4801-0164 Rev 4/99 Owners Manual Farm Hand Data Shuttle
Farm Hand Data Shuttle
Owners Manual
Hired-Hand, Inc.
1733 Co Rd 68
PO Box 99
Bremen, AL 35033
4801-0164 Farm Hand Data Shuttle Table of Contents
Table Of Contents
Section Title Page
1Ratings and specifications ......................................................................................1
2Warnings.................................................................................................................1
3Limited Warranty...................................................................................................1
4Purpose of this Manual...........................................................................................1
5Description of the Data Shuttle..............................................................................2
5.1 Push Button Operation .................................................................................2
5.2 LED Operation.............................................................................................3
5.3 Data Shuttle Memory Capabilities.................................................................3
6Recording Temperatures with the Data Shuttle....................................................3
6.1 Programming the Data Shuttle......................................................................3
6.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle...........................................................................4
7Recording Temperatures from a Farm Hand Controller......................................4
7.1 Programming the Data Shuttle......................................................................4
7.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle...........................................................................4
8Download Settings from a Farm Hand Controller ................................................5
8.1 Programming the Data Shuttle......................................................................5
8.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle...........................................................................5
9Upload Settings from the Data Shuttle to a Farm Hand Controller.....................6
9.1 Programming the Data Shuttle......................................................................6
9.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle...........................................................................6
10 Temperature Ramping with the Data Shuttle....................................................6
10.1 Programming the Data Shuttle......................................................................7
10.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle...........................................................................7
11 Battery Replacement...........................................................................................7
11.1 Preparing the Battery Leads..........................................................................7
11.2 Initializing the Data Shuttle after Battery Replacement..................................2
12 Replacement and Optional Parts........................................................................2
13 Reference Manuals ..............................................................................................2
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1 Ratings and specifications
• The Data Shuttle will maintain its recording accuracy within the temperature range of -18.5o C
(-28.5o F) to 48.3o C (+118.9o F).
• The Data Shuttle could be damaged if subjected to temperature extremes outside the range of -40o
C to +85o C.
2 Warnings
Warning!
When this equipment is used in a life support heating and ventilation
system where failure could result in loss or injury, the user should
provide adequate back-up, or accept the risk of such loss or injury!
3 Limited Warranty
All products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase if installed and used in strict accordance with the installation
instructions. Liability is limited to the sale price of any products proved to be defective or, at
manufacturer’s option, to the replacement of such products upon their return. No products are to
be returned to the manufacturer, until there is an inspection and/or a return-goods authorization
(RGA) number is issued.
All complaints should be directed first to the authorized distributor who sold the product. If
satisfaction is not obtained or the name of the distributor is not known, write the manufacturer
that appears below, directed to the attention of Customer Service Manager.
This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all representations and warranties expressed
or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The remedy set forth in this limited warranty shall be the exclusive remedy available to any
person. No person has authority to bind the manufacturer to any representation or warranty other
than this limited warranty. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any consequential damages
resulting from the use of our products or caused by any defect, failure or malfunction of our
products. (Some areas do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.)
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from
area to area.
Warrantor: Hired-Hand, Inc.
1733 Co. Rd. 68
PO Box 99
Bremen, AL 35033
4 Purpose of this Manual
This manual describes the operation of the Farm Hand Data Shuttle after it has been programmed
by the Launch Pad software or has had settings downloaded from a Farm Hand controller. This
manual includes instructions to:
(1) Launch (start recording) temperature data,
(2) Upload or download the internal settings of any of the Farm Hand family of
controllers, and
(3) Provide temperature ramping to a Farm Hand controller.
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5 Description of the Data Shuttle
The Data Shuttle is available in two models. Farm Hand Product # 6607-1552 has 32 Kbytes of
storage and Product # 6607-1550 has 16 Kbytes of storage. Both of these units have the same
external appearance. The faceplate of the Data Shuttle contains a push button and a Light
Emitting Diode (LED) that flashes to indicate the Data Shuttles operating status. An RJ-45 plug
on the Data Shuttle allows the user to connect an external temperature probe, a computer
communications port, and any of the Farm Hand controllers that have been configured with the
Data Shuttle connector. Hired-Hand product numbers for the connecting cables are listed at the
end of this document.
