MODEL RL

ADD-ON LOGGER FOR RED LION (TM) METERS

For general use with Red Lion  meters CUB5 and PAX
 
      
   
             Turn a Red Lion meter (CUB5 or PAX) into a recording meter with time stamp.

                      Connects as a simple, stand alone, independant system. No PC or PLC required.

                                  Plugs into the Red Lion serial communications card option of the meter. 

                                        Compatible to many Red Lion meters: CUB5 and PAX

                                                      No software is used.
   
   
   

FEATURES:
•  User Configurable Sample Rate:
      Sample meter value every 10 seconds to every 50,000 seconds.   Use config.txt resident 
      on the SD Card.   This provides the user with choice of the most appropriate recording frequency.

•  Set config.txt To Retrieve Multiple Meter Registers:
      In addition to logging the meter Input value, the user can also record other registers that the 
      Red Lion™ meter may support. Typical registers in the meter may include:
              Input,  Total,   Max/Min Input,   Setpoints,   Count A,  Count B,   Rate.

•  Time Stamp Each Meter Value:
       Each sample that is received from the meter is  Date-Time Stamped by the RL Unit. 
       This is an extraordinarily necessary function for the user to be able to later analyze logged
       measurement data.

•  Front Panel Display:
      Offers constant user feedback of recorder status by displaying:
           1.)  Time progressing in seconds shows meter is powered and operating.
           2.)  File size of  record.txt  increasing with data received is updated every sample.
           3.)  SD Card Error displayed.  SD Card is checked after every sample Write. 
       The display offers user assurance of successful logging.

•  User Choice of Various Enclosures: 
   Model RL fits into a common, inexpensive electrical outlet. 
   - This enclosure style limits access to the SD Card by requiring Thumbscrew unfastening of 
      the RL Unit. The card is protected, but can be accessed without a screwdriver.
   - User may choose a specific outlet style to satisfy mounting methods such
      as fastening at top, bottom, side or back. 
   -  Use the enclosure punch-outs and break-offs to obtain enclosure mounting flexibility.
   -  A cutout can be made in the bottom of the enclosure by the user to give direct access to the 
       SD Card without removing the thumbscrews.
   -  Some outlets offer waterproof/dustproof or locking features with transparent door access.

•  32 GB SD Card Capacity:
   The user can record meter values for weeks, months, and years.
   -  Storage capacity of 32 GB equates to approximately 32,000,000,000 characters  or
       32GB / 60 characters/meter reading = 500 million readings.
   -  If a meter reading is recorded every 10 seconds, then the maximum logging period would be:
       500 million readings/10 sec = 50 million seconds = 578 days

•  Easy Connectivity To Red Lion™ Meter:
   The meter must have “SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PLUG-IN OPTION CARD” installed.
   - This option card may be one of three Red Lion™ versions: 
          1.) RJ11 Connector 2.) Screw Terminal Block 3.) DB9 9 Pin Female Receptacle
               Model RL is available with versions to support any of the above.
   -  For RJ11 connection, just plug in cable. 
   -  RJ11 modular cable is run from the RL unit to the meter. The user may extend the 
         modular cable from 2 feet to at least 50 feet. 
   -  Model RL does not draw any power from the meter as the RL Unit has it’s own separate
       independent power input of 7 to 30 volts DC supplied by the user.
 

OPERATION:
   Model RL may be considered where a Red Lion data station is unfeasible.
   The user chooses a Red Lion meter to perform a measurement task, such as voltage, 
   current, temperature, counting, etc.
   A Red Lion Serial Communications Card option must be installed in the meter.    
   The user has access to the Red Lion command chart that is used to
   send receive information between the meter and the Model RL Logger unit.
        - The configuration file config.txt in the Model RL unit sets the command to be 
           periodically transmitted to the meter. (e.g. every 10 sec.) 
        - For each transmission    from the Model RL unit, the meter returns the 
           measurement data, (e.g. every 10 seconds).
        - The Model RL logger appends the measurement data to the SD Card "record.txt"  file. 
        - The measurement data is timestamped by the Model RL logger.

   
   
   
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