Graphtec America GL240 - Isolated/Universal Input, Standalone Multi-Channel Datalogger
Wireless measurement using wireless LAN (option)
Wireless LAN option enables the wireless communication with other device. When the GL240 is set as a station, PC and smart devices will be able to access the WLAN unit directly.
Useful Functions
Various functions, such as a bar chart data display, alarm output function, navigation function, and networking features, are available in the GL240 to assist be conveniently used.
Built-in 4GB Flash Memory with SD Card Support
The new GL series enables reliable long term measurment with its built-in 4GB flash memory and SD card slot for external storage devices.
* The built-in Flash memory is available for units with the following serial numbers, please contact your local representative for the details.
| Model | Destination | ||
| America | Europe | Asia | |
| GL240 | C6043xxx | C6043xxx | C6043xxx |
All Channel Isolated/Universal Input, Standalone, Multi-Channel
Its compact size contains an isolated input system which ensures that signals are not corrupted by inputs to other channels.
Combining GL100-WL and GL240
GL100-WL can now be connected to the GL840 as a remote sensor using the WLAN feature. GL840 supports up to five units of the GL100-WL.
Maximum Sampling Interval up to 10ms
Provides faster sampling rate 10ms for voltage measurement.
All channel Isolated/Universal input, Standalone Multi-Channel
Its compact size contains an isolated input system which ensures that signals are not corrupted by inputs to other channels, thus eliminating wiring concerns. The GL240s multi-type inputs are suitable for voltage, temperature, humidity, pulse, and logic signals, enabling combined measurements of different phenomena like temperature/humidity and voltage.
| Voltage | 20 mV - 100 V , 1-5 V/F.S. |
| Thermocouple | Type: K, J, E, T, R, S, B, N, and W (WRe5-26) |
| Humidity | 0 to 100% RH- using the humidity sensor (option B-530) |
| Pulse | 4ch Rotation count (RPM), Accumulating count, Instant count |
| Logic | 4ch |
Maximum sampling interval of up to 10ms
Provides faster sampling rates for voltage measurements. Up to 10ms sampling speed is achievable when limiting the number of channels in use.
| Sampling Interval | Number of channels | Measuring | |
| Voltage | Temperature | ||
| 10ms | 1 | • | - |
| 20ms | 2 | • | - |
| 50ms | 5 | • | - |
| 100ms | 10 | • | • |
Built-in 4GB Flash memory with SD card support
The new GL series enables reliable long term measurment with its built-in 4GB flash memory and SD card slot for external storage devices. The SD card slot supports an SDHC memory card of up to 32GB.
The captured data can be stored in GBD (Graphtec binary data) or CSV file format.
| Sampling | GBD format | CSV format |
| 10ms | 41 days | 3 days |
| 50ms | 88 days | 11 days |
| 100ms | 103 days | 16 days |
| 200ms | 207 days | 36 days |
| 500ms | Over 365 | 91 days |
| 1s | Over 365 | 182 days |
| 10s | Over 365 | Over 365 |
*Figures are approximate. File size of captured data is 2GB in GBD or CSV file formate on this chart. Sampling interval is limited by the number of channels in use.(10ms:1ch, 50ms:5ch, 100ms:10ch)
Ring Capture Function
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Relay Capture Function
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Hot-Swapping the SD Memory Card
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The most recent data is saved when the memory is configured in ring memory mode. (Number of capturing data is 1000 to 2000000 points)
Data is continuously saved to multiple files up to 2GB without losing any data until capturing is stopped when the memory is configured in the relay mode.
SD card can be replaced during data capturing when the sampling interval is 100ms or slower.
Useful Functions
Displays the data by a bar chart (in firmware ver.1.10 or later)
The integrated data that is measured by the digital sensors can be displayed by a bar chart in the GL840 series.
| Available GS sensors | Measurement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| GS-TH (Temp/Humidity) sensor | Integrated temperature | ℃h |
| GS-DPA-AC adapter with GS-Acxxx sensor (AC current/power) | Integrated power | kWh |
| GS-LXUV (Illuminance/UV) sensor | Integrated illuminance | lxh or klxh |
| Integrated UV | mW/cm2h |
Alarm Output Function
* Optional cable (B-513) is required. |
USB Drive Mode
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Easy-to-read 4.3-inch wide color LCD
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3 Types of Power Source
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Networking Features
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Alarm signals can be placed using the four channel alarm output ports based on set conditions for each channel.
