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12 

GPS Connection

 

The data logger searches for a GPS signal when the 
meter is powered up.  If a signal is found, latitude 
and longitude values will be added to the data file.  If 
a GPS signal is 

not 

found when powering up, the 

meter will not search for it when taking readings.  If 
the meter is turned off 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. 

 

When taking a geo-referenced data measurement, 
the LED will turn off while collecting 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 unit 
be set to the following: 

 

GGA data string 
4800 baud rate 
Timing - 1 second 
8 data bits 
No parity 
1 stop bit 

 

Tip: If you have your GPS unit set properly and 
have checked the connection but still are not get-
ting geo-referenced data, uncheck the box re-
quiring the digital correction in Meter Settings 
(pp. 

8 - 9

) .

 

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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