Operation
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The receiver will install as a USB serial port adaptor and should install automatically on most
windows P
C’s. If the receiver will not automatically install, drivers can be downloaded from:
Once installed, the device will scan for the paired logger, with the LED cycling from green to
purple. When the logger pack is detected, the LED will go blue. If data is being transmitted then the
LED will flash blue.
Once the device is connected, it can be communicated with as though connected with a cable.
When using DataLog Express, the Bluetooth option should be checked.
For use with hyper terminal, the connection is 57600 baud, 8 N 1.
For use with DataLog Express, select the Bluetooth Comms option which fixes the baud rate to
57600 baud, 8 N 1.
6.3 Cabled Operation
If the fastCTD is supplied with a standard logger pack, it will be also supplied with a 3m Y lead.
Connecting the Y-lead to the instrument will switch the fastCTD on, where it can be configured via
the DB9 connector attached to a PC serial port.
If the Y-lead is connected without supplying an external power source (9-30V DC), the instrument
will remain on until the battery is exhausted.
6.4 Deployment Frame
Unless specifically requested the fastCTD is calibrated in its frame. It should be operated while in
the frame and lined up as it was when calibrated.
If removed from the frame the fastCTD should be returned to it before deployment. There is a
central slot in the fixed clamp of the frame which should be aligned with the spot on the tube as
shown in the picture above. Align as described and tighten with an Allen key.
