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EASY

SENSE Q3+ and Q5+ 

 

DO185 (2) 

•

 

If you wish to alter the choice use the blue     buttons to scroll the pointer until it is 
pointing at the preferred language, which will automatically employ.  

 

 

 

Specifications 

4 x 20 Character LCD Display 
Firmware upgradeable 
USB compatible communication V1.1 & V2.0 compatible 
Operating range: 0 - 40

°

C and 0 to 95%RH (non-condensing). 

Memory Capacity: 8 data sets 
10 bit sampling resolution 

 

Note:

 

Smart Q

 Sensors are capable of 12 bit resolution. Specifications stated for 

Smart Q

 Sensors 

are applicable when used with a 12 bit data logger or interface e.g. 

EASY

SENSE Q Advanced. 

EASY

SENSE Q3 or 5+ are 10 bit data loggers so may not be able to fully utilise this capability 

and the resolution stated for each Sensor may not be as high. 

 
Graph maximum logging speed:  
Q3+ = 20 millisecond (ms) interval between samples 
Q5+ = 1 millisecond (ms) interval between samples  
 
Scope maximum logging speed:  
Q3+ = 20 millisecond (ms) interval  
Q5+ USB communication = 1 millisecond (ms) interval  
Q5+ Bluetooth communication = 20 ms (millisecond) interval  
 
Digital timing: Resolution = 4 microseconds, accurate to 5 decimal places 
 
Power supply specifications: 5V DC mains adaptor, able to supply 500 to 1000 mA, 
with a positive centre and negative outer pin.  

 
Bluetooth functionality (if fitted):  

Compatible with a Bluetooth V1.1 or later devices 
Operating range: 10 metre (33 Feet) radius indoors 

 

Care & Maintenance 

•

 

Clean with a damp cloth, do not immerse in water or detergent. 

EASY

SENSE Q is 

not

 waterproof. 

•

 

EASY

SENSE Q is suitable for use in an operating range of 0 - 40

°

C and 0 to 

95%RH (non-condensing). 

•

 

Do not subject to extreme heat or cold or leave in a location where it will get wet.  

•

 

If

 

EASY

SENSE Q has been left in the cold, let it warm to near room temperature 

before waking it from sleep.   

•

 

Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.  

•

 

Do not expose to temperatures greater than 60

˚

 C, e.g. near a heater or inside a car 

in hot weather.  

•

 

Do 

not

 store 

EASY

SENSE Q with its battery fully discharged. Ideally 

EASY

SENSE Q

 

should be stored at least 

40% or more

 state-of-charge. See page 

26. 

©

 Data Harvest Group Ltd. 

 

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Summary of Contents for EASYSENSE Q3+

Page 1: ...EASYSENSE Q3 and Q5 user manual ...

Page 2: ...h off 27 Internal Clock and Calender 27 EASYSENSE Q 3 or 5 s memory 27 Specifications 28 Care Maintenance 28 Updating EASYSENSE Q s Firmware 29 Practical information for the plug in Temperature Sensor 30 Using EASYSENSE Q with Bluetooth 31 Initial use pairing EASYSENSE Q to the PC 32 Trouble shooting 36 Hard Reset 39 Warranty 40 Copyright all rights reserved This manual may be copied for use withi...

Page 3: ...use a small amount of current and the battery will slowly discharge If the logger is to be stored for long periods without use then it is a good idea to recharge the batteries fully every 6 8 weeks See page 26 Extras supplied in the pack option Two plug in Temperature sensors A USB cable Two long Smart Q sensor leads A carry bag The EASYSENSE Q3 or Q5 data logger A power supply unit UK version sho...

Page 4: ...d B for timing operations Blue SCROLL buttons Red STOP or BACK button Light sensor Green ENTER or SELECT button LCD Display Temperature sensor not visible USB input Power socket Power light Humidity sensor Q5 only Barometric Pressure sensor Q5 only not visible Bluetooth LED indicator Bluetooth Logo Bluetooth loggers only grid visible visible EASYSENSE Q 3 or 5 buttons The green button ENTER is use...

Page 5: ...elsius 30 to 110 C Fahrenheit 0 to 232 F Fahrenheit 22 0 to 230 F 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Barometric Pressure 85 to 110 kPa 850 1100 mbar 25 to 33 InHg 9 9 9 Humidity 0 to 100 RH 9 3 46 9 dBA 4 69 lx 5 26 8 ºC The EASYSENSE Q logger is supplied with the default range for its sensors selected If a hard reset is performed on an EASYSENSE logger it will return its sensors to their default range See page 10 f...

