8 Channel Data Logger GL980

High-speed 1MS/s Datalogger with Voltage and Temperature Measurements

GL980 is high-voltage isolated 8 channels data logger that supports 500V range, RMS measurement capability, all channel isolated simultaneously at 1MS/s and high-speed sampling. It can be used for machine performance and durability testing.
Inside, 4MW/ch internal RAM and 8GB internal flash memory. Outside, SD memory card and USB memory storage media. It is possible to record high-speed and long-time.
The DP-581H thermal printer can be connected and data can be handed over on the spot. It makes prevent data falsification and prevent data tampering.

Simultaneous Sampling with Isolated Inputs

GL980 is equipped with an isolated input mechanism to protect signals from interferences caused by noise from other channels. 16-bit A/D converter adopted to achieve hi-speed and hi-resolution measurement.

Simultaneous sampling

GL980 utilizes simultaneous sampling to eliminate slowdown in sampling rate by using multiple A/D converters in simultaneous sampling method.

External sampling

Sampling of the logger is performed in sync with an external device using an external signal input.

Multifunction input

Voltage, temperature, humidity, logic and pulse measurements can all be taken simultaneously in high speed.

Large Easy-to-read 7-inch LCD

Monitor data in multiple methods in addition to digital value display and full waveform display screen.

Y-T waveform monitor screen
Digital monitor screen
Past waveform monitor screen
XY graph monitor screen

Quick and Easy Set Up Process

Simple operation with cursor and enter keys, and menu-driven operation with six pre-set menu screens: AMP, DATA, DISP, TRIG, I/F (Interface) and OTHER.

Equipped with three types of options for power source

AC adapter
DC input
Battery pack

Option

Storage case (B-581)

Supports Large Built-in RAM (4MS/ch) and Built-in Flash (8 GB)

Built-in Flash memory

4 MW samples/ch built-in RAM
8 GB built-in Flash memory

External Storage

SD Card memory
USB Flash memory

Supports large built-in RAM (4MS/ch) and built-in Flash

Convenient Data Recording Functions

Memory division function
Ring / Relay mode
Save & replay data in CSV format
Data backup and hot swaps
Auto save function
Search function

Equipped with Ethernet (LAN) and USB Interface to Communicate with PC

Convenient function with LAN (Ethernet interface) capability

Web server function
FTP server function
NTP client function
Email sending function

USB Drive Mode to Easily Transfer Files to PC

USB drive mode

Two Types Standard Software

the PC software “GL980_2000-APS“

Multiple measurement screens including Y-T waveform, XY chart
Easily Connect to the GL2000/GL980 with Quick Set Up Conditions
Convenient features from the GL980_2000-APS software

the high-performance software “GL-Connection“

Standard accssory software for GL7000 Plus / GL2000 / GL980 / GLT400
Recorded data can be managed via LAN / USB connection between the GL series and a PC.

Connection with Thermal Printer DP-581H

The printer can be connected via USB or LAN cable
Print out data instantly and prevent data tampering

