LCD screen.
Else it will show
2. Whenever user presses ‘1’, the following screen will 5.2. Time & Date Setting:
appear.
By following the given procedure user can change the
system time and date.
TOTAL PACKETS 004134
PEND PACKETS 000000
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen
will appear
Press ‘*’ key to returns the main menu. 1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
This utility gives the configuration of Data Logger system. 3. By pressing any key to change the time the following screen
will appear.
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5.4.Pack
5.4.Pack et Information:
acket
7. By pressing the ‘#’ key the new value will be entered. If
‘*’ key is pressed the date and time will not be changed.
If he presses ‘ # ’ key following screen will be appeared. Packet: Packet means a record of a change in status
of the signal.
Total Packets
Packets: This represents the total number
TIME UPDATED…
of events (changes in the statuses) occurred in the
MAINMENU (*)
data logger system.
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5.4.Pack
5.4.Pack et Information:
acket
7. By pressing the ‘#’ key the new value will be entered. If
‘*’ key is pressed the date and time will not be changed.
If he presses ‘ # ’ key following screen will be appeared. Packet: Packet means a record of a change in status
of the signal.
Total Packets
Packets: This represents the total number
TIME UPDATED…
of events (changes in the statuses) occurred in the
MAINMENU (*)
data logger system.
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Pending Packets
Packets:: This represents the packets, 6. If the reentered password is correct the following screen will
which are remained to transfer.The corresponding appear
procedure was given
PASSWORD UPDATED
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button, the following configuration menu
will appear on the LCD screen.
Else it will show
2. Whenever user presses ‘1’, the following screen will 5.2. Time & Date Setting:
appear.
By following the given procedure user can change the
system time and date.
TOTAL PACKETS 004134
PEND PACKETS 000000
1. Press the ‘ * ’ button on the keyboard. The following screen
will appear
Press ‘*’ key to returns the main menu. 1.TIME 2.PGE 3.DGT 4.ANG
This utility gives the configuration of Data Logger system. 3. By pressing any key to change the time the following screen
will appear.
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A16 = No, of Analog inputs B = Bi-directional (Ignore it) 300 = Multiplication factor 0004 = Tolerance
(For 90/88 models it displays present capacity of 220V = Minimum voltage 240V = Maximum voltages.
the DL and for the models from 90/98 it displays the default (maxi-
mum capacity) value 96. Multiplication factor: This is the Possible maximum voltage
for that particular channel.
1M = 1 Mega Bit (Memory size).
3. Press ‘*’ to go to main menu. Tolerance: This represents the allowable variation for that
particular channel for record creation. It is always in
5.5.2.Analog Database: percentage. Ex: For tolerance ‘4’, percentage of
variation is 2%.
This utility gives the information about Analog database & allows
you to modify the analog record tolerance and maximum, mini- Minimum & Maximum voltages: These are the maximum
mum voltages for an alarm generation. and minimum levels of that particular voltage.If it
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button, the following configura- exceeds the limits, alarm will be generated.
tion menu will appear on the LCD screen.
Record Tolerance, Minimum & Maximum voltage settings cane
1.PKTS 2.CONFIG 3.CD STAS be changed with the following procedure
4. CTR 5.ADB 6.DCS 7.MDMR
1. Press any key to change the values,then the
2.By pressing key ‘5’, the following details of the Analog following screen will appear.
Data Base parameters are displayed.
ENTER PASSWORD:
3. By pressing #, information about next channel can be viewed; ------
to view previous channel you have to press ‘0’. 2. If the user enters the correct password the following
screen will appear with cursor at tolerance.
Sample screen is given below
001 230VAC
001 230VAC 300 0004 220V 240V
300 0004 220V 240V
3. By pressing ‘7’, cursor can be moved to minimum
and maximum alarm values.
001 = Channel no 230VAC = Channel name
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A16 = No, of Analog inputs B = Bi-directional (Ignore it) 300 = Multiplication factor 0004 = Tolerance
(For 90/88 models it displays present capacity of 220V = Minimum voltage 240V = Maximum voltages.
the DL and for the models from 90/98 it displays the default (maxi-
mum capacity) value 96. Multiplication factor: This is the Possible maximum voltage
for that particular channel.
1M = 1 Mega Bit (Memory size).
3. Press ‘*’ to go to main menu. Tolerance: This represents the allowable variation for that
particular channel for record creation. It is always in
5.5.2.Analog Database: percentage. Ex: For tolerance ‘4’, percentage of
variation is 2%.
This utility gives the information about Analog database & allows
you to modify the analog record tolerance and maximum, mini- Minimum & Maximum voltages: These are the maximum
mum voltages for an alarm generation. and minimum levels of that particular voltage.If it
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button, the following configura- exceeds the limits, alarm will be generated.
tion menu will appear on the LCD screen.
Record Tolerance, Minimum & Maximum voltage settings cane
1.PKTS 2.CONFIG 3.CD STAS be changed with the following procedure
4. CTR 5.ADB 6.DCS 7.MDMR
1. Press any key to change the values,then the
2.By pressing key ‘5’, the following details of the Analog following screen will appear.
Data Base parameters are displayed.
ENTER PASSWORD:
3. By pressing #, information about next channel can be viewed; ------
to view previous channel you have to press ‘0’. 2. If the user enters the correct password the following
screen will appear with cursor at tolerance.
Sample screen is given below
001 230VAC
001 230VAC 300 0004 220V 240V
300 0004 220V 240V
3. By pressing ‘7’, cursor can be moved to minimum
and maximum alarm values.
001 = Channel no 230VAC = Channel name
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99/2001 Model Data Logger View 34 By selecting the option 6 (DCS), Data logger will display
1. FAULT ANAL
ULT YSIS SYSTEM (F
ANALYSIS AS)
(FAS) 35 the status of the existence of Internal digital scanner
1.1 Computer not working 35 cards. If all cards are properly inserted then it displays as
1.2 FEP NOT WORKING 36 given below
1.3 SOFTWARE NOT LOADING 37
1.4 NMDL SOFTWARE LOADING WITH ERRORS 37 INTRENAL DGTL CARD STAS
1.5 TAKING MORE TIME TO SHOW THE REPORTS 37
1-0K 2-OK 3-OK 4-OK
1.6 DATA NOT RECEIVING TO THE COMPUTER (Upload fail) 38
1.7 COMPUTER SERIAL PORTS FAILING FREQUENTLY 38 If any card is not properly inserted then it will display the status
(How to Identify the Faulty Serial Port) “CFL”(Card failure) in the Place of corresponding card number. If
1.8 Do’s and Don’ts while Working with FAS (Computer) 39 hardware of the internal stack card was mismatched with system or
1.9 Reports not printing in printer 41 if transistor fails in the stack card, then it will display the
1.10 DATA NOT RECEIVING FROM THE STAND BY DATALOGGER 41 “TFL” in the placeof corresponding card number. By using
this message,usercan easily identify whether that card is
properly working/inserted or not.
2. NET WORK FAILURES 42
2.1DATA NOT COMING TO FEP FROM DATALOGGERS 42
5.7.CD Status:
2.1.1Uni-direction (single direction) 42
In this option we can view the link status of the modems.
2.1.2. Bi direction & Tri direction (T-network) 42
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button in the keyboard, the follow
keyboard, follow--
2.1.3. DATA NOT RECEIVING FROM PARTICULAR DATALOGGER ing configuration menu will appear on the LCD screen.
CONNECTED IN NETWORK 44
2.1.4 DATA NOT COMING FROM FEW DATALOGGERS SEQUENTIALLY45 1.PKTS 2.CONFIG 3.CD STAS
2.1.5 DATA COMING SLOW FROM NETWORK DATALOGGER 45
2.1.6 DATA NOT AVAILABLE FOR PARTICULAR PERIOD FROM PARTICU- 4. CTR 5.ADB 6.DCS 7.MDMR
LAR DATALOGGER 45
Press ‘ 3 ‘ key, then following screen will appear on the screen with
2.2REMOTE RESET OF MODEM NOT WORKING 46
modem link statuses.
