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PASPORT AirLink SI (Sensor Interface)
Maximizing Battery Life
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Maximizing Battery Life
The following are some suggestions for maximizing battery
life:
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Disconnect from the computer between data collection
episodes;
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Turn off the sensor interface when not in use;
•
Unplug the sensor when not performing measurements;
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Use slow sample rates for long experiments.
Status LEDs
PASPORT AirLink SI
The PASPORT AirLink SI includes a pair of LEDs that will
flash and change color to indicate various states of the sensor
interface. Please refer to Table 1 below.
Connecting the PASPORT
AirLink SI to a Computer or
Handheld Device
Because the sensor interface communicates with the computer
wirelessly, you do not make a physical connection. Instead,
you make the connection in software. You can connect to only
one interface at a time. Once you connect to an interface, no
one else can access that interface. Depending on the environ-
ment, the sensor interface must remain within 30 feet (10
meters) of an intended computer.
To connect to the PASPORT AirLink SI:
1.
Power on the interface - the amber light will slowly blink
when the unit is turned on.
2.
See the Data Studio or ImagiProbe® manual for direc-
tions on establishing a wireless connection to the inter-
face. Once a connection has been made the amber light
will blink more quickly
Note
: Each PASPORT AirLink SI has a unique ID (e.g.,
IPSI-40381), which is printed on a label on the bottom of the
interface. Use this ID to select the correct interface when con-
necting.
Connecting PASPORT Sensors
PASPORT digital sensors automatically register as part of the
DataStudio and ImagiProbe applications. This registration
procedure will temporarily install calibrations and propose an
initial sampling rate for the connected sensor(s).
If you are using analog sensors with the optional analog
adapter, you may need to install calibrations appropriate for
the sensors you wish to use. If your are using the sensor inter-
face with a palmOne handheld computer, you can select sen-
sors and calibrations from a sensor database provided on the
installation CD. Install these sensors and calibrations using a
standard HotSync procedure.
Plugging in a Sensor
1.
Align the notch on the PASPORT AirLink SI with the
groove on the sensor or sensor plug.
2.
Orient the pins on the mini DIN connector of the
PASPORT sensor to the holes on the sensor interface.
3.
Plug the sensor into the mini DIN receptacle on the top of
the sensor interface
Blinking
Solid
Green
Charging
Fully charged
Amber
Slow: on, not connected
Faster: on, connected
On, connected,
collecting
Red
Low power
Very low power
Table 1: Status LEDs