Page 6: ...me scale as the plug in temperature sensors In fact EASYSENSE Q can only be used in an environment of 0 to 40 C 0 to 95 RH non condensing The speed of reaction of the built in temperature sensor to any change in external temperature will be delayed by EASYSENSE Q s plastic case 6 Barometric Pressure Sensor Q5 only This sensor has three ranges to choose between for weather and pressure investigatio...

Page 7: ... it suitable for use with experiments in chemistry biology physics earth and environmental science See page 30 for practical information about the Temperature sensor The sensor leads The sensors leads are used to connect Smart Q sensors to EASYSENSE Q Smart Q Sensors are available to purchase separately and are not supplied with EASYSENSE Q or its pack Smart Q sensors can be divided into two main ...

Page 8: ...computer see page 24 Up to 8 sets of data can be stored in EASYSENSE Q s memory Once eight sets have been stored EASYSENSE Q will overwrite the earliest data set with the newest Using EASYSENSE Q 3 or 5 without a computer EASYSENSE Q has no ON switch To switch on press any button on the panel Notes If EASYSENSE Q is operating on battery power and is idle it will automatically switch itself off aft...

Page 9: ... A to A Time at A Time from A to B Time at A 0 31350 s 3 t 0 2944504 s n 3 Scroll to select a mode System Bluetooth Sensor ON OFF Battery life Sound On Light On Temperature On Pressure On Snapshot Press the green button to take a sample Samples taken 0 4 150 lx 5 28 5 C 6 103 5 kPa Use the blue buttons to scroll through the sensors Easy Log 4 150 lx 5 28 5 C 6 103 5 kPa Use the blue buttons to scr...

Page 10: ... pause Press the red button to exit Meter mode and return to the main menu Set sensor range Some built in and plug in Smart Q sensors have multiple ranges The range of a sensor can be altered whilst in Meter mode Whilst in Meter mode use the blue buttons to scroll the list until the pointer is pointing at the appropriate sensor Press the green button Note If a sensor only has one range then its na...

Page 11: ...napshot Each time you press the green button on EASYSENSE Q a reading will be taken from all the sensors built in and any plug in Samples taken 2 3 55 7 dBA 4 146 lx 5 26 8 C EASYSENSE Q will display the number of samples taken so far and the current value from the sensors The blue buttons can be used to scroll and view data from the list of sensors Note If EASYSENSE Q goes into sleep mode during ...

Page 12: ...e bottom line of the LCD display is a visual indicator of the logging as it takes place Samples taken 672 Elapsed 00 00 05 10 Interval 500 ms 15 02 08 16 32 45 Press the green button to see a logging summary i e samples taken elapsed time current logging interval and the time started Press the green button again to return to the normal screen When the investigation is complete press the red button...

Page 13: ...or readings can be viewed by pressing any button to wake it up Note EASYSENSE Q does not auto switch off when accepting power from either the USB port or a mains power supply When the sample interval is greater than or equal to one second after logging for 8 minutes and 20 seconds it is possible to download data from EASYSENSE Q to a computer to check its validity without interrupting the recordin...

Page 14: ... indicates the number of the reading The blue buttons can be used to scroll back and forward through the readings already taken the number will indicate the reading number of the measurement shown The bottom line shows the average measurement and number of readings used to calculate this average Press the red button to finish or cancel any pending timing event Press the green button to return to t...

Page 15: ...s and stops when the signal reverts back With Light Gates it will be the time it takes for an object to pass through the light beam For a Push Switch it will be the length of time that the switch is kept depressed For Timing mats it will be the length of time someone stands on the mat Time from A to B Timing will start when a signal change is detected at sensor A and stops when the signal at B cha...

Page 16: ...ASYSENSE Q is operating on battery power you do not have to use this option to switch the logger off after a period of inactivity the logger will auto power down System menu Use the blue buttons to scroll between ON and OFF Bluetooth is ON Paired 000B0D6904AE Pair Bluetooth Bluetooth On Off Battery life Bluetooth Sensor ON OFF Bluetooth On Off Pair Bluetooth Pair Bluetooth 080618 131134 Passkey 12...

