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4.  Select the Change Frequency  checkbox, and then choose the 
appropriate frequency for the network from the corresponding drop-
down list. 
5.  Select the Change GPRS  Configuration checkbox, and enter the 
username, password, and gateway (APN) setting for GPRS internet 
access obtained through the network provider in the corresponding 
fields.  
6.  Click on the Program  button to program the selected logger with the 
designated frequency and GPRS configuration currently displayed. 
7.  (optional )  Select Settings > Save  from the main menu to save the 
frequency an d GPRS configuration currently displayed to the local or 
network directory. 
8.  When applicable, s elect the next logger to program for GPRS 
communication from the Connected Loggers  box, designate the 
settings in one of the following ways , and click on the Program 
button:  
  Repeat steps 4 through 5 to enter the appropriate frequency and 
GPRS configuration based on the network provider. 
  Select Settings > Load  from the main menu to browse to and open 
a file containing an existing frequency and GPRS configuration tha t 
are suitable for the currently selected logger.  Once the details 
display on the dialog, select the corresponding checkboxes to enable 
the settings.  
9.  Repeat the step 8 for each additional logger that requires GPRS 
network programming. 
10.  Select Settings > Ex it to close the GPRS Setup Utility . 
After configuring the XiLog+ using the GPRS Setup Utility , program the 
logger using PrimeWorks  or XiLog+ FastTrack.   
						

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Performing a Signal Strength Test  
GSM network coverage can vary considerably  both day-to -day and locati on-
to -location.  Therefore , XiLog+ data loggers are equipped with a GSM s ignal 
strength test feature for  assessing the logger’s ability to  establish contact with 
the GSM network from the  site during the deployment process. 
The test includes  deploying the data logger and then measuring the GSM 
signal strength a designated number of times  at established intervals.  Once 
the test is complete, the signal strengths are averaged and  the resulting signal 
strength  is displayed .  Conducting the test under the defaul t configuration 
involves taking one measurement every 10 seconds for 5 minutes for a total of 
30 measurements .  This configuration may be modified as necessary . 
Note:  ADS strongly recommends performing this step  during each 
logger deployment, even at locations that have been used successfully 
in the past.  GSM coverage can vary even over a short period of time . 
Note:  To perform a signal strength test, a laptop computer with 
PrimeWorks must be available on- site. 
Test the signal strength in the following wa y: 
1.  Prepare the deployment site.  
2.  Program the logger to test  the signal strength using PrimeWorks , and 
then disconnect the XiLog+ from the computer . 
3.  Position the logger in the location  at which it will be deployed 
(including closing any doors or replacing an y covers). 
4.  Wait until the test is complete,  and recover the logger. 
5.  Connect the laptop to the logger, and examine  the results.  The average 
signal strength  should display. 
  Strong  A signal strength  over 25% indicates a strong signal  that 
should enable the Xilog+ to log  onto the GSM network regularly . 
  Adequate   A signal strength from 21 to 25% indicates a 
borderline signal  that may result in an occasional communication 
failure with the GSM network.  Under this condition, r epeat the 
test .  If the same result occurs , consider installing the logger in 
another location, when available.  If another site is not available, 
install the XiLog+  in the existing location , but monitor 
communications c losely. 
  Inadequate   A signal strength  below 21% indicate s the signal is 
insufficient for communications  across the GSM network.  If this 
occurs, r epeat the test .  If the same result occurs , relocate the  
						

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XiLog+ to another site .  If another site is not available or a new 
location produces similar results,  ADS recommends deploying a 
XiLog+ equipped with an external antenna . 
The signal strength test is now complete. 
6.  Deploy t he XiLog+, if appropriate.  
						

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Installing the XiLog+ 
Installation primarily involves connecting the cables to the inputs on the 
XiLog+ and mounting the logger .  Sensors and cables supplied by ADS come 
with the appropriate connector from the factory.  However, when necessary, 
ADS can attach an appropriate connector to a sensor supplied by another 
manufacturer.  For information, assistance, or questions regarding insta llation, 
please contact ADS Client Services by email 
[email protected] 
or phone at (877) 237- 9585. 
The connectors on XiLog+ data loggers are waterproof only when the mat ing 
connector s or sealing caps are attached .  Therefore, to prevent moisture from 
entering the logger through the connectors, use the sealing caps when  the 
connector s are not in use. 
The s ensors supplied by ADS are equipped with sealed mat ing connectors that 
attach to the conne ctors on the logger by twisting the rotating shell.  These 
c onnectors seal correctly only when  the mating surfaces are free of dirt and 
other debris .  The sensors operate at low levels of current; consequently , any 
infiltration of moisture into the electro nics will likely result in erroneous or 
missing data.   Scrub contaminated connectors w ith a brush saturated with  
distilled ethyl alcohol. 
When connecting the sensors to the logger, mate the unused sealing caps 
together  to prevent the accumulation of dirt a nd moisture in the caps that 
could eventually be transferred to the connector. 
I n put  Connections  
Each connector on the  XiLog+ is labeled with a specific symbol i ndicating the 
connector type.  Follow ing is a description of each connector type w ith the 
corresponding symbol : 
 
