TRIPLETT ADL20 DC Current Datalogger User Manual

TRIPLETT ADL20 DC Current Datalogger

Product Information

recording
and monitoring DC current in the range of 4 to 20mA. It features a
USB connection plug, a key for operation, a case buckle for secure
attachment, a protective cap, red and green LED control lights, an
LCD display, and measuring wire ports.
LCD Indicators| The LCD indicators on the device provide information about the
current state of recording and any measurement errors. The
indicators include the current unit (mA), waiting to press the
button to start recording, recording started, recording stopped,
low power indicator, and an OL sign indicating measurement errors
or values beyond the range.
Firmware Upgrade| The device can be upgraded by connecting it to a PC via USB.
The firmware file needs to be copied to the logger disk and then
inserted into the PC USB port. After the upgrade is completed, the
device will appear as a Mass Storage Device again. The firmware
version is indicated in the left bottom corner of the generated
.pdf test report.
Generating a PDF-File| When the logger is connected to a USB slot, a PDF file with all
recorded data in chart format and an overview of alarms is
generated automatically. The red LED indicator lights up during PDF
generation. Depending on the number of stored measurements,
generating the PDF file might take up to 60 seconds. Note that
reprogramming the logger will delete the existing PDF file.
LED Status Guide| The LED indicators on the device provide information about
various actions and states such as logging, low or high alarms,
manual mode waiting start, memory full, stop upon stop time, stop
upon key, setup successful, and successful upgrade file check.
Specification| | Logging Rate| 1 second – 24 hours (Default: 30 seconds)
---|---
Display Refresh Rate| 2 seconds (after key operation, within 5 minutes)
Range| 0 to 20.00mA DC Current
Resolution| 0.01mA
Accuracy| 0.5% reading + 3
Operating Environment| 0 to 50°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Environment| -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)

Product Usage Instructions

Start Recording

This page is available if the logger is in “Start at key press” mode.

1. After setting “Start at key press” mode, long press the key.
2. Wait for the recording to start.

Stop Recording

Select this function to stop recording if the logger is programmed for manual stop.

1. Press and hold the button for three seconds to terminate recording.
2. The display will show “STOP” indicating recording has stopped.

Remaining Recording Time

This function shows the remaining time until the end of recording.

1. Short press the key to view the remaining record time.
2. The display will show the remaining record time, e.g., “After 8.6 hours” or “After 108 days”.

Firmware Upgrade

1. Stop recording by short pressing the key until “UP” is displayed.
2. Long press the key to enter firmware upgrade mode.
3. Connect the device to a PC and copy the firmware file to the logger disk.
4. Wait for 2 minutes.
5. Insert the device into the PC USB port.
6. The device will appear as a Mass Storage Device in the PC with no content.
7. Drag and drop the firmware file to the folder.
8. The device will disappear in the operating system (OS). Do not unplug the device from the PC.
9. After the upgrade is completed, the device will automatically appear as a Mass Storage Device again.
10. The firmware version can be found in the left bottom corner of the generated .pdf test report.

Generating a PDF-File

When the logger is connected to a USB slot, a PDF file with all recorded data in chart format and an overview of alarms is generated automatically.

Note: Reprogramming the logger will delete the existing PDF file.

Product overview

1. USB connection plug
2. Key
3. Case buckle
4. Protective cap
5. Red and green LED control light
6. LCD
7. Measuring wire set screw
8. Measuring wire ports

LCD indicators
The current state of the recording is indicated by the following symbols:

• mA is current unit
• Waiting to press the button to start
• Recording started
• Recording stopped
• This indicated that the device is configured, and recording is not started. It will disappear as soon as the logger is recording data.
• Low power indicator

State 1:

The logger is in the “Manual (Start upon key press)” mode, but the start key has not been pressed yet.

State 3:

The logger is recording.

State 4:

Recording is stopped.

OL sign:

Measurement error or measured values beyond the range.

Start Recording

This page is available if the logger is in “Start at key press” mode.

Stop Recording

Select this function to stop recording if the logger is programmed for manual stop. Press and hold the button for three seconds to terminate recording.

Remaining Recording Time

Shows the remaining time until end of recording.

Firmware upgrade

Then insert the device into the PC USB port. The device will appear as a Mass Storage Device in PC with no content. Drag and drop the firmware to the folder. The device will disappear in the OS. DO NOT unplug the device from PC. After upgrade completed, Device will automatically appear as a Mass Storage Device again. The firmware version is indicated in the left bottom corner of the “.pdf” test report generated.

Generating a PDF-File

As soon as the logger is connected to a USB-slot, a PDF file with all recorded data in chart and an overview of alarms is generated automatically. The red led indicator lights up during PDF generation.
Depending on the number of stored measurements, generating the PDF-file might take up to 60 seconds.
As soon as the logger is reprogrammed, the PDF file on the logger will be deleted.

LED Status Guide

-Manual mode waiting start

-Memory full

-Stop upon stop time

-Stop upon key

Green double flash one time| -Setup successful

-check upgrade file successful

SPECIFICATION

Default 30 seconds.

<80%RH

Storage Environment| -10 to 60 ℃(14 to 140℉)

<70%RH

Battery type| LS14250
*Accuracy: test at 23±5℃.
Sample Rate| Record Time| Sample Rate| Record Time
---|---|---|---
1second| 8.7hour| 20second| 7.2day
2second| 17.4hour| 30second| 10.8day
3second| 26.1hour| 1minutes| 21.7day
4second| 34.8hour| 5minutes| 108.7day
5second| 43.5hour| 15minutes| 326.2day
10second| 87.0hour| 30minutes| 652.5day

Replace Battery

Battery Type: 3.6V 14250 lithium battery

Warranty

Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons in any way or purchased from unauthorized distributors so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had the serial numbers altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including batteries are not covered by this warranty.
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References

• Triplett Test Equipment & Tools for Industrial & Electronics Solutions

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