Page 17: ...s EASYSENSE Q will determine the power requirements of the connected sensors and compare this with the charge level of the batteries Bluetooth communication will increase power consumption so if you are using Bluetooth make sure it is switched on before checking battery life The LCD will display an estimate of 1 Battery life Awake the number of hours EASYSENSE Q could continuously operate without ...

Page 18: ...tooth from On to Off or visa versa Use the blue buttons to scroll between ON and OFF Pressing the green button to select your choice and return to the System menu Bluetooth On Off Pair Bluetooth Bluetooth is ON Paired 000B0D6904AE The number shown as paired is the MAC address for the Bluetooth device that it is currently paired with Note If the only option available is OFF then the logger is not c...

Page 19: ...ided on page 31 Notes To connect via Bluetooth EASYSENSE Q must have Bluetooth built in This will be indicated by a Bluetooth symbol above the Data Harvest logo If you wish to add Bluetooth functionality to an EASYSENSE Q logger please contact Data Harvest for information about a Bluetooth upgrade Step 3 System Meter Snapshot EasyLog Check that the LCD display on EASYSENSE Q is displaying the main...

Page 20: ... or Timing Using EASYSENSE Q 3 or 5 after the initial setup USB users Use the USB cable to connect EASYSENSE Q to the computer Bluetooth users If the display is turned off press any button to wake up EASYSENSE Q If the blue LED doesn t light up check that Bluetooth is On System menu Bluetooth Bluetooth On Off Open the EASYSENSE software program Select one of the recording modes e g EasyLog from th...

Page 21: ... when this has elapsed the time will double automatically This will continue until the recording is stopped by clicking on the Start Stop icon Meters The Meters window gives an introduction to sensors and how they respond to change Up to four section displays can be open at any one time and they can be any combination of sensors and displays The program will open with live data from one sensor in ...

Page 22: ...the recording to start i e None the recording will start as soon as you click on the Start Stop icon Trigger on level the recording will start when the sensor selected is above below rises above or falls below a set level e g when the value from a Temperature sensor rises above 15 C When the selection has been made click on Finish The recording will start when the start condition you have selected...

Page 23: ... the EASYSENSE program Data Harvest Investigations Workroom files Primary Easy Sense Q3 Open Setup Level 2 and 3 only To select and open an experimental set up file This will pre set the software for a specific operation Note Open Setup is not available when the User Level is set to Level 1 Setup Remote Level 2 and 3 only Used to program EASYSENSE Q to capture data while disconnected from the comp...

Page 24: ...User level is set to Level 1 Retrieve Remote Use this option to retrieve a data set stored in EASYSENSE Q logger s memory for display and analysis Connect EASYSENSE Q to the computer and open the EASYSENSE program Select Retrieve remote from the Home page A dialogue box will open showing a list of data sets maximum of 8 currently stored in EASYSENSE Q The most recent data set is first in the list ...

Page 25: ...ect the range and return to Meter mode Press the red button twice to exit Meter mode and return to the Main Menu Hard Reset If EASYSENSE Q fails to respond to the computer or a button press carry out a Hard Reset 1 If necessary attach EASYSENSE Q to power 2 Hold the red and both blue buttons down at the same time for a second and then release If the hard reset has been done correctly the LCD will ...

Page 26: ...ery A full charge will take up to 12 hours Lithium ion batteries are memory free and prefer a partial rather than a full discharge Constant partial discharges with frequent recharges will not cause any harm Frequent full discharges should be avoided whenever possible The USB drivers for EASYSENSE Q must be installed before a link and therefore charging via the USB port is established The USB chip ...

Page 27: ...s point it will begin to use sleep mode between samples waking up just in front of the sample time to allow the sensors to stabilise While in Timing mode EASYSENSE Q does not operate auto switch off and will stay awake ready to take a measurement Internal Clock and Calender EASYSENSE Q s internal clock will be updated automatically by the computers clock date and time each time it is connected to ...

Page 28: ...nication 1 millisecond ms interval Q5 Bluetooth communication 20 ms millisecond interval Digital timing Resolution 4 microseconds accurate to 5 decimal places Power supply specifications 5V DC mains adaptor able to supply 500 to 1000 mA with a positive centre and negative outer pin Bluetooth functionality if fitted Compatible with a Bluetooth V1 1 or later devices Operating range 10 metre 33 Feet ...

