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11
Analog Output and Auto-Mode
The standard operation mode of the
FireStingO2
is based on a PC
running the
Pyro Oxygen Logger
software operating the
FireStingO2
via the USB interface (as described in this manual).
This user-friendly operation mode is generally recommended, as it
offers easy control over the full functionality of the
FireStingO2
.
However, several advanced features are available in addition for
integrating the
FireStingO2
in customized setups.
An integrated 4-channel
Analog Output
at the extension port can
be used for transferring measurement results (e.g. oxygen
concentration, temperature, pressure, humidity, signal intensity)
as voltage signals to other electronic equipment (e.g. loggers,
chart recorders, data acquisition systems).
Further, the
FireStingO2
can be operated in a so-called
Auto-
Mode
, in which the
FireStingO2
performs measurements
autonomously without any PC connected to it. The auto-mode
does not
possess any integrated logging functionality, but the
measured values must be read out via the analog output e.g. by an
external data logger.
And finally, the extension port offers also a complete digital
interface (UART) for advanced integration possibilities into custom
electronics equipment (see appendix 12.2). This UART interface
might be also utilized during auto-mode operation for a digital
read-out of the measured values.
11.1
Analog Output
The analog output is provided at the connector X2 of the extension
port. It offers 4 channels with an output range of 0-2500 mV. The
pin configuration is given in appendix 12.2. The analog output is
always active and automatically updated each time the
