Aethlabs microAeth MA Series Operating Manual page 3

5.6.3. Flow setpoint ....................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6.4. Timebase ............................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6.5. Wavelengths (microAeth Manager only) ......................................................................................... 31
5.6.6. Sampling mode (microAeth Manager only) .................................................................................... 31
5.6.7. AutoSample .......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6.8. GPS (microAeth Manager only) ........................................................................................................ 32
5.6.9. Serial baud rate ................................................................................................................................... 32
5.6.10. Serial data mode ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.6.11. Serial data format (microAeth Manager only) .............................................................................. 32
5.6.12. Tape advance ATN threshold ........................................................................................................... 32
5.7. Using the microAeth Manager Software ............................................................................................... 33
5.7.1. microAeth Manager Software Installation ..................................................................................... 33
5.7.1.1. Installation on macOS .................................................................................................................. 33
5.7.1.2. Installation on Windows .............................................................................................................. 33
5.7.2. Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.7.2.1. Main Application Window ............................................................................................................. 34
5.7.2.1.1. Manage Application Button and Section ............................................................................ 34
5.7.2.1.2. Notifications Section ............................................................................................................. 34
5.7.2.1.3. Device Section ......................................................................................................................... 35
5.7.3. Configuration and Status of Instrument and Operating Parameters ...................................... 35
5.7.3.1. Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 35
5.7.3.2. Status .............................................................................................................................................. 35
5.7.3.3. Date/Time ...................................................................................................................................... 35
5.7.3.3.1. GPS time synchronization .................................................................................................... 35
5.7.3.3.2. Application time synchronization ....................................................................................... 36
5.7.3.3.3. Timezone offset ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.7.3.4. Memory ........................................................................................................................................... 36
5.7.3.5. Firmware ......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.7.3.6. Flow setpoint ................................................................................................................................. 36
5.7.3.7. Timebase ......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.7.3.8. Wavelengths .................................................................................................................................. 37
5.7.3.9. Sampling mode .............................................................................................................................. 37
5.7.3.10. AutoSample ................................................................................................................................. 37
5.7.3.11. GPS ................................................................................................................................................. 37
5.7.3.12. Serial baud rate ........................................................................................................................... 37
5.7.3.13. Serial data mode ......................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.3.14. Serial data format ....................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.3.15. Tape advance ATN threshold..................................................................................................... 38
5.7.4. Data Sessions Management in the microAeth Manager .............................................................. 38
5.7.5. Data Download in the microAeth Manager ..................................................................................... 39
5.7.6. Exporting Data from the microAeth Manager local database .................................................... 40
5.7.7. Delete All Data on the microAeth ..................................................................................................... 41
5.8. Using the on-board user interface ......................................................................................................... 42
5.8.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 42
5.8.2. Configuration of Instrument Operating Parameters .................................................................. 42
5.8.2.1. Change Timebase .......................................................................................................................... 42
5.8.2.2. Change Flow .................................................................................................................................. 42
5.8.2.3. Change Tape Adv. ATN ................................................................................................................. 42
5.8.3. Operation and Status ........................................................................................................................ 43
5.8.3.1. Start Measurement ...................................................................................................................... 43
5.8.3.2. Stop Measurement ....................................................................................................................... 43
5.8.3.3. Advance Tape ................................................................................................................................ 43
5.8.3.4. Filter Tape Cartridge Removal and Installation ..................................................................... 44
5.8.3.5. Calibrate Flow ............................................................................................................................... 44
5.8.3.6. Test Flow ........................................................................................................................................ 45
5.8.3.7. Calibrate Optics ............................................................................................................................ 45
5.8.3.8. Change Serial Mode ..................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.3.9. Change Serial Baud ...................................................................................................................... 45
5.8.3.10. Change AutoSample .................................................................................................................. 46
5.8.3.11. Display All Settings (terminal emulator interface only) ...................................................... 46
5.8.3.12. Display FlowCal Info (terminal emulator interface only) .................................................... 47
5.8.3.13. Turn Off ........................................................................................................................................ 47
5.8.4. On-board Status Indications ........................................................................................................... 48
5.8.4.1. Serial Number ............................................................................................................................... 48
5.8.4.2. Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 48
5.8.4.3. Charging ........................................................................................................................................ 48
5.8.4.4. Startup ........................................................................................................................................... 48
5.9. Command Line Interface (CLI) for Polled Serial Data Mode ............................................................. 48
5.9.1. AethLabs Serial Protocol.................................................................................................................... 49
5.9.2. Bayern-Hessen Protocol .................................................................................................................... 49
5.10. Filter Media ............................................................................................................................................... 52
5.11. Data Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 52
6. Viewing and Analyzing Measurement Data ................................................................................................. 53
6.1. Data File Structure .................................................................................................................................... 53
6.2. Serial Data Format Structures ............................................................................................................... 58
6.2.1. Verbose Structure ............................................................................................................................... 58
6.2.2. Minimal Structure ............................................................................................................................... 64
6.3. Status Codes .............................................................................................................................................. 65
7. Maintenance and Service ................................................................................................................................ 66
7.1. Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................ 66
7.2. Display and Check All Settings ................................................................................................................ 66
7.2.1. Display All Settings Descriptions ...................................................................................................... 67
7.2.2. Display All Settings Example ............................................................................................................. 70