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 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)

PERFORMANCECOMMUNICATION
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 byconnecting with the SLMP-compatible CPU unit of
Mitsubishi programmable-controller MELSEC; andcollectively 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

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

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

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)

FTP CLIENT

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
with firmware 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

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)

EC-7691

Rev.4

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 MAPPINGType 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.

Web-Enabled Remote Terminal Unit for
Monitoring, Event Reporting and Data Logging

DL8 Series

Web Data LoggerYour local representative:

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WEB DATA LOGGER DL8 SERIESGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

WEB DATA LOGGER DL8 SERIESRTU MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

Request Info

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

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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USER DEFINED VIEW *1
DL8 DEMO SITE
Browse trend and data monitor windowsof the DL8 on our web site.
URL www.mgco.jp/english/products/weblogger/dl8_7.html

DATA

DATA LOGGING

EMAIL*1. User Defined View is an optional feature available with the DL8-D and -E.

Pre-installed user-friendly browser views for smartphones‘Data,’ ‘Trend’ and ‘Event Log’ views are ready for monitoring purpose. Each one is basic but useful, designed for easeof browsing on smartphones and tablets. No additional application program is needed, just have your mobile terminal
with internet browser.

PC

Smartphone

Tablet 
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Five types of DL8 are available: Type A for ‘Browsing’ function with an internet browser; Type B added with ‘Reporting’
function by emails; Type C added with ‘Logging’ function with an SD card memory, Type D added with ‘I/O Mapping’over Modbus/TCP network, and Type E added with ‘Advanced Communication’ function supporting SLMP client andsecure communications.

Flexible I/O signal types and scalable points
The DL8 is composed of an RTU module plus dedicated I/O modules for analog I/O, status (discrete) I/O and pulse
I/O which can be used in free combinations to meet exact users’ needs of I/O types and number of points.
The minimum configuration consists of two analog inputs or four discrete inputs, while the maximum consists of 32
analog inputs 32 analog outputs, plus 64 discrete inputs, 64 discrete outputs and 32 pulse count inputs.

Enjoy modern communication infrastructure
Various network protocols are usable: TCP/IP, SLMP client, SMTP client, SNTP client, HTTP/HTTPS server,
FTP/FTPS client and server, Modbus/TCP master and slave. The latest communication infrastructure such as
optical, ADSL, CATV broadbands, high-speed mobile communications and WLAN networks.

2● Screen images for illustration purposes only. The actual web browser views are subject to change without notice.
● Smartphones and/or telecommunication services are not our products.
● “Cloud server” mentioned in this document includes both paid and free services.

INTERNET

Cloud Server

Smartphone
TabletMotor ON/OFF

Discrete Input

Pressure

Equipment ON/OFF

Convenience store

Greenhouse

Elevated water tank

Electric furnace
Winery/Brewery

Building

Local WLAN
Connection

Analog Input Pulse Count
Temperature

Large equipment

Reservoir pond

WLAN router

Web Data Logger
DL8

Construction machine

Flow

Lighting ON/OFF

Construction Machine

Convenience StoreGreenhouse

Large Equipment

Winery/Brewery

Building

Analog/Discrete Output
Level

EnergyAlarm Switch

etc...

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RTU Module

12 mm (0.47") wideslim design

115 mm/4.53”

Easy, quick, and reliable
IDC termination without
requiring any special
tooling or pre-treatmentof cables

Browsing (Cloud)EmailEconomical slim I/O modules are selectable by signal types
and number of points up to 16 modules.
External Modbus/TCP slave modules can be also added.

Email

BrowseDL8-B

B

BrowseReportBrowseReportLog

D

BrowseReportLog

BrowseSignal TypeMax. Capacity *1

CSV File• CH data(Ai, Di, Pi, Do, Ao data)• Event log• Other logs

INTERNET
Cloud Server*2

32 points

64 points

Pulse input

32 points

AC power input

32 points

Analog output

32 points

Pulse output

64 points

32 points■ POWER SUPPLYINTERNET

FTP/FTPS Server

FTP/FTPS Client
HTTP/HTTPSFTP/FTPS Client

I/O Marshalling
Advanced View
I/O Marshalling
Advanced View

DL8-D
Advanced
Communication

DL8-E

LOCAL

Browsing
Buzzer / Lamp

Alarm Contact
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

Function
Power supply module for extension

Email

CSV File• CH data(Ai, Di, Pi, Do, Ao data)

