Used along with Serial Data Communication Board to log data up to 60 samples per second.
Create a data logging system utilizing a DPM-3 instrument
Point-to-Point Communications via RS-232
RS-485 multidrop communications
Concept
DPM-3-DLS data logging software
turns a PC connected to up to 31 DPM-3 instruments into a powerful,
low-cost data logging system.
Data can be displayed on
the computer screen in the form of up to 64 simulated meters in
4 groups (or screens) of up to 16 meters each. The on-screen simulated
meters can show the readings and alarm indications of selected
actual meters, or show values other than those normally displayed
by meters, such as peak value. They can also show calculated parameters,
or weighted averages that combine data from multiple meters. For
example, a virtual meter can display the sum of any number of
meter by adding them togather. Available operands are multiply,
divide, add, and subtract, with parentheses to allow complex expressions.
The on-screen position and appearance of individual meters is
user selectable to achieve meaningful groupings.
Data can be logged from selected
meters into an ASCII file, which is easily imported into MS Excel
for graphing and analysis. User settable parameters include the
logging time interval in seconds, the separator character (normally
a comma), and header data (with or without time and date). Data
files can be password protected.
Hardware
Up to 31 DPM-3 meters can be connected
to the PC in addressable multidrop fashion using a single RS-485
line. Each of these DPM-3 meters must be equipped with an RS-485
board. A single DPM-3 meter can be connected to a PC using an
RS-232 line. That DPM-3 must be equipped with an RS-232 board.The
computer must be PC compatible, operate under MS Windows 95 or
higher, and have an available COM1 to COM9 serial port.
Software Installation
The DPM-3-DLS Data logging Software
can be downloaded from this website at no charge. Click
here to download the self-extracting install file. The
free download version allows operation in the Demo Mode, which
provides a good indication of the capabilities of the software.
Connection to actual instruments requires a 12-digit activation
code, which will be emailed by Transducer Techniques upon full payment. This code must be installed within 10 days of issue.
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Common Data logging Setup Screen for Simulated Meters
This screen allows selection of the number of meters per group (up to 4
groups), default meter colors, and
default font size for meter captions.
Data logging Meter Setup for Groups 1 & 2
This screen allows for setup of I.D., Caption, Type, Serial Address,
and Item Number for each meter. The Type can be DPM-3, or Virtual
Meter. For a DPM-3 Meter, the Item Number to be displayed can be Net
or Peak. For Hardware (or actual) meters, Setpoint 1, Setpoint 2,
and Decimal Point can be entered. For Virtual meters, a formula is
entered.
Data logging Screen Setup for Group 1
This screen provides for the spatial layout of the meters to be displayed
for Group 1. Right-clicking on any meter brings up a window with allows
selection of font size and color scheme for that meter. In the example
shown, Meter 4 has a black and white custom color scheme.
Data logging Setup Screen
This screen allows for creating a new data file, opening an existing
data file or to display data only.The Data logging Interval are set
in seconds. The Data Separator (normally a comma) can be selected.
Other selectable parameters are a Header Record, and for each data
record, a Time Stamp, Date Stamp, Alarm Data, and Zero Suppression.
Data
logging Start Screen
This screen specifies the Com Port (1 or 2) and Baud Rate (300 to
19200). It also allows individual meters to be selected for data logging
and to establish communication.
Data logging Run Screen for Meter Group 1
The display is updated for each meter in real time, including any alarm
indications, while data is also written to disk. Similar screens are
available for Groups 2-4.
Typical Data logging Help Screen
Pressing on Help on the top menu bar brings comprehensive help
screens, avoiding the need for a printed manual for the Data logging
Software. The screen to the left is for the Demo Mode, which does
not require a connection to actual meters.
Order Code Model
Capacity Range
Description
Price
Quantity
Add to Cart
DPM-3-DLS Data Logging Software
Used along with Serial Data Communication Board to log data up to 60 samples per second.
Create a data logging system utilizing a DPM-3 instrument
Point-to-Point Communications via RS-232
RS-485 multidrop communications
Concept
DPM-3-DLS data logging software
turns a PC connected to up to 31 DPM-3 instruments into a powerful,
low-cost data logging system.
Data can be displayed on
the computer screen in the form of up to 64 simulated meters in
4 groups (or screens) of up to 16 meters each. The on-screen simulated
meters can show the readings and alarm indications of selected
actual meters, or show values other than those normally displayed
by meters, such as peak value. They can also show calculated parameters,
or weighted averages that combine data from multiple meters. For
example, a virtual meter can display the sum of any number of
meter by adding them togather. Available operands are multiply,
divide, add, and subtract, with parentheses to allow complex expressions.
The on-screen position and appearance of individual meters is
user selectable to achieve meaningful groupings.
Data can be logged from selected
meters into an ASCII file, which is easily imported into MS Excel
for graphing and analysis. User settable parameters include the
logging time interval in seconds, the separator character (normally
a comma), and header data (with or without time and date). Data
files can be password protected.
Hardware
Up to 31 DPM-3 meters can be connected
to the PC in addressable multidrop fashion using a single RS-485
line. Each of these DPM-3 meters must be equipped with an RS-485
board. A single DPM-3 meter can be connected to a PC using an
RS-232 line. That DPM-3 must be equipped with an RS-232 board.The
computer must be PC compatible, operate under MS Windows 95 or
higher, and have an available COM1 to COM9 serial port.
Software Installation
The DPM-3-DLS Data logging Software
can be downloaded from this website at no charge. Click
here to download the self-extracting install file. The
free download version allows operation in the Demo Mode, which
provides a good indication of the capabilities of the software.
Connection to actual instruments requires a 12-digit activation
code, which will be emailed by Transducer Techniques upon full payment. This code must be installed within 10 days of issue.
Click on any of the reduced screens for a full-size screen view, then click on the Back button of your browser to return to this page.
Common Data logging Setup Screen for Simulated Meters
This screen allows selection of the number of meters per group (up to 4
groups), default meter colors, and
default font size for meter captions.
Data logging Meter Setup for Groups 1 & 2
This screen allows for setup of I.D., Caption, Type, Serial Address,
and Item Number for each meter. The Type can be DPM-3, or Virtual
Meter. For a DPM-3 Meter, the Item Number to be displayed can be Net
or Peak. For Hardware (or actual) meters, Setpoint 1, Setpoint 2,
and Decimal Point can be entered. For Virtual meters, a formula is
entered.
Data logging Screen Setup for Group 1
This screen provides for the spatial layout of the meters to be displayed
for Group 1. Right-clicking on any meter brings up a window with allows
selection of font size and color scheme for that meter. In the example
shown, Meter 4 has a black and white custom color scheme.
Data logging Setup Screen
This screen allows for creating a new data file, opening an existing
data file or to display data only.The Data logging Interval are set
in seconds. The Data Separator (normally a comma) can be selected.
Other selectable parameters are a Header Record, and for each data
record, a Time Stamp, Date Stamp, Alarm Data, and Zero Suppression.
Data
logging Start Screen
This screen specifies the Com Port (1 or 2) and Baud Rate (300 to
19200). It also allows individual meters to be selected for data logging
and to establish communication.
Data logging Run Screen for Meter Group 1
The display is updated for each meter in real time, including any alarm
indications, while data is also written to disk. Similar screens are
available for Groups 2-4.
Typical Data logging Help Screen
Pressing on Help on the top menu bar brings comprehensive help
screens, avoiding the need for a printed manual for the Data logging
Software. The screen to the left is for the Demo Mode, which does
not require a connection to actual meters.
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