DataLogger - Advanced (SD + RTC)


Product ID : P-110


Datasheet / Sample Code

Datasheet - V1.0
Sample Code - V1.0

This is advanced version of serial interface data logger with real time clock as well as manual and automatic mode. This module has inbuilt SD Nand memory to log the files instead of using removable USB pendrive. As the module uses in-built storage it eliminates storage medium removal in secured places. The SD Nand used is a high quality industrial grade SLC (Single Level Cell) which is much faster as well as it gives higher endurance. The buffer size for this modue is 512 bytes.


The module has inbuilt RTC (Real Time Clock) for time management of the file system. Module uses a CR2032 battery for RTC time keeping when there is no power. Apart from RTC there 4 I/O's which can be configured as analog input or digital i/o.


Manual Mode:

 

In this mode the module works just like other data logger modules and the only difference is the file date/time is updated automatically when a file is created and updated.


Automatic Mode:


This automatic mode configures the 4 I/O's to analog inputs and starts to log the 4 channel 12-Bit ADC value data to a TXT or CSV file at predefined time interval thus eliminating external MCU's work. The time interval setting has a wide configuration range in both seconds and minutes. In seconds mode the time inerval can be configured from 5 seconds to 4096 seconds. In minutes mode the time interval can be configured from 1 to 4096 minutes. The module creates a new file with the curent date as name and starts to log and when the date gets updated a new file is created thus for every day there will be a new file created automatically.


Files can be read as well as write in to the on board memory. It is very useful to create a text file or a csv file in a pendrive and write any data in to it. The module uses simple AT commands to read or write a file. Support appending file in writing so that data can be written continuously. Any simple MCU with UART interface can do the complex job of file creation, reading / writing using this module.


When the module is connected to a PC the module itself acts as a removable storage device as well as CDC device (Composite Device). So it is much easier to access the files stored in the on-board SD Nand memory as well the CDC is usefull in easy configuring the baudrate and sync the RTC data time with the PC's date and time, changing the working mode etc...


There is a dedicated windows application available for download to configure the datalogger settings easily with the click of buttons through CDC port.


The default memory capacity usable is approximately 118 MBytes which is more than enough to save good amount of data. Anytime the internal memory can be formatted when it is connected to PC.


The ultra compact size of the unit (3.3cm X 3.3cm) makes it suitable to add in to your existing device. In addition to LED indicators additional outputs are provided for USB device removal detection and data ready signal to the external MCU for user convenience.


Operating Voltage : 5V

Supported BaudRates : 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200



Read Command:


RF $00$05$00$0A/CW001.TXT$0D - ($00 - one hex byte, $ is just a symbolic representation to understand)


$00$05 - $00 is high byte and $05 is low byte. This is a 16 bit value which skips that number of characters. Here it will skip first 5 characters and will start to read from the 6th character.


$00$0A - $00 is high byte and $0A is low byte. This is a 16 bit value which reads that number of characters. This shows that it will read 10 characters.


/CW001.TXT - File name to read.


$0D - Carriage return to indicate end of command.



Write Commands:


WF /CW002.TXT$0D   - Specifies the file name to write the data. If the file name already exists then it will append the file and keep writing to it. If there is no file with the given name is available then it will create a new file adn will start writing in to it.


WB Hello World$0A$0D - WB is the write buffer command which has the actual data to be written in the file.


Maximum buffer length is 250 bytes.


Kindly download and check the manual for other command details.


Note : It comes with industrial grade 1GBit (128 MB) SD Nand of which 118 MB useable.


This product can be customized as per need.


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