DL8-C

Log

per module

Discrete input

Discrete output

Report• Recipients: 32• Message templates: 32• Contents: Subject (64 characters)
Body (512 characters)
Selected data(Ai, Di, Pi, Do, Ao)

Browsing

Model
DL8-A

C

E

Email

Browsing / Uploading

Featured Functions (See P.6)

A

TabletBrowsing (Direct)

Shock/vibration resistantand replaceable moduleby moduleType

Analog input

Model
R8-PS1*1. Including extended remote I/Os

4

Smartphone

Internal Bus
Connector

DL8-C, -D and -E■ I/O MODULE

PC

I/O MODULE (12-/24-mm wide)

Mini-Clamp
Connector■ RTU MODULEF U N C T I O N S‘Browsing,’ ‘Reporting,’ ‘Logging,’ ‘I/O
Marshalling and Advanced View’ and‘Advanced Communication’ functions canbe combined to suit your applications at
the minimum cost.

DIN Rail

SD Card Slot 

RTU MODULE

I/O Module

55 mm/2.17”

Web Data Logger

Data Logging
SD CardBrowsing

Tablet

ABC12CPU
POWER

SLMP

HTTP/HTTPS

PULL

DL8

WLAN *3

Extended I/O

MODE
RUN
ERR
READY
BAT
STOP

PULL

MITSUBASHI• Usable channels: Max. 32• Intervals: 1 sec. through 30 min.
• Logging time: depends on the card

SLMP device
Mitsubishi
Programmable controller
MELSEC Series
Modbus/TCP

Smartphone*2. Cloud server services are not our products.

Modbusdevice*3. A WLAN access point is required to use wireless LAN network.

ETHERNET/RS-485 ADAPTOR FOR MODBUS
Communication Adaptor GR8 Series

System Configuration
Hub/Switch

Ethernet/RS-485 Adaptor(Modbus use)

Ethernet

Model: GR8-EM

Bidirectional protocol converter for
Modbus/TCP (Ethernet) and Modbus RTU (RS-485)
The GR8-EM must be connected at the end of DL8 with all I/O modules.
If it is inserted between the RTU modules and I/O modules, the power andinternal communication bus will be disrupted by the GR8-EM for those I/O
modules located further than it.

GR8-EM

RS-485■ Can be coupled with the DL8 or the R8
Series Remote I/O modules, or installed
independently.
■ I/O signals of RS-485 devices areconnected to the DL8 via a hub/switch.

24 V DC

Digital Panel Meter

24 V DC

Remote I/O

DL8Multi Power Monitor

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F U N C T I O N S
Type
A

Y

B

C

Y

Y

D

Y

E

Y

BrowseBrowsing (Direct)

I/O signal status in the DL8 web server can be directly monitored with an internet browser.

Browsing (Cloud)The DL8, operating as FTP client, uploads web use files to a cloud server.
Multiple users can access it at once without extra load at the DL8.

Extended I/O

I/Os located within 500-meter distance can be collected and accessed via single DL8 module.
Events can be reported by emails.
Regular reporting and test mailing are also possible.

Email

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

ReportAlarm Contact

Y

N N N

Y

Y

N N N NYYYI/O Marshalling
Advanced View

Advanced
Communication

SLMP client

INTERNET / VPN

DL8

Ethernet(Modbus/TCP, SLMP)All types

Type E

Specific data can be converted into user defined CSV files and uploaded to an FTP server.

Data Logging

Data is sampled and stored in CSV format in an SD card.

FTP Server

The host supervising system (client PC) can upload CSV data files from the DL8 operating
as FTP server.

I/O Mapping

Input at one I/O module can be output at another connected over Modbus/TCP network,by simply specifying combination of Di/Do and Ai/Ao.

User Defined View

User’s own browser views can be added using JavaScript and the DL8 original HTML tags.

Encrypted Communication

Communications are encrypted by using HTTPS and FTPS protocols.
Data can be handled securely.

SLMP Communication

The DL8 collects data from a PLC using SLMP client function.

Log

PC/SCADA

I/O signal sources can be extended to the max. 12 nodes ofremote I/O and other devices via Modbus/TCP or SLMP
communications. Users can monitor the I/O data on the data
displays or trend graphs of the DL8.
A SCADA can be used to supervise multiple DL8.
Modbus/TCP master and slave

Event can trigger an alarm contact at a discrete output module.