2.2.1 Uni-directional network 46
2.2.2 Bi-directional network 47
CD STATUS
2.3 CONDITIONS FOR LINK FAILS BETWEEN MODEM TO MODEM 48
PRT2:OK PRT3:OK PRT4: FL
3. DATALOGGER F
ALOGGER AILURES
FAILURES 51
3.1.FUNCTIONAL FAILURES 51
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In the same way user can select the other ports also.
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In the same way user can select the other ports also.
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99/2001 Model Data Logger View 34 By selecting the option 6 (DCS), Data logger will display
1. FAULT ANAL
ULT YSIS SYSTEM (F
ANALYSIS AS)
(FAS) 35 the status of the existence of Internal digital scanner
1.1 Computer not working 35 cards. If all cards are properly inserted then it displays as
1.2 FEP NOT WORKING 36 given below
1.3 SOFTWARE NOT LOADING 37
1.4 NMDL SOFTWARE LOADING WITH ERRORS 37 INTRENAL DGTL CARD STAS
1.5 TAKING MORE TIME TO SHOW THE REPORTS 37
1-0K 2-OK 3-OK 4-OK
1.6 DATA NOT RECEIVING TO THE COMPUTER (Upload fail) 38
1.7 COMPUTER SERIAL PORTS FAILING FREQUENTLY 38 If any card is not properly inserted then it will display the status
(How to Identify the Faulty Serial Port) “CFL”(Card failure) in the Place of corresponding card number. If
1.8 Do’s and Don’ts while Working with FAS (Computer) 39 hardware of the internal stack card was mismatched with system or
1.9 Reports not printing in printer 41 if transistor fails in the stack card, then it will display the
1.10 DATA NOT RECEIVING FROM THE STAND BY DATALOGGER 41 “TFL” in the placeof corresponding card number. By using
this message,usercan easily identify whether that card is
properly working/inserted or not.
2. NET WORK FAILURES 42
2.1DATA NOT COMING TO FEP FROM DATALOGGERS 42
5.7.CD Status:
2.1.1Uni-direction (single direction) 42
In this option we can view the link status of the modems.
2.1.2. Bi direction & Tri direction (T-network) 42
1. By pressing the ‘ # ’ button in the keyboard, the follow
keyboard, follow--
2.1.3. DATA NOT RECEIVING FROM PARTICULAR DATALOGGER ing configuration menu will appear on the LCD screen.
CONNECTED IN NETWORK 44
2.1.4 DATA NOT COMING FROM FEW DATALOGGERS SEQUENTIALLY45 1.PKTS 2.CONFIG 3.CD STAS
2.1.5 DATA COMING SLOW FROM NETWORK DATALOGGER 45
2.1.6 DATA NOT AVAILABLE FOR PARTICULAR PERIOD FROM PARTICU- 4. CTR 5.ADB 6.DCS 7.MDMR
LAR DATALOGGER 45
Press ‘ 3 ‘ key, then following screen will appear on the screen with
2.2REMOTE RESET OF MODEM NOT WORKING 46
modem link statuses.
2.2.1 Uni-directional network 46
2.2.2 Bi-directional network 47
CD STATUS
2.3 CONDITIONS FOR LINK FAILS BETWEEN MODEM TO MODEM 48
PRT2:OK PRT3:OK PRT4: FL
3. DATALOGGER F
ALOGGER AILURES
FAILURES 51
3.1.FUNCTIONAL FAILURES 51
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1.FA T ANAL
ULT YSIS SYSTEM (F
ANALYSIS FAS
AS)
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1.FA T ANAL
ULT YSIS SYSTEM (F
ANALYSIS FAS
AS)
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9. Maintain the input voltage range to the UPS as specified 230V + 1.3 SOFTWARE NOT LOADING
LOADING:
25 Volts.
10. Confirm whether floppy drive or CDROM drives are If NMDL software is not opening automatically, when the system is
always empty, when booting the computer. restarted, please check the following sequence.
11. Scan the floppies for virus before using. 1. Make sure whether NMDL.exe exists in “Start menu program”
12. Don’t play video games in the system. Data transmission will 2. Make sure whether NMDL.exe exists in the defined path or not?
become slow and many other problems may arise in the system. 3. Make sure always the extension name is .EXE for the NMDL
13. Maintain accurate date and time in the system. Nmdl.e
(Nmdl.e
Nmdl.ex xe).
14. Keep the specified date and time format ,for smooth 4. Make sure that the respective files are available in c:\Nmrh Folder
running of Datalogger related software’s.
15. Keep only required software’s related to the Datalogger in the 1.4 NMDL SOFTWARE LOADING WITH ERRORS ERRORS:
computer. Generally any Datalogger related software you want to access
16. Delete unnecessary data from the system weekly once. checks all the required modules of software, files and their status will be
17. Keep the system in dust free area. displayed either as a message or in the status bar.
18. Switch off the printer if not in use. For example if the Data.gdb file is not present in the C:\NMRH\DATA
19. Always keep the NMDL software in running condition. folder then it will automatically give you the error “ Database not found”.
20. Fix all the cables and connectors properly in both computer and It is not possible to proceed further if GDB file is not found in above-
equipment end. mentioned folder.
CABLE CONFIGURATION BETWEEN COMPUTER AND FEP If there are no faults entered through fault entry software or if no fault
files were found in ‘C :\NMRH\Fault
:\NMRH\Fault’’ path then the following Message
‘C:\NMRH\Fault
“No Faults Found” will be displayed. You can proceed further by clicking
OK
“OK
OK” Button.
Note
Note: If the faults are not entered for digital data then the Analog faults
will not get triggered though they are entered. It means at least minimum
one digital fault shall be entered to trigger the analog faults (or any other
faults).
The Standared 9pin to 9pin Data cable between computer & FEP Normally the time taken for running any report depends on the period
or computer & converter box is shown in the above figure. In of data selected. If the date and time is selected for more no of days then
case of USB Port at the computer side USB to 9pin D-connector normally it will take some time to show the required report. If the
Extender cable to be connected before to the above said cable.
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required report is for short period ,even then the time taken • Connect the loop connector to the serial port of the computer
to show the report is more, the possible reasons are as (Take one female 9pin or 25 pin D connector, depending upon
mentioned below, the port that has to be tested and put a jumper between pin no 2
and pin no 3 and fix it with computer end)
1.Larger Database file size (>200 MB MB) • Run the “Comtest.exe” programme available in your computer.
2.Too many applications opened at a time.
• Select the serial port number you want to test.
3.System hard disk is affected with viruses.
4.System hard disk outdated • Select the speed (baud rate) (Normally 9600 is preferable).
5.System ram size is lower than specified. • Check the 8250 test for port working
• Keep the system clean and dust free. • Check the “self loop test” for driving circuit test.
If any one of the tests is showing fail, connect the cable to
1.6 DATA NO
DA T RECEIVING T
NOT O THE COMPUTER (Upload fail)
TO the second serial port, if available. Otherwise call concerned
authorized service person for further action.
Normally the data upload from the FEP to the Computer will be
performed with the standard speed (baud rate). i.e. 57,600 bps . If the The reasons for computer port fail condition may be as follows
data is not transferring from FEP to computer, the reasons may be as 1. Earth connection is not provided to the 230V A C input point.
AC
follows. 2. Earth wire is connected but having improper contact.
1. Improper Comport selected in communication settings option 3. Using of two pin power chords instead of 3pin.
provided in NMDL software. 4. Loose connection of cables.