5.1 Push Button Operation
The Push Button is located directly under the Hired-Hand label on the faceplate. The
push button is used to trigger temperature recording and to start the transferring of
controller settings between the Data Shuttle and various Farm Hand controllers. There
are two methods used with the Push Button:
External
Temperature
Sensor
RJ-45 Plug
IBM Compatible
RJ-45 Jack
Farm Hand
Controller
The Data Shuttle can be connected to a computer, a controller or an external temperature
probe.
Light
Emittin
g Diode
(LED)
START
Push
Button
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Probe Data
(1) MOMENTARY PUSH – A quick press and release of the push button.
This is used to upload controller settings from the Data Shuttle to a Farm
Hand controller.
(2) FOUR SECOND TRIGGER – Pressing the push button and holding
down for at least four seconds. This is used to initiate temperature
recording, download settings from a Farm Hand controller, or to start
ramping target temperature on a controller.
5.2 LED Operation
The LED communicates the operating status of the Data Shuttle by using various
patterns of flashing. A single flash lasts only a fraction of a second. These flashing
patterns are:
Flashing Pattern Status of the Data Shuttle
Flashing continuously Shuttle is communicating with controller and is OK
Flashing every 5 seconds Shuttle has not been triggered and is OK
Flashing every 2 seconds Shuttle has been triggered and is OK
Flashing every 1 second Shuttle is being triggered and is OK
2 flashes with 1 second interval Shuttle has been initialized and is OK
These flashing patterns and where they occur are discussed in the following sections.
5.3 Data Shuttle Memory Capabilities
In addition to logging temperatures, the Data Shuttle will store controller settings for
each of the Farm Hand controllers. These settings can be loaded into the Data Shuttle by
the Launch Pad software or downloaded from an operating Farm Hand controller.
The 32 Kbyte and the 16 Kbyte Data Shuttles perform identically with the exception the
32 Kbyte Data Shuttle has about double the storage capability of the 16 Kbyte Data
Shuttle.
6 Recording Temperatures with the Data Shuttle
The Data Shuttle can be used as a temperature recording device in
remote locations as a stand-alone recorder. The Data Shuttle has an
internal temperature sensor and can also be connected to an external
probe. When the Data Shuttle is triggered for internal temperature
recording, the Data Shuttle will first look for the presence of the
optional external temperature probe. If the external probe is detected,
the Data Shuttle will use the external probe. If the external probe is
not detected, the Data Shuttle will use its internal temperature
sensor.
6.1 Programming the Data Shuttle
The Launch Pad computer software is used to program the Data Shuttle to record
temperature data. The time period (duration) over which data can be stored on the Data
Shuttle is adjusted by changing the interval between samples. For example, by sampling
every 15 minutes, the 32 Kbyte Shuttle can store data for 48 weeks, 5 days, 7 hours and
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OFF ONON
1 sec
5 sec
Figure 1 - LED Flashing Pattern when the Data
Shuttle is First Connected to a Controller
Data
Controller Shuttle
45 seconds. Operation of the Launch Pad software is covered in Hired-Hand Software
Manual #4101-0165.
6.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle
After programming the desired temperature recording requirements into the Data
Shuttle with the Hired Hand Launch Pad software, the Shuttle can be transported to a
building location. Before triggering, the Data Shuttle LED will flash once every five
seconds to indicate satisfactory operation. To trigger the Data Shuttle and begin
recording, press the START button and hold for at least four (4) seconds. While the
START button is depressed the LED will flash once every second. The user can count
these flashes to ensure that at least four seconds have passed.
After triggering, the Data Shuttle will begin recording and the LED will continue to
flash every two seconds. Pressing the START button again will not affect the operation
of the Data Shuttle. Recording will continue until the Data Shuttle is connected to the
Launch Pad software to be read or re-programmed.
7 Recording Temperatures from a Farm Hand Controller
The Launch Pad computer software is used to program the
Data Shuttle to record temperature data from sensors
attached to a Farm Hand controller. The recording
requirements can be adjusted by changing the interval
between temperature samples.
