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USER MANUAL

Solar DataSnap

SDI-12 Data Recorder

Model # ACC-AGR-D02S

Summary of Contents for Solar DataSnap ACC-AGR-D02S

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Solar DataSnap Sep 30 2021 2021 Acclima Inc https acclima com Solar DataSnap SDI 12 Data Recorder Model ACC AGR D02S...

Page 2: ...n 15 Connecting to a DataSnap 17 System Configuration Settings 17 Validating Sensors 20 Automatic Data Synchronization 20 Read Sensors Manually 21 Copying Sensor Data 23 View Graphs 23 Graphing Sensor...

Page 3: ...USER MANUAL Solar DataSnap Sep 30 2021 2021 Acclima Inc https acclima com Environmental 39 Electrical Specification 40...

Page 4: ...Solar DataSnap Hardware Features Data logging USB to SDI 12 Bridge Supports charging of Lithium Ion battery cell through solar or USB connection Short circuit protection Acclima SnapView software pro...

Page 5: ...ecords the first five data points of the SDI 12 M command The Solar DataSnap s internal data recording functions do not support reading or recording of any other data points The Solar DataSnap is limi...

Page 6: ...p utilized 4 status LEDs as follows Charging LED The green charging LED will illuminate when the charging circuit is active This will occur with voltage applied from the Solar Panel or when plugged in...

Page 7: ...ations on what temperature range it will fully operate in If it will be used in freezing weather 0 C or 32 F for extended periods of time the end user should plan to periodically have the lithium ion...

Page 8: ...Snap Each new Data Snap will follow the same process IMPORTANT NOTE Be sure to install the SnapView software before connecting the DataSnap to your PC s USB port Where to Find the Free Download The Sn...

Page 9: ...hen the Data Snap is first connected to the computer it will automatically be detected and the installation of the driver will begin Windows will then search for the driver in its preconfigured driver...

Page 10: ...tps acclima com Figure 3 Once the driver is found and installed the Data Snap will be assigned to a port and will be available for use In figure 3 the DataSnap has been assigned to a port The driver i...

Page 11: ...clima SnapView Software The Acclima SnapView software provides four important functions 1 DataSnap configuration configuring a DataSnap for operation 2 Automatic data synchronization data retrieval fr...

Page 12: ...he Wiring Sensors to the SDI 12 Port section below Click the Add Acclima Sensors button Each Acclima sensor is automatically detected and added to the DataSnap Each newly added sensor is configured wi...

Page 13: ...or a new sensor This is easily done by clicking the Remove Sensor from DataSnap button at the top of the Sensor Details window This does not remove any data from the PC it only removes it from the con...

Page 14: ...s near the sensor rods during installation Compact the soil firmly around the sensor rods Attempt to duplicate the original compaction before the sensor was installed so that the moisture reading will...

Page 15: ...on of the block Figure 6 Basic wiring diagram When connecting up to 10 sensors to one Solar DataSnap a wire splice may be necessary This can be done by connecting all the red sensor wires to a separat...

Page 16: ...a for the serial number of the configured sensor The DataSnap does not know that the sensor is not what was originally configured Performing a sensor validation can assist with this Figure 7 Configura...

Page 17: ...ic sensor readings Figure 9 shows an unnamed DataSnap that is configured to take a new set of readings every 20 minutes This interval is measured from the beginning of the previous cycle to the beginn...

Page 18: ...not supported by any device System Time This sets the system time on the DataSnap The DataSnap s current time will be displayed Click the Synchronize button to set the time on the DataSnap to the same...

Page 19: ...ANUAL Solar DataSnap Sep 30 2021 2021 Acclima Inc https acclima com Figure 9 System Configuration Always click the Save button to save the changes to the Name and Interval settings Figure 10 Adding Se...

Page 20: ...and match the DataSnap configuration are annotated with a green check mark Sensors that are not found or do not match the configuration show a red X and an error description See figure 11 Figure 11 Se...

Page 21: ...up to 10 sensors The connected sensors can be manually read at any time Prior to reading any sensor the sensor must be connected to and configured on the DataSnap This is a one time process and is co...

Page 22: ...reading time and measurement data is displayed If a configured sensor is not attached to the DataSnap an error is displayed Notice in figure 14 below the sensor named 2 Deep had an error To prematurel...

Page 23: ...line per sensor This allows the sensor data to be easily pasted into any Windows application View Graphs Sensor readings for all sensors can be viewed visually through the Graph screen To see the Gra...

Page 24: ...ings Each DataSnap is displayed in a tree at the left of the screen Clicking a DataSnap reveals its list of sensors Clicking a sensor reveals its available readings Click the checkbox to the left of e...

Page 25: ...the main graph The selected date range is displayed immediately below the range selection window To maintain the same number of days in the date range but to see a different range simply click anywhe...

Page 26: ...highlights the reading that is closest to the time indicated by the vertical bar The highlighted readings are displayed in a legend to the right of the graph Gather Data from Micro USB Thumb Drive The...

Page 27: ...mInfo csv Updates ACEFW_46_0_1_0 WAF When synchronizing a second time with the Solar DataSnap it is preferable to use the same thumb drive without deleting the data The Solar DataSnap will make note o...

Page 28: ...grid Different types of sensors will have different types of data in each of the five readings therefore the column headers are named generically To see the description of each of the sensor s readin...

Page 29: ...yboard and click on additional rows Refresh refresh the grid to show any new data readings Delete delete the selected rows Sorting Data To sort data in each column click anywhere on the black column h...

Page 30: ...lected as desired If an item is selected it will be displayed in the grid If it is not selected it will be hidden in the grid To select all items click the Select All option near the top of the filter...

Page 31: ...l display the Export screen This allows the option to export sensor data into other programs allowing greater flexibility and analysis of the data You can export any of the data into other programs su...

Page 32: ...on and log data from the PC It does not remove any data from the DataSnap Manage Reading Descriptions Modify or delete the default readings descriptions for a sensor Defaults can only be added from wi...

Page 33: ...DataSnap Data Logger To run the Waveform Capture module in the SnapView software you will need to download and run the latest version of SnapView for Windows As of this writing the latest version of S...

Page 34: ...egin Upgrade button You will then see a status bar for a few seconds while it progresses to 100 A message box will then appear indicating that the upgrade was successful Opening the Waveform Capture M...

Page 35: ...e desired new sensor is immediately shown you may left click the Stop button to stop the list from refreshing further Select one sensor in the list by clicking on it Any sensor in the list that is hig...

Page 36: ...generate the graph If you find that the capture is taking too long you can cancel the capture by left clicking the Stop button You are also given options to adjust the data that is collected to speed...

Page 37: ...r from which the waveform was taken with the serial number and timestamp legend Subsequent waveforms taken from different sensors will show up with different color codes and an extended legend Figure...

Page 38: ...to allow lengthening and shortening of the scroll bar which zooms in and zooms out Left clicking the Reset zoom magnifying glass icon will return the graph to full view Saving to CSV File A waveform...

Page 39: ...ather resistant polycarbonate enclosure Length 6 5 16 5 cm Width 6 5 16 5 cm Height 4 75 12 cm Environmental Operating Temperature 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Note this limitation comes from the Lithium io...

Page 40: ...sure exceeds 50 C or 122 F the battery will stop charging Humidity 0 to 90 RH non condensing Electrical Specification USB Port Input Voltage 5VDC 0 5V Input Current 500mA Max Solar or External Supply...

Page 41: ...nc https acclima com Solar DataSnap User Manual Revised 9 30 2021 Visit www acclima com for information on all of Acclima s products Contact sales acclima com with questions Acclima Inc 1763 West Marc...

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