FTP Client

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Web Data Logger

Y = Function available. N = Not available.

Max. 12 nodes
I/O extension by connecting to remote I/O or SLMP devices 

SLMP device
Mitsubishi
Programmable controller
MELSEC Series

Type EThe DL8, type E, supports HTTPS protocol, encrypted version of HTTP. Encrypted data are securely exchanged via theinternet, reducing risks of eavesdropping or falsification by cyber attacks.
For HTTPS communication, a browser imports a server certificate generated by the software tool Local Certification
Authority Creater (Model: LCA-DL8) and downloaded both to the DL8 and to the PC. The LCA-DL8 is downloadable for freeat our web site.
HTTPS



Same server certificate
installed in the DL8 iscopied to the browser.

Type B, C, D, E

Up to 32 mail recipients can be registered in the address list. Each of the regular and event reports can be sent to different
recipients. The DL8 retries every 30 seconds up to 5 times if a mail is undelivered. It outputs an error contact to notify the
failure if it is still undelivered after 5 retries.
Emailing

Message example
2020/1/10 12:00:00
ABC reservoir
Level low     

PCRecipient(s), subject and message bodycan be modified on a web browser.

Smartphone[Ai01] Reservoir level 2.5[m]Ethernet
Recipient mail address: max. 32

RouterMobile Line
ISP

ISP

INTERNETISP

Mobile Line

ISP

DL8

Mobile Router
Mailing status can be confirmedon the configuration software
program.

FTP clientType B, C, D, E

FTP serverType C, D, E

FTPS clientType E

FTP/FTPSINTERNET / VPN

FTP/FTPS
DL8

COP-US

B

Type D, E

The I/O mapping function realizes a simple and freemarshalling of I/O signals at multiple locations on the
LAN/WAN or VPN (Virtual Privte Network) via IP(Internet Protocol) networks.
Users can build an IP telemetering system to monitor
remote field signals via the DL8.

nAoutput input

A

B

n

input output input output

DL8

Remote I/O

INTERNET (LAN/WAN, VPN)

Ethernet

DL8
Remote I/O
Alarm Output (RUN contact)
Buzzer/Lamp

6

CSV files recorded and stored in the DL8 can be transferred to a FTP server,
while a FTP client can also upload the files stored in an SD card.
To use the FTPS server function, the DL8 installs a server certificate generated
by the software tool Local Certification Authority Creater (Model: LCA-DL8).

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Mobile Line

Mobile Router

Mailing can be suspended
by hardware switch
during maintenance.

FTP Server
FTP Client

Logging Data

FTPS server Type E

Resent every 30 seconds for 5 times
in case of unsuccessful mailing

Ethernet

DL8

Encrypted data

PC

Server certificate
generated by LCA-DL8
is installed.

Max. number of points:
32 analog signals
64 discrete signals

AA

input output

BB

input output

nn

input output
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Short trend and digital data displays are available to monitor analog, discrete and totalized pulse signals.
Event log is also available to review alarm events. All the views can be quickly ready for use by simple setting.

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TREND
User designed logo image
View selector

Page selector
Equipment name

Time stamp
Channel name

Page name

Channel comment
Unit

Discrete signal

Engineering unit value● TREND VIEW SPECIFICATIONS

Totalized pulse count1 s / 5 s / 10 s / 30 s / 1 min /5 min / 10 min / 30 min / 1 h / 1 day
8 pages
4 chs per page
User defined (RGB)
User defined (engineering unit value)
Max. 7200 points per ch
1 to 10 (720 samples @chart span)

Sampling rate

Analog signal

Number of pages
Number of chs
Pen color
Graph range
Number of samples
Scrollable charts

EVENT LOGDATA■ ANALOG INPUT DATA DISPLAY

Channel No.
Channel comment
Unit
StatusChannel name
Engineering unit value % value
Zone color■ DISCRETE INPUT DATA DISPLAY

Count
Unit

Status color
Reset button
Status■ PULSE INPUT DATA DISPLAY

Display Examples with iPhone or Android

Display Examples with iPad

Trend view optimized for the aspect ratioof a smartphone screen

Event log view designed for ease of readingon the vertical screen of a tablet

TM

Time stamp

Event / Status

Channel name

Channel No.

Channel comment

Zone/status color● EVENT LOG SPECIFICATIONS■ PC SCREEN■ SMARTPHONE SCREEN
Large sized buttons are placedfor ease of operating on the small
sized screen of a smartphone.

Analog signal

Alarm triggered when measured value passes across the setpoint.

Discrete signal

Alarm triggered when status changes.

Totalized count

Alarm triggered when pulse count exceeds the setpoint.
(Counter can be reset.)

Pulse signal

Alarm triggered when measured value passes across the setpoint.

Emails can be sent when an event occurs.
Specific recipients and texts can be defined for each event condition.

Reset button
Engineering unit value
Zone color
StatusUnit■ DISCRETE OUTPUT DATA DISPLAY

Status■ ANALOG OUTPUT DATA DISPLAY

Status color

Engineering unit value
8● iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
● Android and Android logo are (registered) trademarks of Google LLC.
● Screen images for illustration purposes only. The actual web browser views are subject to change without notice.
● Smartphones and/or telecommunication services are not our products.

ON button
OFF button

Output control
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USER DEFINED VIEWS

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■ Creating User’s Original Views by JavaScript or HTML
Measured data strings can be output as JavaScript arrays. Users who have knowledge and skills of JavaScript language,HTML and CSS used to build a web site can freely create original trend graphs, bargraphs and graphic views.
Analog input, analog output, discrete input, discrete output, trend data, event data and other variety of array files are available.

Turning Pump ON/OFFDATA VIEWBY HTMLWeb Data Logger

Setting Valve Opening

Tap!
Tap!

Example using theDL8 original tags

Turn OFF

Change Opening Manually● Composite PictureEnter Value

Tap!

ANALOG OUTPUT DISPLAY
PULSE INPUT DISPLAY

ANALOG INPUT DISPLAY

Tap!
Confirm

Confirm

GRAPHIC
VIEW
Opening Changed

Example using
JavaScript

Turn ONCONTACT OUTPUT CONTROLANALOG INPUT DISPLAY● Composite Picture● Simulated Imagery. View samples are not provided.

JAVASCRIPT ARRAY FILESFILE NAMEDATAVARIABLE DEFINITIION FORMAT

dl_header.js

Present time

var year,mon,day,hour,min,sec;
data_ao.js
var dl_time1="2012/07/03";
var dl_time2="17:00:00";

USING THE DL8 ORIGINAL TAGSThe DL8 original tags in an HTML file are automaticallyconverted into corresponding text/data string by the DL8.
Users who do not have technical knowledge of programming
scripts can easily create an original data view.

ANALOG INPUTORIGINAL TAG

CONTENTSCONVERTED TEXT/DATA STRING (example)

data_ai.js

Name 1var dl_name1="name1";

Name 2

var dl_name2="name2";

Name 3var dl_name3="name3";

Number of AI channels

var ai_chs=16;

Name 1Web Data Logger(Number of array elements in the following format descriptions[NAME2]Name 2

Web Data Logger

AI Channel

var ai_ch = ["AI1","AI2",...];[NAME3]Name 3

Web Data Logger

AI CH namevar ai_name = ["AI1","AI2",...];[TIME1]

Present Time2015/07/11 11:00:00

AI CH comment

var ai_comm = ["Ai-0001","Ai-0002",...];[TIME2]

Not Used[AI1_NAME]

Ai 1

CH name[AI1_COMM]

Ai 1

CH comment[AI1_DATA]

Ai 1Engineering unit data

[AI1_DATA_P]

Ai 1% data[AI1_UNIT]

Ai 1

Engineering unit

[AI1_AREA]

Ai 1

Zone name[DI1_NAME]

Di 1

CH nameAI Engineering unit value

var ai_real = [-50.32,30.55,...];

AI % value [% x 100]

var ai_per = [-20.00,15.00,...];
auth_level.js

AI Engineering unit
AI Zone name

DISCRETE INPUT AI Zone color

AI Channel No.
data_di.js

Number of DI channels
Enable/Disable DI control
DI Channel

The DL8 User Defined View must be created and used under the user’s sole
responsibility, including its display components and functions.

