Overview

Data Recorder by SENECA is a Windows-based software designed for ModBUS data acquisition, recording, and visualization. It targets professionals in testing, measurement, simulation, and industrial monitoring, supporting data collection from SENECA Z-PC Series I/O modules and standard ModBUS RTU/TCP slave devices via serial or Ethernet connections.

Main Features and Capabilities

• Data Acquisition: Supports ModBUS RTU and TCP protocols; can handle over 40 SENECA devices and up to 32 third-party devices before RS485 amplification.
• Channel Management: Records from 2 to unlimited channels depending on license; supports analog, digital, pulse, and calculated channels.
• Sampling and Recording: Sampling intervals range from 1 second to 24 hours; recording can be manual or automatic with flexible scheduling options including fixed times, continuous, or digital input triggers.
• Real-Time Visualization: Up to 64 display pages, each with 48 displays and 8 pens per chart; supports nibs or digit display modes.
• Historical Data and Export: Stores min, max, and average values; exports data in CSV, OPC UA/DA, and SQLite formats for SCADA, database, and cloud integration.
• Alarm Management: Up to 4 threshold alarms per channel with real-time display and output activation; supports digital output interventions.
• Mathematical Processing: Includes arithmetic, boolean, trigonometric, and analog functions; channel calibration with 1 to 5 points for thermocouples and thermoresistances.
• Multi-Client Support: Optional PLUS package enables multiple independent sessions and simultaneous recordings on the same PC.

Technical Specifications

• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10 and Windows Server editions.
• Hardware Requirements: Minimum 128 MB RAM, 3 GB hard disk space, SVGA 800x600 display.
• Licensing: Managed via USB key; scalable from 2 channels to unlimited.
• Communication Interfaces: Supports RS232, RS485, Ethernet, and wireless options.

Software Functionalities

Basic Functions

• Channel configuration with tags, descriptions, and scaling.
• Real-time data display and alarm visualization.
• Data logging with min, max, and average values.
• Data export and integration with external systems.

Advanced Functions

• Mathematical channel calculations and scaling.
• Alarm threshold configuration with output activation.
• Automatic report generation including graphs, tables, and alarms.
• Temperature sensor calibration via linear interpolation.
• Multi-client session management.

Operational Workflow

1. Configuration: Setup hardware, communication, channels, alarms, and mathematical functions.
2. Recording: Start/stop data acquisition, configure display pages, schedule recordings, and calibrate sensors.
3. Visualization and Archiving: Access historical data with Trend Viewer, filter and print data, and manage SQLite databases.

Application Examples

• Water quality monitoring
• Electric motor testing
• Temperature and humidity monitoring in climatic chambers
• Leakage tests in test rooms
• Power consumption monitoring and reporting
• Industrial ovens and insulating material testing

Hardware and Software Components

I/O Modules

SENECA Z-PC Series modules support digital inputs/outputs, analog inputs/outputs, thermocouples, thermoresistances, strain gauges, and PID control.

Power Meters

Three-phase network analyzers with ModBUS RTU/TCP, Ethernet, and USB interfaces; support logging, harmonics, and display functions.

Communication Interfaces

Converters, gateways, radiomodems, and industrial modems supporting RS232, RS485, USB, Wi-Fi, GSM/GPRS, and LoRa technologies.

Licensing and Ordering

• Basic packages for 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or unlimited channels.
• Optional PLUS package for multi-client functionality.
• License upgrade services available.

Benefits and Recommendations

• Plug & Play setup requiring no specialist training.
• Flexible and scalable for industrial and educational use.
• Comprehensive alarm and report management enhances monitoring reliability.
• Supports integration with SCADA and cloud platforms for extended data utilization.

Contact and Support

Headquartered in Padova, Italy, with multiple contact options including phone, fax, email, and online support portals.

Note: The document includes a disclaimer that information may change without notice due to technical and commercial needs. Despite efforts to maintain accuracy, discrepancies may occur. Periodic revisions are expected, and users are encouraged to follow the organization on social networks for updates.