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Main unit specifications

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Item		Description
Display (LCD)	Size	7-inch TFT color LCD (WVGA: 800 x 480 dots)
	Information	Waveform in Y-T with digital values, Enlarged waveforms, Digital values and Real-time statistical result values, XY graph
	Language	English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Interface to PC	Type	Ethernet (10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX), USB2.0
	Function	Data transfer to PC (up to 1 ms sampling), Control command to GL980
	Ethernet functions	Web server function, FTP server function, NTP client function, DHCP client function, Email send function
	USB function	USB mode (File transfer and deletion from built-in flash and SD on GL980)
Trigger function	Trigger action	Start or stop capturing data by triggering
	Trigger source	• Start: Off, Measured signal, Alarm, External, Scheduled time, Scheduled day, Elapsed time • Stop: Off, Measured signal, Alarm, External, Scheduled time, Scheduled day, Elapsed time
	Combination	Level OR, Level AND, Edge OR, Edge AND
	Threshold	• Analog (*1): High or Low in level mode, Rising or Falling in edge mode, Window-in, Window-out • Logic: H or L (4-channel signal pattern) • Pulse: High or Rising, Low or Falling, Window-in, Window-out
	Repeat action	Off, On (Re-armed automatically)
	Trigger hold out	Hold off repeat action in specified period • Mode: Previous start to next start, previous stop to next start • Time: zero second (no hold off) to 9999 hrs. 59 min. 59 sec
	Defection accuracy	± 0.5 % of measurement range
	Pre-trigger	Up to the number of capturing data points (max. 4000000) specified in built-in RAM (only when built-in RAM is used)
Alarm function	Alarm action	Displays and outputs a signal when alarm is detected
	Threshold	• Analog input: High, Low, Window-in, Window-out • Logic input: H or L (signal in each channel) • Pulse input: High or Rising, Low or Falling, Window-in, Window-out
	Combination	OR (Source channel can be assigned with OR condition to output port)
	Detection cycle	Link with analog sampling
	Alarm holding	On or Off
	Detection accuracy	± 0.5 % of measurement range
Storage deice	Built-in RAM	Four million samples for each channel • Memory partition: 4 M samples x 1 bank, 2 M sample x 2 banks, 1 M samples x 4 banks, 500 k samples x 8 banks • Capturing data points: Specified 10 to 4000000 • Data type: Captured data • Auto-save: Transfer captured data to other devices after capturing is completed (It can be enabled or disabled)
	Built-in Flash	4 GB (for capacity of data: approx. 3.9 GB) • Data type: Captured data, Condition settings, Screen copy
	External USB (*2)	Support USB Flash memory device (*3) by USB2.0 Type A port, Single port, No memory capacity limit • Data type: Captured data, Condition settings, Screen copy
	External SD CARD (*2)	Support SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB) by SD Card slot, Single slot • Data type: Captured data, Condition settings, Screen copy
Capturing mode	Mode	Off (Normal), Ring, Relay
	Off (Normal)	Save data between start to stop
	Ring (*4)	Save most recent data of specified number • Destination: Built-in RAM, Built-in Flash, USB or SD • Number of capturing data: 1000 to 10000000 data (*5) • Sampling: up to 1 MS/s (interval 1 μs) in built-in RAM, up to 1 kS/s (interval 1 ms) with GBD format in other device, up to 100 S/s (interval 10 ms) with CSV format in other device
	Relay	Save data to multiple files with specified capturing time or file size (up to 4 GB) until recording data is stopped • Destination: Built-in Flash, USB or SD • Sampling: up to 1 kS/s (interval 1 ms) with GBD format, up to 100 S/s (interval 10 ms) with CSV format
Data backup	Interval (*6)	Off, 1, 2, 6, 12, 24 hrs., specific time, or any time with key operation • Sampling: up to 1 kS/s (interval 1 ms) with GBD format, up to 100 S/s (interval 10 ms) with CSV format
	File destination (*6)	Built-in Flash, USB or SD, FTP
	Data format (*6)	GBD (binary) or CSV (test)
	Hot-swapping external memory	Hot-swapping USB or SD Flash memory with key operation during data backup
Search function	Function	Search for specific point in captured data
Search function	Search factor	• Analog: Signal levels in each channel • Logic: 4-channel signal pattern • Pulse: Rising, Falling, Window-in, Window-out in each channel • Alarm: Alarm occurring point
Calculation function	Statistical	Real-time: Display digital and statistical values at the same time • Function: Maximum, Minimum, Peak-to-peak (P-P), Average
	Statistical	Replay: Statistical values between cursors in replay captured data • Function: Maximum, Minimum, Peak-to-peak (P-P), Average, RMS
	Between channels	Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for two analog inputs (only in GBD format)
Scaling (Engineering unit) function		Measured value can be converted to the specified engineering unit • Analog voltage: Converts using four reference points (gain, offset) • Temperature: Converts using two reference points (offset) • Pulse count: Converts using two reference points (gain)
Annotation function		Comment can be set in each channel, up to 31 alphanumeric characters and symbols (Display first 8 characters on screen)
Operating environment		0 to 40 ºC when driven by AC adapter or battery, 5 to 85 % RH (non condensed)
Power source		AC adapter: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC power: 8.5 to 24 V DC (required cable option B-514) Battery pack: Two battery packs (option B-569) required
Power consumption	AC adapter (in 240 V AC)	Approx. 48 VA (66 VA while charging battery) with disabling screen saver Approx. 43 VA (62 VA while charging battery) with enabling screen saver
	DC drive (24 V)	Approx. 0.6 A (0.9 A while charging battery) with disable screen saver Approx. 0.53 A (0.82 A while charging battery) with enabling screen saver
	DC drive (12 V)	Approx. 1.22 A (Cannot charge battery) with disable screen saver Approx. 1.07 A (Cannot charge battery) with enabling screen saver
	DC drive (8.5 V)	Approx. 1.81 A (Cannot charge battery) with disable screen saver Approx. 1.55 A (Cannot charge battery) with enabling screen saver
External dimensions [W×H×D]		Approx. 260 x 161 x 83 mm (with the cover)
Weight		Approx. 1.7 kg (the cover is attached, AC adapter and battery are not included)
Vibration resistance		Compatible with JIS Vibration test method for automobile Type 1 Class A (Vibration durability test: 5 m/s²)