Digital Inputs  
This connection supports the sensors.   The XiLog+ provides the necessary 
power at this port, so the sensor may be connected either before or after the 
logger  is powered up and begins logging data.  If a sensor is n ot connected 
upon startup, t he logger will record zeros for  this input until a sensor is 
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Internal Pressure Transducer  
Loggers eq uipped with an internal pressure transducer have a male quick -
release connector.  
The integrated  pressure transducer is available in  the following ranges:  0-145 
PSI  (0- 10 Bar ) or 0- 290 PSI  (0- 20 Bar ).  Subjecting the  transducer to pressures 
of more than 150% of its range may damage the sensor .  Subjecting the 
transducer to shocks may offset t he zero point calibration of the transducer; 
however, the logger can be calibrated to  compensate for this offset. 
ADS offers a hose with male and female connectors to connect the logger to 
the pressure monitoring point.  Be careful to a void introducing pressure shock 
w hen connecting the hose to the  transducer.  Pressure shock can damage or 
destr oy the sensing diaphragm. 
 
  Communication/Power Input  
This connection supports on- site communication and external power.  A 
computer must be used to configure the XiLog+ before operation.  Use a 
c ommunication link cable to establish a direct USB interface between the data 
logger and the computer . 
This XiLog+ can run on power obtained from an external source.  Use onl y 
batteries or power cables  supplied by ADS. 
 
  Analog Inputs  
The analog input i s a general input that  may be used for voltage or current. 
The v oltage input range is nominally 0 -  2V DC; however, standard voltage 
ranges available are 0  - 5V and 0 -  10V.  Voltages outside the nominal range 
require a specific cable.  
Current input requir es a specific cable.  The input supports 0 -  10mA, 0 - 
20mA , and 4 -  20mA ranges. 
A sensor  may be connected to the XiLog+ either before or after the logger is 
powered up and begins logging data.  However, if a sensor is not connected 
upon startup, the logg er will record zeros for this input until a sensor is 
attached.   
						

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C H A P T E R  3  
Programming the Logger Using  PrimeWorks 
Use the PrimeWorks  software to program and readback (or collect) data from  
the XiLog+ .  Various other graphing, reporting , and export functions also are 
available through PrimeWorks .  A separate XiLog+ FastTrack  application 
also  is available through ADS for programming t he more standard features of 
the data logger  in a more expeditious manner .  
						

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Launching  the PrimeWorks  Software  
Prior to launching the P rimeWorks software, connect the XiLog+ to the 
computer us ing the USB cable.  Once connected,  select Start > All Programs 
> Primayer > PrimeWorks > PrimeWorks  from the Windows start menu or 
double -click  on the PrimeWorks  icon on the Windows desktop to launc h the 
software.  
Note:  The ordering of these steps is in consequential.  Therefore, the 
XiLog+ also can be connected  to the USB after launching the 
PrimeWorks  software. 
The software automatically detect s all loggers connected  through the USB and 
displays a list of these loggers once  detection is complete. 
 
PrimeWorks software  
						

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Connected Loggers  
Multiple loggers can be connected  to the computer simultaneously via USB.  
For multiple loggers , move among  the individual  logger configurations by 
selectin g the appr opriate logger from  the Connected Loggers  drop-down list.   
S electing a logger  displays a group of headers representing windows 
corresponding to the various configuration, communication, and reporting 
functions of the logger.  Access the con tents of a window by clicking on the 
associated header.  
The f ollowing windows  are available, based on the selected logger : 
•  Communications  
•  Logger Information 
•  Installation  
•  Channels  
•  Remote Data Reporting  
To create a new site,  click on the Create Site button on the title bar.    
 
Create Site dialog 
Enter the name, serial number , and phone number of the new site , and select 
the type of logger that will be used  at the site.  Completing these steps and 
clicking on the Create Site button establishes the site in the PrimeWorks  
database and displays  the editing options  for the new site.  
Note:  Prim eWorks  displays onl y those headers/windows  that are 
applicable to the selected logger type.  For example, an  analog channel 
window will not  be available for a flow -only  logger.   
						

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Communicatio ns 
 
The Communications  window controls all the communications with  the 
logger.   It includes opt ions for collecting data (i.e., readback ) from a  logger  
and  program ming a logger with a new configuration. 
Program All 
Selecting this button  send s the currently  selected program settings to the 
logger and deletes all data from the logger.  
Program Changes Only 
Selecting this button programs the logger only with  the changes made since 
PrimeWorks  last read the program settings fro m the logger, without 
removing any data from the logger.   Therefore, all the data in  the logger will 
remain  available for readback.  
Note:  Selecting  Program Changes Only will not  update the time in 
the logger to the PC clock.  However, s electing Program All  will 
synchronize the time in the logger to  the PC clock. 
The Program Changes Only  option is the only option available f or making 
changes to  a logger configuration remotely .  To accomplish this, make the 
changes  to the configuration as required, select the appropriate transmission 
media ( SMS or FTP) from the Communication Mode  drop-down list, and 
click on  the Program Changes Only  button.  PrimeWorks will send only the 
relevant  information  to the XiLog+. 
Readback 
Selecting this button initiates data readback (collection) from the logger, based 
on the selected  Readback option: