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TuberLog
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
and USER GUIDE
Version 1.1
Distributed worldwide by
Martin Lishman
Tel: +44 (0)1778 426600 Fax: +44 (0)1778 426555
www.martinlishman.com
Manufactured
by
ESYS GmbH
www.esys.de

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  • Page 1 TuberLog INSTRUCTION MANUAL and USER GUIDE Version 1.1 Distributed worldwide by Martin Lishman Tel: +44 (0)1778 426600 Fax: +44 (0)1778 426555 www.martinlishman.com Manufactured ESYS GmbH www.esys.de...
  • Page 2 Machine settings are often changed, but the effects on bruising may not be realised. A quick check with TuberLog can make sure. Different varieties or the same variety at different temperatures can bruise at different impact levels.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT If you have purchased the TuberLog (PTR300) with the PC software, please follow the instructions in Section A, page 4. PLUS If you have purchased the TuberLog (PTR400) with the Android App, please follow the instructions in Section B, page 18.
  • Page 5 Section A TuberLog PTR300 PC Software...

  • Page 6: Section A Tuberlog Instruction Manual Contents

    A.2.4 Data deletion A.2.5 Adding a timestamp to a measurement and repeating a measurement A.2.6 Typical measurement procedure and interpretation of results A.2.7 Examples of uses for TuberLog A.3. Displaying TuberLog data A.3.1 Selecting data for display A.3.2 Viewing the data...
  • Page 7 Vibration Sensor Mode in Bluetooth Settings (see A.2.2) is set to Activation by Shake or Always Off. If the mode is set to Always On the battery will last for about 4 days without use or about 10 hours if TuberLog is used continuously.
  • Page 8 Bluetooth). Their connection type is indicated by a standard USB or Bluetooth symbol on the top left of the potato icon, as shown in the TuberLog list window below: The rows are coloured using 3 different colours, depending on the communication status.
  • Page 9 Select in the bottom right corner of the TuberLog list window. After selecting a data logger from the list a window with the TuberLog number shown at the top is displayed. The software then runs through a sequence of checks in which the...
  • Page 10 TuberLog Enables the communication devices that are available to transmit data from TuberLog to the computer. If both Bluetooth and USB are available they should both be selected. TuberLog Data Settings Impact Levels Allows pre-set impact level ranges to be selected for measurements. To improve the...
  • Page 11  Enter the values required and a colour that differs from the display colours used for the other Impact Level Ranges. To save these settings, left click on Apply. To select the new range tick its box, clear the ticks from the ranges that are not needed and left click Apply again.
  • Page 12 The data logger can now be placed into the machine being tested. The use of the sealing-cap is strongly recommended. This allows the unit to be used to measure impacts in potato washers and other wet conditions. However, do not use the TuberLog in conditions where high heat levels may exist, such as steam peelers.
  • Page 13 A.2.4 Data logger memory and data deletion If the Start button in the main window is clicked at the same time as the CTRL-key the Start Measurement window will enable the option to clear the data logger memory before starting a new measurement. This is done by ticking the Delete data option before clicking Start in the bottom right corner of the window.
  • Page 14 - the source of bruising must be removed before more potatoes pass through the machine. TuberLog can then be passed through the machine again to check that the major problem has been...
  • Page 15 As a guide to the levels of impact that can be generated from a specific drop onto a specific surface, some tests have been carried out using TuberLog, with the following results: Fall from a height of onto PVC surface...
  • Page 16 The data will be displayed more quickly via the USB interface than the wireless Bluetooth interface. If the option to Save TuberLog Data has been ticked under Settings/Stored Data, the measurement run will be saved as a file in the Loggerdata folder that was set up during the software installation.
  • Page 17 Transferring Data to Microsoft Excel To transfer data from the TuberLog software to Microsoft Excel, select a record in the table by left clicking in the grey column to the left of the impact row. The whole row will then be highlighted.
  • Page 18 In addition to the percentage distribution, this graph also shows the number recorded in each group of impact levels. If the Data accuracy option is ticked in TuberLog Data Settings/Impact levels, only the records which fit into the preset groups of impact levels will be included in the percentage calculation.
  • Page 19 Section B TuberLog PLUS PTR400 App for Android...

