Initial Startup - Spectrum Technologies Field Scout CM1000 Operation Manual

Initial Startup

Allow the temperature of the CM1000 to equilibrate with
the plant environment prior to sampling. For example,
storing the meter overnight in a freezing tool shed and
then immediately taking readings upon entry into a warm
greenhouse will result in invalid data.
When the CM1000 is first turned on, battery strength
(Battery at __% ) will appear on the LCD. The available
battery power percentage assumes alkaline batteries are
being used. If rechargeable NiCd batteries are installed,
the available battery power will be less than displayed. If
the data logging option has not been enabled, the unit will
then proceed to the normal reading mode.
In order to record data and global positioning system
(GPS) coordinates, the data logger must first be enabled
through the software (See p. 14). If the data logger has
been enabled, battery strength and the amount of
remaining memory (Memory __ % FULL) will be
displayed. If GPS data is being recorded as well, the
meter will display the status of the GPS signal. The meter
will then proceed to the normal reading mode.
The GPS unit must be powered up,
IMPORTANT:
have located the satellites and been connected to the meter
before turning the meter on (see Connecting to GPS Unit
p. 6).
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