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Do 1

Status (display comment)[AO1_NAME]

Ao 1

CH name[AO1_COMM]

Ao 1

CH comment[AO1_DATA]

Ao 1Engineering unit data

DI CH comment
DI Count(Number of array elements in the following format descriptions
AO Channel

var ao_ch = ["AO1","AO2",...];AO CH namevar ao_name = ["AO1","AO2",...];AO CH comment

var ao_comm = ["Ao-0001","Ao-0002",...];AO Engineering unit value

var ao_real = [-20.00,15.00,...];AO Engineering unit

var ao_unit = ["%","kg",...];AO Channel No.

var ao_chno = [1,2,...];

Enable/Disable AO control

var ao_enable = [1,0,...];AO Web control limit (lower)

var ao_lower = [0,00,0.00,...,0.00];

AO Web control limit (uuper)

var ao_upper = [100,00,100.00,...,100.00];

Authorization levelvar auth_level = 0;
(0: Unauthorized 1: Autorized for monitoringvar ai_area = ["HH","H",...];
var ai_color =["#00FFFFFF",...];
trend_page.js
var di_chs=16;

trend_p1.js

Trend
var di_enable = 0; (0: Disable
1: Enable)
(page
1)

(Number of array elements in the following format descriptions:
DI CH name

[DO1_DATA]

var ai_unit = ["km","kg",...];

var ai_chno = [1,2,var ao_chs=16;

equals the number of AO channels)[NAME1]----ANALOG OUTPUT
Number of AO channels

var di_ch = ["DI1","DI2",...]; :var di_name = ["DI1","DI2",...];Trend

var di_comm = ["Di-0001","Di-0002",...];
trend_p8.js
var di_count = ["1000","335",...];
Trend(page 1)

2: Authorized for control)

TREND DATA

Trend page namevar trend_page = ["PAGE1","PAGE2",..."PAGE8"];

Page namevar trend_p1_pagename="PAGE1";

Number of data samples

var trend_p1_samples=720;

Trend speed

var trend_p1_speed = "1S";

Year data string

var trend_p1_year=[2012,...,2012];

Month data string

var trend_p1_mon=[11,11,,...,11];Day data string

var trend_p1_day=[8,8,...,8];

Hour data string

var trend_p1_hour=[9,9,...,10]

Minute data string

var trend_p1_min=[10,10,...,23];

Second data string

var trend_p1_sec=[5,6,...,30];

CH typevar trend_p1_type=["AI","DI","PI","NONE"];CH namevar trend_p1_name=["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4"];

CH comment

var trend_p1_comm=["AI1","AI2","AI3","AI4"];

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DL8 SETUP / SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS      

S E T U P

C O N F I G U R A T I O N S

The DLCFG PC Configurator software is available to customize the views with the user specific information and various parameters. The user-friendly program is easy to use for anyone without special knowledge about network and software.
The DLCFG can be downloaded for free of charge at our web site.

■ INTERNET■ TREND132 

■ LAN

PC / SCADA■ SETTING WINDOWWeb Data Logger

Smartphone• Receiving mails• Data logging• Field monitoring(browser)• Field monitoring(SCADA or browser)

Client PC

Mobile Phone• Receiving mails

Client PC

Server PC• Receiving
mails

4

1 Page Name

5
6 Pen Color / Thickness

Ethernet

6

Router4 Channel No.

Mobile LineISP

5 Graph Range

Ethernet

ISP

WEB(Internet, VPN, Cloud Server)
ISPLAN
INTRANET

ISP

RouterMobile Line
3 Scrollable Screens
2 Trend Speed

Mobile Router

SETUP ITEMSHOW TO SET UP■ USER SETTING■ SETUP SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM

Name
Time Zone
Start Mode

INPUT/OUTPUT

Mail Setting via Browser *1

Via Network
PC Configurator Software

DLCFG
Mail address and texts
can be set to the DL8from your smartphone
via internet.

Modbus/TCP Node
Ai
Di
Pi
Do
Ao

COMMUNICATION

SLMP

EMAIL

Address List
Event Report
Regular Report• Sending mails(DL8-B, C, D, E)• Data storage(DL8-C, D, E)• Data storage(DL8-C, D, E)• Data transfer

I/O

I/O

DL8

• Data storage(DL8-C, D, E)• Data transfer• Data transfer

I/O

DL8

DL8

■ STAND-ALONE

Smartphone

Tablet

DL8-C, D, E

PC (offline logger)

Local Setting
PC Configurator Software

DLCFG

Delivery Failure Output
LOGGING• Web server• Sending mails(DL8-B, C, D, E)

