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Page 2: ...rsors select the field for editing Xplorer is automatically taking regular timed measurements sample rate method Xplorer is waiting for you to tell it when to take a measurement manual sampling Xplore...

Page 3: ...ress ing cycles through the main display modes Temperature 23 7 C 10 5 2000 01 14 25 PM Battery E F Sample Rate 10 samples s Data Memory 3 sets 73 Full Review Set 1 Temperature Calibrate Temperature C...

Page 5: ...plorer 11 Plugging in a Sensor 12 Retrieving Stored Data with DataStudio 12 DISPLAYS Main Display Modes 13 14 Changing the Display Mode 15 MEASUREMENT OPTIONS AND SAMPLING Changing the Sensor Measurem...

Page 6: ...in DataStudio 27 DATA SET REVIEW DELETION Reviewing Data Sets 28 Changing Units in Data Set Review 29 Data Set Numbering 30 Deleting Data Sets 30 Calibration 31 Resetting Clearing Sensor Memory 32 DA...

Page 7: ...2000 Xplorer comes with the following a USB A B cable 1 b AA batteries 2 c DataStudio Lite CD 1 d Zip sealed vinyl bag for protecting Xplorer from harsh chemicals and water Save the bag for storing Xp...

Page 8: ...and open the battery door on the back 2 Push the tab on the battery door to the left and lift the door free from the rest of the case Note Insert the batteries in the correct orientation in the back c...

Page 9: ...d the full DataStudio with more extensive display and analysis capabilities you will enter the license key that came with the purchase You must use version 1 6 or later of DataStudio software with Xpl...

Page 10: ...plorer to the computer DataStudio launches if Xplorer has stored data or a sensor connected To connect Xplorer to a computer 1 Plug the square end of the USB cable to Xplorer 2 Plug the flat end of th...

Page 11: ...ITS OWN POWER SUPPLY IS REQUIRED FOR XPLORER To obtain the best possible time synchronization between two or more Xplorers plug them into the same computer together through a USB hub All connected Xp...

Page 12: ...ampling mode 8 Check button Begins editing shows the edit cursors Ends editing accepts changes Keeps a single value when manual sampling 5 Display button Changes the display mode Ends editing discards...

Page 13: ...omatically turns itself off after a few minutes if Xplorer is not connected to a computer AND Xplorer is not taking measurements AND No buttons were pressed To turn Xplorer on manually Press and hold...

Page 14: ...th DataStudio soft ware Xplorer s date and time are automatically set To manually set the date and time 1 Turn on Xplorer 2 From the Date display press The cursors show the date time field selected fo...

Page 15: ...nitoring mode on or off 3 Press Xplorer begins storing measurements The LED light above the Start button flashes when ever Xplorer is storing data 4 Press Xplorer stops storing You have now collected...

Page 16: ...ransfer Xplorer data to your computer you must use DataStudio software 1 Connect Xplorer to the computer DataStudio auto matically launches and asks you to retrieve data from Xplorer 2 Click Retrieve...

Page 17: ...e displays will vary according to settings and the type of sensor you have con nected This example shows the displays for a Temperature Sensor Battery 10 samples s Sample Rate 3 sets 73 Full Data Memo...

Page 18: ...ernal clock time for tracking dates and times of measurements To set the date and time see Setting the Date Time on page 10 of this manual Battery Life Display indicates the amount of battery life rem...

Page 19: ...sequence Repeatedly pressing cycles through the main display modes Xplorer also automatically changes the display mode in reponse to the following actions Turning on Xplorer automatically sets the dis...

Page 20: ...ea surement i e The Motion Sensor measures position velocity and acceleration When you plug in a sensor Xplorer automatically chooses a measurement to display To change the default mea surement 1 From...

Page 21: ...he flashing show the measurement unit selected for editing 2 Press or to cycle through all unit of measure options 3 To accept your choice press To cancel the changes press Xplorer remembers the unit...

Page 22: ...ge only occurs after a user but ton press Smart Sampling method enable start stop conditions and measuring only for abrupt significant changes For more information see each method description in this...

Page 23: ...en burner heats it Traditionally you would place a glass thermometer into the beaker and observe and write down the temperature every five seconds or so Instead of taking the measurements yourself use...

