The Vaisala DL4000 records current or voltage signals from industrial transmitters and brings pressure, flow, level, pH, moisture, gas concentration and other process measurements into viewLinc.
The Vaisala DL4000 records standard current or voltage signals from industrial transmitters and sensors. It allows measurements such as differential pressure, flow, fluid level, pH, electrical properties, moisture and gas concentration to be monitored alongside temperature and humidity within a Vaisala viewLinc system.
The logger is available with one, two or four channels. Separate models accept 0–20 mA, 0–5 V DC or 0–10 V DC inputs. Each channel can be scaled in engineering units so users see the actual process value rather than the raw electrical signal.
Connected to the Vaisala viewLinc Continuous Monitoring System, the DL4000 provides historical and real-time data, remote alarms and controlled reporting. It can also be used with Vaisala vLog for standalone graphing and reporting.
| At a Glance | DL4000 |
|---|---|
| Input types | 0–20 mA, 0–5 V DC or 0–10 V DC, depending on model |
| Channel configurations | 1, 2 or 4 channels |
| Input accuracy | ±0.15% of full scale at +25 °C |
| Memory | 120,000 12-bit samples |
| Power | Internal lithium battery with a specified 10-year life at intervals of one minute or longer |
The closest current substitute for many DL4000 applications is the Vaisala VDL200 PoE Data Logger used with an ANP115 analog input probe. The ANP115 allows a compatible current or voltage signal to be incorporated into the current viewLinc platform.
| Consideration | DL4000 | VDL200 with ANP115 |
|---|---|---|
| Product generation | Legacy DL-series platform approaching phase-out | Current-generation viewLinc platform |
| Input purpose | Records standard current or voltage signals | ANP115 connects compatible analog signals to VDL200 |
| Channel arrangement | Dedicated 1-, 2- or 4-channel model | Configuration depends on the VDL200 probe and input arrangement |
| Network connection | RS-232 with optional USB, Ethernet, PoE or Wi-Fi interface | Native Ethernet and Power over Ethernet |
| Migration requirement | Existing configuration may remain in service | Signal range, scaling, wiring, power and viewLinc compatibility must be reviewed |
The DL4000 does not measure the physical parameter directly. It records the standard electrical output from a compatible transmitter, then converts that signal into the required engineering range.
| DL4000 Model | Input Range | Use When the Transmitter Output Is |
|---|---|---|
| 4000-405 | 0–5 V DC | 0–5 V |
| 4000-40A | 0–10 V DC | 0–10 V |
| 4000-40C | 0–20 mA | 0–20 mA or a compatible scaled current signal |
Each channel is configured with the transmitter’s electrical and measurement ranges. For example, a differential-pressure transmitter scaled from 0 to 100 Pa with a 0–10 V output can be displayed, alarmed and reported by viewLinc directly in pascals.
| Configuration Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Input signal | 0–10 V DC |
| Transmitter range | 0–100 Pa |
| Engineering unit | Pa |
| Displayed result | The actual differential-pressure value rather than the raw voltage |
| Alarm limits | Configured in viewLinc using the scaled engineering value |
| Sample Interval | 1 Channel | 2 Channels | 4 Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 seconds | 13.8 days | 6.9 days | 3.4 days |
| 1 minute | 2.7 months | 1.3 months | 20.8 days |
| 5 minutes | 1.1 years | 6.9 months | 3.4 months |
| 15 minutes | 3.4 years | 1.7 years | 10.4 months |
| 1 hour | 13.6 years | 6.8 years | 3.4 years |
| Connection or Software | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RS-232 | Native local serial connection |
| USB | Direct computer connection using the appropriate interface cable |
| Ethernet or PoE | Network connection using the Vaisala vNet interface |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless network connection using the compatible Vaisala interface |
| viewLinc Enterprise Server | Continuous monitoring, remote alarms, audit trails and reports |
| vLog | Standalone graphing, reporting or validation workflows |
| OPC integration | Makes compatible monitoring data available to third-party systems |
The complete viewLinc system can support records and workflows designed to meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11 requirements. Compliance depends on the complete system configuration, validation and operating procedures.
| Current input | 0–20 mA; 5.5 µA resolution; 75 Ω input impedance |
| Voltage inputs | 0–5 V DC or 0–10 V DC; 0.025% full-scale resolution; input impedance greater than 1 MΩ |
| Input accuracy | ±0.15% of full scale at +25 °C |
| Operating environment | −40 to +85 °C; 0–100% RH, non-condensing |
| Memory | Non-volatile EEPROM; 120,000 12-bit samples |
| Sampling interval | User selectable from once every 10 seconds to once per day |
| Internal clock accuracy | ±1 minute/month at −25 to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | 85 × 59 × 26 mm |
| Weight | 76 g |
| Monitoring Requirement | Recommended Logger |
|---|---|
| One to four standard analog transmitter signals | DL4000 |
| Temperature and relative humidity | DL2000 |
| Two or four precision temperature channels | DL1000 / DL1400 Series |
| Thermocouple measurement across extreme temperatures | DL1700 |
| Current-generation PoE logging with analog inputs | VDL200 with ANP115 |
Seacom Process Instruments supplies and supports the Vaisala DL4000 Universal Input Data Logger in Malaysia for pharmaceutical facilities, cleanrooms, laboratories, hospitals, warehouses, semiconductor manufacturing, utilities and other critical industrial environments. We can also assist existing DL4000 users with migration planning for the VDL200 and ANP115 platform.
Our team can assist with transmitter and input selection, signal scaling, monitoring-point planning, power and network architecture, viewLinc system integration, installation, commissioning, alarm configuration, calibration planning and GxP validation documentation.
Contact Seacom with the measured parameter, transmitter model, electrical output, engineering range, number of channels, sampling interval, network constraints and validation expectations. We can check whether a DL4000 is still appropriate or prepare a suitable VDL200 and ANP115 configuration.
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