  • Page 20: Section B Instruction Manual Contents

    Section B PLUS TuberLog Instruction Manual Contents B.1. Initial set-up Using the TuberLog with an Android device PLUS B.1.1. IMPORTANT: Before using the TuberLog Android App on your Android device, you must first install the PC software on your PC or laptop and then connect the data logger to the computer.

  • Page 21: Initial Setup

    USB driver installation. After installation of the software, you may find it useful to create a shortcut on the PC desktop. Drag the TuberLog potato symbol directly onto your desktop from the program list attached to the Start menu of your PC or laptop.
  • Page 22 Click the Select Logger button to display a list of all connected data loggers (USB and Bluetooth). Their connection type is indicated by a standard USB or Bluetooth symbol on the top left of the potato icon, as shown in the TuberLog list window below: The rows are coloured using 3 different colours, depending on the communication status.
  • Page 23 TuberLog Enables the communication devices that are available to transmit data from TuberLog to the computer. If both Bluetooth and USB are available they should both be selected. TuberLog Data Settings Impact Levels Allows pre-set impact level ranges to be selected for measurements.
  • Page 24  Click on Add. A line with an un-ticked box and New will appear. Left click on New to highlight it. Default settings will appear in the fields below.  Enter the values required and a colour that differs from the display colours used for the other Impact Level Ranges.
  • Page 25 To ensure an accurate Timestamp, check the time setting of the computer and correct it if necessary. PLUS B.1.2. Before installing the TuberLog Android App Go into the main settings menu of the Android device. Not all Android devices have the same menus, so the instructions below should be used as a guide.
  • Page 26 B.1.3.Installing the TuberLog Android App Connect the Android device to your PC, download the file TuberLog.apk (located in the folder PTR400 – App for Android) from the USB memory stick supplied and start the installation process with a single touch (as shown below). Follow the installation instructions on the screen.
  • Page 27 B.1.4. Communication between TuberLog and Android device Any TuberLog data logger that is switched on and within Bluetooth range of the Android device will be detected and its Serial Number will appear on the screen. Select the TuberLog data logger you wish to use by touching the screen.
  • Page 28 PLUS creen settings B.1.5 TuberLog Touch the menu button of the Android device to display the two settings buttons at the bottom of the horizontal screen. Online-Settings 1 Determines the levels at which an impact displays as red or yellow in the bar graph –...
  • Page 29 On the initial screen after opening the App you will see a list (if you own more than one TuberLog) of paired devices that have an active Bluetooth connection. If the data logger you wish to use is not shown, but is within range of the Android device, activate it by shaking it.
  • Page 30 B.2.3. Start the data logger Touch Measurement in the right menu bar to display the Start Measurement window. Enter a Measurement Name and Measurement duration. To follow the measurement on the screen live and as it happens, select Online Tracking. Touch Start in the bottom right of the window.
  • Page 31 B.2.5. Display TuberLog data If the measurement timer is still running, click Cancel measure in the right menu bar (see above). Touch Download to display the list of measurement names; touch to highlight the required measurement. The data will be displayed.
  • Page 32 B.2.6. Change the data display Touch the graph icons above the data to change the display mode between a graph of the impacts during a measurement and a graph of the percentage distribution of the impacts. Graph of impacts during a measurement Graph of the percentage distribution of impacts...
  • Page 33 B.2.7. Export of data to the PC Downloaded measurement files from the data logger are automatically stored in XML format in the TuberLog directory on the Android device SD card. This is accessed via My Files/TuberLog (folder names may differ on some devices). The data can be copied to the computer and processed using the TuberLog PC software.
  • Page 35 Section C TuberLog EXTRA PTR500 App for Android & Samsung Tablet...

