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contact Unisense if details on the serial communication protocol are needed. Alternatively,
the FDL Mini may send data through an analog output at 0 - 5 V.
6.9 Cables and connectors
A PC connection cable is supplied with the instrument.
For channels with internal amplifier the sensors are mounted on the bulk-head connectors
on the pressure housing with the in-situ connector (ordered separately). For channels
without internal amplifier sensors are mounted using the cable connected in-situ amplifier
(ordered separately).
Cables for connecting the FDL Mini with external units are ordered separately.
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7.1 Connecting the Field DataLogger Mini to a PC
The FDL Mini is connected to a USB port on a Windows PC using the supplied cable. Once
connected, start the Unisense Logger software which will automatically detect the
instrument and show the available channels. Clicking the
Scan
button will force the Logger
software to re-connect to the instrument.
7.1.1
Powering the FDL Mini on and off.
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Powering off: Connect the Off-dongle
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Powering on: Remove the Off-dongle
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Restarting: Connect the Off-dongle for 5 seconds, then remove it again
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Connect to PC: Wait 30 seconds from powering up the FDL Mini before connecting it
to a PC