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Table of Contents
1. Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................... 4
2. System Requirements ........................................................................... 5
2.1 Hardware........................................................................................... 5
2.2 Software ............................................................................................ 5
2.3 Screen Resolution ............................................................................. 5
3. Charging the SFM1x Internal Battery ........................................................ 6
3.1 Connecting a Power Supply to the Instrument ................................. 7
3.1.1 Connecting Power via USB C Cable to a Laptop/PC .................. 8
3.1.2 Connecting Power Directly via Solar Panel ............................... 9
3.1.3 Connecting Power Directly via CH24....................................... 10
4. Install ICT Combined Instrument Software ............................................. 11
5. Turn the Instrument On .......................................................................... 12
6. Connect to the Instrument ..................................................................... 13
6.1 Connecting via USB ......................................................................... 13
6.2 Connect via Bluetooth ..................................................................... 14
7. Instrument Information .......................................................................... 15
7.1 Set Date and Time ........................................................................... 16
8. Set the Measurement Parameters .......................................................... 17
8.1 Configuration .................................................................................. 18
8.1.1 Corrections .............................................................................. 19
8.1.2 SD Card Logging Options ......................................................... 20
9. Install the Sensor ..................................................................................... 21
9.1 Measure the Plant ........................................................................... 21
9.2 Attach Installation Guide ................................................................ 22
9.3 Begin Drilling ................................................................................... 23