2024-01
EC-7691-A

5-0003Rev.

DL8 Web Data Logger for I oT
Abnormality
Notification
P.6

Labor-Saving
Maintenance
P.14

Illustrated
Application
ExamplesRemoteMonitoring/Operation
P.8

RemainingAmountManagement ofStored Liquids

Predictive
andPreventive
Maintenance

P.12

P.10

What is IoT?
Internet of Things

IoT, in industrial applications, is a technique forremote awareness of the operational status ofmachines and devices by connecting themto the Internet.

DL8 Series

Web Data Logger

MG CO., LTD.
(formerly M-System Co., Ltd.)
www.mgco.jp

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I oT

That Can Be Implemented Right Now

Tasks of DL8

5 Reporting by email

You can use yoursmartphone to viewnecessary information.

Measurement data
can be downloaded
from the DL8.

An abnormality isalerted by email.

3 Sending measurement data

2 Displaying measurement data

Smartphone
Smartphone

m
ail

PC

Measurement data canbe sent to a cloud server
and the like.

Internet
Cloud Server

3 Sending measurement data

Mobile Router

5 Tasks of DL8

DL8

1 Storing measurement data
2 Displaying measurement data

The DL8 accumulates
data on-siteby an SD card.

3 Sending measurement data
4 Enabling remote operation
5 Reporting by email

1 Storing measurement data
Measurement Control
SignalSignal2

On-site measurement data can be viewed
on a smartphone anywhere, anytime.
Display Examples of PC/Smartphone
Trend view

Graphic view can be also created.

Remote operation from a PC/smartphone

Convenient event history screen

Remote output can becontrolled from yoursmartphone.

4 Enabling remote operation

In this brochure, variations of the DL8 character are introduced in combination
with different types of routers.

Mobile Router
Mobile Carrier

WLAN Router

Wired Router

Wireless LAN

ADSL/Optical

MobileRouterWLAN
RouterWiredRouterDL8 Unit

DL8 Unit

DL8 Unit

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Wired Internet LAN
Ethernet

DL8 UnitI oT
Introduction to DL8That Can Be Implemented Right Now

RTU MODULE
Model DL8

Component Identification

I/O MODULE
Model R8

Ethernet Port
Status LED

To Hub/Router

Connection
Port for I/O Module
Configuration
Logging Button

SD Card SlotSD Button

SD CardPower/RUN
Contact
OutputTerminal
BlockPower Supply■ POWER SUPPLYMODULE

Signal Type

Connection
Port for RTU
ModuleConfiguration

Max. Capacity *FunctionModel

DC current input (2 points, isolated)
DC current input (4 points, non-isolated)
DC current input (4 points, non-isolated, sensor exc.)
DC current input (8 points, isolated, tension-clamp terminal block)
DC voltage input (2 points, isolated)
DC voltage input (4 points, non-isolated)
Thermocouple input (2 points, isolated)
RTD input (4 points, non-isolated)
DC voltage/current input (4 points, non-isolated, sensor exc., tension-clamp terminal block)
DC voltage/current input (16 points, non-isolated, sensor exc.)
Contact input (4 points, NPN)
Contact input (16 points, NPN)
Contact input (8 points, NPN, tension-clamp terminal block)Contact input (16 points, NPN, tension-clamp terminal block)Contact input (8 points, PNP, tension-clamp terminal block)
Totalized pulse input (4 points, NPN/PNP/voltage pulse)
High-speed totalized pulse input (4 points, NPN)
AC current input (4 points, non-isolated, clamp-on current sensor)
DC voltage output (4 points, non-isolated)
DC current output (4 points, non-isolated, tension-clamp terminal block)DC current output (2 points, non-isolated, sensor exc.)
DC current output (2 points, isolated)
Transistor output (4 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection)
Transistor output (4 points, NPN, voltage contact, shortcircuit protection)
Photo MOSFET relay output (4 points)
Relay output (4 points, tension-clamp terminal block)Transistor output (16 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection)
Transistor output (16 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection, full interlock)Transistor output (16 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection, full and individual interlock)Transistor output (16 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection, full and partial interlock)Transistor output (32 points, PNP, shortcircuit protection)
Transistor output (8 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection, tension-clamp terminal block)Transistor output (16 points, NPN, shortcircuit protection, tension-clamp terminal block)Transistor output (8 points, PNP shortcircuit protection, tension-clamp terminal block)
Pulse output (4 points, open collector)