2. Baud rate changed from 57600bps to some other value. 5. Trying to solder the disconnected wires in the cable, while com-
3. Serial port got damaged at computer end or atFEP end. puter is in power on condition.
(Generally computer port will damage due to improper 6. Trying to connect communication cable in reverse forcibly.
earth to the computer) 7. Changing the communication cables in power on condition.
4 . RS-232 cable from computer to FEP may be
disconnected or having loose contact problem. Cable 1.8 Do’s and Don ’ts while W
Don’ts orking with F
Working AS (Computer)
FAS
configuration is shown in the figure. 1. Connect computer always through UPS
2. Usestandardpowerchords&powerpoints for computer.
Note
Note:: Most of the cases the problem may be due to improper commu- 3. Always earth voltage in power point mustbe less than
nication port settings in NMDL software, thus please verify the Comport 5V AC
AC.
number and Baud rate (speed). In case you found abnormal values please 4. Connect only CPU on UPS, if your UPS is (500VA) lower
correct it and press “apply” button. rated.
5. Connect monitor and printer on direct 230VVA C mains supply.
AC
1.7 COMPUTER SERIAL PORTS F AILING FREQUENTL
FAILING FREQUENTLY Y: 6. Keep always power ON to the ups and computer.
(How to identify the Faulty Serial Port) 7. Shut down computer in proper way.
Confirm the Computer port fail condition by doing the following test 8. Don’t switch off the computer switch directly when system is in
on.
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required report is for short period ,even then the time taken • Connect the loop connector to the serial port of the computer
to show the report is more, the possible reasons are as (Take one female 9pin or 25 pin D connector, depending upon
mentioned below, the port that has to be tested and put a jumper between pin no 2
and pin no 3 and fix it with computer end)
1.Larger Database file size (>200 MB MB) • Run the “Comtest.exe” programme available in your computer.
2.Too many applications opened at a time.
• Select the serial port number you want to test.
3.System hard disk is affected with viruses.
4.System hard disk outdated • Select the speed (baud rate) (Normally 9600 is preferable).
5.System ram size is lower than specified. • Check the 8250 test for port working
• Keep the system clean and dust free. • Check the “self loop test” for driving circuit test.
If any one of the tests is showing fail, connect the cable to
1.6 DATA NO
DA T RECEIVING T
NOT O THE COMPUTER (Upload fail)
TO the second serial port, if available. Otherwise call concerned
authorized service person for further action.
Normally the data upload from the FEP to the Computer will be
performed with the standard speed (baud rate). i.e. 57,600 bps . If the The reasons for computer port fail condition may be as follows
data is not transferring from FEP to computer, the reasons may be as 1. Earth connection is not provided to the 230V A C input point.
AC
follows. 2. Earth wire is connected but having improper contact.
1. Improper Comport selected in communication settings option 3. Using of two pin power chords instead of 3pin.
provided in NMDL software. 4. Loose connection of cables.
2. Baud rate changed from 57600bps to some other value. 5. Trying to solder the disconnected wires in the cable, while com-
3. Serial port got damaged at computer end or atFEP end. puter is in power on condition.
(Generally computer port will damage due to improper 6. Trying to connect communication cable in reverse forcibly.
earth to the computer) 7. Changing the communication cables in power on condition.
4 . RS-232 cable from computer to FEP may be
disconnected or having loose contact problem. Cable 1.8 Do’s and Don ’ts while W
Don’ts orking with F
Working AS (Computer)
FAS
configuration is shown in the figure. 1. Connect computer always through UPS
2. Usestandardpowerchords&powerpoints for computer.
Note
Note:: Most of the cases the problem may be due to improper commu- 3. Always earth voltage in power point mustbe less than
nication port settings in NMDL software, thus please verify the Comport 5V AC
AC.
number and Baud rate (speed). In case you found abnormal values please 4. Connect only CPU on UPS, if your UPS is (500VA) lower
correct it and press “apply” button. rated.
5. Connect monitor and printer on direct 230VVA C mains supply.
AC
1.7 COMPUTER SERIAL PORTS F AILING FREQUENTL
FAILING FREQUENTLY Y: 6. Keep always power ON to the ups and computer.
(How to identify the Faulty Serial Port) 7. Shut down computer in proper way.
Confirm the Computer port fail condition by doing the following test 8. Don’t switch off the computer switch directly when system is in
on.
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9. Maintain the input voltage range to the UPS as specified 230V + 1.3 SOFTWARE NOT LOADING
LOADING:
25 Volts.
10. Confirm whether floppy drive or CDROM drives are If NMDL software is not opening automatically, when the system is
always empty, when booting the computer. restarted, please check the following sequence.
11. Scan the floppies for virus before using. 1. Make sure whether NMDL.exe exists in “Start menu program”
12. Don’t play video games in the system. Data transmission will 2. Make sure whether NMDL.exe exists in the defined path or not?
become slow and many other problems may arise in the system. 3. Make sure always the extension name is .EXE for the NMDL
13. Maintain accurate date and time in the system. Nmdl.e
(Nmdl.e
Nmdl.ex xe).
14. Keep the specified date and time format ,for smooth 4. Make sure that the respective files are available in c:\Nmrh Folder
running of Datalogger related software’s.
15. Keep only required software’s related to the Datalogger in the 1.4 NMDL SOFTWARE LOADING WITH ERRORS ERRORS:
computer. Generally any Datalogger related software you want to access
16. Delete unnecessary data from the system weekly once. checks all the required modules of software, files and their status will be
17. Keep the system in dust free area. displayed either as a message or in the status bar.
18. Switch off the printer if not in use. For example if the Data.gdb file is not present in the C:\NMRH\DATA
19. Always keep the NMDL software in running condition. folder then it will automatically give you the error “ Database not found”.
20. Fix all the cables and connectors properly in both computer and It is not possible to proceed further if GDB file is not found in above-
equipment end. mentioned folder.
CABLE CONFIGURATION BETWEEN COMPUTER AND FEP If there are no faults entered through fault entry software or if no fault
files were found in ‘C :\NMRH\Fault
:\NMRH\Fault’’ path then the following Message
‘C:\NMRH\Fault
“No Faults Found” will be displayed. You can proceed further by clicking
OK
“OK
OK” Button.
Note
Note: If the faults are not entered for digital data then the Analog faults
will not get triggered though they are entered. It means at least minimum
one digital fault shall be entered to trigger the analog faults (or any other
faults).
The Standared 9pin to 9pin Data cable between computer & FEP Normally the time taken for running any report depends on the period
or computer & converter box is shown in the above figure. In of data selected. If the date and time is selected for more no of days then
case of USB Port at the computer side USB to 9pin D-connector normally it will take some time to show the required report. If the
Extender cable to be connected before to the above said cable.
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1.10 D DAATA NO
NOT T RECEIVING FROM THE ST AND BY
STAND
DATAL OGGER
ALOGGER
In stand by mode a single data logger will be connected to the FAS
In the above diagram the connectivity of FEP system as shown in the figure.
from all three directions is shown.
• The first direction connected to DLID NO 65 through quad
cable.
• The second direction connected to DL ID NO 69 through
microwave.
• The third direction connected to end DL in network i.e. DL
ID NO.71.
2.1.3. D
DAATA NO
NOTT RECEIVING FROM P ARTICULAR
PARTICULAR
DATAL OGGER CONNECTED IN NETWORK
ALOGGER NETWORK:: In this case, the Data logger should be connected to FAS system,
only through it’s computer port. (Data loggers Network port will
In single directional network or in bi-directional network if not support the FAS system to receive data in this stand-alone
one Datalogger is not sending data or not responding to “link mode).
check” and the remaining all Dataloggers are sending data If the FAS is connected to the Data logger’s computer port
to FEP then the possibilities for the problem are and still data is not receiving (upload fail), the reasons
For example: From Data logger DL ID NO.68 data is not may be as follows.
coming to FEP, check the following
1. Data logger is by passed due to power supply 1.Check the speed (baud rate) in the communication settings
failure to the Data logger at that particular option provided in NMDL software. It should be 9600BPS
station. 2.Check whether converter box is powered with 230V AC or not.