7.1 Programming the Data Shuttle
The Data Shuttle is programmed with the Hired-Hand
Launch Pad software.
7.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle
Before the Data Shuttle is connected to a controller, the Data Shuttle LED will flash
once every five seconds to indicate satisfactory operation. When the Shuttle is first
connected to the controller, the LED will turn ON for about a second, then OFF as
shown in Figure 1. This pattern will be repeated every five seconds until the Data
Shuttle is triggered. This flashing pattern is essential to proper operation. If it is not
detected, a communications problem is present.
To trigger the Data
Shuttle and begin
recording, press the
START button and hold
for at least four (4)
seconds. While the
START button is
depressed the LED will
flash once every second.
The user can count these
flashes to ensure that at
least four seconds have
passed.
When the button is
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Figure 2 - LED Flashing Pattern when the Data
Shuttle is Downloading or Uploading Controller
Settings
OFF
ON
1 sec
ON
1 sec
The time αα varies with controller type
αα sec
Data
Controller Shuttle
released, the LED will stay on almost continuously, indicating the temperature data is
being recorded. If the LED reverts to flashing every 5 seconds, data is not being
recorded and the Data Shuttle must be re-triggered as discussed in the previous
paragraph. When the Shuttle is disconnected from the controller the LED will flash
every two seconds. Pressing the START button again will not affect the operation of the
Data Shuttle.
8 Download Settings from a Farm Hand Controller
Settings from one Farm Hand controller can be
downloaded to the Data Shuttle and subsequently
uploaded to another Farm Hand controller of the same
type. The Data Shuttle can store settings of all the Farm
Hand controllers at the same time.
8.1 Programming the Data Shuttle
No special programming is required for the Data Shuttle
to load controller settings, however, for this feature to
work properly, the Shuttle must NOT be programmed to
record temperature data and must NOT have been
triggered.
8.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle
Before the Data Shuttle is connected to a controller, the Data Shuttle LED will flash
once every five seconds to indicate satisfactory operation When the Shuttle is first
connected to the controller, the LED will turn ON for about a second, then OFF as
shown in Figure 1. This pattern will be repeated every five seconds until the Data
Shuttle is triggered.
To trigger the Data Shuttle and begin to download the controller settings, press the
START button and hold for at least four (4) seconds. While the START button is
depressed the LED
will flash once every
second. The user can
count these flashes to
ensure that at least
four seconds have
passed.
When the button is
released, the LED will
turn ON for a period
that may vary from a
second to 6 seconds
depending on the
controller type. During
this αα time the
settings are being
downloaded. The LED will then turn OFF for a second and then back ON for 1 second. The
second ON time is very important since it indicates the Data Shuttle is verifying the controller
settings. Next, the LED will turn on once every five seconds as illustrated in Figure 1.
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Data
Shuttle
Controller
Data
Shuttle
Controller
After removing the Data Shuttle from the controller, the LED will flash every five seconds. The
Data Shuttle may now be taken to another controller and the settings uploaded.
9 Upload Settings from the Data Shuttle to a Farm Hand Controller
The Data Shuttle can store settings for all of the Farm Hand
controllers at the same time. Once the Shuttle is loaded, the
controller settings may be uploaded to any number of the
same controller type.
9.1 Programming the Data Shuttle
The Data Shuttle must be programmed by the Launch Pad
software or contain settings downloaded from a Farm Hand
controller.
9.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle
Before the Data Shuttle is connected to a controller, the
Data Shuttle LED will flash once every five seconds to
indicate satisfactory operation. When the Shuttle is first connected to the controller, the
LED will turn ON for about a second, then OFF as shown in Figure 1. This pattern will
be repeated every five seconds until the Data Shuttle is triggered.
To trigger the upload to the controller, press the START button momentarily. The
flashing sequence illustrated in Figure 2 occurs followed by the flashing pattern of
Figure 1. The Shuttle may now be removed from the controller. The user can verify the
settings have been uploaded correctly by checking the display on the controller.