USB drive mode function enables data to be transferred to the PC from GL840 by drag & drop feature.
Carries a clear 4.3-inch wide TFT color LCD screen （WQVGA：480×272 dot）for the GL240. Monitoring data are displayed in waveform or digital form option. Parameter settings can be displayed on the screen.
Choose from AC power supply, DC supply* or the rechargeable battery pack.*
Various functions are available using a network.
GL240 Main Unit Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of analog input channels | 10 channels |
| External input/ output *1 - Input *2 |
Trigger or Sampling (1 channel), Logic/Pulse (4 channels) |
| External input/ output *1 - Output *3 |
Alarm (4 channels) |
| Sampling interval | 10 ms to 1 hour (10ms to 50ms: voltage only) *4, External signal |
| Time scale of waveform display | 1sec. to 24 hour /division |
| Trigger, Alarm function (Trigger action) |
Start or stop capturing data by the trigger |
| Trigger, Alarm function (Repeat action) |
Off, On (auto rearmed) |
| Trigger, Alarm function (Trigger source) |
Start: Off, Measured signal, Alarm, External, Clock, Week or Time Stop: Off, Measured signal, Alarm, External, Clock, Week or Time |
| Trigger, Alarm function (Condition Setting) |
Combination: OR or AND Analog signal: Rising (High), Falling (Low), Window-in, Window-out Logic signal: Pattern (combination of each input signal in high or low) Pulse (number of count): Rising (High), Falling (Low), Window-in, Window-out |
| Trigger, Alarm function (Alarm output) |
Outputs a signal when alarm condition occurs in the input signal *5 |
| Pulse input function - Rotation count (RPM) |
Counts the number of pulses per sampling interval and converts to rpm (rotations per minute), Number of pulses for one rotation may be set to 50, 500, 5000, 50k, 500k, 5M, 50M, 500M rpm/F.S. (rpm./Full Scale) |
| Pulse input function - Accumulating count |
Accumulates the number of pulses from the start of measurement 50, 500, 5000, 50k, 500k, 5M, 50M, 500M C/F.S. (Counts/Full Scale) |
| Pulse input function - Instant count |
Counts the number of pulses per sampling interval 50, 500, 5000, 50k, 500k, 5M, 50M, 500M C/F.S. (Counts/Full Scale) |
| Calculation function - Between channels |
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division for analog input |
| Calculation function - Statistical |
Select two calculations from Average, Peak, Maximum, Minimum, RMS |
| Search function | Search for analog signal levels, values of logic or pulse or alarm point in captured data |
| Interface to PC | USB (Hi-speed), WLAN (using B-568 option) |
| Storage device - Internal |
Built-in 4GB Flash Memory *6 |
| Storage device - External |
One SD card slot (Support SDHC memory card, up to 32GB) *7 |
| Storage device - Saved contents |
Captured data, Setting conditions, Screen copy |
| Capturing mode | Mode: Normal, Ring, Relay Ring: Saves most recent data (Number of captured data: 1000 to 2000000 points) *8 Relay: Saves data to multiple files without losing data until data capturing is stopped |
| Replay Data | Replays captured data that was saved in the GL240 (in GBD or CSV format) |
| Scaling (Engineering unit) function | Measured value can be converted to the specified engineering unit • Analog voltage: Converts using four reference points (gain, offset) • Temperature: Converts using two reference points (offset) • Pulse count: Converts using two reference points (gain) |
| Action during data capture | • Displaying parst data (using dual display mode (Current + Past data)) • Hot-swapping the SD memory card • Saving data in between cursors |
| Display - Size | 4.3-inch TFT color LCD (WQVGA: 480 x 272 dots) |
| Display - Language | English, French, German, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Japanese |
| Display - Information *9 | Waveform in Y-T with digital values, Waveform only, Digital value, Digital values and statistics values |
| Operating environment | 0 to 45 ºC, 5 to 85 % RH (non condensed) (When operating with battery pack 0 to 40 ºC, charging battery 15 to 35 ºC) |
| Power source - AC adapter | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (1 pc of adapter is attached as standard accessory) |
| Power source - DC power | 8.5 to 24 V DC (DC drive cable (option B-514) is required) |
| Power source - Battery pack | Mountable battery pack (battery pack (option B-569): 7.2V DC, 2900mAh) |
| Power consumption *10 | Max. 36 VA |
| External dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx.188 x 117 x 42 mm (Excluding projections) |
| Weight *11 | 500 g |
*1 Input/Output cable for GL (option B-513) is required to connect the signal.
