Control Company 6400 MEMORY CARD THERMOMETER User Manual
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DATA LOGGER
The built-in data logger is capable of utilizing SD
(2GB maximum) and SDHC (4GB maximum)
memory cards.
The sampling rate for the data logger may be set to
record readings from every 1 minute to every 720
minutes in 1 minute increments. A 1 minute interval
will record 1440 readings/day. A 720 minute interval
will record 2 readings/day.
SD CARD SELECTION
The supplied 256MB SD memory card is ready for
immediate use. When utilizing 3rd party SD/SDHC
cards, insure that they are formatted as FAT16 or
FAT32, NTFS format is not supported. SD cards up
to 2GB and SDHC cards up to 4GB are supported.
Cards over 4GB and MMC/SDXC cards are not
supported.
The supplied 256MB SD card is capable of storing
5.9 million readings (over 10 years of readings at 1
minute intervals).
Higher capacity memory cards require more power
to operate; therefore, larger cards will exhaust the
batteries more rapidly (see the “AC Power Supply/
Battery Power” section).
INSERTING/REMOVING SD MEMORY CARD
SD card door
Lift up here to open SD card door
Proper SD memory card orientation for inserting
To remove the SD memory card:
1. Turn off data logging (see the “Turning On/Off
Data Logging” section).
2. Turn the meter off, by pressing the ON/OFF button.
3. Open the SD card door by lifting up on the bottom
of the door.
4. Push the SD memory card until it “clicks”, then
release to allow the card to be ejected.
To insert the SD memory card:
1. Turn the meter off, by pressing the ON/OFF
button.
2. Open the SD card door by lifting up on the bottom
of the door.
3. Make certain that the SD memory card is oriented
properly (see image) and insert by pushing the
card until it “clicks”.
4. Close the SD card door by snapping it shut.
5. Turn the meter on by pressing the ON/OFF button.
6. Turn data logging on, if desired (see the “Turning
On/Off Data Logging” section).
ADJUSTING DATA LOGGER RECORDING RATE
The sampling rate for the data logger may be set to
record readings from every 1 minute to every 720
minutes in 1 minute increments. A 1 minute interval
will record 1440 readings/day. A 720 minute interval
will record 2 readings/day.
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds,
release the SET button when “SET” appears at
the bottom right side of the display in place of the
clock.
2. The low alarm limit for the ambient temperature
will appear.
3. Press the SET button six (6) times to pass through
the alarm set-points,
rAtE should appear on the
display.
4. The number ashing is the data logger recording
interval (expressed in minutes). Press the or
button to increment the display to the desired
value.
5. With the desired value on the display, press the
SET button to return to the current temperature/
humidity display.
TURNING ON/OFF DATA LOGGING
Prior to starting data logging:
Make certain that the time-of-day and date have
been set properly (see the “Setting Time-of-Day/
Date” section). The recorded data will be time/
date stamped using the time-of-day/date setting.
Make certain that an SD/SDHC memory card is
inserted into the meter (see the “Inserting/
Removing SD Memory Card” section).
Set the desired °F/°C display mode (see the
“Displaying °F or °C” section).
Set the desired data logger recording rate (see
the “Adjusting Data Logger Recording Rate”
section).
To toggle data logging On/Off, press and hold
the SET button for 6 seconds (each time this is
performed, it will toggle from on/off and from off/on):
OFf rEc indicates that the data logging function is off.
ON rEc indicates that the data logging function is on.
While data logging is occurring, the clock section will
alternate between displaying the time and
rEc.
If the meter is turned off, the data logging will
also be turned off. When the meter is turned on,
data logging must be turned back on by using
the above procedure.
If the SD card is removed while data logging is
turned on,
Err and Sd will alternate on the display
in place of the clock to indicate that the meter is no
longer recording data. Insert the SD card to return to
data logging.
The following will cause data logging to stop/
turn off:
• Turning the meter off
• Low battery power (
), when using batteries only
• Power failure, when using the AC power supply only
• Removing the SD memory card
• Changing the time-of-day/date
• Changing the data logger recording rate
• Changing the High/Low alarm settings
• Changing display from °F/°C, °C/°F
• Pressing the RESET button
Once data logging has been stopped, it must be
turned back on.
DATA LOGGING FILE FORMAT/STRUCTURE
With data logging turned on (see the “Turning On/Off
Data Logging” section), the meter will write a le to
the SD memory card. The le created is a standard
text (.TXT) le.
Once data logging has started, the lename created
is based on the start date (month and day number)
and time.
