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Etherlog DocumentationThis page contains details of the documentation available for the Etherlog. Documents are stored in .pdf format and can be read using Version 2.x or later of Adobe Acrobat. You can check revision dates for all documents to ensure that you have the most recent versions.
Manuals
Etherlog 3000 Operating Manual
A comprehensive description of the facilities available on the
Etherlog, together with an introduction to the
lucid programming language.
lucid Programming ManualAn exhaustive description of the lucid programmng language, used to to configure tasks on the Etherlog.54 pages. Last revised April 2004.
Application Notes
AN1 - Using thermocouples with the Etherlog 3000The curve matched thermistors recommended for use with the Etherlog cover a relatively small temperature range. By using thermocouple temperature sensors this range can be extended to -200 to +1200 Centigrade, enough for almost any task! This application note describes how to connect thermocouples to the Etherlog, and how to process the results in lucid.6 pages. Last revised 3 Dec 1998.
AN2 - Using Platinum resistance temperature sensors with the Etherlog 3000Platinum resistance temperature sensors (PRTs) remain an industry standard. This application note describes how to construct bridge circuits to connect either 100 and 1000 Ohm sensors to the Etherlog, and how to process the results in lucid. Using 1000 Ohm sensors a resolution of 0.004 degrees Centigrade can theoretically be obtained.7 pages. Last revised 3 Dec 1998.
AN3 - Configuring and programming the Ethermet weather stationMonitoring weather is an obvious application for the Etherlog. This note describes how to interface temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, solar radiation, luminance and rainfall sensors to the logger. Sample lucid programs are included for each sensor type. Recommended sensors are listed, with details of their suppliers and maintenance requirements.14 pages. Last revised 8 Feb 1999.
AN4 - Using the lucid input file capabilitiesVersion 4 of lucid allows the programmer to read as well as write data files. This feature was originally intended to allow sensor calibration constants to be read from a calibration file, but other applications include implementing lookup tables and even inter-task communication. Many programming examples included.9 pages. Created 2 Feb 1999. No revisions.
Technical Information Notes
TIN1 - Connection to the RDL3000 cardA note detailing the connections to the RDL3000 card. Not normally required if you purchase a boxed logger or a data acquisition module, but essential reading if you propose to incorporate the logger CPU card into your own equipment.4 pages. Last revised 14 Jan 1998.
TIN2 - Etherlog data storage formatA description of the data storage format used within the Etherlog. Only required if you wish to write your own data processing software rather than using the host PC software to automatically convert incoming data files to comma separated variable format.3 pages. Last revised 29 Jan 1998.
TIN3 - Calculating Etherlog battery life with the 458-D radio option[Withdrawn - option no longer supported]
TIN4 - Obtaining maximum performance from the Etherlog analogue inputsWith high precision measurement systems like the Etherlog input noise often exceeds resolution. This note demonstrates how to measure input noise, and shows how averaging can be used to realise the theoretical resolution of the Etherlog.3 pages. Created 2 Jun 1998. No revisions.
TIN5 - Customising the Windows Host PC software for specific applicationsDemonstrates how the host PC software can be customised for a particular application by making entries in the program .ini file. Features available include removing menu items and controls that you do not want end users to have access to and customising data tables and graphs.5 pages. Created 27 Jan 1999. No revisions.
TIN6 - Using a modem with the EtherlogDescribes how to connect a modem to the Etherlog or RDL3000. Extensions to the logger command language and to lucid which allow support of a modem connection are described.5 pages. Created 3 Mar 1999. Last revised 20 Mar 2001.
TIN7 - Using a GSM data modem with the EtherlogDescribes how to connect a GSM modem to the Etherlog or RDL3000. Model-specific information regarding Siemens M20T and TC35 GSM modems is given.6 pages. Created 30 Nov 2000. Last revised 17 Mar 2004.
TIN8 - Using SMS with the EtherlogDescribes how to configure the Etherlog to use SMS services. Illustrates interrogation, control and automatic fault reporting using a mobile phone.4 pages. Created 19 Feb 2002. Last revised 17 Mar 2004.
TIN9 - Capturing and processing RDT 3000 data on the EtherlogDescribes the configuration of the Etherlog to support RDT 3000 telemetry modules for expansion of Etherlog input channel capability.5 pages. Created 21 Apr 2004. Last revised 27 Jul 2005.
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