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Figure 6: Graph Setup Windows
4.5 Probe and TemperaSure Setup
After connecting the probe, start the TemperaSure program. Probe settings can only be changed
if probe(s) are connected. There are a number of probe setting options, and these
settings will
affect the measurement accuracy.
Therefore, it is very important that the probes be set up
correctly. Graph settings will not affect the measurements, only the display of the data. If you
are not certain about the correct settings please call BASF for application support.
4.5.1 Logging Rate:
The graph rate is the number of readings per second (Rd/Sec) transmitted by the probe. The
value is important as it will affect the response and resolution of the measurements, the detail of
the temperature changes, the time over which measurements are averaged, and the size of data
files created. Graph rate is displayed and adjusted via the pull down selection menu at the top
left of the screen (see Figure 3); the current value is also displayed at the bottom left of the
screen. The instrument will measure and log temperature and photo diode current (light level)
from one reading per minute (1/60) to 1,000 readings per second. The probes can make very fast
measurements, however care must be exercised when many probes are used because very large
files can be created quickly with fast graph rates and multiple probes. Even a fast PC can
quickly become overwhelmed and lock up with multiple probes running at high speeds. Slower
graph rates will also produce less noisy temperature readings.
