PCE Instruments ADL 11 User manual

Anemometer PCE-ADL 11

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Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Introduction ........................................................................................... 2 
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2 
4Specifications........................................................................................2 
5Device description ................................................................................3 
6Software description............................................................................. 3 
6.1 Icon description................................................................................................................ 3 
6.2 Graph description............................................................................................................. 4 
6.3 Data download................................................................................................................. 5 
6.4 Configure meter ............................................................................................................... 6 
6.5 Zoom into graph............................................................................................................... 7 
6.6 Print graph ....................................................................................................................... 7 
6.7 Export and import data..................................................................................................... 7 
6.8 Generate CSV file............................................................................................................ 7 
6.9 Further settings for the graphical view.............................................................................. 7 
6.10 Change graph colours...................................................................................................... 8 
7Insert/replace battery............................................................................9 
8LED status display..............................................................................10 
9Warranty...............................................................................................11 
10 Disposal ...............................................................................................11 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

•Remove the batteries when the device is not used for more than 60 days.

•Switch off the device when it is not in use.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

2 Introduction

The anemometer PCE-ADL 11 is a data logger for wind speed. The configuration of the

anemometer is done via the supplied software. The wind speed meter measures various

parameters. These include m/s, km/h, knots, mph and ft/min. In addition to the measurement

parameters, the measurement intervals can be set in the software. The memory has enough

capacity for 60,000 measured values. After completion of the measurement series, the data can

be read out on the computer via the software. The measurement results are displayed either

graphically as a curve or in tabular form.

3 Delivery scope

1 x anemometer PCE-ADL 11

1 x mounting equipment

1 x software

1 x impeller

1 x 3.6 V lithium thionyl chloride battery

1 x user manual

4 Specifications

Measurement range

1.2 ... 30.0 m/s

4.3 ... 108.0 km/h

2.33 ... 58.32 knots

2.69 ... 67.2 mph

236 ... 5906 ft/min

Resolution

0.01 m/s

0.1 km/h

0.1 knots

0.1 mph

1 ft/min

Accuracy

m/s: ±(3 % + 0.20 m/s)

km/h: ±(3 % + 1.0 km/h)

knots: ±(3 % + 0.4 knots)

mph: ±(3 % + 0.4 mph)

ft/min: ±(3 % + 40 ft/min)

Memory

for up to 60000 measured values

Data interface

USB for data transfer

PC software

for data evaluation with graphical

representation

Selectable recording intervals

3 s, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min,

30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, 6 h, 12 h

Operating status

indicated by red, yellow and green LED

Alarm when extreme values are exceeded

yes

Measuring modes

automatic and manual start of

measurement

Sensor

anemometer

Power supply

lithium thionyl chloride battery, 3.6 V

Mignon

Low battery voltage alarm

Yes

Operating conditions

0 ... +50 °C / 32 ... 122°F, <80 % RH

Max. height above sea level

2000 m / 6561 ft

Weight

49 g / <1 lb

Dimensions

145 x 35 x 30 mm / 5.7 x 1.4 x 1.2 in

5 Device description

1. LED data recording

2. LED alarm limit / battery status

3. Key to start manual measurement

6 Software description

To use the PCE-ADL 11, you need the included software. With this software, you can set up the

device, download the measured values from the PCE-ADL 11 and evaluate them as you wish in

tabular or graphical form.

6.1 Icon description

Icon

Description

Explanation

Download

The measured values from the PCE-ADL 11 can be downloaded

here.

Setting

The PCE-ADL 11 can be configured here.

Open

Measurement data can be imported from your PC here.

Save As

The measurement data can be exported here.

The currently displayed graph can be printed here.

View all

If you have zoomed into the graph, you can display the whole

graph again here.

Zoom in

Here you can zoom into the graph.

Move

With this tool the graph can be moved.

About

Here you can view the software version.

6.2 Graph description

On the X-axis you can see the time of measurement. On the Y-axis you can see the measured

value.

6.2.1 Caption

Abbreviation

Description

Explanation

Realtime

The real measured value in the set storage interval is

displayed here

MAX

Maximum

value

The highest measured value in the set storage interval is

displayed here

MIN

Minimum

value

The lowest measured value in the set storage interval is

displayed here

AVG

Average

Here the average reading is displayed.

