HOBO Energy Logger User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1:
Introduction ....................................................... 1
Overview .............................................................................................. 1
Specifications ....................................................................................... 2
Key Features ........................................................................................ 4
Components ......................................................................................... 5
Accessories .......................................................................................... 7
Section 2:
Setup and Test .................................................. 9
Requirements ....................................................................................... 9
Steps .................................................................................................. 10
FlexSmart Modules ............................................................................ 11
Launching the Logger ........................................................................ 13
Checking Logger Status ..................................................................... 14
Stopping the Logger ........................................................................... 14
Reading out Data ............................................................................... 15
Verifying Logger Operation ................................................................ 15
Section 3:
Modules and Sensors ..................................... 17
Adding and Removing Modules and Sensors .................................... 17
Smart Sensor Cables ......................................................................... 17
Analog (CVIA) Module ....................................................................... 18
Connecting Sensors to the Analog Module ....................................... 19
Configuring Channels on the Analog Module .................................... 20
Verifying Operation ............................................................................ 20
Sensor Excitation ............................................................................... 20
Working with Channels ...................................................................... 22
Section 4:
Batteries and External Power ......................... 23
Selecting batteries ............................................................................. 23
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Battery Life ......................................................................................... 24
Maximizing Battery Life ...................................................................... 25
Replacing Batteries ............................................................................ 26
External Power Sources .................................................................... 28
Section 5:
Maintenance .................................................... 29
General Maintenance Schedule......................................................... 29
Inspecting the Logger Housing and Cables ....................................... 30
Verifying Sensor Accuracy ................................................................. 30
Cleaning the Logger ........................................................................... 30
Section 6:
Reference ......................................................... 31
Time Accuracy ................................................................................... 31
Memory .............................................................................................. 33
Section 7:
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ................. 34
Indicator LED behavior ...................................................................... 34
Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 36
Index .................................................................................. 39
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