Specifications

Following are IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ Specifications.  The IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ was designed as a rugged data logger for industrial and harsh environment data acquisition and alarming applications.  The unit is equally suited for portable data logger applications such as in energy audits, compressed air audits, field test and troubleshooting as well as in permanent long term data logging and alarming applications.

¹Note: To preclude personal harm as well as potential instrument damage, at no time should voltages exceeding 32Vdc ever be applied to any terminals on the IntelliLogger IL-Mini™.

²Note: For switching of inductive loads (relay coils, solenoids, etc), it is highly recommended that clamping diodes or other suppression devices be installed across the relay output terminals to protect from inductive kick voltages upon load circuit current interruptions.

³Note: It is highly recommended that the Logic Beach CF-IND-128MB, industrial temperature rated, 0 wait-state, 100% tested Compact Flash card be used with the IntelliLogger product family.

Programming

The IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ utilizes the unique and powerful HyperWare-II software to provide flexibility and intuitive programmability never seen before in a low cost data logging instrument. The historical compromise of flexibility vs cost in low-cost data logging platforms is now history.

Within HyperWare-II, simple drag, drop and mouse interconnection of icons builds a visually intuitive data logging and alarming program that is then uploaded into the IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ where it executes.

Icons representing analog and digital inputs as well as processing (math, min/max, integration, etc) and final output (log memory, alarm outputs) are simply interconnected to build the desired Program Net.

Conditional logging, threshold alarms, inter-channel calculations, flow calculations (time integration), duty-cycle calculations, logic, energy interval totals, time and date scheduling and much more are all quickly programmed and readily handled by the IntelliLogger IL-Mini™.

Based on the user developed program, the IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ samples analog, digital and even Modbus inputs, processes the readings and stores the results to internal memory or a removable CF card… Simultaneously it processes any user programmed alarm strategies and outputs accordingly.

In addition to the programming capability included in HyperWare-II, communications, data downloads and Real-Time trending features are provided. With the Real-Time Trending feature, custom dashboards can be built and saved with readings connected to a multitude of display graphics such as thermometers, line plots, charts, gauges and much more.

Options

To meet specific customer application requirements and still maintain a budget sensitive price, the IntelliLogger IL-Mini™ is offered with a multitude of user selectable options.

Documentation

• IL-Mini Hardware User Manual
• HyperWare Software User Manual
• Modbus with the IL-Mini – Overview
• Dimensional Drawing

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between the IntelliLogger and the IntelliLogger IL-Mini?
  • The main difference is that the IL-Mini does not have any of the network capabilities (FTP, Email, Ethernet connection, Cell Modem) of the IntelliLogger instrument.
  • Additionally the IL-Mini is limited to 4 analog inputs. Both instruments utilize the powerful programmability offered by HyperWare-II.

• What components do I need to order to make a complete usable IL-Mini data acquisition instrument?
  • The IL-Mini Instrument, a HyperWare-II user license, a power source and a Type A to Mini-B USB cable. Refer to the Ordering section for details.

• Does HyperWare-II come with the IL-Mini?
  • In an effort to keep the cost of the IL-Mini to a minimum, purchase of a HyperWare-II single user license is required for use with the IL-Mini. A single user can install HyperWare-II on up to 3 PC’s (eg work, laptop and home PC). The HyperWare-II will function for both the IL-Mini and IntelliLogger instruments and will recognize the model when a connection is made.

• How can I get more Input/Output channels?
  • The IL-Mini is limited to 4 analog inputs. Options are available to add input signal and thermocouple capability to those 4 channels. Up to 2 relay outputs or 2 digital outputs can be specified at order time.
  • Also note that the IL-Mini can connect to Modbus RTU devices expanding the channel count.

• Will the IL-Mini run stand-alone without a PC connected?
  • Yes. Once the IL-Mini is programmed, it can run stand-alone sampling inputs, performing calculations, driving outputs, etc. Options include various battery options to implement true stand-alone operation.

• Does the IntelliLogger provide power for sensors?
  • The IL-Mini can be provided with a D-cell battery pack and a PSM-4 integral power supply. The PSM-4 can step up the nominal 9Vdc from the batteries to 24Vdc for transmitter (eg 4-20mA) excitation.
    Alternatively, the PSM-2 external power supply can be used for integrated systems.

• I am running the IntelliLogger from batteries.. how can I power transducers?
  • Use the PSM-4 or the PSM-2 module (see above) to step up battery voltage to levels sufficient to power most transducers. Additionally, to conserve battery energy in slower sampling applications, the power to the transducers can be cycled on before a reading then off after the reading.. saving battery energy. This is commonly done with the Warm-Up Icon.. a standard feature in the HyperWare software.

• Is the IL-Mini weatherproof?
  • Yes, the IL-Mini is housed in a gasketed door weatherproof enclosure that effects a NEMA 4X rating. The unit should not be immersed.

• What can be viewed on the IL-Mini front display?
  • Front panel buttons allow users to step through liquid crystal display (LCD) menus to view:
    • System Status (Enabled/Stopped, Memory usage, Supply voltage, etc)
    • Real-time values associated with any Probe Points included in the Program Net.
    • User defined messages displayed per the Program logic
    • System Error messages (Memory Full, Low Supply Voltage, etc)
    • and more!

• Can a cellular modem be used with the IntelliLogger?
  • No, Use the IntelliLogger instruments for cellular data modem connection.

• Can the IntelliLogger be connected to a local area network (LAN)?
  • No. Use the IntelliLogger instruments for network capabilities.

• Can I prevent unauthorized access to the IntelliLogger?
  • Yes. The IL-Mini has a powerful Password authentication system. Multiple User accounts can be built with varying Permissions. For example, an Operator User could be set up to allow for viewing of real-time values but can’t reprogram the unit. A Power User might be able to Perform all functions but NOT reprogram the unit, etc.

• What happens if a power failure occurs?
  • The IL-Mini will shut down upon a power failure and save all current readings to non-volatile memory. When the power returns, the IntelliLogger will reboot and resume the operational mode which it was in prior to the power failure.

• Can I use a backup battery to power the IntelliLogger through utility outages?
  • Yes, the IL-Mini can be connected to both a low voltage utility source (eg the provided 120Vac to 12Vdc power adapter) and to a the nominal 9Vdc Battery Pack option. If the utility power fails, the IL-Mini will automatically switch to the backup battery and continue operation. When the utility power resumes, the IL-Mini will commence operation from the utility source again. If running from a nominal 12Vdc source battery as backup, use of a 120Vac to 24Vdc adapter will ensure the IL-Mini only draws current from the battery when the utility fails.

Ordering

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