  • Page 36: Initial Setup

    EXTRA NOTE: If you have purchased the TuberLog with the Samsung tablet (PTR500), the Android App will be pre-loaded. Please go to section C.2. ‘Using the TuberLog EXTRA Android App’. Otherwise continue as below. EXTRA C.1.2.
  • Page 37 USB driver installation. After installation of the software, you may find it useful to create a shortcut on the PC desktop. Drag the TuberLog potato symbol directly onto your desktop from the program list attached to the Start menu of your PC or laptop.
  • Page 38 Click the Select Logger button to display a list of all connected data loggers (USB and Bluetooth). Their connection type is indicated by a standard USB or Bluetooth symbol on the top left of the potato icon, as shown in the TuberLog list window below: The rows are coloured using 3 different colours, depending on the communication status.
  • Page 39 TuberLog Enables the communication devices that are available to transmit data from TuberLog to the computer. If both Bluetooth and USB are available they should both be selected. TuberLog Data Settings Impact Levels Allows pre-set impact level ranges to be selected for measurements.
  • Page 40 A user-defined Impact Level Range can also be created and named by following the stages as below:  Click on Add. A line with an un-ticked box and New will appear. Left click on New to highlight it. Default settings will appear in the fields below. ...
  • Page 41 To ensure an accurate Timestamp, check the time setting of the computer and correct it if necessary. EXTRA NOTE: If you have purchased the TuberLog with the Samsung tablet (PTR500), the Android App will be pre-loaded. Please go to section C.2. ‘Using the TuberLog EXTRA Android App’. Otherwise continue as below. EXTRA C.1.2.
  • Page 42 Slide Bluetooth from 'Off' to 'On'. The TuberLog should be displayed under 'Available devices'. Select the device to pair it. Scroll down over the left hand menu to Display. Press 'Display'. Select 'Screen Timeout' and change to 30 minutes (maximum setting available).
  • Page 43 A warning box will then appear. Select OK. Press the button. EXTRA C.1.3. Installing the TuberLog Android App Connect the tablet to the PC using the USB cable supplied. After a short time, a message line will appear in the top left hand corner saying that the USB has connected, and will then disappear.
  • Page 44 If you have not already done so, insert the memory stick provided with the TuberLog and open the PTR 500 file. Click on the file App for Android. Drag the 'Tuberlog.apk' file into the 'SM-T110' file. Select the 'Apps'. This time select 'My Files'.
  • Page 45 This will bring up a list of apps that are available to you. Search the list until you find the TuberLog app. Select this app. A warning box will apoear asking if you want to install, select 'Install'. Once the app has been installed, select 'Open'.
  • Page 46 Exporting the data from the Samsung tablet to the PC EXTRA To retrieve data from the tablet, repeat steps in 'C.1.3. Installing the TuberLog Android App‘ until the screen shot displays the 'Auto-Play' message box that will appear on your PC.
  • Page 47 TuberLog directory. The XML files will remain in the directory unless deliberately deleted by the user. After the first installation, the TuberLog app can be found alongside all other apps in the main menu. Exporting the data from the TuberLog device to the PC You can also retrieve data directly from the TuberLog device, simply by connecting the device to your PC using the cable supplied.
  • Page 48 The following information will show on the screen (as below): Battery status (%) Memory status (%) Remaining time (if a measurement is already running) C.2.3. Start the data logger Touch Measurement in the right menu bar to display the Start Measurement window.
  • Page 49 The remaining measurement duration will count down at the top of the screen. In Online Tracking mode each impact will be indicated, as it happens, on the screen and also by an audible tone (if selected in Settings). C.2.5. Display TuberLog data If the measurement timer is still running, click Cancel measure in the right menu bar (see above).
  • Page 50 C.2.6. Change the data display Touch the graph icons above the data to change the display mode between a graph of the impacts during a measurement and a graph of the percentage distribution of the impacts. Graph of impacts during a measurement Graph of the percentage distribution of impacts...
  • Page 51 C.2.7. Export of data to the PC Downloaded measurement files from the data logger are automatically stored in XML format in the TuberLog directory on the Android device SD card. This is accessed via My Files/TuberLog (folder names may differ on some devices). The data can be copied to the computer and processed using the TuberLog PC software.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    TuberLog will also be damaged in this way. The examples given are non-exhaustive. The manufacturers cannot be held responsible for this kind of traumatic damage and it is the responsibility of the user to make sure that TuberLog is not put into a situation where such damage could occur.
  • Page 53 TuberLog Technical data TuberLog captures all impacts during a selectable measurement period while using a sampling rate of 3000 Hz. When exceeding a preset threshold, the peak values of the 3 acceleration axes (x,y,z) are saved continuously in a millisecond cycle until the impact falls below the threshold again.