2. Datalogger is bypassed,due to hanging of the 3.Check whether cables are connected properly in between
processor. computer- converter and Datalogger.
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2. NET WORK FAILURES: If one port of the FEP out of 3 ports is not receiving data from the
Dataloggers, then check the following conditions as follows.
2.1 D ATA NO
DA NOT T COMING T O FEP FROM D
TO DAATAL OGGERS
ALOGGERS
OGGERS:
2.1.1. Uni-direction (single direction)
Normally the FEP is connected with the help of modem to the
Data loggers for data receiving from different Data
loggers. The basic connectivity of a uni directional network
is shown below.
2. NET WORK FAILURES: If one port of the FEP out of 3 ports is not receiving data from the
Dataloggers, then check the following conditions as follows.
2.1 D ATA NO
DA NOT T COMING T O FEP FROM D
TO DAATAL OGGERS
ALOGGERS
OGGERS:
2.1.1. Uni-direction (single direction)
Normally the FEP is connected with the help of modem to the
Data loggers for data receiving from different Data
loggers. The basic connectivity of a uni directional network
is shown below.
1.10 D DAATA NO
NOT T RECEIVING FROM THE ST AND BY
STAND
DATAL OGGER
ALOGGER
In stand by mode a single data logger will be connected to the FAS
In the above diagram the connectivity of FEP system as shown in the figure.
from all three directions is shown.
• The first direction connected to DLID NO 65 through quad
cable.
• The second direction connected to DL ID NO 69 through
microwave.
• The third direction connected to end DL in network i.e. DL
ID NO.71.
2.1.3. D
DAATA NO
NOTT RECEIVING FROM P ARTICULAR
PARTICULAR
DATAL OGGER CONNECTED IN NETWORK
ALOGGER NETWORK:: In this case, the Data logger should be connected to FAS system,
only through it’s computer port. (Data loggers Network port will
In single directional network or in bi-directional network if not support the FAS system to receive data in this stand-alone
one Datalogger is not sending data or not responding to “link mode).
check” and the remaining all Dataloggers are sending data If the FAS is connected to the Data logger’s computer port
to FEP then the possibilities for the problem are and still data is not receiving (upload fail), the reasons
For example: From Data logger DL ID NO.68 data is not may be as follows.
coming to FEP, check the following
1. Data logger is by passed due to power supply 1.Check the speed (baud rate) in the communication settings
failure to the Data logger at that particular option provided in NMDL software. It should be 9600BPS
station. 2.Check whether converter box is powered with 230V AC or not.
2. Datalogger is bypassed,due to hanging of the 3.Check whether cables are connected properly in between
processor. computer- converter and Datalogger.
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5. Similarly, if the hanged modem is MO3 instead of MA4, 2.1.4 DATA NO NOT T COMING FROM FEW D ATAL
DA OGGERS
ALOGGERS
then to reset that modem the link in the 2nd direction (Through SEQUENTIALL
SEQUENTIALLY Y:
micro wave) should remain in proper condition. For example: If the data is not coming from the DL ID
NO.68 to 71 in single direction network. Check the
2.3 CONDITIONS FOR LINK FAILS BETWEEN MODEM following
TO MODEM
MODEM: 1. Check the communication line cable between the
Datalogger 68 and 67.
Here network is connected with two types of modems. 2. Check the modem, which is connected to Datalogger
1. Internal modem (Dual card modem) 68 from 67.
2. External modem (Single modem) 3. Same way check the modem at 68 which is connected
Functionally there is no difference between these two modems. to 67 also.
Physically one type of modem will be connected externally, and the 4. Check the data cable connectivity from modem to
other type will be connected internally. Datalogger in 67 & 68.
Internal modem card will be fixed in Data logger Euro rack itself. 5. Check for cable pair reverse or break in-between 67
One internal modem cards contains two modems and is inserted & 68.
vertically in the Datalogger. The top modem is always called as 2.1.5 D DAA T A COMING SL SLOWOW FROM NETWORK
ANS (answer) modem, and the bottom one is called as ORG (origi- DATAL OGGER:
ALOGGER:
nate) modem.
If you observe any speed problems in data receiving from
any particular Datalogger, check the following items
1. Check the data cable between the Dataloggers, where
the data transfer rate is slow.
2. Check the Datalogger hardware (power supply input)
and all for proper functionality.
3. Check the modem status otherwise reset the modem
Dual card modem from FAS to work normally.
(internal modem) and
it’s slot in data logger 4. Check the cable loss and induced voltage in the cable.
is shown in the figure. 2.1.6 DATA NO NOT TA VAILABLE FOR P
AV ARTICULAR PERIOD
PARTICULAR
FROM P ARTICULAR D
PARTICULAR DAATAL OGGER:
ALOGGER:
1. Check whether Datalogger resetting frequently
External modems are generally used at FEP side to connect the
2. Check whether Datalogger is not transferring data to
Datalogger. They are also used at Data logger side for FEP due to link problems from long time.
‘T’ network connections.
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If data is coming in online for some time and lagging (I.e. assume that the 2nd end of network through microwave chan-
some time, the reason may be nel at DL ID 83 is not connected)
1. Continuous linking and delinking of modems. 1. Open the ‘LINK CHECK’ menu from NMDL software,
2. Line cable faulty or cross talk on line. select the FEP port to which the network is
3. Heavy data duplicating due to cable fault or modem connected and select the station name at which
fault from Datalogger. DL ID 74 is situated.
4. Datalogger resetting frequently. 2. Press the ‘modem reset’ button and select the port number
5. Line cables or data cables loose contacts in the mo- of Data logger to which the hanged modem is connected.
dems. 3. In the case as shown in the figure if the link between DL ID
no 66 and DL ID no74 is failed, the command will not
2.2 REMOTE RESET OF MODEM NOT WORKING reach the Data logger, thus the hanged modem will not get
From FAS, with the help of NMDL software you can reset reset.
the non-working modem or hanged modem by pressing ‘modem 4. After the recovery of the link only ,the modem can
reset’ button in ‘LINK CHECK’ command screen (by selecting ap- be made reset.
propriate data logger and the modem port numbers). If the mo- 2.2.2 Bi-directional network
dem reset is given from NMDL and still the modem is not getting Consider the Bi-directional network, as shown in the
reset the reasons may be as follows. above diagram
For example: In the below figure, the modem number MA4, which 1. Open the ‘LINK CHECK’ menu from NMDL software,
is connected to DL ID no74 is shown as hanged in the network. select the FEP ports to which the network is
connected and select the station name at which
DL ID 74 is situated.
2. Press the ‘Modem reset’ button and select the port number
of Data logger to which the hanged modem is connected.
3. In case of link fail between DL ID 66 and DL ID 74, the
command will transfer from the second direction through
microwave but it will stop at DL ID 82, as there is no link
between DL ID 74 and the DL ID 82 due to hanged mo-
dem at DL ID 74.
4. Sointhiscase,if youwanttoresetthehanged modem,
2.2.1 Uni-directional network:
thelinkinthefirstdirectionuptotheData
Consider the uni-directional network, such that the first data
loggeratwhichthehanged modem is present should
logger connected to the FEP is DL 65 and the Last is DL 83.
remain in proper condition (i.e.Link should show the
OK status).
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If data is coming in online for some time and lagging (I.e. assume that the 2nd end of network through microwave chan-
some time, the reason may be nel at DL ID 83 is not connected)
1. Continuous linking and delinking of modems. 1. Open the ‘LINK CHECK’ menu from NMDL software,
2. Line cable faulty or cross talk on line. select the FEP port to which the network is
3. Heavy data duplicating due to cable fault or modem connected and select the station name at which
fault from Datalogger. DL ID 74 is situated.
