Grant Squirrel SQ2010 SERIES Manuale utente
Getting Started
2010 SERIES
Squirrel Data Logger
www.omniinstruments.co.uk
28507 Version 6 SQ2010
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Contents
1. Hardware Checklist.......................................................................... 2
2. General Information......................................................................... 3
3. Installing Software and USB Drivers.............................................. 4
4. Quick Start Example ........................................................................ 5
5. Download Process Explained ......................................................... 9
6. Menu and Navigation..................................................................... 10
7. Connections ................................................................................... 14
8. Accessories.................................................................................... 16
9. Specifications................................................................................. 18
10. Declaration of Conformity ...................................Inside rear cover
After reading this guide please re-
fer to the Help contents within
SquirrelView (press F1) for further
details on your logger and how to
use it with the software.
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SQ2010 Standard contents
A) Carry case
B) SQ2010 Logger
C) CD containing software (SQA100)
D) Getting Started manual (this booklet)
E) USB Cable (LC77)
F) Batteries, 2 x C
G) Current shunt resistors for 4 to 20mA inputs, 10R x 4 (CS202)
H) Connectors: 6 way x 2 (18097), 3 way x 1 (14174) with cable
ties
1. Hardware Checklist
A
B C
E
F
G
H
D
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2. General Information
The 2010 uses two C size alkaline batteries located under the removable cover on the rear
of the unit as shown below. To insert new or change the existing batteries:
1. Open the battery cover by releasing the clip (highlighted)
2. Insert 2 C* batteries, ensuring the correct polarity
3. Refit the battery cover
* It is recommended that all replacement batteries are of the same manufacturer, type
and condition.
Battery indicator
When logging please ensure that the batteries in the unit have sufficient capacity to
complete the logging task. This can be checked via the battery indicator located in the
top right of the display.
HIGH LOW
CAPACITY CAPACITY
External power indicator
The logger may be powered from an external source (8-28V DC or USB)
Important: To ensure data protection in the case of an unexpected
power loss, please ensure that batteries are fitted whilst the unit is
operational.
2.1 Installing the batteries
2.2 Power indicator
- +
Important: Remove the batteries when the logger is not used for
long periods of time or is being transported
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3. Installing Software and USB drivers
Select Continue Anyway on the Hardware Installation warning which refers to Windows
Logo testing.
If you experience any problems refer to Troubleshooting->20xx USB Drivers in
SquirrelView help
Win XP - During the installation the USB drivers were pre-installed so the wizard will auto-
matically locate the driver. On the „Found New Hardware Wizard‟ select „No, not this time‟ and
for all the other screens select „Next‟ to complete the installation.
After installing the software connect the logger to the PC.
On detection of the logger the PC will install the Grant Instruments SQ20XX USB device
drivers
Win 7/Vista - USB Device Drivers are automatically installed and no further action is required
Important: Please ensure the software is installed before connecting the Squirrel data
logger.
* If after a few minutes autorun has not occurred select the Run option from the Windows
Start Menu. In the Command Line box, type d:\setup and press enter (where d:\ is your
CD\DVD drive, modify if required)
For detailed installation instructions please see the supplied „Software Installation Guide‟
supplement. For quick installation please see the steps below;
1. Ensure you have administration rights on the PC you wish to install software on
2. Ensure any current Grant applications are closed
3. Insert the CD into the CD\DVD drive of your computer and wait for it to autorun*
4. Follow the on screen installation wizard
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4. Quick Start Example
After installing SquirrelView an example setfile will be installed within the SquirrelView
installation directory. The example file will log the internal temperature of the logger.
In order to familiarise yourself with the logger the novice user may find this example
Setup useful.
4.1 Startup SquirrelView and Select Logger Type
Click on the shortcut icon on your desktop to launch SquirrelView or select it from your
start menu. When the SquirrelView Assistant is loaded, ensure the correct logger type
and communication method is selected.
Logger type can be viewed from the SquirrelView assistant, if you need to make any
changes select Logger Selection from the toolbar or run the Communication Wizard.
4.2 Synchronise Logger & PC
It is advisable to start by synchronising the Logger clock with the PC clock. See step 1
and 2 below:
Synchronise clocks:
From
SquirrelView Assistant
click on Logger
Setup.
From the Logger
Setup screen select
the Logger Control
tab.
Click on Set
Logger Time to PC
Time, click OK on the
confirmation screen.
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The Logger
Setup screen
is now visible,
from here you
will be able to
set up your
logging
requirements.
Within the
Actual
Channels tab
scroll down the
Sensor Type
column to Ref.
Junction 1.
This is the
input you will
be reading in
this example.
The Job
Description
can be used to
describe your
setup.
In the SquirrelView
Assistant click „Logger
Setup‟ to enter the Logger Setup
screen. From here open the
demo setfile using File -> Open
and select the appropriate file for
your logger type.
4.3 Running Quick Start Demo
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Click
to send
setup to
logger
and start
logging. Let the unit
log for a few
minutes.
Click for
Squirrel-
View
Assistant.
Click
if you
wish to
meter
the input
in Real Time.
Click on
Logger
Control
icon to
pause or stop the
logging process.
In the Logger
Control window
you can view
relevant
information on
the state of the
logger. To stop
logging click on
the stop button.
To Download the logger
click on the „Download Data‟
icon from the SquirrelView As-
sistant.
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In this screen you can now download the Data File and invoke the Export Wizard
or download the Data File via Analysis* (See page 10 for further information).
The data File is given a unique name
(e.g. 28162735.D20). An explanation of
the file name is shown on the right; this
shows the date and start time
In this example you will download and view the Data in the Analysis* window. Start by
selecting the Data File and Graph Data action, then click Download Selected File(s).
You will be prompted to save the Data file, then the data will be converted for viewing.
Once the decoding has
taken place the Analysis File
Description window will be
presented, click OK to view
your Data.
*Available with SquirrelView Plus only.
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5. Download Process Explained
The Diagram above shows the download process. Data in the logger is written to the internal
memory and may be downloaded by SquirrelView.
Before the data can be viewed it must be converted by SquirrelView for Analysis or exported
to .csv or .xls format depending on the PC software being used.
The conversion process can be performed in one of three ways within SquirrelView:
from SquirrelView assistant->Analysis->Export Data File
automatically when using the download Data button from SquirrelView*
or from the Logger Data Analysis screen by selecting File->Import Data*
Once the file has been downloaded it can be double clicked to open it with the program specified
under „Tools‟, „Preferences‟, „File Association Action‟.
*Available with SquirrelView Plus only.
Logger
Data Files
Analysis File
(Plus Only)
Analysis
(.d20)
Export
(.xls)
(.csv)
Comma Separated Values
Microsoft Excel
SquirrelView
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