R8-SS2
R8-SS4N
R8-SS4NJ
R8-SST8
R8-SV2
R8-SV4N
R8-TS2
R8-RS4N
R8-FST4N
R8-FS16N
R8-DA4A
R8-DAM16A
R8-DAT8A2
R8-DAT16A2
R8-DAT8B2
R8-PA4
R8-PA4F
R8-CT4E
R8-YV4N
R8-YST4N
R8-YS2NJ
R8-YS2
R8-DC4A
R8-DC4A2
R8-DC4C
R8-DCT4D
R8-DCM16A
R8-DCM16ALZ
R8-DCM16ALK
R8-DCM16ALH
R8-DCM32B2
R8-DCT8A2
R8-DCT16A2
R8-DCT8B2
R8-PC4A

per module

Analog input

32 points

Discrete input

64 points

Pulse input

32 points

AC power input

32 points

Analog output

32 points

Discrete output

64 points

Pulse output

32 points

A wide selection of 12-mm or
24-mm wide, slim I/O modules
are available.

DIP Switch
for Function
Setting

RUN Contact■ I/O MODULE

I/O MODULE

Function

Model
R8-PS1

Power supply module for extension* Including extended remote I/Os

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On-site measurement data can be viewed
on a smartphone anywhere, anytime.
Functional
Block Diagram

RTU MODULE

I/O MODULE

Model DL8SD CardSD CardSlot

Power Supply

Power Supply

RUN Contact

RUN Contact
OutputRemote Setting

Email Notification

Output Module

ConnectionPort

FTP Client
FTPS Client

Input Module

Connection
Port

Modbus Communication
I/O Mapping

Internal Bus
I/O Module Interface

Ethernet

Simple Web Server
Graphic View

Communication Interface

To Hub/Router

Model R8

SLMP Communication
Logging
FTP Server
FTPS Server
Main Board

All setting parameters except the communication setting
are easily set and changed via the Internet.

More Info in Page 19

RTU MODULE

DL8-Type

Five types selectable
by usable functions

A

DL8-A

B

DL8-B

C

DL8-C

D

DL8-D

E

DL8-E

BrowseReportLog

I/O Marshalling
Advanced View

Advanced
Communication

Model

Function Description of DL8A

DL8-Type
B C D

EFunction
Simple Web Server

Details
Allows data browsing and operation from the browser screen of a smartphone or PC.

Modbus Communication

Interfaces the I/O data of the remote I/O.

FTP Client

Sends data to a server on the Internet.

Email Notification

Automatically reports alarms and events by email.

Logging

Stores the data collected at a constant cycle to SD card.

FTP Server

Sends the data stored in the memory to FTP client over the Internet.

Graphic View

Can provide original graphic views defined by the customer.

I/O Mapping

Assigns Modbus/TCP signals to specific terminals of remote devices.

Encrypted Communication

Performs encrypted communication by using HTTPS and FTPS protocols.

SLMP Communication

Collects data from a PLC using SLMP client function.
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Abnormality Notification
The abnormality notification is a functionthat monitors a machine or device andsends notification by email whenabnormality occurs.

PC

Smartphone

Mobile RouterDL8• Monitoring/Measurement Signal• Alarm Status

Fire Truck

Water Quality Analyzer

System Configuration Page16• Turbidity• Chromaticity• pH

MobileRouterCleanroom
No.2

System Configuration Page17

No.6

LAN

Internet

DL8
DL8• Ventilation Air Volume• External Air Pressure• Internal Pressure• Operating Status of FAN

Water Quality
Analyzer
Water Pipe

No more need forgoing the round.
I will receive email when
there is even 1 case ofabnormality.

I can be easy in mymind because
I receive email report
every hour.

Off to go the roundfor water quality
monitoring!

Abnormality may occur!
I cannot leave the place.

6Volcanic Gas Detection

Microbrewing

System Configuration Page16

System Configuration Page17

No.1

MobileRouter

No.6

LAN

DL8

DL8

• Hydrogen Sulfide• Sulfurous Acid Gas• Outside Temperature• Humidity• Tank Internal Pressure• CO2 Concentration

The tank pressure andCO2 concentration determine
the taste of beer.