INTERNET

FTP/FTPS Client
FTP/FTPS Server• Web server■ LOCAL WLAN

SNTP
SMTP/POP3

Ethernet

Windows PC

Web Server (HTTP/HTTPS)
Modbus/TCP Slave

Ethernet

Ethernet

Special
Cable*2

GeneralData Logging
Channel Event Log

I/O MAPPING

Ao

Windows PC

WLAN Router

DL8

CSV FileDo■ MAINTENANCE SETTING

1. E-mail setting*2. Special cable

CSV File

Ethernet

Date / Time
User Defined Imagery
MAC Address
DL8 Version
System Log
Preset CountFTP Client Test

PC Configurator Cable
Model: COP-US

I/O

Test Mail

DL8

Start/Stop Logging
Disk Usage
User Defined Browser View
BIOS Update

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ISP : Internet Service Provider

SD CardSD Card• About SD card (usable with DL8-C, D, E)
An SD card is required to save data. Use one of the types specified in the data sheet.
SD cards can be purchased from us. Contact us for more information.

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DL8 APPLICATION EXAMPLES      

Web Data Logger 

The DL8 web data logger is suitable for a wide variety of monitoring applications such as: construction machines, convenience
stores, large equipment, elevated water tanks, wineries, breweries, electric furnaces, reservoir ponds, building, etc.

CNG Gas Filling Stations

Construction Machines

Microbrewery

Tank Farm

Also applicable to: Utility / Infrastructure Monitoring

Also applicable to: Mobile Equipment

Also applicable to: Small Scale Fermentation Plants

Also applicable to: Utility / Infrastructure Monitoring

Remote monitoring
Utilizing existing in-house LAN and email server✔ Abnormality alert mail including update data✔

Material level monitoring
Optimization of refilling schedule✔ Effective service personnel assignment
✔

✔

✔

✔

Central Monitoring Sta.

Remote monitoring of mobile equipment
Operation log for effective maintenance✔

Maintenance Center

Service Personnel• Browsing• Logging• Mail✔

Home User• Browsing• Logging• Browsing• MailGas Filling Station

Construction Machine• Browsing• Logging• Browsing• Logging• MailINTERNETINTERNET

Facility Manager

Plant Manager Office• Browsing• MailINTERNET

Wireless data monitoring for HART wirelesstransmitters✔ Monitoring of material level and temperature

Fermentation Tank

Tank Farm
Email
ServerMobileRouterControl Panel

MobileRouterOil pressure/temp
Engine speed/status
Maintenance flags

Gas pressure
Gas leak alarm

Tank pressure/temp
CO2
Tank valve status

DL8

Wireless
Gateway

Oil Tank

DL8

DL8

DL8

Irrigation Canal Gate

Gas Cogeneration Generator

Boiler Test Run Monitoring

Water Quality Analyzer

Also applicable to: Utility / Infrastructure Monitoring

Also applicable to: Green Energy Plants

Also applicable to: Machinery & Equipment Monitoring

Also applicable to: Utility / Infrastructure Monitoring

Remote monitoring & control
Alert mail to multiple users✔ Web camera surveillance and telemetering via
single fiber optics line

✔

✔

✔

• Browsing• Mail• Gate control

User

Router• Browsing• MailMaintenance Company• Browsing• MailGas Cogeneration Plant
Commercial Power

RouterGate control

DL8

Town Gas

Water quality monitoring
Effective service personnel assignment
Service Personnel

Central Monitoring Sta.

• Browsing• Mail• Browsing• Browsing• Logging

Boiler

INTERNET
Cloud Server

Router

Water Quality Analyzer
WLAN
Access Point

Exhaust gas
components
Temperature
Run / Failure

DL8✔

• Browsing• Logging• MailEmailServerExhaust gas
concentration
Temperature
Generator error✔

Operator

Gas Engine

Water level
Gate operation error● Static IP or dynamic DNS is required.

• Browsing• Logging• MailCentral Monitoring Sta.

INTERNETINTERNET

Web
Camera✔

Facility Manager

INTERNET

Fiber Optics Line

Gate

Combination of the DL8/mobile router needs only aminimum space, ideal for temporary installation forthe startup✔ Supervisor and field operators can double-checkthe data at once

Utilizing existing in-house LAN
Alerting facility manager and maintenancecompany at once in case of trouble✔ Operation log for effective maintenance✔

Gate Manager Office

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Level
Temp

MobileRouterMobileRouter

Turbidity
Chromaticity
pH

DL8

DL8

DL8
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