4. Datalogger resetting frequently. 2. Press the ‘modem reset’ button and select the port number
5. Line cables or data cables loose contacts in the mo- of Data logger to which the hanged modem is connected.
dems. 3. In the case as shown in the figure if the link between DL ID
no 66 and DL ID no74 is failed, the command will not
2.2 REMOTE RESET OF MODEM NOT WORKING reach the Data logger, thus the hanged modem will not get
From FAS, with the help of NMDL software you can reset reset.
the non-working modem or hanged modem by pressing ‘modem 4. After the recovery of the link only ,the modem can
reset’ button in ‘LINK CHECK’ command screen (by selecting ap- be made reset.
propriate data logger and the modem port numbers). If the mo- 2.2.2 Bi-directional network
dem reset is given from NMDL and still the modem is not getting Consider the Bi-directional network, as shown in the
reset the reasons may be as follows. above diagram
For example: In the below figure, the modem number MA4, which 1. Open the ‘LINK CHECK’ menu from NMDL software,
is connected to DL ID no74 is shown as hanged in the network. select the FEP ports to which the network is
connected and select the station name at which
DL ID 74 is situated.
2. Press the ‘Modem reset’ button and select the port number
of Data logger to which the hanged modem is connected.
3. In case of link fail between DL ID 66 and DL ID 74, the
command will transfer from the second direction through
microwave but it will stop at DL ID 82, as there is no link
between DL ID 74 and the DL ID 82 due to hanged mo-
dem at DL ID 74.
4. Sointhiscase,if youwanttoresetthehanged modem,
2.2.1 Uni-directional network:
thelinkinthefirstdirectionuptotheData
Consider the uni-directional network, such that the first data
loggeratwhichthehanged modem is present should
logger connected to the FEP is DL 65 and the Last is DL 83.
remain in proper condition (i.e.Link should show the
OK status).
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5. Similarly, if the hanged modem is MO3 instead of MA4, 2.1.4 DATA NO NOT T COMING FROM FEW D ATAL
DA OGGERS
ALOGGERS
then to reset that modem the link in the 2nd direction (Through SEQUENTIALL
SEQUENTIALLY Y:
micro wave) should remain in proper condition. For example: If the data is not coming from the DL ID
NO.68 to 71 in single direction network. Check the
2.3 CONDITIONS FOR LINK FAILS BETWEEN MODEM following
TO MODEM
MODEM: 1. Check the communication line cable between the
Datalogger 68 and 67.
Here network is connected with two types of modems. 2. Check the modem, which is connected to Datalogger
1. Internal modem (Dual card modem) 68 from 67.
2. External modem (Single modem) 3. Same way check the modem at 68 which is connected
Functionally there is no difference between these two modems. to 67 also.
Physically one type of modem will be connected externally, and the 4. Check the data cable connectivity from modem to
other type will be connected internally. Datalogger in 67 & 68.
Internal modem card will be fixed in Data logger Euro rack itself. 5. Check for cable pair reverse or break in-between 67
One internal modem cards contains two modems and is inserted & 68.
vertically in the Datalogger. The top modem is always called as 2.1.5 D DAA T A COMING SL SLOWOW FROM NETWORK
ANS (answer) modem, and the bottom one is called as ORG (origi- DATAL OGGER:
ALOGGER:
nate) modem.
If you observe any speed problems in data receiving from
any particular Datalogger, check the following items
1. Check the data cable between the Dataloggers, where
the data transfer rate is slow.
2. Check the Datalogger hardware (power supply input)
and all for proper functionality.
3. Check the modem status otherwise reset the modem
Dual card modem from FAS to work normally.
(internal modem) and
it’s slot in data logger 4. Check the cable loss and induced voltage in the cable.
is shown in the figure. 2.1.6 DATA NO NOT TA VAILABLE FOR P
AV ARTICULAR PERIOD
PARTICULAR
FROM P ARTICULAR D
PARTICULAR DAATAL OGGER:
ALOGGER:
1. Check whether Datalogger resetting frequently
External modems are generally used at FEP side to connect the
2. Check whether Datalogger is not transferring data to
Datalogger. They are also used at Data logger side for FEP due to link problems from long time.
‘T’ network connections.
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Note
Note:: Modem reset status report will be available in the report
software. By selecting the station and the port no it will
be able to view the modems link make and break counts.
This report is very useful to identify the frequent link failures
in the network.
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Fig-3 Fig-4
In fig-3, the ‘CD’ signal is in OFF state, indicating that the
Various Modem LED indications and their significance are given modem is not in link with the modem at the other end. Thus
below. modem connections should be verified as discussed above.
The fig-4, indicates the healthy condition of modem, in which
the ‘TD’ and ‘RD’ LED’s will frequently blink, indicating
the proper data transfer and receiving condition.
3.DATAL
3.DA OGGER F
ALOGGER AILURES
FAILURES
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Fig-3 Fig-4
In fig-3, the ‘CD’ signal is in OFF state, indicating that the
Various Modem LED indications and their significance are given modem is not in link with the modem at the other end. Thus
below. modem connections should be verified as discussed above.
The fig-4, indicates the healthy condition of modem, in which
the ‘TD’ and ‘RD’ LED’s will frequently blink, indicating
the proper data transfer and receiving condition.
3.DATAL
3.DA OGGER F
ALOGGER AILURES
FAILURES
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Note
Note:: Modem reset status report will be available in the report
software. By selecting the station and the port no it will
be able to view the modems link make and break counts.
This report is very useful to identify the frequent link failures
in the network.
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8. Any relay terminations modified and not updated in the Data 3.1.2 Data logger resetting frequently:
logger input database. Normally Datalogger never fails if the installation is perfectly
done. The most unwanted situation with the Datalogger is
If internal buzzer is not at all responding for faults “resetting”. The most common reasons for the Datalogger
1. Buzzer circuit problem. resets are
2. Maximum & Minimum voltage limits are not specified for 1. Due to lack of proper fixing of power connectors
voltage channels. and other cables.
3. Digital faults not enabled or not entered in to the Datalogger. 2. Check battery and load terminals at battery and charger.
3. Ac in put voltage to the charger fluctuating frequently
3.2 DIGITAL SCANNING PROBLEMS
DIGITAL PROBLEMS: between high to low and low to high.
4. Any add on card on mother board insertion problem
3.2.1 One relay contact (digital) is not scanning: 5. Low gauge cables used for charger and battery in case
The scanning circuit of one relay contact is shown in the below of battery and charger installed in separate room.
figure. 6. Heavy noise created by any other equipment, which is
connected in the same 230v ac power supply input bus.
7. Isolation problem between output voltage of charger
and system earth.
8. Momentary short ckt in the wiring is also one of
the reason for Datalogger reset.
states is listed below. The changes in the states of 3.1.5 Historical data not available in the system:
Datalogger will cause non-availability of on line
information and faults. If the states are changing In the 99\2001 version Data logger the data back-up option is
frequently the reasons may be as follows. provided. The entire data will be stored in flash ram.
1. Data logger resetting frequently. Thereby if Datalogger is switched off at any moment the
2. Data missing due to bad line cable. previously recorded data will remain as it is. i.e. the
3. Configuration mismatch in database previously recorded data will not be lost. The storage
4. Wrong set or change of date &time in DL capacity of back up will depend upon the memory
5. Same ID no’s in two Data loggers. provided in the Datalogger.
6. Abnomal shut down of computer. The reasons for non availability of historical data is
7. Abnormal closing of NMDL s/w. 1. Data flash rams are not present in the system.
2. Data flash rams are not working in the system.
3. Part of the flash ram bank gets corrupted.
states is listed below. The changes in the states of 3.1.5 Historical data not available in the system:
Datalogger will cause non-availability of on line
information and faults. If the states are changing In the 99\2001 version Data logger the data back-up option is
frequently the reasons may be as follows. provided. The entire data will be stored in flash ram.