No.2 Tank
Alarm

Owakudani Valley, Hakone Mountain

I can be easy in my mind
because I receive email
automatically when any of thetanks show abnormality.

If gas is detected,
email and data aresent.

I have to monitor
all of the tanks
for 24 hours.

Hydrogen sulfide!
It stinks! Run away!

Landslide Hazard

System Configuration Page16

Extra-High Voltage Substation

System Configuration Page17

No.1

MobileRouterLAN

DL8• Pulse Signal ofRain Gauge• Wind Direction,
Wind Velocity• Outside Temperature

No.6

DL8

• Leak Current Alarm• Reactive Power

Alarm

Alarm

Abnormality
notification!
Hurry to the site!

I will receive email
when the rainfall
exceeds the set value.

Someone must be
on duty at all times
according to the safety
regulations.

Here is a designatedlandslide risk hazard
area.

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Remote Monitoring/Operation
You can monitor and operate widelydistributed machines and devices on theInternet without having to go to the site.

PC

Smartphone

Mobile Router

DL8
Control Signal• Monitoring/Measurement Signal• Alarm Status

Greenhouses

System Configuration Page16

Dam

Manhole Pump

System Configuration Page16

No.2

Greenhouses located more than 10 km away

Mobile Router

Field PanelPC• Water Level• Influent Flow Rate
• Effluent Flow Rate
• Operation Signal• Breakdown Signal

DL8• Indoor Temperature• Outdoor Temperature

Internet

DL8

MobileRouterMeasurement Data
Abnormality Notification EmailNo.1

ABC Street A-3

Discharge
Pipe

Influent
Pipe

Discharge
Pipe

Influent
Pipe

P P

I can relax in spa as
far as I have mysmartphone to watch overmy greenhouses.

Manhole
Pump

P P

P P

P P

ManholePump

The hardware andcommunication costs arereasonable, it's such alife-saver!

It's hard to go aroundso many greenhouses forchecking temperature…

The expensive initialand running costs are
such a burden…

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Irrigation Channel Gate

Power Monitoring of Resort Hotel

System Configuration Page16

System Configuration Page16

No.3

Internet

MobileRouterIt's so convenient when
it rains heavily that we cancontrol the gate from the
management office.

No.1

PC

DL8

• Current• Power• WatthourOpenPC

The DL8 connects to
the Internet wirelessly. No
network wiring work!

Close
Level

Internet
RouterHUB

PC Screen in Management Office

Ethernet
ADSL/Optical

Gate

Wired Router

Network Camera

With a series of
expansions, switchboards
are everywhere. It's impossible
to perform wiring workat this point.

DL8
Gate Opening/
Closing• Water Level• Device Abnormality

Micro Hydropower Generator

System Configuration Page16• Watthour• Influent
Flow Rate• Abnormality
Contact

MobileRouterSolar Power Generation

System Configuration Page16

No.1

Internet

No.1

MobileRouter

DL8
DL8• Generated Power• Solar Radiation
Intensity• Ambient Temperature

Email is sent in caseof abnormality and data are
stored in the server,
it's such a life-saver.

I can manage now
all generators withoutleaving the place.

It's such a hard
work traveling toinconvenient generatorsites…

It's hard checkingaround the vast mega
solar site!

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Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Determining the degree of wear by storing themeasurement data of machines and devices inthe server via the Internet and LAN prevents
problems in advance.

PC

Smartphone

Mobile RouterDL8• Monitoring/Measurement Signal• Alarm Status

Power Generator

Vibration Test Systems

System Configuration Page16

Compressors
No.1

System Configuration Page16

MobileRouterMobileRouter

No.4

Internet
Smartphone

PC

DL8

DL8

• Cooling Water
Temperature• Air Pressure• Oil Pressure• Failure Status• Vibration Sensor• Noise Sensor• Temperature

We see a sign ofdegradation from the data.
Let us schedule amaintenance visit.

Manufacturer

We see a sign ofdegradation from thedata of Compressor No.4.
We should discuss a next
overhaul.

I can hear astrange sound.
Come look at it right now!