If the Data Shuttle was also programmed to record temperature data from the controller,
the procedures discussed in Section 6 can be used to trigger the Data Shuttle. NOTE:
Recording temperature data will destroy any controller settings that may have been in
the Shuttle.
10 Temperature Ramping with the Data Shuttle
The Data Shuttle will provide temperature ramping to a
Farm Hand controller. If desired, temperature recording can
be performed at the same time. Ramping requirements must
be loaded into the Data Shuttle by the Launch Pad software.
When the Shuttle is first connected to the controller, the
Shuttle determines at which temperature on the ramping
curve the controller is set. This is the initial point that the
Shuttle will begin temperature ramping the controller.
Ramping will continue along the ramping curve from the
initial point to the minimum ramping temperature. If the
user changes the target temperature of the controller, the
Shuttle will re-establish the operating point on the ramping
curve and continue ramping to the minimum temperature.
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10.1 Programming the Data Shuttle
Ramping requirements and other controller settings are loaded into the Shuttle by the
Launch Pad software.
10.2 Triggering the Data Shuttle
Before the Data Shuttle is connected to the controller, the LED should be flashing every
five seconds and be loaded with the desired controller settings including the ramping
information from Launch Pad. When the Shuttle is first connected to the controller, the
LED will turn ON for about a second, then OFF as shown in Figure 1. This pattern will
be repeated every five seconds until the Data Shuttle is triggered.
To begin ramping, press the START button and hold for at least four (4) seconds. While
the START button is depressed the LED will flash once every second. The user can
count these flashes to ensure that at least four seconds have passed. The LED will stay
on almost continuously after triggering. The Data Shuttle can also be used to record
temperature data while providing ramping.
The Data Shuttle should remain connected to the controller in order for ramping to
occur. However, if the Shuttle is removed from the controller, it can be reconnected and
will begin ramping based on the target temperature read from the controller.
11 Battery Replacement
The 3.6 volt lithium battery is located in the lower left hand
corner of the data Shuttle. Under normal operation the
battery will last for about two years, although it is
recommended that the battery be replaced every year. To
replace the battery, remove the four Phillips head screws at
each corner of the case and remove the faceplate. Replace
the battery with Hired Hand Product #3041-5000. The
battery leads must be cut to the length shown in the
following section. When installing the battery, verify the
correct polarity. The positive (+) side must be placed to the
top of the unit and the minus (-) side to the bottom.
11.1 Preparing the Battery Leads
Prepare the battery leads as shown by cutting the
leads so the length from the side of the battery to
the lead end is 7/32
inches.
The battery may be
replaced while the Data
Shuttle is recording. Data already recorded on the Data Shuttle
will not be lost and the Shuttle will continue to record after
battery replacement. If the Data Shuttle is connected to an
external probe or to a Farm Hand controller, the Data Shuttle
may be left attached during battery replacement.
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11.2 Initializing the Data Shuttle after Battery Replacement
When the battery is replaced in the Data Shuttle, the internal processor will initialize.
As soon as the battery is installed properly, the Data Shuttle will perform a special
flashing sequence to indicate that initialization was performed and the unit is operating
OK. The Data Shuttle will flash, pause one second, and then flash again. The LED will
then revert to the flashing pattern observed before the battery was replaced. Finally,
install the faceplate and properly dispose of the used battery.
12 Replacement and Optional Parts
Farm Hand Data Shuttle (16 Kbytes)…...……………………….…….……Product # 6607-1550
Farm Hand Data Shuttle (32 Kbytes)……………………………………….Product # 6607-1552
Farm Hand Data Shuttle/Computer Connector……………………………..Product # 1902-2880
Farm Hand Data Shuttle /Controller Connector…………………………….Product # 1902-2881
Farm Hand Data Shuttle Temperature Sensor/Connector…………………..Product # 6407-2595
Farm Hand Data Shuttle Battery…………………………………………….Product # 3041-5000
Data Shuttle Launch Pad Software & Cable Kit…………………………….Product # 6650-5035
13 Reference Manuals
Farm Hand Data Shuttle Owners Manual…………………………..….…Document # 4801-0164
Data Shuttle Launch Pad Software Manual……………………..………..Document # 4801-0165
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