1. Data logger resetting frequently. Thereby if Datalogger is switched off at any moment the
2. Data missing due to bad line cable. previously recorded data will remain as it is. i.e. the
3. Configuration mismatch in database previously recorded data will not be lost. The storage
4. Wrong set or change of date &time in DL capacity of back up will depend upon the memory
5. Same ID no’s in two Data loggers. provided in the Datalogger.
6. Abnomal shut down of computer. The reasons for non availability of historical data is
7. Abnormal closing of NMDL s/w. 1. Data flash rams are not present in the system.
2. Data flash rams are not working in the system.
3. Part of the flash ram bank gets corrupted.
8. Any relay terminations modified and not updated in the Data 3.1.2 Data logger resetting frequently:
logger input database. Normally Datalogger never fails if the installation is perfectly
done. The most unwanted situation with the Datalogger is
If internal buzzer is not at all responding for faults “resetting”. The most common reasons for the Datalogger
1. Buzzer circuit problem. resets are
2. Maximum & Minimum voltage limits are not specified for 1. Due to lack of proper fixing of power connectors
voltage channels. and other cables.
3. Digital faults not enabled or not entered in to the Datalogger. 2. Check battery and load terminals at battery and charger.
3. Ac in put voltage to the charger fluctuating frequently
3.2 DIGITAL SCANNING PROBLEMS
DIGITAL PROBLEMS: between high to low and low to high.
4. Any add on card on mother board insertion problem
3.2.1 One relay contact (digital) is not scanning: 5. Low gauge cables used for charger and battery in case
The scanning circuit of one relay contact is shown in the below of battery and charger installed in separate room.
figure. 6. Heavy noise created by any other equipment, which is
connected in the same 230v ac power supply input bus.
7. Isolation problem between output voltage of charger
and system earth.
8. Momentary short ckt in the wiring is also one of
the reason for Datalogger reset.
ever the input state change count come into the normal range The opto-coupler used in the digital input scanner
(<8 in 4 seconds), it will start once again recording the input. card isolates each and every relay contact independently. The
The most common reasons for relay contact chattering will be output will be connected to multiplexing circuit and then to
microprocessor of Datalogger.
1. Insufficient input operate voltage to that relay.
2. Relay insertion socket contact problem.
3. Relay contact, provided to Datalogger mall functioning.
4. Induced voltage in the wires connected to Datalogger from Fig-1
relay.
5. Dry solders in the tagblock or at any soldering joints
6. Relay contact scanning circuit faulty. Fig –1 shows the relay contact terminated in two tag
blocks for scanning.
To identify this problem observe the digital status display for con-
Fig-2
tinuous flashing of LED’s on the Block display (provided on the
front panel of display card). If the LED’s flashing is related to one
particular card, then follow the below sequence. Fig –2 shows the relay contact terminated directly on
Datalogger tag block.
1. Check the digital card status on LCD display for ‘T-FAIL’ If only input is not scanning then do the following
(transistor fail). procedure
2. If ‘T_FAIL’ found for any card, then remove the card verify 1.Check the connectivity between relay contact and
the transistor. Datalogger tag block for wiring continuity
3. Bypass the transistor (short emitter and collector of the tran- 2. Check the relay contact which is used for
sistor) to confirm the card functionality. Datalogger is properly working or not.
4. Thus if the transistor is found to be failed, by bypassing the 3. Check whether flat ribbon cable is connected
transistor the problem can be rectified temporarily. properly or not in between Datalogger and
tagblock.
4. Check the connectivity in the flat cable ribbon.
5. Verify the fixings of digital input scanner card for
not operating input.
6. Check all connector pins in the input scanner card.
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ever the input state change count come into the normal range The opto-coupler used in the digital input scanner
(<8 in 4 seconds), it will start once again recording the input. card isolates each and every relay contact independently. The
The most common reasons for relay contact chattering will be output will be connected to multiplexing circuit and then to
microprocessor of Datalogger.
1. Insufficient input operate voltage to that relay.
2. Relay insertion socket contact problem.
3. Relay contact, provided to Datalogger mall functioning.
4. Induced voltage in the wires connected to Datalogger from Fig-1
relay.
5. Dry solders in the tagblock or at any soldering joints
6. Relay contact scanning circuit faulty. Fig –1 shows the relay contact terminated in two tag
blocks for scanning.
To identify this problem observe the digital status display for con-
Fig-2
tinuous flashing of LED’s on the Block display (provided on the
front panel of display card). If the LED’s flashing is related to one
particular card, then follow the below sequence. Fig –2 shows the relay contact terminated directly on
Datalogger tag block.
1. Check the digital card status on LCD display for ‘T-FAIL’ If only input is not scanning then do the following
(transistor fail). procedure
2. If ‘T_FAIL’ found for any card, then remove the card verify 1.Check the connectivity between relay contact and
the transistor. Datalogger tag block for wiring continuity
3. Bypass the transistor (short emitter and collector of the tran- 2. Check the relay contact which is used for
sistor) to confirm the card functionality. Datalogger is properly working or not.
4. Thus if the transistor is found to be failed, by bypassing the 3. Check whether flat ribbon cable is connected
transistor the problem can be rectified temporarily. properly or not in between Datalogger and
tagblock.
4. Check the connectivity in the flat cable ribbon.
5. Verify the fixings of digital input scanner card for
not operating input.
6. Check all connector pins in the input scanner card.
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The projected card shown in figure –2 supports 1- 3.2.6 One digital input scanner card not scanning (64
8 channels and is referred to as Voltage (analog) scanner inputs in a sequence):
card with controller. The very next card supports from 9-
16 channels and is referred to as voltage (analog) scanner
card without controller. To support further 16 channels
from 17 to 32,we need to have one more set of with
controller and without controller cards.
To support a scanner card without controller, it is
mandatory to have a scanner card with controller in
every set.
All the voltages are connected through protection strip
only. Protection strip is a termination PCB in-between the source
equipment and the Datalogger voltage scanner module. The ba-
sic connectivity of 16 different number of voltages connected to the
scanner module through two different protection strips is shown in The above figure shows the basic connectivity of one 64input relay
the below figure. contact scanner card (digital scanner card.)
From tag block, one set of 64 inputs (out of 128
inputs) will be connected to one digital input card
through a 64-pin EURO flat ribbon cable. The remaining
64 inputs of the same tagblock will be connected to the
other card with a separate ribbon.
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any 64 inputs are not scanning sequentially. 3.3 ANALOG SCANNING PROBLEMS:
The basic difference between the previous model of analog cards
5. Remove the card and insert it properly. Then once again and 99/2001model Datalogger is, physically the cards will be con-
check the digital card status. nected externally in the previous model, where as in this model
6. If the problem is not solved then change the card with (99\2001) the cards will be of insertable type (in EURO rack) like
spare one to confirm the card problem. digital scanner cards.
7. If spare is not available interchange with any other card
available in data logger for conformation.
any 64 inputs are not scanning sequentially. 3.3 ANALOG SCANNING PROBLEMS:
The basic difference between the previous model of analog cards
5. Remove the card and insert it properly. Then once again and 99/2001model Datalogger is, physically the cards will be con-
check the digital card status. nected externally in the previous model, where as in this model
6. If the problem is not solved then change the card with (99\2001) the cards will be of insertable type (in EURO rack) like
spare one to confirm the card problem. digital scanner cards.
7. If spare is not available interchange with any other card
available in data logger for conformation.
The projected card shown in figure –2 supports 1- 3.2.6 One digital input scanner card not scanning (64
8 channels and is referred to as Voltage (analog) scanner inputs in a sequence):
card with controller. The very next card supports from 9-
16 channels and is referred to as voltage (analog) scanner
card without controller. To support further 16 channels
from 17 to 32,we need to have one more set of with
controller and without controller cards.