User

User
10

Manufacturer

Compressor No.4 isacting funny!
Come to check it out rightaway!

District Heating/Cooling

System Configuration Page17

System Configuration Page16

Various Signals of Modbus/TCP

LAN
WLAN
Access Point

Building Maintenance
No.7

No.3

ADSL/Optical
Wired Router

Single Loop
Controller(Model: SC200)

PV

DL8

MV

Smartphone

DL8

Steam

SD Card• Number of Run/
Stop Cycles• Accumulated
Operation Time

Maintenance Room

We see a sign ofdegradation from the data.
Let us schedule amaintenance visit.

User

Slurry Pump

Manufacturer

We see an abnormality ofcold water pump from the data.
Let us schedulea maintenance visit.

I think the fuelconsumption is getting
worse…
What's going on?

System Configuration Page16

Manufacturer

I hear noise from thecold water pump!
Can't you do something?

User

BoilerNo.1

System Configuration Page17

No.6Internal LAN
MobileRouterLAN

Internet
Smartphone

PC

DL8

DL8

• Failure Status• Gas Pressure• Exhaust Gas
Composition• Temperature• Drive Unit
Temperature• Discharge Pressure• Vibration Sensor

The end of the service
life of slurry pump No.4
is approaching.
Let us schedule an
overhaul.

Manufacturer

Maintenance Room

We see from thedata that scale has
considerably accumulated.
Let us schedule amaintenance visit.

The noise of theslurry pump is intense!
I wonder if it's all right?

User

User
11

Manufacturer

The thermal
efficiency seems to begetting worse lately.
We need to get it inspectedby an expert!

Remaining Amount Management ofStored Liquids
Managing the usage trend and remaining amount of storedliquids in hospitals and factories via the Internet or LAN can
prevent raw materials from running out while enabling thedelivery plan with increased efficiency.

PC

Smartphone

MobileRouterDL8• Liquid Level• Pressure• Differential Pressure

Gas

System Configuration Page16

Hospital

Seasoning
No.1

System Configuration Page17

LAN

MobileRouterNo.6

WLAN
Access Point

DL8

DL8

• Level• LevelI can see theremaining values andthe usage trend. It helps me
to plan strategically.

Now I can see the current
level AND the usage trend ofeach tank.

Plant must not stop.
We need a large
warehouse for materials.

I can seethe current values but…

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Cleaning Solution

Liquid Oxygen/Nitrogen

System Configuration Page16

System Configuration Page16

No.1

Internet
MobileRouterInternet

Smartphone

MobileRouterPC

DL8• Level

No.1

Smartphone

PC

DL8

Cleaning Solution

Cleaning Solution

Cleaning Solution

A

A

A

B
User AC

B
User BC

B• Liquid Oxygen level• Liquid Nitrogen Level

C

User CNow I visit only thoseplaces where the material
is close to depletion.

No complaints,
thanks to the planneddelivery.

We have only
1 day's remaining amount.
Please replenish
immediately!

I have to go roundevery user every day!

LGC for Factory (Liquid Gas Container)
System Configuration Page16

Detergent for Chain Restaurant
System Configuration Page16

No.1

Internet

Internet

MobileRouterMobileRouterDL8• Gas Pressure

No.1

Smartphone

PC

DL8

LGC

• Level

PC

urant
Resta

Restaurant A

t
ran
tau
Res

Restaurant B

Restaurant

Restaurant C

We could cut asignificant number oftank trucks because now we
can plan daily delivery routes
more efficiently.

Customers are happy
as we can always deliver
before the remaining level
gets too low.

It's a mess! So many
phone calls and FAX
demanding rush delivery!

It takes a lot of timeto go round every user
every day!

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Labor-Saving Maintenance
Maintenance routines can be significantly
reduced by connecting machines and devices tothe Internet or LAN.

PC

Smartphone

MobileRouterDL8• Measurement
Signals

Process Plant

Aquaculture Facilities

System Configuration Page16

EngineNo.1

Aquaculture Facility
Mobile Router

Internet

Wired Router

DL8

System Configuration Page16
Drainage
Pump
Station

RouterHUB

DL8• Water Tank Temperature• Oxygen Concentration• Filter Abnormality• Pump Operation
Abnormality• Pressure• Temperature• Revolution Speed• Failure Status

I can check thetemperature and trend of all
the measurement points in
my office.

