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Design Analysis H-350XL User Manual

Design Analysis H-350XL
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XL™ Series
Models H-350XL™
H-500XL
H-510XL
H-522
H-522 - Plus
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Design Analysis H-350XL Specifications

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BrandDesign Analysis
ModelH-350XL
CategoryData Loggers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.3 Modes of Operation

Details the different operating modes of the XL M data logger, such as SDI-12 Sensor Mode.

Chapter 2 Hardware Options and Installation

2.2 Front Panel Description

Illustrates and describes the physical input/output features on the front panel of XL M Series models.

2.3 Testing the Installation

Details how to test the installation after hooking up the battery and powering on the unit.

Chapter 3 Using The Built In Keypad / Display

3.2 Keypad/Display Operation

Explains how to navigate menus and use keys for configuring the XL M via its keypad and display.

3.4 Main Menu Description

Details the main menu structure, including status screens and sub menu headers for configuration.

Chapter 4 PC Menu Interface Operation

4.1 PC Menu Interface

Describes remote communication via command or menu interface using the first RS-232 serial port.

4.2 PC Menu General Operations

Explains general operations for navigating PC menu screens, activating options, and changing parameters.

Chapter 5 Miscellaneous System Setup

5.2 System Setup

Details the System Setup menu options, including time, date, site ID, and other system configurations.

5.3 Time Sync Options

Explains options for synchronizing the data logger's time clock with external sources like GPS or GOES radio.

Chapter 6 Serial Port Options

6.2 Serial Port Menus

Details the Serial Port Options menu, including baud rates, startup modes, and flow control settings.

6.3 Serial Port Hardware Description

Describes the hardware pin-out for the three RS-232 ports and their configurations.

6.4 Serial Port Functions

Lists the functions and usage of each RS-232 port, including compatibility with various applications.

Chapter 7 System Configuration Files

7.2 Configuration Files Menus

Details the "Configuration Files" submenu for saving, retrieving, and resetting setup information.

Chapter 8 System Status Menus / Options

8.2 Status Menus

Lists the available status screens, showing system information like battery voltage and firmware version.

8.3 Status Screen Operations

Describes how to view and interpret various status screens on the PC and built-in display.

Chapter 9 Scanning Options

9.2 Scanning Menus

Details the Scanning Options menu, including enabling/disabling scanning and setting data collection rates.

9.3 Scanning Options

Explains specific scanning options like current time, next scan details, scan rate, and starting new files.

Chapter 10 Built In Stage / Remote Stage Setup

10.2 Stage / Temperature Menus

Details the menus for configuring stage and temperature readings, including units and averaging times.

10.3 Stage Options (H-350XL M and H-510XL Models Only)

Explains how to view and edit stage values, offsets, units, and averaging times for specific models.

10.4 PtTmp Sensor Setup (H-350XL M Model only)

Covers the setup for the internal temperature sensor, including unit selection and its use for pressure sensor compensation.

10.7 Remote Stage Options

Explains how to set the remote stage value, source, offset, and slope for accurate measurements.

Chapter 11 Analog Inputs / 5 Volt Excitation

11.2 Analog Menus

Details the Analog Input Options menus for configuring channels, offsets, slopes, samples, and ranges.

11.3 Analog Options

Explains how to configure slope, offset, samples, range, and differential mode for analog inputs.

11.4 Analog Input Connections

Describes the physical connections for analog inputs and grounds on the terminal block.

Chapter 12 Digital I/O

12.2 Digital I/O Menus

Details the Digital I/O and Encoder Input/Output menus for configuring pin modes and functions.

12.3 Digital I/O Options

Explains the different modes (input, output, encoder) and configurations for the digital I/O pins.

12.4 Quadrature Shaft Encoder Options

Covers using digital I/O pins to connect to or simulate quadrature shaft encoders.

Chapter 13 Counter And Frequency Inputs

13.2 Counter and Frequency Menus

Details the menus for configuring counter and frequency inputs, including counts, slopes, and intervals.

13.3 Counter Options

Explains options for setting counter values, total counts, slope, interval, mode, rate window, and debounce time.

13.4 Frequency Options

Covers options for configuring frequency inputs, including slope and offset for converting frequency to meaningful units.

Chapter 14 SDI-12 Operations

14.3 SDI-12 Data Logger Mode

Details how to configure the logger to work with different SDI-12 sensors and measurement commands.

14.4 SDI-12 Sensor Mode

Explains how to configure the XL M as an SDI-12 sensor, defining its address and data values returned.

Chapter 15 Logging Options

15.3 Logging Options

Explains how to set up logging features, including .NEW file settings, data formats, wrap mode, and column sources.

Chapter 16 Operation with the GOES Radio

16.2 Configuring the GOES Radio, General Options

Guides the configuration of GOES radio setup options, including basic settings and transmission modes.

16.3 GOES Self-Timed Options

Details the configuration options for self-timed GOES transmissions, including channel, rate, and data format.

16.4 GOES Random Options

Explains how to configure random transmissions based on alarm conditions or other triggers.

Chapter 17 ALERT Radio Operation

17.3 ALERT Options

Explains how to set up and use the ALERT system, covering radio enable, transmit offset, and source configurations.

Chapter 18 4 To 20 Milliamp Output

18.3 4 To 20 Milliamp Options

Explains how to configure the data source, maximum, and minimum levels for the 4-20 mA output simulation.

Chapter 19 Alarm Call Out

19.3 Alarm Call Out Options

Explains how to enable/disable alarms, set trigger modes, trigger points, reset points, and connection types.

Chapter 20 Data Card Options

Chapter 21 Operation With the H-355 "Smart Gas" System

21.3 H-355 Options

Explains H-355 options like tank pressure, line pressure, bubble rate, purge pressure, duration, and auto purge settings.

Chapter 24 Maintenance/Trouble Shooting

24.1 Maintenance

States the XL M is maintenance-free but recommends calibration checks and adjustments for accuracy.

24.2 Trouble Shooting

Provides troubleshooting tips for common problems like no SDI-12 response or intermittent data.

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