It can set for each channel.
File size of captured data is up to 4GB in each file.
Standard USB memory devices are required.
Required minimum capturing time is 15 seconds in GBD format, 30 seconds with CSV format.
When using built-in RAM, 10 to 4000000 data
* The CSV format and FTP server are available with firmware version 1.14 or rater.<
– When the RING mode or external pulse synchronization sampling is selected for recording, the backup function is not available.
– When there are meany number of active channels, the sampling time is fast, or the backup interval is long, it may take time to closing the data file after recording stops because the size of the data to be backed up becomes large.
– When backup is enabled and data file format is specified with CSV format, SD memory card exchange (hot-swapping) and RELAY recording are not available.

Analog input specifications

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Item		Description
Number of input channels		8 channels
Type of input terminal		Isolated BNC connector and Screw terminal (M3.5 screw) (*7)
Input method		All channels isolated unbalanced input, Simultaneous sampling
Sampling speed (interval)		1 M Samples/s to 1 Sample/min (1 μs to 1 min) and External (8) • Sampling interval: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 μs, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 ms, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 sec, 1 min When using built-in RAM: 1 μs to 1 min, using other storage: 1 ms to 1 min
Frequency response		DC to 200 kHz (within +1/-4 dB)
Measurement range	Voltage (DC)	20, 50, 100, 200, 500 mV, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 V, and 1-5V F.S.
	DC-RMS (DC coupling and rms value meas.)	10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 mV rms, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 V rms F.S. • Crest Factor: up to 2 • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 10 kHz • Measures the accumulated value of the DC and AC components in effective value, that is a true-RMS
	Temperature	Thermocouple: K, J, E, T, R, S, B, N, W (WRe5-26)
	Humidity	0 to 100 % RH – using the humidity sensor (option B-530)
Filter (Low pass)		Off, Line (1.5 Hz), 5, 50, 500 Hz, 5, 50 kHz (at -3dB, -6dB/oct)
A/D converter		16-bit (effective resolution: 1/40000 of the measuring full range)
Measurement accuracy (*9)	Voltage (DC)	± 0.25% of Full Scale
	Voltage (RMS)	± 1.5% of Full Scale (Sine wave in 20 Hz – 10 kHz)
	Temperature (Thermocouple) (*10)	Type	Measurement range	Measurement accuracy
		R/S	0 ≤ TS ≤ 100 ºC 100 < TS ≤ 300 ºC R: 300 < TS ≤ 1600 ºC S: 300 < TS ≤ 1760 ºC	± 7.0 oC ± 5.0 oC ± (0.05 % of reading + 3.0 oC) ± (0.05 % of reading + 3.0 oC)
		B	400 ≤ TS ≤ 600 ºC 600 < TS ≤ 1820 ºC	± 5.5 oC ± (0.05 % of reading + 3.0 oC)
		K	-200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC -100 < TS ≤ 1370 ºC	± (0.05 % of reading + 3.0 oC) ± (0.05 % of reading + 2.0 oC)
		E	-200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC -100 < TS ≤ 800 ºC	± (0.05 % of reading + 3.0 oC) ± (0.05 % of reading + 2.0 oC)
		T	-200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC -100 < TS ≤ 400 ºC	± (0.1 % of reading + 2.5 oC) ± (0.1 % of reading + 1.5 oC)
		J	-200 ≤ TS ≤ -100 ºC -100 < TS ≤ 100 ºC 100 < TS ≤ 1100 ºC	± 3.7 oC ± 2.7 oC ± (0.05 % of reading + 2.0 oC)
		N	-200 ≤ TS < 0 ºC 0 ≤ TS < 1300 ºC	± (0.1 % of reading + 3.0 oC) ± (0.1 % of reading + 2.0 oC)
		W	0 ≤ TS ≤ 2315 ºC	± (0.1 % of reading + 2.5 oC)
		Reference Junction Compensation (R.J.C.) accuracy: ± 1.0 ºC
R.J. Compensation		Internal or External
Burnout		Detecting burnout of Thermocouple with menu operation in free-run mode
Input impedance		1 MΩ ±5%
Signal source impedance		up to 1 kΩ
Maximum input voltage	Between (+) – (-) terminal	20 mV to 2 V range: 30 V DC, 5 V to 500 V range: 500 V DC
	Between channels (-) – (-) terminals)	60 V P-P
	Between channel – GND	60 V P-P
Maximum voltage (withstand)	Between channels	1000 V P-P (1 minute)
Maximum voltage (withstand)	Between channels – GND	1000 V P-P (1 minute)
Isolation resistance		Min. 50 MΩ (at 500 V DC) with between input and GND
Common-mode rejection ratio		Min. 90 dB (50/60 Hz, signal source impedance: max. 300 Ω)
Signal-noise ratio (S/N)		20 mV range: – 40 dB (when input terminals + and – are shorted) Other range: – 50 dB (when input terminals + and – are shorted)