It is convenient that
I can remotely perform test
runs of all pump stations andcollect operation data.

I need to checkfrequently the dissolved
oxygen concentrationand temperature.

No.3
Internet

Ethernet

Network
CameraPC

Pump Engine

I have to go roundevery pump station for
testing.

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Automatic Watthour Metering

Gas generator

System Configuration Page17

LANIn-house LAN

Wired Router

No.3

OfficeOfficeNetwork
CameraDL8

DL8

ExhaustGas

TenantBuilding

Private Tutoring
SchoolBeauty Salon

PC

Steam

Town Gas

System Configuration Page16

ADSL/OpticalCommercial
Power• Exhaust Gas
Concentration• Temperature• Operation/Failureof Generatorof Tenant Building

No.6• Watthour Pulse
Each Tenant
Machine Room
Shared Area

Exhaust Gas
Boiler
Hot Water

Bookstore
Cafe

Gas Engine

I do not need to go roundas I can check the site by
the web camera andoperation data are stored
in the server.

Now all meter values arein the server, and billing anddebit transfer is automatic.

It takes a lot oftime to go round all thegenerators every day!

It's hard to goaround reading themeters every month!

Water Leak Detection

System Configuration Page16

Energy Monitoring

System Configuration Page16

No.2

Mobile Router

Mobile Router

Internet
Smartphone

DL8

No.2

PC

DL8

• Water Flow

• Power• Gas• Water

Flow Meter

Community
Center

City HallArena

We can manage theusage of electricity, gas andwater via server over theInternet.

We can find leakage
points easily bycontinuously measuring
water flow.

It's hard to goaround reading themeters in 600
places!

Only skilled persons
can find the leakage
points!

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System Configuration Examples
No.1

No.2

PC

Smartphone• Web Monitoring• Email Notification• Data Logging

PC

Mobile phone

Smartphone• Email
Notification• Web Monitoring• Email Notification• Web Monitoring• Email Notification• Data Logging(via Cloud)Ethernet• Web Monitoring• Email Notification

Ethernet
Mobile Line

RouterMobile Line

Router
ISP

ISP

ISP

Web

ISP

(Internet, Cloud Server)

Internet

ISP

ISP

FTP Client

Mobile Line

Mobile Line

Mobile Router

Mobile Router

Ethernet
Ethernet

DL8

DL8

Ai / DiAi / Di

Remote I/O

Ai / Di

No.3

No.4
PC

PC

Smartphone• Web Monitoring• Email Notification• Remote Operation• Web Monitoring• Email Notification

Smartphone• Web Monitoring• Data Logging• Web Monitoring• Email Notification

Ethernet

Ethernet
RouterRouterMobile Line

Mobile Line

ISP
ISP

Ethernet/RS-485 Adaptor(Modbus use)
GR8-EM

ISP
ISP

ISP

Internet

ISP

Internet

Mobile Line

RouterWLAN Access Point

Ethernet

Mobile Router
All-in-one type is also usable.

Hub/Switch

DL8

Ethernet

Mult Power
MonitorAi / Di

Network
CameraDL8• Web Monitoring

Ai / Di / Do

Remote I/O

Smartphone
TabletAi / Di

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No.5

No.6
Internet

Smartphone

PC

Wireless LAN
Tower Light

Mobile Line

• Web Monitoring• Email Notification

ISP
ISP

• Email Notification

RouterEthernet

Ethernet
PC

Mail Server

Hub/Switch
Ethernet• Web Monitoring

WLAN Access Point
In-house LAN

Modbus/TCP

DL8

DL8

Network
CameraAi / DiAi / Di

Remote I/O

Remote I/O

No.7
Tablet• Web Monitoring

DL8
SD Card• Data Logging

Ethernet
WLAN Access Point

Hub/Switch

Ethernet

Single Loop Controller
SC Series• Email Notification

Single Loop Controller
SC Series

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Ai / DiAi / Di

Remote I/O

RTU MODULE SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Max. number of I/O modules: 16(Max. consumption current of I/O modules: 1.6 A)
Isolation: Ethernet to internal bus or internal power or
power supply (exc. supply) to RUN contact output*1 to FE
Calendar clock: Year (4 digits), month, date, day,hour, minute, second
Status indicator LED: POWER, LOGGING, SD
CARD, SEND, COM, ERROR
RUN contact output*1: Photo MOSFET relay (nopolarity); (OFF in error detected)*1. Run contact output is applicable for Type C with the
DL8 firmware version 1.4.x or later.

