Cumberland Farm Hand Data Shuttle Owner's manual

Brand: Cumberland

Model: Farm Hand Data Shuttle

Type: Owner's manual

Cumberland Farm Hand Data Shuttle is a multifunctional device providing data storage and transfer functionalities for Farm Hand controllers. It can be used to record temperature data as a stand-alone device or connected to an external temperature probe. The recorded data can be uploaded to a computer or downloaded from a Farm Hand controller. Additionally, the Data Shuttle can be used to upload or download controller settings between the Data Shuttle and Farm Hand controllers.

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

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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