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  • Page 1 EASYSENSE user manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Licensee's premises. Data Harvest's policy is to continually improve products and services, so we reserve the right to make changes without notice. It is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication for which responsibility cannot be assumed.

  • Page 3: What's Supplied

    Two long Smart Q sensor leads Note: The battery pack in EASYSENSE Q is fully charged before it leaves Data Harvest. Even when turned off, EASYSENSE Q will use a small amount of current, and the battery will slowly discharge. If the logger is to be stored for long periods without use then it is a good idea to recharge the batteries fully every 6 –...

  • Page 4: The Easysense Q 3+ Or 5+ Data Logger

    The red button (STOP) is used to stop data being recorded or return to the previous screen The blue buttons (SCROLL) are used to scroll through menus on the LCD screen or to browse measurements during data logging. To operate EASYSENSE Q, press any of these buttons. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 5: The Built-In Sensors

    This lower range is suitable for recording at indoor light levels and so is normally selected for use in the classroom. In/Out 10k lx (10,000 lx) • This medium range is suitable for recording bright light levels indoors or low light levels outdoors. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 6: Plug-In Sensors

    To maintain consistency with existing software, sensor inputs 1 and 2 are dual labelled as A and B. This labelling is utilised during Timing investigation when digital sensors (e.g. Light gates) are connected to either Input A (1:A) or Input A and B (1:A and 2:B). © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 7 2. Digital - which are switch-type sensors for measuring ON/OFF conditions such as Light gates and Timing mats used for calculating time, speed and acceleration. Smart Q Light Gate Please contact your supplier for an up-to-date list of Smart Q Sensors. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 8: Ways To Capture Data With Easysense Q 3+ Or 5

    A menu option is selected by using the blue buttons to move the list up or down until the pointer is pointing at the required option (the pointer stays in the same ► position). Press the green button to select. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 9: Menu Options

    Scroll to select a mode Press the green button to switch off, press Switch off any button to switch back on Bluetooth ► Sound ► Sensor ON/OFF Light System Battery life Temperature Pressure Scroll to select a mode © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 10: Meter

    Temperature sensor. • The built-in sensor range will not be applied to any Smart Q Temperature, Light or Pressure sensors that are connected. They will continue to use the settings stored in the Smart Q sensor. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 11: Snapshot

    (the limit is dependant on the number of sensors). The data set can be downloaded to the computer for display and analysis by selecting Retrieve remote from the Home page in the EASYSENSE software program. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 12: Easy Log

    At this point the sample rate halves (i.e. 20 samples per second) and alternate samples are discarded (leaving 500 samples). It will continue at this speed until it has captured another 500 samples (1000 total) then the sample rate halves (i.e. 10 samples per © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 13: Timing

    (e.g. the distance from A to B or the length of the interrupt card) to perform calculations e.g. of speed, velocity or acceleration. E.g. Speed at A = Length of single interrupt card Time © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 14 Home page in the EASYSENSE software. The collected data is a time measurement. For the software to be able to perform calculations e.g. speed, velocity or acceleration, it is necessary to enter the parameters © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 15 Time from A to B =0.00000 s ► Time from A to B signal at B changes (so it measures the t=0.000000 s time taken by an object to travel from sensor A to sensor B). © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 16: Switch Off

    Use the blue buttons to Pair Bluetooth ► Bluetooth is ON ► Bluetooth On/Off scroll between ON and OFF Paired:000B0D6904AE Sensor ON/OFF Battery life: ► Battery life Awake: 13.7 hours Bluetooth Easy Log: 42 days Level: 100% © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 17: Sensor On/Off

    Note: Ideally EASYSENSE Q should be stored with at least 40% or more charge. Do not store EASYSENSE Q with its battery fully discharged or with sensors connected. Some reserve charge is needed to retain data and settings in memory. See page 26 for powering information. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 18: Bluetooth Or No Bluetooth

    When EASYSENSE Q is awake and Bluetooth is On, the blue indicator LED will be lit. Pair Bluetooth Selecting ‘Pair Bluetooth’ will delete any existing pairing and will initiate the Bluetooth pairing process. See page 32 for instructions. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 19: Using Easysense Q 3+ Or 5+ Connected To A Computer For The First Time

    To ‘connect’ via Bluetooth EASYSENSE Q must have Bluetooth built-in. This will be indicated by a Bluetooth symbol above the Data Harvest logo. • If you wish to add Bluetooth functionality to an EASYSENSE Q logger, please contact Data Harvest for information about a Bluetooth upgrade. Step 3...