ETHERNET COMMUNICATION
Communication Standard: IEEE 802.3u
Transmission: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Baud rate: 10/100 Mbps (Auto Negotiation function)
Protocol: TCP/IP, Modbus/TCP, SLMP, HTTP,HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SMTP, SNTP
Transmission media: 10BASE-T (STP, Category 5),
100BASE-TX (STP, Category 5e)Max. length of fieldbus segment: 100 meters
Ethernet indicator LED: DPLX, LNK
IP address: 192.168.0.1 (factory setting)

INSTALLATIONPower input: 24 V DC
Power consumption: Approx. 12 W 24 V DC
@internal power max. current 1.6 A
Internal power supply (power supply for I/O module):
5 V DC, 1.6 A
Excitation supply output (excitation for I/O module):
24 V DC ±10 %, operational current 7 A(From power supply (excitation supply) connector,
via connector for internal bus, supplied to each I/Omodule. Power output current consumption must be
under operational current.)
Operating temperature: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Atmosphere: No corrosive gas or heavy dust
Mounting: DIN rail
Weight: 190 g (0.42 lb)

PERFORMANCE
Battery: Vanadium-lithium secondary battery(undetachable)
Calendar clock accuracy:
Monthly deviation 2 minutes at 25°C
Battery backup: Approx. 2 months
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1500 V AC @ 1 minute (Ethernet
to internal bus or internal power or power supply(exc. supply) to RUN contact output to FE)

COMPATIBLE BROWSING DEVICE■Software requirement
Functional checked environment●PC• OS: Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit),Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)• Browser: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge
96.0, Chrome 97.0, Firefox 95.0
●Tablet• OS: iPad (iPadOS 15.2);
Android terminal (Android 10.0)• Browser: iOS: Safari; Android: Chrome●Smart phone• OS: iPhone (iOS 15.2);
Android terminal (Android 10.0)• Browser: (iOS) Safari; (Android) Chrome

Refer to our website for information on the I/O modules.

COMMUNICATION
IP: DHCP client is supported. Manual setting of IP
address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS
server available too.
Modbus/TCP slave:
Remote observation system via SCADA etc.
Number of connections 4
Modbus/TCP master: I/O expansion with remote I/O,
e.g. R3 or R7 series, is available. Measuring points
in multiple locations can be handled collectively.
SLMP Client: DL8 allows I/O expansion by connectingwith the SLMP-compatible CPU unit of Mitsubishi
programmable-controller MELSEC; and collectively
handles data from measuring points in multiple
locations.
Web server function (Direct):
This unit can be a Web server, and 'Data,' 'Trend'and 'Event Log' views are available from remotelocation.
Web server function (Cloud):This unit can be an FTP client, and upload the Web
files to a cloud server.
Users can browse the cloud server.
Multiple users can access it at once without extra
load at the unit. (only browsing, operation notavailable.)
Analog input: 32 points
Discrete input: 64 points
Pulse input: 32 points
Discrete output: 64 points
Analog output: 32 points(firmware version of the unit: 1.4.x or later)(For pulse input, only 32 bit data is available. It is notavailable for the products using 16 bit data (model:
R3-PA16 etc.).

ALARM OUTPUT (Type B, C, D, E)
Event can trigger an alarm contact at a discrete output
module.
• Transition of analog input zone
• Transition of pulse input zone
• Status change of discrete input• Count up of discrete input

EVENT REPORTING(Type B, C, D, E)

Reporting email function available at event ordesignated time.
Encrypted communication is supported. (SMTP over
SSL).
The DL8 turns a designated Do ON after transmitting
the report.
• Number of email attention: 32• Number of event report text: 32• Number of regular report text: 1• Channel status: AI, DI, PI, DO, AO status
attachable to email (DO and AO are available withfirmware version of the unit 1.4.x or later)• Output at transmitting failure: 1 pointLOGGING (Type C, D, E)
Log files in text format are stored into an SD card.
The number of logs depends on the free space of the
SD card.
• Log file: System log, event log, email report log,
channel log

