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6.3.2 EMAIL / SAVE TO FILE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select which data are to be saved to file or send via email. Then press the 

Email / Save to 

File

’ 

button at the bottom middle of the screen. CSV files of the data are generated on the fly 

with all readings and information about the sensor. The phone operating system will ask 

what the user would like to do, i.e. Save or Email.

 

 

For 

Save to File

’, 

navigate on your android device to your files and look for a csv file starting 

Export

’. 

For Email, an email will be auto

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generated with the datasets attached as csv

s. The 

user can then enter the email address you want to send the files to.

 

 

 

 

6.3.3 DELETE 

 

 

Select which data sets to be deleted from the app. Then press the delete button. The user 
asked to confirm permanent deletion before the delete occurs.

 

6.3.4 SETTINGS

 

 

The settings screen enables the user to customise: 

 

• 

Haptic feedback when taking a sensor reading

 

• 

Default save options

 

• 

FTP connection details

 

• 

Default email address

 

6.3.5 EXPORTED CSV FILES

 

 

Exported CSV Files are comma separated CSV files with UTF8 encoding. Excel can be 
used to import the csv file as shown: 

Email and Save to file requires data storage permissions to generate 
the csv file that will be sent. 

 

Default email addresses can be set in the settings screen 

 

Summary of Contents for NexusGEO

Page 1: ...V1 1 May 2021 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L MULTI SENSOR BLUETOOTH INTERFACE NexusGEO...

Page 2: ...ile app 8 5 3 Permissions 8 6 0 OPERATION 9 6 1 Connecting sensors 10 6 2 Using the app 11 6 2 1 Home and Bluetooth connection 11 6 2 2 Taking readings 13 6 2 3 Adding sensors 14 6 2 4 Selecting senso...

Page 3: ...block for digital sensors The NexusGEO is to be used with a mobile application app which has an easy to use interface and manages data acquisition from the following single sensor outputs Vibrating w...

Page 4: ...y Store to check for the latest version 1 4 Host System Requirements Android device with Android OS Version 8 or higher Minimum SDK Version 19 and Bluetooth In order to use FTP functionality a FTP ser...

Page 5: ...adings are saved temporarily in a buffer that clears when readings are stopped being taken Linear and Polynomial Calculations Most sensors make use of calibration factors and raw readings to convert t...

Page 6: ...14 35 EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE 2012 19 EU Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances RoHS2 2011 65 EU Equipment...

Page 7: ...ormal handling by transportation companies Inappropriate handling techniques may cause damage to the packaging and the enclosed equipment The packaging should be carefully inspected upon delivery and...

Page 8: ...se they should be stored in a cool dry location 5 0 GETTING STARTED This section of the manual is intended for all users of the NexusGEO and is intended to provide guidance with respect to its use in...

Page 9: ...indicator Blue Connected and taking readings Red Disconnected Clear No Bluetooth connection 3 Battery level indicator Green Full battery level Amber Half battery level Red Low battery charge immediate...

Page 10: ...ogue sensors Ensure that each wire is fully secured before any readings are taken It can also be wired to read a Geosense RS 485 digital sensor using the green connector block on the bottom of the uni...

Page 11: ...r The power button can be pressed again to show the battery level when required The battery indicator will periodically flash to indicate the device is switched on and show current battery levels The...

Page 12: ...een to connect to the device The icon will change to blue as shown below To disconnect from the device press the Bluetooth icon again To turn off the NexusGEO hold the power button down for 4 seconds...

Page 13: ...S Pressing the Reading menu will show the following screen Reading Menu Items Add Sensor Select Sensor Edit Sensor Delete Sensor Before readings are taken sensor information must be added this include...

Page 14: ...owing table to the select the appropriate sensor type Sensor Type Calibration Factors Reading Units Engineering Units 4 20mA 3 Wire Sensor None mA None 4 20mA Crack Meter Linear K Polynomial A B mA Mm...

Page 15: ...50mm 150mm 250mm Batch Factor Gauge Factor Digit B Microstrain Vibrating Wire Hy draulic Load Cell Linear K Polynomial A B Digit B kN Vibrating Wire Liquid Level Settlement Linear K Thermal T Polynomi...

Page 16: ...reen there is a searchable select box displaying a list of sensors currently configured on the aap Select the sensor currently connected to the NexusGEO and hold down the Hold To Take Reading button f...

Page 17: ...or Will switch onscreen readings based on information added during the sensor setup Any calibration factors and engineering units can be edited live whilst readings are being taken by pressing the edi...

Page 18: ...Any site zero value that is set will be saved to the sensor and automatically applied whenever the sensor is being read again unless removed The site zero reading is being applied when the button cha...

Page 19: ...e edit sensor button can be used to make changes to the sensor Certain information cannot be changed such as reference name and serial number 6 2 8 DELETE SENSOR Select the sensor to be deleted and pr...

Page 20: ...utomatically with all readings and information about the sensor An on screen notification will alert the user when the upload has successfully completed CSV files are saved using the file name prefix...

Page 21: ...tached as csv s The user can then enter the email address you want to send the files to 6 3 3 DELETE Select which data sets to be deleted from the app Then press the delete button The user asked to co...

Page 22: ...e 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTING The NexusGEO app contains a large amount of self help and therefore the user should follow any help found within the app itself For any Bluetooth communication problems please en...

Page 23: ...20V 12V 5V 750uA 50uA Current supply 12V 100mA 4 20mA no load 85mA 20V single no load 70mA 12V dual no load 60mA mV V dual no load 72mA Pt100 100 load 55mA NTC 3K load 60mA VW 777 1Hz 15mA no Bluetoo...

Page 24: ...e Limited Warranty Conditions This covers defects which arise as a result of a failure in design or manufacturing It is a condition of the warranty that the GeosenseTM NexusGEO must be installed and u...

Page 25: ...at the factory Shipment of defective part or parts to the factory shall be at the expense of the Purchaser Return shipment of repaired replaced part or parts covered by this warranty shall be at the e...

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