*2 Input signal;
- Voltage range: Up to 24V (common ground)
- Signal type: Voltage, Open collector, Contact (relay)
- Threshold: Approx. + 2.5 V (Hysteresis: Approx. 0.5V (2.5V to 3V))
*3 Output signal: Open collector (pull-up to 5V by 10kΩ resistor)
- Voltage: Max. 30V
- Current: Max. 0.5A
- Collector dissipation: Max. 0.2W
*4 Minimum interval varies by number of channels used.
*5 Output port can be specified in each input channel.
*6 The built-in Flash memory is available for units with serial numbers C6043XXX or later. Please contact your local representative for more information.
*7 SD memory card cannot be used on SD card slot while the wireless LAN unit (opton B-568) is used.
*8 Size of the capture data will be limited to 1/3 of available memory.
*9 Display mode is switched every time the dedicated key is pressed. In magnified digital value mode, the displayed channel number can be specified. In the waveform display mode, the changing of the time scale will be effective from the point of the next displayed data.
*10 Rating under maximum power consumption using the AC adapter, with LCD display on, and battery pack being
charged.
*11 Excludes AC adapter and battery pack.
Software specifications for PC
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Model name | GL100_240_840-APS |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32/64-bit edition) |
| Supported device | GL840 (USB, Ethernet, WLAN), GL240 (USB, WLAN), GL100 (USB, WLAN) |
| Functions | Control the GL series, Real-time data capture, Replay data, and Data format conversion |
| Supported units & channels | Up to 1000 channels total, Up to 4 groups (number of units is limited by model) |
| Settings control | Input condition, Captuering condition, Trigger/Alarm condition, Report, etc. |
| Capturing data - Saved to PC | Saves captured data in real time (in GBD binary or CSV format) |
| Capturing data - Saved to GL unit | Saves to the SD memory card (in GBD binary or CSV format) |
| Displayed information | Y-T waveform, Digital values, Report, X-Y graph (specified period of data, data reply only), Two displays for the current and past data, and Statistical calculation |
| File operation | Converting data format to CSV from GBD binary, merge multiple data files in the time axis or as an additional channel |
| Warning function | Send e-mail to the specified address when the alarms occur |
| Statistical calculation | Maximum, Minimum, and Avarage during data capturing |
| Report function | Creates the daily or monthly report automatically |
Software Specifications for Smart Device
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Model name | GL-Connect |
| Supported OS | Android 4.1 to 6.0, iOS 7/8/9 (up to 9.3.4) |
| Supported device | GL840 (WLAN), GL240 (WLAN), GL100 (WLAN) |
| Functions | Control the GL series, Display measured data in waveform or digital value |
| Supported units | Up to 10 units |
| Settings control | Start/Stop, Sampling interval |
| Capturing data | Saves captured data in the GL main body (data cannot be saved in the smart device) |
| Displayed information | Data captured in real time by digital value, Replay the data stored in the GL body by the waveform |
Wireless LAN Unit (option) Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Model number | B-568 |
| Supported GL series | GL840, GL240 |
| Communication method | Wireless communication (using radio waves in the 2.4GHz band) |
| Supported WLAN system | IEEE802.11b/g/n WPS: Push button or PIN method Security protocols: WEP64, WEP128, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, AKIP/AES Communication distance: Approx. 40m (depending on the conditions of radio communication) |
| Installed location | Attaches to the SD card slot on GL840 / GL240 *7 |
| Function | Access Point mode: Communicate with the GL100-WL as a remote sensor (captured data in the GL100-WL is transferred to GL840/GL240) Station mode: Communicate with PC or Smart device (control GL840/GL240 and transfer the data from GL840/GL240) |