  • Page 20: Using Easysense Q 3+ Or 5+ After The Initial Setup

    EASYSENSE software will be lost. Press any button to wake up the logger before selecting Retry from the unable to connect message to re-establish connection. Note: Auto switch off can be prevented by connecting EASYSENSE Q to its mains power supply. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 21: The Easysense Software Overview

    Gauge, Colour Change or Bar. To alter the sensor displayed in a section, right click in the individual section window and select the sensor from the list. Click on the Start/Stop icon to stop recording. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 22 In roll mode the graph trace will be redrawn continuously on the screen until you click on the Start/Stop icon when the trace will ‘freeze’. Note: Scope is not available when the User Level is set to Level 1. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 23 EASYSENSE Q. Trigger on Level – the recording will start when the sensor selected is above, below, rises above or falls below a set level e.g. when the value from a Temperature sensor rises above 15°C. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 24: Retrieve Remote

    The range of a sensor can be altered either in Meters on EASYSENSE Q or by using Sensor Config in the EASYSENSE software (Settings menu). Once a range has been selected it will be used until reselected. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 25: Hard Reset

    EASYSENSE Q and the version number of its operating system before resetting and returning to the main menu If EASYSENSE Q still fails to respond, please contact Data Harvest. A Hard Reset: Will switch all sensors On. See page 17.

  • Page 26: Powering Easysense Q 3+ Or 5

    6 – 8 weeks. When its battery is in good condition and fully charged it will power EASYSENSE Q in EasyLog or remote mode for at least 42 days. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 27: Auto Switch Off

    A fully charged battery that looses its charge quickly will demonstrate the need for replacement. When this happens, contact Data Harvest and request a battery replacement pack for EASYSENSE Q – Product No. 5007.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Do not expose to temperatures greater than 60˚ C, e.g. near a heater or inside a car • in hot weather. Do not store EASYSENSE Q with its battery fully discharged. Ideally • EASYSENSE Q should be stored at least 40% or more state-of-charge. See page © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 29: Updating Easysense Q's Firmware

    EASYSENSE Q3+ and Q5+ DO185 (2) Updating EASYSENSE Q’s Firmware Occasionally Data Harvest may release updated firmware which will contain improvements or new features. Updates will be made available from the Data Harvest website. To update the firmware of your EASYSENSE Q logger: Step 1.

  • Page 30: Practical Information For The Plug-In Temperature Sensor

    3 mol dm 10 minutes Suggested Investigations: Monitoring indoor and outdoor temperature. Weather studies. Insulation studies. Monitoring endothermic and exothermic reactions. Solubility of salts. Studying freezing and boiling points. Cooling rates. Evaporation, radiation, conduction and convection investigations. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 31: Using Easysense Q With Bluetooth

    Using EASYSENSE Q with Bluetooth Requirements 1) Your EASYSENSE Q must have a built in Bluetooth module. If it has there will be: • A Bluetooth logo (above the Data Harvest Bluetooth LED indicator logo) on the top panel of the EASYSENSE Q logger.

  • Page 32: Initial Use (Pairing Easysense Q To The Pc)

    EASYSENSE Q is a Bluetooth 1.1 standard device, and as such should operate with any Version 1.1 or higher Bluetooth adapters/dongles; however Data Harvest cannot guarantee full operation with all makes of adapter.
  • Page 33 8. Click on Next to begin 9. Your PC will search for any Bluetooth devices that are discoverable and within range. 10. Click on the EASYSENSE Q that is going to be paired with (D). 11. Click on Next. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 34 ID: 060929-01071 electronic identity number of the Bluetooth adapter it has Passkey: 1234 paired with. Bluetooth will be automatically switched on Paired: 00461878A78 (LED will be lit). 16. Click on Finish to close the wizard. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 35 EASYSENSE software will be lost. Press any button to wake up the logger before re-establishing connection. (If EASYSENSE Q is connected to its mains power supply it will stay ‘awake’ at all times). © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    See page 32 for pairing information. 4. If possible connect EASYSENSE Q to its main power supply to exclude problems caused a low battery charge level and to prevent the logger going to sleep. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.
  • Page 37 It is likely that your EASYSENSE Q has an earlier version of the firmware (V2.70 or less). Update to the latest firmware from the Data Harvest website Question 6: The Bluetooth option only shows OFF (so is not currently paired), the Bluetooth Device Wizard already lists my logger as Passkey enabled and when I try to pair I get ‘pairing failed’.
  • Page 38 Question 8: My batteries do not seem to hold their charge any more. Do I need to send the unit back for a replacement to be fitted? No, order a replacement battery pack from Data Harvest - Product No. 5007. © Data Harvest Group Ltd.

  • Page 39: Hard Reset

    It does not erase any stored data sets but if a recording is interrupted by a reset, then • the data being captured will not be stored. If you are still experiencing a problem, please contact Technical Support at Data Harvest. Please provide details of: The computer platform it is being used with.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    In the event of a fault developing within the 12-month period, EASYSENSE Q must be returned to Data Harvest for repair or replacement at no expense to the user other than postal charges. Note: Data Harvest products are designed for educational use and are not intended for use in industrial, medical or commercial applications.

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