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Single channel 4 to 20 mA Current Recorder
Model Process 101


The Process101 is a low cost, high resolution, miniature battery powered, stand-alone data logger used for automatically recording current between -20.000 and 100.000 milliAmps. The Process101 uses a 16 bit ADC to achieve a resolution of 0.5 micro-Amps. In addition, the Process101 allows the user to store user defined units such as into the device as well as scale factors and offset values. This enables the user to easily linearize and scale any pH meter that provides an analog output to pH automatically. This all-in-one compact, portable, easy to use device will measure and record up to 32,767 Current measurements. The Process101 is a major leap forward in both size and performance. Its real time clock ensures that all data is time and date stamped. The storage medium is non-volatile solid state memory, providing maximum data security even if the battery becomes discharged. Its small size allows it to fit almost anywhere. Data retrieval is simple. Plug it into an empty com port and our easy to use software does the rest.

Features
  • 16 Bit Resolution
  • Memory: 32,767 readings
  • Programmable Scale Factor
  • Programmable Offset Value
  • Memory Wrap Around
  • Reusable
  • Miniature Size
  • User Calibration through Software
  • No Programming Experience Necessary
  • Real Time Operation
  • Low Cost
  • Operational in Minutes
  • Record Keeping Simplified
  • Engineering Units can display instruments values

Applications
  • 4.0 to 20.0 milli-Amp Recording
  • pH Recording
  • Remote Monitoring of low level signals
  • Battery Studies
  • Photovoltaic Studies
  • Biological Sensor Monitoring
  • Environmental Studies
  • Replace Costly Strip Chart Recorders

Specifications
CALIBRATED CURRENT ACCURACY 0.1% of F.S.R. at calibration temperature
CURRENTRESOLUTION 10 microAmps
CURRENT RANGE -20 to +100 milliAmps
INPUT CONNECTION removable screw terminal
INPUTIMPEDANCE 10 Ohm
ADC RESOLUTION 16 Bits
CURRENT CALIBRATION Digital calibration is available in software.
N.I.S.T. TRACEABLE N.I.S.T. certificates available
CALIBRATION DATE Automatically recorded within device to alert user when calibration is required.
RECORDING INTERVAL From 2 sec. to 12 h selectable in software.
MEMORY WRAP AROUND Selectable in software.
ENGINEERING UNITS Software programmable. User may program any desired units up to 10 characters in length. This value is stored within the device.
SCALE FACTOR Software programmable. User may program any desired scaling factor from ±1.000E+99 to ±1.000E-99. The scaling factor is stored within the device.
OFFSET VALUE Software programmable. User may program any desired offset value from ±1.000E+99 to ±1.000E-99. This offset value is stored within the device.
REAL TIME RECORDING Device may be used with PC to monitor and record data in real time.
GREEN VISUAL INDICATOR LED flashes at selected reading rate.
MEMORY 32,768 readings max.
USER-REPLACEABLE BATTERY 1 year typical.
TIME ACCURACY ±1 minute per month at 20°C.
DATA FORMAT date and time stamped, mA, other engineering units programmable through software.
SHOCK RESISTANCE Drop proof to 5'.
WEIGHT 1.5 oz. (40g)
COMPUTER INTERFACE PC serial or RS232C COM.
SOFTWARE Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP based software for complete control and operation.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT -40°C to +80°C, 5 to 95 % RH (non-condensing).
DIMENSIONS 1.4"H x 3.6"L x 0.6"D (36mm x 92mm x 16mm)
MATERIAL ABS Plastic

Software
The software used to operate the Process101 requires no programming skills, enables users to effortlessly select reading rate, user ID and initiate the start of data collection within moments after user connects hardware. After retrieving the data, it may be viewed instantly in graphical or tabular form.
ZOOM IN/OUT Use mouse to click and drag to select area for zooming in or out.
STATISTICS min, max, mean, standard deviation
CURSOR Use mouse to click on graph to obtain specific reading information.
REAL TIME OPERATION Convert PC into strip chart recorder for realtime data collection.
ANNOTATING DATA All data points may be easily annotated.
PRINTING Automatic printing of data in graphical or tabular form.
SCALING Current or user specified engineering units
USER ID Programmable through software and stored within device.
AUTOSCALE Autoscale function may be enabled or disabled by user.
CALIBRATION Automatic calibration in software and calibration parameters stored in device.
EXPORTING DATA All data can be directly exported to Microsoft Excel® or to text format.
GRAPH GRID SIZE

The grid size is user selectable.


Order information
Process101 -20 to +100 milliAmp Current Recorder
IFC101 Software, Manual and 9 pin Computer Interface Cable
N.I.S.T. Cert N.I.S.T. Calibration Certificate
LTC-7PN User replaceable Lithium battery