The average value refers to all measuring points over

the storage interval at a measuring rate of one second,

e. g. 10 measured values with a storage rate of 10

seconds

6.2.2 Display of the measured values

If you move the mouse over a measuring point, the measured value is displayed directly at the

top right of the graph.

6.2.3 Alarm limits in the graph

The set alarm limits are shown in the graph as a dashed red line.

6.3 Data download

To download the data from the PCE-ADL 11, first connect the meter to your PC. Then click on

the "Download" icon. Another window appears and the software automatically connects to the

meter after a few seconds. Cancel the process with "Cancel".

Once the software is connected to the meter, you must click on "Download" to transfer the

measurement data to your PC.

Then click on "View" to view the data in graphical form.

6.4 Configure meter

To configure the meter, connect the PCE-ADL 11 to the PC. Then click on the "Setting" icon.

Another window opens and the software automatically connects to the meter.

Parameter

Meaning

Basic settings

Model Select

Instant: The meter starts the measurement directly after you

confirm the configuration via "Setup".

Important: A live view is not possible.

Manual: The meter starts the measurement after you press the

start key on the meter.

Current Time

Current time of your PC. This time is also transmitted to the

meter.

Sample Point

Number of measuring points to be recorded

Sample Rate

Specification of the storage rate

Recording Time

This indicates how long the meter measures with the settings

made until the measurement is finished.

LED Flash Cycle

Here you can specify when the status LED should light up

Alarm settings

LED flash

Here you can specify whether the alarm LED flashes when the

limits are exceeded or not reached.

Low Alarm

Here you can enter the limit value for the lower limit.

High Alarm

Here you can enter the limit value for the upper limit.

Unit

Here you set the unit in which the meter records the data.

Important: The unit of the recorded data cannot be changed

afterwards.

More buttons

Default

The configuration is reset here.

Setup

Here the configuration is transferred to the PCE-ADL 11.

Attention: The already saved measurement data will be

deleted.

Cancel

No data is saved and the window closes.

6.5 Zoom into graph

If you have recorded measurements over a long period of time, it can be difficult to analyse the

readings accurately. In order to analyse a specific period of time, it is helpful to display this specific

range. For this purpose, there is the "Zoom in" function. To use this, click on "Zoom in" and mark

the area you want to analyse more precisely. The marked area is enlarged immediately.

6.5.1 Move graph

To move the graph now, click on "Move". You can now move the graph within the X- and Y-axes.

6.5.2 Normal view

To return from zoom view to normal view, click once on "View all".

6.6 Print graph

To print the displayed graph, click on "Print". Now you can print the graph.

Important: Thecurrent view is always printed. This meansthat if youhave zoomed intothe graph,

only the zoomed part will be printed.

6.7 Export and import data

To export the measurement data, click on "Save As". From here, you can save the measurement

data to another storage medium or directly to your PC.

To import the measurement data again, click on "Open". From here, select the measurement

data.

6.8 Generate CSV file

To generate a CSV file of the measured values, first click on "File". Then click on "Export to Excel".

From here, select the storage location.

6.9 Further settings for the graphical view

By right-clicking on the graph, you can view further setting options for the graphical view.

Parameter

Meaning

View All

Here you can view the entire graph again

Move View

Here you can move the graph

Zoom in

Here you can zoom into the graph

ColorSetting

Change graph colours

Grid X

Show or hide X-axis lines

Grid Y

Show or hide Y-axis lines

MaskPoints

Show or hide measuring points

Alarm Line

Show or hide alarm line

Maximum trace

Here you can show or hide the line for the highest measured values

Minimum trace

Here you can show or hide the line for the lowest measured values

Average trace

Here you can show or hide the line for the average values

RT trace

Show or hide real-time line

6.10 Change graph colours

To change individual graph colours, first right-click on the graph and select "ColorSetting". The

following window opens:

Here you can change individual colours now. The preview shows you every change directly.

Parameter

Meaning

Background Color

Change background colour

Border Colour

Change border colour

Grid Color

Change grid colour

Line Color

Change the colour of the average measurement line

Default

Reset settings

Colours are adopted

Cancel

Discard settings

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