Valeport rapidPro CTD, Operating Manual

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Communication | Memory | Software
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3. Communication | Memory | Software
Communications
The primary operational communications method for the rapidPro is Bluetooth.
When the ProLogger is removed from the rapidPro housing a USB serial comms cable can be used directly to a
PC. The same cable is used for charging the Logger.
Each ProLogger module is interchangeable between rapidPro SVT and CTD instruments and has its own unique
serial number.
The rapidPro is supplied with a customised USB Bluetooth dongle and antenna with 10m of cable that should be
interfaced to a PC running Connect Software via a USB port.
The Bluetooth module is configured to communicate with the ProLogger module and establish an automatic and
robust link whenever the ProLogger module it is paired with is within range and powered.
Close integration between the winch and the rapidPro can be achieved using built in functionality of Valeport's
Connect software. Please contact Valeport for further information.
Memory
The rapidPro profilers is fitted with a 16GB SD card with more than sufficient capacity if some degree of data file
management is used. When the ProLogger is connected to a PC via a USB cable, the SD card will be accessible
as a flash drive.
Software
The system is supplied with Valeport Connect PC software, for instrument setup, data extraction and display.
Please see
here for the Connect software and manual.
There are further function available to closely couple the operation of an automatic winch with the profiler if
required. Please contact Valeport for further information.
An iOS App is also available for portable devices from the App store.
Valeport Connect PC software and App are license free
3.1. Qualification and Approvals - Bluetooth Module
EU Declaration of Conformity
rapidPro Profilers have u-blox type ODIN-W2 series stand-alone multiradio module with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth fitted
as standard.
The Wi-Fi option is disabled.
It complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
2014/53/EU and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/E - see below.
FCC Statement