VW MiniLogger, 2018/8/24
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About Radio MiniLoggers
Components
The radio minilogger system includes these components:
MiniLogger
with Wireless Option
The wireless option is a 2.4 Ghz radio embedded in the lid of the
MiniLogger. These ‘radio lids’ can be ordered with new
MiniLoggers or retrofit to old MiniLoggers.
Each radio lid has a label with an ID and channel number. You
will need the ID and channel number to make the wireless con-
nection.
The radio lid replaces the standard lid of the MiniLogger. It is
connected to the base of the MiniLogger by a cable. One end of
the cable plugs into the MiniLogger’s serial port. The other end
of the cable plugs into the radio lid. An antenna screws into a
terminal on the top of the lid.
Powering the radio naturally shortens battery life. Some testing
has shown that when readings are taken at 1 hour intervals and
retrieved four times a day, batteries can last three months or
more in moderate weather. RF noise and longer distances from
the logger will result in longer transmission times and shortened
battery life.
Base Station Radio
The base station radio is connected to the PC via a USB cable.
One end of the cable plugs into the radio and the other end of
the cable plugs into a USB port on your PC.
The base station radio is powered through the USB cable. If you
are using a portable PC, consider that its battery will be power-
ing the radio as well as the PC itself. If you are away from mains
power, you may find it necessary to buy a car charger for the PC.
Base Station Software
You must install driver software to make the base station work
with your computer. You can find this software on a CD sup-
plied with the base station.
