EC 450 Meter
Data Logger
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item # 2220WP
Page 1: ...EC 450 Meter Data Logger PRODUCT MANUAL Item 2220WP ...
Page 2: ...rder call 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 3600 Thayer Court Aurora IL 60504 General Overview 3 Data Logger Operation 4 Identifying the Correct Com Port 6 Connecting to a PC 7 Logger Software 8 GPS Connection 10 Data Files 12 Specifications 13 Service and Suppo...
Page 3: ... data with the EC 450 meter The logger can be used with or without GPS DGPS After a set of 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 NOTE THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS INSTRUC TIONS ON OPERATING THE GPS COMPATIBLE DATALOGGER AND MAINTAIN ING THE E...
Page 4: ...is attempted during this 10 second period the logger will remain in Communication mode indefinitely The meter must be turned off and then on to change to Meas urement mode see following section Measurement Mode Approximately 10 seconds after turning on the meter the PRINT button will glow steadily This indicates the logger is in Measurement mode In this mode you can calibrate the meter and record ...
Page 5: ...dScout software The GPS compatible log ger is operated as follows When the probe is inserted in soil or water the me ter s LCD will immediately begin indicating the EC When this value stabilizes the meter locks on to that value and the LCD will display READY in the lower left portion of the screen To capture this value with the data logger press the ENTER HOLD button followed by the PRINT button T...
Page 6: ...device such as a modem is probably connected to that port If the message No Connection is displayed this port may be the one connected to your serial cable and you can proceed to the next step 3 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 Again click on the Test Port Now button If the message Connection OK...
Page 7: ...puter port The port is locat ed at the base of the meter behind a rubber cover marked OUTPUT The meter s configuration can be modified by clicking on the Meter Settings button see Meter Set tings p 8 The Com Port Meter Type Download Clear Memory and Meter Settings buttons are explained in the Logger Software section p 8 Connecting to a PC ...
Page 8: ...llows you to configure the data logger The Meter Name will be the title on the first line of the downloaded files 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 EC reading will be stored in the data file It is recom mended that this box be left unchecked An adjustmen...
Page 9: ...o save it The folder selection field on the right allows you to browse to any folder in your system 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 downlo...
Page 10: ... your GPS unit it should be available from the manufacturer This cable is generally used to upload information from a computer to the GPS unit These components should be connected as shown in the figure below GPS Setting Your GPS unit must be set for NMEA 0183 input output messages If the meter has trouble receiving the GPS signal check that it has the following set tings Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 B...
Page 11: ... and back on it will again search for the GPS signal Be sure the meter is in Measurement mode see p 4 before taking any readings Taking measurements If the meter did NOT detect the GPS initially once in Measurement mode the LED will go off and on very quickly when a measurement is taken If it did detect the GPS signal initially once in Meas urement mode it will look for the GPS signal at the time ...
Page 12: ...ferenced to the 1984 World Geodetic Survey datum The fourth line shows the column head ings for the rest of the data file Logging sessions are started and completed by turning the meter on and off The start of a logging session is in dicated by the data line Logger Started If a GPS signal was found at the start of a logger session a time stamp is included on the Logger Started line The data is sep...
Page 13: ...a points without GPS 1 488 data points with GPS Fresh batteries provide 40 hours of logging Operating Environment Weather Resistant Software Requirements Windows 95 or higher Field Scout Software v 3 4 or higher included Specifications ...
Page 14: ...ake a few moments to 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 p...
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: ...ription Data Logging EC 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 contains an add on data logger that has been validated to meet CE certification Douglas L Kieffer Soil Water Products Manager March 4 2009 3600 Thayer Court Aurora IL 60504 800 248 8873 or 815 436 4440 Fax 815 436 4460 E M...