Page 29: ...SYSENSE Q to the computer using the USB cable Step 3 Carry out a HARD RESET on Q by holding down the red and both blue buttons for a second then release Wait for a few seconds A progress bar will indicate EASYSENSE Q being programmed A tick will indicate if the process was successful Disconnect the EASYSENSE Q logger If you wish to repeat these processes connect another EASYSENSE Q logger and clic...

Page 30: ...esistance to corrosion from a wide variety of weak acids and alkalis Some environments e g saltwater may cause some discolouration to the stainless steel tube but this will have no effect on the sensor s performance The sensor can be left in an alkaline solution such as Sodium Hydroxide NaOH for up to 48 hours with only minor discoloration We do not recommend use in a solution whose concentration ...

Page 31: ...ired EASYSENSE Q will store the electronic identity of the Bluetooth device it was paired with so it can automatically re connect to the adapter computer in the future It will only store the electronic identity of the device it was last paired with If you use a Bluetooth USB adapter then Windows XP will install a new set of drivers each time the adapter is plugged into a new USB port Each Bluetoot...

Page 32: ...guarantee full operation with all makes of adapter Initial use pairing EASYSENSE Q to the PC To prevent EASYSENSE Q switching off during the pairing process we recommend connecting Q to its mains power supply To use the EASYSENSE Q with a PC via Bluetooth an initial pairing must be created This pairing allows the logger to automatically re connect to the PC in the future and ensures that it will n...

Page 33: ... loggers have a passkey of 1234 The passkey is not configurable and is fixed at manufacture Pairing message displays the point in the pairing process that EASYSENSE Q has reached The messages are Powered shown when the Bluetooth module in EASYSENSE Q is initialised Pairing enabled EASYSENSE Q is transmitting pairing information that can be received by a Bluetooth receiver the Bluetooth USB adapter...

Page 34: ...ext 15 There will be short pause as passkey information is exchanged between the computer and EASYSENSE Q the screen will show a check list for each stage When the exchange has taken place and is successful the final page of the wizard will be shown Windows XP will assign COM ports EASYSENSE Q will communicate with the computer and therefore the EASYSENSE software over the Outgoing COM port Make a...

Page 35: ...hen a connection is established the Home window will open Select one of the experiment modes i e EasyLog Graph Meters Scope Snapshot or Timing Use after the initial set up If the LCD display on EASYSENSE Q is turned off press any button to wake it up If the blue LED doesn t start to flash check that Bluetooth is On System menu Bluetooth Bluetooth On Off Note Do not select Pair Bluetooth this actio...

Page 36: ...rectly Windows XP Users Go to Start Control Panel if necessary switch to Classic view System Hardware tab Device Manager Vista Users Go to Start Control Panel if necessary switch to Classic view Device Manager Check a DHG EasySense Q 3 or Q5 device is listed in the Universal Serial Bus controller s list If there are any question marks or exclamation marks then the drivers haven t installed correct...

Page 37: ...ue LED doesn t light up check that Bluetooth is On System menu Bluetooth menu Bluetooth On Off and select On If the only option is Off then Bluetooth is not currently paired with a computer Bluetooth USB adapter Follow the pairing instructions on page 32 Question 5 My battery powered Bluetooth logger goes to sleep when not being used within 5 not 9 minutes It is likely that your EASYSENSE Q has an...

Page 38: ...ext to Serial port V and click on Apply W When the COM port for the serial port X is shown click on OK Click on the COM ports tab and note the Outgoing COM port number Remove the incoming COM port if listed Question 7 Do the batteries need to be discharged reconditioned No the battery is lithium ion and is memory free Avoid full discharges when ever possible Constant partial discharges with freque...

Page 39: ...See page 17 Will return the built in sensors to their default range Light Indoor 1 000 lx Temperature Celsius 0 to 110 C Barometric Pressure 85 to 110 kPa See page 10 for altering the selected range It does not erase any stored data sets but if a recording is interrupted by a reset then the data being captured will not be stored If you are still experiencing a problem please contact Technical Supp...

Page 40: ... user other than postal charges Note Data Harvest products are designed for educational use and are not intended for use in industrial medical or commercial applications WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Legislation Data Harvest Group Ltd is fully compliant with WEEE legislation and is pleased to provide a disposal service for any of our products when their life expires Simply return ...

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