Dogcatcher 2
RS-232 Data Logger

The Dogcatcher 2 is a flexible RS-232 data logger with handshaking options, user settable baud rate and a configurable time stamp.

The Dogcatcher 2

Introducing The Dogcatcher 2 RS-232 Data Logger

The Dogcatcher 2 has compatibility features for a wide range of projects.

Data saved to USB stick can be read by most modern computers.
The RS-232 baud rate is configurable between 2400 and 230,400.
Time stamping can be enabled to occur after a user-selectable character or character pair.
RS-232 RTS/CTS handshaking can be enabled or disabled.
The rugged case is ready to be mounted in your application.

The Dogcatcher 2 comes with a DB9 serial port connector. Users may power the Dogcatcher 2 through the DB9 connector or by using a provided cable or power supply and barrel connector.

The Dogcatcher 2 RS-232 data logger is available with has power and serial signals on a DB9 connector. Users may power the Dogcatcher 2 through the DB9 connector or by using a provided cable or power supply and barrel connector.

The Dogcatcher 2 captures RS-232 data at user selectable baud rates. Lower baud rates allow data logging from legacy systems and many newer GPS systems. Higher baud rates allow more data collection with readily available hardware.

User settings are conveyed to the Dogcatcher 2 through an optional configuration file. The file is read from the USB stick upon stick insertion. The user may opt to save custom settings to data logger flash.

DOGCATCHER 2 DATA LOGGER SPECIFICATIONS

Input voltage:
8VDC-30VDC
Input current:
Internally fused at 0.75A. Typical current is 0.1A. Actual current draw depends on memory stick used.
Communication settings:
8N1. The baud rate is user settable between 2400 baud and 230,400 baud. Hardware flow control is a user option. The Dogcatcher 2 expects RS232 standard voltages.
Data Capture:
Writes data to a USB stick. The filename is user settable.

The Original Dogcatcher

The original Dogcatcher is a quick and easy serial data logger solution for many applications with the most common RS-232 settings: 9600 baud, 8N1. The Dogcatcher is the most economical choice for use with most scales and many RFID systems.

The Dogcatcher 2

The Dogcatcher 2 is a feature rich serial to USB data logger. The user can select the RS-232 baud rate, enable or disable RTS/CTS handshaking, and configure timestamping. The configuration options on the Dogcatcher 2 serial data logger allow its use with many GPS systems, pressure sensors and automated test systems.