To support a scanner card without controller, it is
mandatory to have a scanner card with controller in
every set.
All the voltages are connected through protection strip
only. Protection strip is a termination PCB in-between the source
equipment and the Datalogger voltage scanner module. The ba-
sic connectivity of 16 different number of voltages connected to the
scanner module through two different protection strips is shown in The above figure shows the basic connectivity of one 64input relay
the below figure. contact scanner card (digital scanner card.)
From tag block, one set of 64 inputs (out of 128
inputs) will be connected to one digital input card
through a 64-pin EURO flat ribbon cable. The remaining
64 inputs of the same tagblock will be connected to the
other card with a separate ribbon.
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4. Check whether ckt is loading any input voltages. In general one protection strip will support 8 channels of
5. Confirm the analog voltage values loaded in data logger voltages. Based on the type of voltage to be monitored
and those entered in the analog database in NMDL on the protection strip, one jumper selection has to be
are similar or not. selected.
Note
Note: The difference between the voltage value displayed for one Here the ‘Voltage scanner card with controller’ (controller
channel on LCD and the voltage value printed or available in com- scanner card) and the ‘Voltage scanner card without controller’
puter on-line menu are directly dependent on the ‘record create are placed in the euro rack as discussed above.
tolerance value’ which is kept in the datalogger analog database.
All the data concerned to analog channels will be created in the
3.3.6 Voltage channels are showing ‘xxxxx’ instead of
Voltage with controller card unit and will be transferred to the main
value: Datalogger as a packet through 9-9 pin serial port (isolated com-
munication serial port).
· Normally the channels numbering from 17 to 24, 41 to 48,
65 to72 and 89 to 96 are shown with the values ‘xxxx’ in 3.3.1 Single channel voltage is not scanning:
the datalogger LCD screen.
· If other than these channels, if any set of 8 channels in the The below block diagram shows different stages
remaining are showing this value it indicates. involved in the scanning of one voltage value.
input is involved in the already entered faults. B. Green led—————TX— Data transmission to
datalogger
3. Check the voltage value selection jumper on protection C. Yellow led—————Rx— Data receiving from
strip for continuity. datalogger.
4. Check the fuses at AC input, at converter and at protection
strip. Both TX and Rx LED’s should blink continuously if the data
5. Upto here if it is OK, as the clamping and scanning were is transmitting to datalogger.
performed in the controller card, check by replacing it with
a newcard. Incase if any abnormality is found in the LED indications
please continue further checkings
3.3.2 First set of 1-8 voltage channels is not working:
1. First check the input voltages at protection strip. 2. Check the input voltage to the scanner cards,
2. Check the fuses in the protection strip. whether it is present or not (range will be 20- 36vdc
3. Check the flat ribbon cable for connectivity with scanner incase of 24v&10-15v dc in case of 12 v operated).
card. 3. Check whether serial communication cable
(Between analog cards and Data logger) is
3.3.3 First set of 9-16 channels is not working: properly connected or not.
4. Check the input fuse in with controller scanner card.
1. Check the input voltages at the protection strip. 5. Check the serial port functionality (at the data logger end)
2. Check the red LED indication for operating voltage by using another analog serial port available in the
presence. datalogger.
3. Check whether the card is properly inserted or not.
4. Check the flat ribbon cable for connectivity with 3.3.5 Voltage value showing less or more value other
Voltage
scanner card. than connected value:
5. Remove the card and check the internal fuse in the power
supply side. 1. Verify the analog database according to the connected val-
ues, through the option provided in the LCD.
3.3.4 First set of all 16 voltage channels are not scan- 2. Verify the connected voltage values with analog data base
ning: present in data logger, by looking into each channel on
LCD through the key board option provided.
1. Check the led indications on the ‘voltage scanner card with 3. Verify the multiplication factor particularly if the
controller’ for problem identification. voltage value is ok.
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input is involved in the already entered faults. B. Green led—————TX— Data transmission to
datalogger
3. Check the voltage value selection jumper on protection C. Yellow led—————Rx— Data receiving from
strip for continuity. datalogger.
4. Check the fuses at AC input, at converter and at protection
strip. Both TX and Rx LED’s should blink continuously if the data
5. Upto here if it is OK, as the clamping and scanning were is transmitting to datalogger.
performed in the controller card, check by replacing it with
a newcard. Incase if any abnormality is found in the LED indications
please continue further checkings
3.3.2 First set of 1-8 voltage channels is not working:
1. First check the input voltages at protection strip. 2. Check the input voltage to the scanner cards,
2. Check the fuses in the protection strip. whether it is present or not (range will be 20- 36vdc
3. Check the flat ribbon cable for connectivity with scanner incase of 24v&10-15v dc in case of 12 v operated).
card. 3. Check whether serial communication cable
(Between analog cards and Data logger) is
3.3.3 First set of 9-16 channels is not working: properly connected or not.
4. Check the input fuse in with controller scanner card.
1. Check the input voltages at the protection strip. 5. Check the serial port functionality (at the data logger end)
2. Check the red LED indication for operating voltage by using another analog serial port available in the
presence. datalogger.
3. Check whether the card is properly inserted or not.
4. Check the flat ribbon cable for connectivity with 3.3.5 Voltage value showing less or more value other
Voltage
scanner card. than connected value:
5. Remove the card and check the internal fuse in the power
supply side. 1. Verify the analog database according to the connected val-
ues, through the option provided in the LCD.
3.3.4 First set of all 16 voltage channels are not scan- 2. Verify the connected voltage values with analog data base
ning: present in data logger, by looking into each channel on
LCD through the key board option provided.
1. Check the led indications on the ‘voltage scanner card with 3. Verify the multiplication factor particularly if the
controller’ for problem identification. voltage value is ok.
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4. Check whether ckt is loading any input voltages. In general one protection strip will support 8 channels of
5. Confirm the analog voltage values loaded in data logger voltages. Based on the type of voltage to be monitored
and those entered in the analog database in NMDL on the protection strip, one jumper selection has to be
are similar or not. selected.
Note
Note: The difference between the voltage value displayed for one Here the ‘Voltage scanner card with controller’ (controller
channel on LCD and the voltage value printed or available in com- scanner card) and the ‘Voltage scanner card without controller’
puter on-line menu are directly dependent on the ‘record create are placed in the euro rack as discussed above.
tolerance value’ which is kept in the datalogger analog database.
All the data concerned to analog channels will be created in the
3.3.6 Voltage channels are showing ‘xxxxx’ instead of
Voltage with controller card unit and will be transferred to the main
value: Datalogger as a packet through 9-9 pin serial port (isolated com-
munication serial port).
· Normally the channels numbering from 17 to 24, 41 to 48,
65 to72 and 89 to 96 are shown with the values ‘xxxx’ in 3.3.1 Single channel voltage is not scanning:
the datalogger LCD screen.
· If other than these channels, if any set of 8 channels in the The below block diagram shows different stages
remaining are showing this value it indicates. involved in the scanning of one voltage value.
5. Check whether battery is connectted to the 3.3.7 Cable configuration for analog connectivity
connectivity:
battery terminals and load is connectted to the
load terminals always. The cable connectivity between the analog scanner card and the
6. Use proper gauge wires ,if we want toconnect datalogger serial port is shown below.
battery and charger in separate rooms.
Maintenance of batteries:
1. Note down manual voltage readings once every
month.
2. Check the batteries performance and voltages by
switching of the charger
3. All the cell voltages should be equal.
4. Keep battery links and terminals tight.
5. Connect the battery always with minimum length of wires..
6. Do not mix the batteries of different capacities or makes.
7. Do not over tighten the terminal bolts.
8. Clean the batteries as and when dust
accumulates.