Connections can be made individually to BNC terminal or M3.5 screw terminal.
Required Input/Output cable for GL series (B-513) option for connecting signal.
Subject to the following conditions:
• Room temperature is 23 oC ± 5 oC.
• When 30 minutes or more have elapsed after power has turned on.
• Filter is set to Line (1.5 Hz) in DC measurement and temperature.
• GND terminal is connected to ground.
• It is placed vertically.
• Average of the measured values is used.
Wire size of Thermocouple used is 0.32mm diameter in the T and K type, and 0.65mm diameter in other types.

External input & output signal specifications

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Item		Description
External input/output	Input (11, 12)	Logic or Pulse (4 channels), Trigger or Sampling (1 channel)
External input/output	Output (11, 13)	Alarm (4 channels) or Trigger (1 channel) with Alarm (3 channels)
Input signal specification	Logic and Pulse	Voltage range: 0 to +30 V (common ground) Threshold: Approx. +2.5 V Hysteresis: Approx. 0.5 V (+2.5 to +3 V)
Input signal specification	External trigger and sampling	Voltage range: 0 to +30 V (common ground) Threshold: Approx. +1.9 V Hysteresis: Approx. 0.2 V (+1.9 to +2.1 V)
Logic measurement		Measures the status (H or L) of the signal input to each channel
Pulse measurement	Measurement	Counts pulse signals input to each channel
	Pulse count detection cycle	10 μs to 1 hr. (Set separately from analog signal sampling interval)
	Maximum pulse input	Maximum input frequency: 100 kHz, Maximum count number: 15 M count (24 bit counter)
	Measurement mode	Rotation: Counts the number of pulses per detection cycle and then converts measured value to rotation in rpm • Span: 0 to 500 M rpm/F.S.
		Accumulating: Accumulates the number of pulses count per detection cycle from the start of measurement • Span: 0 to 20 M count/F.S. (Span is set automatically)
		Instant: Counts the number of pulses per detection cycle • Span: 0 to 20 M count/F.S.
External trigger input (*11)		Executes specified trigger action
External sampling input (*11)		Executes sampling of measurement signal with each external sampling signal • Maximum input frequency: 100 kHz (Time error: 1 μs or less)
Output signal	Alarm output	Open collector (pull-up to 5 V with 10 kΩ resistor) • Maximum load is the 24 V and 100 mA
Output signal	Trigger output	When a trigger is detected, output terminal releases approximately 500 μs width pulse (Low active)

Required Input/Output cable for GL series (B-513) option for connecting signal.
Select either Logic input (4 channels) or Pulse input (4 channels), select either external Trigger input or Sampling input.
Select either Trigger output (1 channel) or Alarm output (1 channel). Available 3 channels Alarm output always.