Example: Start 11/28/2013 at 16:48, will create a le
with the name “11281648.TXT”.
The maximum size per le is 30,000 records. During
continuous data logging, once the maximum le
size has been reached, a new le is automatically
created utilizing the same le naming method. A
le containing 30,000 records represents over 20
days of minute by minute data. Depending on the
selected data logger recording rate and the duration,
continuous data logging may generate numerous
les containing data.
The le created is a xed width data le that may
be read utilizing any computer application capable
of reading “.TXT” les (Word®, Excel®, NotePad,
WordPad, etc).
The text le is structured as follows:
Header
Column Position
DATE
(YYYY-MM-DD)
................................... 1-10
TIME
(HH:MM:SS)
...................................... 12-20
Tair (?)
1
(ambient temperature)
.................... 21-27
RH(%)
(ambient relative humidity)
................ 28-34
Text (?)
1
(external/probe temperature)
.......... 35-44
1
This will show either F or C depending on the value that
was selected to be displayed on the meter when data
logging was started.
READING THE DATA FILE(S) FROM THE SD
CARD
1. Remove the SD memory card from the meter
(see the “Inserting/Removing SD Memory Card”
section).
2. Insert the SD memory card into the supplied USB
SD card reader. (If the computer being used has
a built-in SD card reader, the USB card reader is
not required.)
3. Plug the USB SD card reader into an available
USB port on the computer. The rst time the USB
card reader is plugged in to the computer, drivers
will automatically be installed to allow the card
reader to function.
4. Browse to the SD card and select the le(s)
to view.
5. Open the le(s) in the desired program (Word®,
Excel®, NotePad, WordPad, etc).
To open from Excel®, example:
FileOpenAll Files (*.*)locate and select the
le
OpenFixed WidthNextplace column
breaks at 10, 20, 27, 34, and 44
Finish
PLACEMENT/MOUNTING OPTIONS
Bench Stand - The meter is supplied with a bench
stand that is a part of the back of the meter. To
use the bench stand, locate the small opening at
the corners on the back of the meter. Place your
ngernail into the opening and ip the stand out. To
close the stand, simply snap it shut.
Wall Mount - Set a screw into the wall at the location
desired. The head of the screw will need to slip
into the receptacle on the back of the meter, do not
set the screw ush to the wall. Once the screw has
been set properly, hang the meter in place by sliding
the receptacle on the back of the meter over the
head of the screw.
Magnet - A magnet is supplied with the meter. Peel
the protective paper off the adhesive tape on the
magnet. Press the magnet onto the back of the
thermometer and mount on any metal surface.
Hook & Loop - Self adhesive hook and loop
mounting tape is supplied with the meter. Peel off the
protective backing. Adhere one piece to the meter
and the other to any clean, at surface.
ALL OPERATION DIFFICULTIES
If this meter does not function properly for any
reason, replace the batteries with new, high-quality
alkaline batteries (see the “Battery Replacement”
section). Low battery power can occasionally cause
an number of “apparent” operational dif culties.
Replacing the batteries with new fresh batteries will
solve most dif culties.
ERROR CODES
E02
Indicates that the value being measured is
below the measurement range of the meter
(too low).
E03
Indicates that the value being measured is
above the measurement range of the
meter (too high).
E04
Indicates that the temperature sensor has
been damaged.
E11
Indicates that the humidity sensor has
been damaged.
E32/E33 Indicates that the meter has been damaged.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
An erratic display, faint display, no display, or
appearing on the display are all indicators that the
batteries need replacement.
If the AC power supply is not being used when the
batteries are being replaced, the meter will turn off
once the batteries have been removed. The meter
and data logging will need to be turned back on once
the batteries have been replaced.
If the AC power supply is being used when the
batteries are being replaced, the meter will continue
to function without interruption.
Remove the battery cover located on the back of the
meter. Remove the exhausted batteries and replace
them with three (3) new AA alkaline batteries. Make
certain to insert the new batteries with the proper
polarity as indicated by the illustration in the battery
compartment. Replace the battery cover.
WARRANTY, SERVICE, OR RECALIBRATION
For warranty, service, or recalibration, contact:
CONTROL COMPANY
4455 Rex Road
Friendswood, Texas 77546 USA
Ph. 281 482-1714 • Fax 281 482-9448
E-mail [email protected] • www.control3.com
Control Company is ISO 9001 Quality-Certi ed by DNV and
ISO 17025 accredited as a Calibration Laboratory by A2LA.
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