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If the box below the logger name field is checked, 
the logger will store GPS data only if it has been dif-
ferentially corrected.  If the differential correction is 
not found, only the pH reading will be stored in the 
data file.  A time zone correction should be entered 
in the last box.   
 

Download

 

After clicking the 

Download

 button, a progress bar 

will confirm that data is being extracted from the log-
ger.  When com-
pleted, the 

Save Data 

As 

box will appear.  

From here you can 
give the data file a de-
scriptive name and 
select a folder in 
which to save it.  The folder selection field on the 
right allows you to browse to any folder in your sys-
tem.   
 
When the file has been saved, the software will give 
you the option of immediately viewing the file.  The 
data file is stored as a comma-delimited text file and 
may be viewed in any text editor or spreadsheet soft-
ware. 
 

Clear Memory

 

Data is not automatically removed from the logger 
memory after a download.  The 

Clear Memory 

but-

ton  clears all data from the memory. 

 

Summary of Contents for 2220

Page 1: ...EC 110 Meter PRODUCT MANUAL Item 2220 ...

Page 2: ...l Spectrum Technologies Inc 800 248 8873 or 815 436 4440 between 7 30 am and 5 30 p m CST FAX 815 436 4460 e mail specmeters com www specmeters com Spectrum Technologies Inc 12360 S Industrial Dr East Plainfield IL 60585 General Overview 3 Data Logger Operation 4 Identifying the Correct Com Port 6 Logger Software 8 Data Files 10 Specifications 11 GPS Connection 12 Direct Insert Probe 13 Service an...

Page 3: ...be used with or without GPS DGPS After data has been collected it is transferred to a PC using the included software The data is in ASCII text file format and can be exported into mapping software or popular spreadsheet software for analysis Caution Avoid touching the tip of probe as this can affect the accuracy of the readings see p 11 NOTE THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS INSTRUC TIONS ON OPERATING THE DAT...

Page 4: ... logger will remain in Com munication mode indefinitely The meter must be turned off and then on to change to Measurement mode see following section Measurement Mode Approximately 10 seconds after turning on the meter the LED light will glow steadily This indicates the logger is in Measurement mode In this mode you can calibrate the meter and record data When you are finished collecting data the m...

Page 5: ...ow steadily If the readings are being geo referenced but no GPS signal is found the LED will flash 3 times then glow steadily In this case the EC reading will be recorded without latitude logitude values Check the GPS battery status as well as the connection to the data logger Measuring Range The meter has 5 EC measuring ranges listed in sec tion 4 1 of the accompanying meter instruction man ual W...

Page 6: ...per clip 1 Disconnect the meter from the serial cable 2 Click on the Com Port button on the main software screen This will bring up the Port Selection screen 3 Select the Com port to be tested and click on the Port Test button In the Port Test screen click the Test Port Now button Identifying the Correct Com Port ...

Page 7: ...isplayed this port may be the one connected to your serial cable and you can proceed to the next step 5 Place a paperclip on the end of the serial pin so that it touches both the tip of the pin and the metal area between the two black rings see fig 3 Again click on the Test Port Now button If the message Connection OK now appears this is the Com port connected to your serial cable Figure 2 Figure ...

Page 8: ...the meter so it is in Communication mode see Data Logger Operation p 4 In order to communicate through your com puter the COM port connected to your serial port must be selected For most machines this will be COM 1 If you are having trouble connecting try se lecting another COM port This can be done by clicking the COM port toolbar button or by clicking Select Comm Port from the File menu Meter Se...

Page 9: ...er When com pleted the Save Data As box will appear From here you can give the data file a de scriptive name and select a folder in which to save it The folder selection field on the right allows you to browse to any folder in your sys tem When the file has been saved the software will give you the option of immediately viewing the file The data file is stored as a comma delimited text file and ma...

Page 10: ...the 1984 World Geodetic Survey datum The fourth line shows the column headings for the rest of the data file Logging sessions are started and completed by turn ing the meter on and off The start of a logging ses sion is indicated by the data line Logger Started If a GPS signal was found at the start of a logger ses sion a time stamp is included on the Logger Started line Sample data showing result...

Page 11: ...urs of logging Software Requirements Windows 95 or higher Field Scout Software v 3 4 or higher included The data is separated into 6 fields Latitude and Lon gitude blank if a GPS unit was not connected sam ple number EC value EC units and temperature Possible measurement units for EC are μS cm mS cm or ppm The units of temperature match what has been selected on the meter ...

Page 12: ...lecting the GPS signal The meter is again ready to take a reading when the LED returns to a steady glow If the datalogger loses the GPS signal the LED will flash briefly be fore returning to Measurement mode In this case check the GPS battery status as well as the connec tion to the data logger GPS Settings Your GPS unit should be set to NMEA 0183 input output messages This standard requires your ...

Page 13: ... with the guide on the inner wall of the socket Secure the plug by rotating the locking ring until it is snug Figure 4 Orientation of pins on probe meter interface Probe Maintenance The EC value measured by the sensor is highly sensitive to surface contamination especially from skin oil Therefore the probe tip see fig 5 should be cleaned regularly with rubbing alcohol to ensure accurate conductivi...

Page 14: ... get the answer you need 2 Write down the events that led to the problem Have you changed anything in your computer recently Are you doing anything differently When Contacting Spectrum Technologies Inc please indicate that you need Technical Support Be prepared to 1 Provide details on the hardware and software configuration of your computer including manufacturer model number peripherals and versi...

Page 15: ...This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use lightning negligence accident or unauthorized modifications or to inci dental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod uct Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from Spectrum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for t...

Page 16: ...rical Conductivity Meter Type Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Directive 89 336 EEC Standards EN 61326 1997 EN 55022 EN 61000 4 2 3 The meter also contains an add on data logger that has been installed in other products that have received CE certification Douglas L Kieffer Soil Water Products Manager March 4 2009 R 04 09 12360 S Industrial Dr E Plainfield IL 60585 80...

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