Software specifications

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Item		Description
Model name		GL980_2000-APS
Supported OS (*14)		Windows10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1 or later)
Functions		Control GL980 and GL2000, Real-time data capture, Replay data, and Data format conversion
Supported device		1 unit of GL980 or GL2000
Settings control		Input condition, Capturing condition, Trigger/Alarm condition, other
Transfer of captured data	In memory capturing with GL2000	Transfer the captured data to a PC sequentially while data is saved in built-in RAM on GL2000 • Sampling interval: 1 μs to 1 min
Transfer of captured data	In real time capturing	Transfer the captured data to a PC while data is saved in built-in flash memory, SD or USB on GL2000 • Sampling interval: 1 ms to 1 min saved in GBD and CSV format
Displayed information		Analog waveform, Logic waveform, Pulse count waveform, Digital value
Display mode		Waveform in Y-T with digital values, Enlarged waveforms, Statistical calculation result values and history, XY graph
File operation		Converting data format to CSV from GBD binary with data between cursors or all data
Past data screen function		Displays the current data or past part of data by switching. Available at sampling speed 1 kS/s to 1 S/m (1 ms to 1 min sampling interval)
Statistical calculation		Maximum, Minimum, Average and Peak-to-peak (p-p) value during data capturing

Graphtec does not support software/driver used with operating systems that have become obsolete and are no longer supported by the OS developer.
In the Windows 7, edition of Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional and Home Premium are supported.

Battery pack B-569 (option) Specifications

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Item	Description
Capacity	7.2 V, 2900 mAh
Battery operating time	Approx. 2 hrs. in displayed signal (LCD: max. brightness) Approx. 2.5 hrs. in screen saver mode (no display) * When two battery packs are installed in GL980. Condition: 1 sample per second (1 s), saving captured data to built-in Flash, use two fully charged battery packs, temperature is 25 ºC
Method of charging	Charging on GL980
Charging time	Approx 10 hrs. (charging two batteries)
Other functions	• If an AC power failure occurs, it will automatically switch from the AC adapter to the battery pack. (AC adapter priority use) • When the voltage of the battery pack reaches low, the measurement is automatically stopped after saving data file preserving the accumulated data.

Humidity Sensor B-530 (option) Specifications

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Item	Description
Allowable temperature range	-25 to 80℃
Allowable humidity range	0 to 100％ RH
Relative humidity measurement accuracy	±3％ RH（5 to 98％ RH at 25℃）
Method	Capacitance method
Relative humidity measurement accuracy (5 to 98%)	Measurement environment	Measurement accuracy
	0 to 10℃	±5％ RH
	10 to 20℃	±4％ RH
	20 to 30℃	±3％ RH
	30 to 40℃	±4％ RH
	40 to 50℃	±5％ RH
	50 to 60℃	±6％ RH
	60 to 70℃	±7％ RH
	70 to 80℃	±8％ RH
	* Measurement accuracy at 60℃ or more is a reference value.
Response time	15 sec. (90% response when membrance filter is installed)
Sensor output	0 to 1 VDC
External dimensions	Φ14 x 80 mm (excluding cable)
Cable length	3 ｍ
Sensor power source	DC + 5 to +16 V
Power consumption	approx. 4 mA

Dimensions

GL980 External Dimensions with cover (rubber protector)

Scale : mm
Tolerance : +/- 5 mm

GL980 External Dimensions

Scale : mm
Tolerance : +/- 3 mm

Standard accessories

AC adapter with power cable
Ferrite core (attach to cable for radiation reduction)
Screws (M3.5) for input terminal
Tilt stand set (including mounting screws M4)
Cover (attached to the main body)
Quick start guide and Safety guide
CD-ROM (PC application software, User manual)

Options

Item	Model No.	Description
Input/Output cable for GL	B-513	2 m long (no clip on end of cable)
DC drive cable	B-514	2 m long (no clip on end of cable)
Battery pack	B-569	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (7.2 V, 2900mAh)
Bracket for DIN rail	B-570	Bracket for DIN rail (GL980 main body), Build-to-order
Storage case	B-581	Storage for GL series (except GL7000 and GL100)
AC Adapter	ACADP-20	For replacement Input: 100 – 240 V AC, Output: 24 V DC