FTP CLIENT (Type B, C, D, E)
The recorded data is uploaded to an FTP server and
FTPS server (Type E) in CSV format in specified
interval time.
User can define the CSV file.
• Number of channel: Max. 32 (Selectable within AI,
DI, DI (counter), PI, DO, AO)(AO is selectable with firmware version of the unit
1.4.x or later)• Sampling rate (Firmware version 1.6.x or later)
1 or 2 sec (Interval time: 1 or 10 min. or 1 hr.)
5, 10 or 30 sec. (Interval time: 10 min. or 1 hr.)
1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 min. (Interval time: 1 day)
• Sampling rate (Firmware version 1.2.x or later)
1 or 2 sec (Interval time: 1 or 10 min. or 1 hr.)
5, 10 or 30 sec. (Interval time: 10 min. or 1 hr.)
1, 2, 5, 10 or 30 min. (Interval time: 1 day)
• Sampling rate (Firmware version 1.1.x or earlier)
1, 2, 5, 10 or 30 sec. (Interval time: 1 hr.)
1, 2, 5, 10 or 30 min. (Interval time: 1 day)To confirm the firmware version, use the configurator
software, model: DLCFG. Event can trigger an alarm
contact at a discrete output module.

TREND DATA STORING (Type C, D, E)
The logged data is written into the SD card in CSV
format.
User can define the CSV file.
• Number of channels: Max. 32 (Selectable within
AI, DI, DI (counter), PI, DO, AO)(DO and AO are selectable with firmware versionof the unit 1.4.x or later)• AI sampling:
Momentary, average, peak (max.), peak (min.)• Logging rate:
Second: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 sec.
Minute: 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min. (15 min. isselectable with firmware version 1.5.x or later)
On the hour: 0 to 23 o’clock (1 or more times
available; specify time delay for each set time)
Day start time and days to log are available.
• Recordable up to the SD card size.
Automatically deleted. (Auto delete is available
with firmware version of the unit 1.4.x or later)• Recording period (as a guide):
Approx. 180 days
(logging rate: 1 sec, 32 channels, only trend
storing)

FTP SERVER (Type C, D, E)
Reading and deleting files in the SD card by an FTP
client and an FTPS client (Type E) are available.
Compatible FTP client• Explorer• FFFTP 4.4
Compatible FTPS client• FFFTP 5.6

I/O MAPPING (Type D, E)
Multiplex Data Transmission for remote I/O and IP
telemeter is available by registering DI-to-DO or
AI-to-AO mapping information.

USER DEFINED BROWSER VIEW
(Type D, E)

The browser view is user-definable.
Development tools for HTML file are not available by
us. Provide by customer.

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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm (inch)
73 (2.87)

RTU Module
50 (1.97)[3 (.12)]55 (2.17)

PROTECTIVE COVER
5 (.20)[4 (.18)]50 (1.97)[7 [4 (.18)](.28)]

115 (4.53)

115 (4.53)

DIN RAIL(35 mm wide)

How To Setup the DL8
Setup System Configuration

Remote Setting

Remote Mail Setting

For the DL8 connected to the Internet, settings can be
downloaded to change from a PC where the PC
Configurator Software (model: DLCFG) is installed(excluding basic setting items such as thecommunication parameters).

Email recipients and message templates can be
added or changed by accessing the “E-mail setting”
screen from the browser of smartphone or PC.

PC Configurator
SoftwareDLCFG*
Smartphone

Windows PC

E-mail setting screen*Free downloading from our website.

Internet

Local Setting
PC Configurator Software

Complete setup is available by connecting theDL8 via Special Cable (model: COP-US, to be
separately purchased) to a PC where the PC
Configurator Software (model: DLCFG) is
installed.

DLCFGSpecial Cable

Windows PC

DL8Special Cable

PC Configurator Cable
Model: COP-US

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DL8 Web Data Logger for IoTYour local representative:

WebsiteRequest Info

MG CO., LTD.
(formerly M-System Co., Ltd.)
www.mgco.jp

Specifications are subject to change without notice. When ordering, use the latest data sheets available at our web site: www.mgco.jp

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