S . n o Datalogger capacity Current Current 3.4.POWER SUPPLYF
SUPPLY AILURES
AILURES::
FAILURES
on 24V DC on 12V DC
1 256D-16A 1.2A 1.8A Normally the version 99/2001 models are designed as per the
24v dc operated supply.On customer request the
2 512D-16A 1.7A 2.5A
datalogger will also work on the 12v dc supply. Before
3 512D-32A 2.2A 3A going to place the order for data logger, operating supply
4 1024D-32A 3A 4.5A voltage must be specified clearly. Other wise it is not pos-
sible to operate on the voltage other than the designed
5 1536D-32A 3.6A 5.3A
voltage.
6 2048D-64A 4.5A 7.5A
3.4.1 Charger out put 24vdc ( EX
EX-- SERVICEMEN
Load currents table on both 12v and 24v dc, ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES)
for different input capacities of Data logger
is shown above.The above values are 1. If input voltage crosses more than 270v ac, the
approximated for your reference. output will be switch off.
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A. Red led ———— Indicates power ON f. Short circuit LED-ON indicates short-circuit at external load
indication (indicates 5v presence, if it is ON). or internal circuit.
2. If the input voltage is less than 160v ac, the output g. Battery under voltage LED-indicates whenever battery volt-
will be switched off. age reaches to below 21.5 v dc it will glow.
3. Output voltages will cut-off, when battery voltage
reaches to 21.5 vdc to avoid the deep discharge, Checklist:
in charger power off condition. a. Charger not receiving input supply — check mains card
4. There is a soft start while switching on the charger. b . No charger output — output fuse may be blown or
It will take minimum 30 seconds to give the output charger may be defective due to above discussed
on terminals after power-on to the charger. problems
5. There is standard current sharing in the total power c . While switching –on, input fuse blowing—— input
for both load and battery MOVR may defective.
a . For 6Amps charger —————- 4Amps to load
and 2Amps to battery Refer the manual-operating manual for battery charger provided
b . For 10Amps charger ————— 6Amps to by EXSEI
load and 4Amps to battery
6. Battery reverse polarity protection is available on 3.4.2 Charger 12v dc operated:
back panel.
7. Keep the float /boost selector switch at float position. (If 1. Input voltage range 170 to 270v ac
required cell per voltage 2.3v keep in boost position) 2. Low output ripple (less than 50mv)
8. Equipment body should be properly earthed. 3. Overload protection –will switch of out put voltage after
over load
Various LED indications are provided on the front panel 4. Short ckt protection.
for different indications. They are 5. Force cooling also provided, to operate more safely.
a . Green LED-ON indicates input mains presence.
b. Boost mode LED-ON indicates selector switch is in boost Checklist:
mode.
c. Float mode LED_ON indicates selector switch is in float 1. Check whether charger body is properly earthed or not
mode. 2. Check output voltage,it will be in between 13.5-
d. Overload LED-ON indicates, load current exceeds than fixed 13.8v dc
value. 3. Check input voltage,it should not cross the range.
e. Charger fail LED-ON indicates, charger fail due to fuse fail 4. Check the terminals whether they are properly
or due to any other problem. fixed with load and battery wires
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A. Red led ———— Indicates power ON f. Short circuit LED-ON indicates short-circuit at external load
indication (indicates 5v presence, if it is ON). or internal circuit.
2. If the input voltage is less than 160v ac, the output g. Battery under voltage LED-indicates whenever battery volt-
will be switched off. age reaches to below 21.5 v dc it will glow.
3. Output voltages will cut-off, when battery voltage
reaches to 21.5 vdc to avoid the deep discharge, Checklist:
in charger power off condition. a. Charger not receiving input supply — check mains card
4. There is a soft start while switching on the charger. b . No charger output — output fuse may be blown or
It will take minimum 30 seconds to give the output charger may be defective due to above discussed
on terminals after power-on to the charger. problems
5. There is standard current sharing in the total power c . While switching –on, input fuse blowing—— input
for both load and battery MOVR may defective.
a . For 6Amps charger —————- 4Amps to load
and 2Amps to battery Refer the manual-operating manual for battery charger provided
b . For 10Amps charger ————— 6Amps to by EXSEI
load and 4Amps to battery
6. Battery reverse polarity protection is available on 3.4.2 Charger 12v dc operated:
back panel.
7. Keep the float /boost selector switch at float position. (If 1. Input voltage range 170 to 270v ac
required cell per voltage 2.3v keep in boost position) 2. Low output ripple (less than 50mv)
8. Equipment body should be properly earthed. 3. Overload protection –will switch of out put voltage after
over load
Various LED indications are provided on the front panel 4. Short ckt protection.
for different indications. They are 5. Force cooling also provided, to operate more safely.
a . Green LED-ON indicates input mains presence.
b. Boost mode LED-ON indicates selector switch is in boost Checklist:
mode.
c. Float mode LED_ON indicates selector switch is in float 1. Check whether charger body is properly earthed or not
mode. 2. Check output voltage,it will be in between 13.5-
d. Overload LED-ON indicates, load current exceeds than fixed 13.8v dc
value. 3. Check input voltage,it should not cross the range.
e. Charger fail LED-ON indicates, charger fail due to fuse fail 4. Check the terminals whether they are properly
or due to any other problem. fixed with load and battery wires
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5. Check whether battery is connectted to the 3.3.7 Cable configuration for analog connectivity
connectivity:
battery terminals and load is connectted to the
load terminals always. The cable connectivity between the analog scanner card and the
6. Use proper gauge wires ,if we want toconnect datalogger serial port is shown below.
battery and charger in separate rooms.
Maintenance of batteries:
1. Note down manual voltage readings once every
month.
2. Check the batteries performance and voltages by
switching of the charger
3. All the cell voltages should be equal.
4. Keep battery links and terminals tight.
5. Connect the battery always with minimum length of wires..
6. Do not mix the batteries of different capacities or makes.
7. Do not over tighten the terminal bolts.
8. Clean the batteries as and when dust
accumulates.
S . n o Datalogger capacity Current Current 3.4.POWER SUPPLYF
SUPPLY AILURES
AILURES::
FAILURES
on 24V DC on 12V DC
1 256D-16A 1.2A 1.8A Normally the version 99/2001 models are designed as per the
24v dc operated supply.On customer request the
2 512D-16A 1.7A 2.5A
datalogger will also work on the 12v dc supply. Before
3 512D-32A 2.2A 3A going to place the order for data logger, operating supply
4 1024D-32A 3A 4.5A voltage must be specified clearly. Other wise it is not pos-
sible to operate on the voltage other than the designed
5 1536D-32A 3.6A 5.3A
voltage.
6 2048D-64A 4.5A 7.5A
3.4.1 Charger out put 24vdc ( EX
EX-- SERVICEMEN
Load currents table on both 12v and 24v dc, ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES)
for different input capacities of Data logger
is shown above.The above values are 1. If input voltage crosses more than 270v ac, the
approximated for your reference. output will be switch off.
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There are some possibilities and restrictions to show the wrong There are some possibilities and restrictions to show the wrong
faults in the system. At this situation the faults triggered in the NMDL faults in the system. At this situation the faults triggered in the NMDL
online fault window will not match with the actual site online fault window will not match with the actual site
problems. The possibilities may be as follows, problems. The possibilities may be as follows,
1. Fault logic not suitable for the actual condition. 1. Fault logic not suitable for the actual condition.
2. Fault condition wrongly determined in the software. 2. Fault condition wrongly determined in the software.
3. Signals wrongly selected for the entry. 3. Signals wrongly selected for the entry.
4. Non-operating signals. 4. Non-operating signals.
5. Improper input validation. 5. Improper input validation.
6. Minimum & Maximum level values not suitable with 6. Minimum & Maximum level values not suitable with
the actual values for anlog voltages. the actual values for anlog voltages.
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