| Connected number of GL100-WL | GL840: Up to 5 units of the GL100-WL GL240: 1 unit of the GL100-WL |
GL240 Analog Input Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Input method | All channels isolated balanced input *12, Scans channels for sampling |
| Type of input terminal | Screw terminal (M3 screw) |
| Measurement range (Voltage) | 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 mV, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 V, and 1-5V F.S. (Full Scale) |
| Measurement range (Thermocouple) | Type: K, J, E, T, R, S, B, N, and W (WRe5-26) |
| Measurement range (Humidity) | 0 to 100 % RH - using the humidity sensor (option B-530) |
| Filter | Off, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40 (moving average in selected number) |
| Measurement Accuracy *13 - Voltage | ± 0.1% of F.S. (Full Scale) |
Temperature (Thermocouple)*15
| Type | Measurement range (TS: Temp Sense) |
Measurement Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| R | 0 ≤ TS ≤ 100 ºC | ± 5.2 ºC |
| 100 < TS ≤ 300 ºC | ± 3.0 ºC | |
| 300 < TS ≤ 1600 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) | |
| S | 0 ≤ TS ≤ 100 ºC | ± 5.2 ºC |
| 100 < TS ≤ 300 ºC | ± 3.0 ºC | |
| 300 < TS ≤ 1760 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) | |
| B | 400 ≤ TS ≤ 600 ºC | ± 3.5 ºC |
| 600 < TS ≤ 1820 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) | |
| K | -200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) |
| -100 < TS ≤ 1370 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 1.0 ºC) | |
| E | -200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) |
| -100 < TS ≤ 800 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 1.0 ºC) | |
| T | -200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC | ± (0.1% of rdg. + 1.5 ºC) |
| -100 < TS ≤ 400 ºC | ± (0.1% of rdg. + 0.5 ºC) | |
| J | -200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC | ± 2.7 ºC |
| -100 < TS ≤ 100 ºC | ± 1.7 ºC | |
| 100 < TS ≤ 1100 ºC | ± (0.05% of rdg. + 1.0 ºC) | |
| N | -200 ≤ TS < 0 ºC | ± (0.1% of rdg. + 2.0 ºC) |
| 0 ≤ TS ≤ 1300 ºC | ± (0.1% of rdg. + 1.0 ºC) | |
| W | 0 ≤ TS ≤ 2000 ºC | ± (0.1% of rdg. + 1.5 ºC) |
| R.J.C | ± 0.5 ºC | |
General GL240 Analog Input Specifications
| A/D converter | Sigma-Delta type, 16 bits (effective resolution: 1/40000 of the measuring full range) |
| Maximum input voltage - Between (+) / (-) terminal | 20 mV to 1 V range: 60 Vp-p, 2 V to 100 V range: 110 Vp-p |
| Maximum input voltage - Channels ((-) / (-)) | 60 Vp-p |
| Maximum input voltage - Channel / GND | 60 Vp-p |
| Max. voltage (withstand) - Between channels | 350 Vp-p (1 minute) |
| Max. voltage (withstand) - Channel / GND | 350 Vp-p (1 minute) |
*12 The terminal "b" for using the RTD is connected each other across all channels.
*13 Subject to the following conditions:
- Room temperature is 23 oC ± 5 oC.
- When 30 minutes or more have elapsed after power was turned on.
- Filter is set to 10.
- Sampling rate is set to 1 sec, using 10-channel.
- GND terminal is connected to ground.
*14 Wire size of thermocouple used is 0.32mm diameter in the T or K type and 0.65mm diameter in other types.
Options and Accessories
| Item | Model number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless LAN unit | B-568 | WLAN adapter, IEEE802.11b/g/n |
| Battery pack | B-569 | Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (7.2 V, 2900mAh) |
| Input/Output cable for GL series | B-513 | 2 m long (no clip on end of cable) |
| DC drive cable | B-514 | 2 m long (no clip on end of cable) |
| Humidity sensor | B-530 | With 3 m long signal cable (with power plug) |
| Shunt resistor | B-551-10 | 250 ohms 0.1% (it converts the signal to the "1-5V" from the "4-20mA") |
| AC power adapter | ACADP-20 | Input: 100 to 240 V AC, Output: 24 V DC |
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