Lascar EL-USB-LITE USB Temperature Data Logger User Manual

1. Inleiding

The Lascar EL-USB-LITE is a compact USB temperature data logger designed for monitoring temperature in various environments. It records over 4,000 readings within a temperature range of -10°C to +50°C (+14°F to +122°F) at a fixed sample rate of 30 minutes. The device is powered by a coin-cell battery, providing approximately one month of operation. An integrated LED indicator provides visual feedback on alarm conditions.

Image 1.1: The Lascar EL-USB-LITE USB Temperature Data Logger. This image shows the compact device with a USB connector cap and a button on its body.

2. Opstelling

2.1. Battery Installasie

The EL-USB-LITE is supplied with a coin-cell battery. To install or replace the battery:

1. Carefully unscrew the end cap of the data logger.
2. Insert the coin-cell battery with the positive (+) side facing upwards.
3. Securely screw the end cap back onto the device.

Note: The device does not have an on/off switch. Battery life is consumed when the battery is installed. Remove the battery for extended storage.

2.2. Sagteware-installasie

Before using the data logger, you must install the necessary software on your Windows-based computer. The software allows for configuration of the logger and download of recorded data.

1. Obtain the latest version of the EL-USB-LITE software from the official Lascar Electronics webwebwerf.
2. Begin die installeerder en volg die instruksies op die skerm om die installasie te voltooi.
3. Connect the EL-USB-LITE to an available USB port on your computer. The system may automatically install drivers.

Compatibility: The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems. MacOS is not supported.

3. Bedryfsinstruksies

3.1. Configuring the Data Logger

Use the installed software to configure the data logger's settings before deployment.

1. Connect the EL-USB-LITE to your computer's USB port.
2. Launch the Lascar data logger software.
3. The software will detect the connected logger. You can then set parameters such as:
   • Start mode (e.g., immediate, delayed start, button start)
   • Alarm thresholds (high and low temperature limits)
   • Logger name
4. Apply the settings to the device.

3.2. Starting and Stopping Logging

Once configured, the logger will begin recording data according to the chosen start mode. The fixed sample rate is 30 minutes.

• Druk op die knoppie: A single button press on the device will illuminate an LED. A green LED indicates no alarm conditions have been met, while a red LED indicates that a preset alarm level has been exceeded during the logging period.
• Stopping Logging: Logging can be stopped via the software when the device is connected to a computer, or automatically if configured to stop after a certain number of readings or time.

3.3. Downloading Data

After the logging period, connect the device to your computer to download the recorded data.

1. Connect the EL-USB-LITE to your computer's USB port.
2. Launch the Lascar data logger software.
3. Kies die opsie om data vanaf die toestel af te laai.
4. The software will display the temperature readings and allow you to export them for analysis (e.g., to Excel for graphing).

4. Onderhoud

4.1. Battery vervanging

The coin-cell battery provides approximately one month of usage. Replace the battery when the low battery indicator appears in the software or if the device fails to power on.

• Refer to Section 2.1 for battery installation instructions.
• Use only recommended coin-cell battery types.
• Gooi gebruikte batterye weg volgens plaaslike regulasies.

4.2. Skoonmaak

Clean the exterior of the data logger with a soft, damp lap. Moenie skuur skoonmaakmiddels gebruik of die toestel in water dompel nie.

5. Probleemoplossing

6. Spesifikasies

• Model: EL-USB-LITE
• Meetreeks: -10°C tot +50°C (+14°F tot +122°F)
• Akkuraatheid: Approximately ±1°C (±2°F)
• Resolusie: 1°C (2°F)
• Tekentempo: Fixed at 30 minutes
• Geheue kapasiteit: Over 4,000 readings
• Batterylewe: Approximately 1 month (coin-cell battery)
• Kragbron: Coin-cell battery (user replaceable)
• Interface: USB
• Sagteware-verenigbaarheid: Microsoft Windows
• Item gewig: 0.64 onse
• Vervaardiger: lascar
• Land van oorsprong: China
• Eerste datum beskikbaar: 20 Oktober 2010

7. Waarborg en Ondersteuning

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Lascar Electronics webwebwerf of kontak hul kliëntediensafdeling. Bewaar u aankoopbewys as bewys van aankoop.

Aanlyn hulpbronne: www.lascarelectronics.com