Page 24: ...ress again Xplorer displays the number of data sets collected including the one you just completed Reasons for Changing the Sample Rate Xplorer automatically sets the sample rate to a default value wh...

Page 25: ...anges to occur slowly like measuring the air temperature outside slow sample rates once every minute or slower allow Xplorer to con serve battery power by sleeping between measurements Xplorer remembe...

Page 26: ...he sample rate number 4 To move the edit cur sor to the sample rate unit field press Otherwise go to step 5 5 Press or to change the sample rate unit from Hertz measurements per second to seconds minu...

Page 27: ...measuring the pH around dif ferent locations in a pond Xplorer allows you to take a measurement and store it in a data set only when you com mand This measurement method is called Manual Sam pling Me...

Page 28: ...you to tell it when to measure 3 To save a measurement press Xplorer saves one value for each sensor measurement Repeat this step for each measurement you take 4 Press again Xplorer stops measuring an...

Page 29: ...ter you press Xplorer takes a single measurement from the sensor cur rently plugged in For example to measure temperature and pH at different locations in a pond start manual sampling plug in each sen...

Page 30: ...press again Smart Sampling Level Xplorer accurately detects changes uniquely for each PASPORT sensor The Smart Sampling method has a smartness level which you can edit The lowest level means that Xplo...

Page 31: ...level The asterisk indicates the current level 4 To accept your changes press To cancel your changes press Smart Sampled Data in DataStudio When Xplorer measures in the smart sampling mode it uses the...

Page 32: ...the sensor and that no change was detected over that time Reviewing Data Sets Xplorer allows you to review the measurements of any data set stored in data memory For each data set you can review all...

Page 33: ...onds and Xplorer rapidly steps through values Release the button to stop the rapid review Changing Units in Data Set Review 1 From the Data Review display press to move the edit cursors from the time...

Page 34: ...starting with 1 when you delete all data sets Deleting Data Sets To delete one or more data sets 1 From the Data Mem ory display press The prompt you to select a data set s 2 Press or to cycle through...

Page 35: ...iment such as atmospheric temperature pres sure and humidity To calibrate a sensor 1 Press until the calibrate display mode shows Xplorer displays the current unit for the calibration Note For sensors...

Page 36: ...unplug a sensor and plug in a different sensor of the same type perform the calibration again For instructions on clearing the sensor memory see Resetting or Clearing Sensor Memory Resetting or Clear...

Page 37: ...taStudio for display and storage Additionally the Start button on Xplorer works as an alternate way to click Start Stop within Data Studio Every connected Xplorer offers an additional but ton to start...

Page 38: ...set Each data set stored in the Xplorer DataStudio creates one run for each set retrieved from the Xplorer To retrieve data from the Xplorer into DataStudio 1 Connect Xplorer to the USB port on your c...

Page 39: ...Stu dio as a single data run To merge data from two or more Xplorers into a single activity in DataStudio 1 Before collecting data ensure the date and time of all Xplorers are the same Plug all Xplore...

Page 40: ...omputer s clocks The data sets merge and display in DataStudio and are removed from the Xplorer Note The data merge feature is designed for data col lected in the field using Xplorers If you want to c...

Page 41: ...orer when not in use To prevent dead batteries Xplorer turns itself off if it is not used for a few minutes This only happens if no button is pressed and Xplorer is not taking measurements Unplug the...

Page 42: ...allows Xplorer to operate and pro vides a renewal of the two day memory backup power To use a computer only as a power supply DO NOT RUN DATASTUDIO quit DataStudio if it launches and use the Xplorer...

Page 43: ...not change quickly uses space in data memory Use manual sampling when appropriate If you only need a few measurements at a time use the Manual Sampling measurement method instead of Auto matic Samplin...

Page 44: ...orer then briefly displays Cold Reset the reset has been successful NOTE ANY DATA SETS PREVIOUSLY STORED IN THE XPLORER WILL BE ERASED BUT FIRMWARE UPGRADES WILL BE PRESERVED Troubleshooting Problem S...

Page 45: ...roximate age of the product A detailed description of the problem sequence of events If your problem relates to the Xplorer User s Guide note the following Part number and revision listed by month and...

Page 46: ...failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or improper use by the customer shall be made solely by PASCO scientific Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty repair belongs to the...

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