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SPAD 502DL Plus
Chlorophyll Meter
DATA LOGGER MANUAL
Item # 2900PDL

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  • Page 1 SPAD 502DL Plus Chlorophyll Meter DATA LOGGER MANUAL Item # 2900PDL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Aurora, IL 60504 General Overview Thank you for purchasing the data logging SPAD 502Plus Chlorophyll meter from Spectrum Technologies, Inc. This operation manual deals with the features that are unique to the internal data logger. Information on general meter op- eration is contain in the accompanying Instruction manual.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide Identifying the correct Com Port FieldScout software is used to communicate with the data logging SPAD meter. The software allows you to download the meter as well as select GPS options for data collection. Before contacting the meter, you must identify the Com Port associated with the serial port.

  • Page 4: Identifying The Correct Com Port

    Identifying the Correct Com Port T h e c o m p u t e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Port to which the cable is connected can be identified by using a paper clip.

  • Page 5: Gps Connection

    GPS CONNECTION Cable Connections A GPS/DGPS cable (item # 2950CV5) is required to connect the SPAD meter to a GPS unit. This cable has a 9-pin male connection and a stereo pin that connects to the meter’s data port. You will also need a cable that allows the GPS unit to connect to a 9-pin male se- rial port.
  • Page 6 Initial GPS connect If the meter does NOT detect an incoming GPS signal, it will flash steadily for 10 seconds and then glow steadily once it gets into Measurement mode. If it does detect the GPS signal (satellites found etc..), it gives a series of 3 rapid flashes before going to the steady glow for Measurement mode.

  • Page 7: Data Logger Operation

    Data logger operation The data logger has two different modes of opera- tion: Communication and Measurement. These modes are indicated by the green LED at the base of the meter. When this light is flashing, the meter is in Communication mode. When the light glows stead- ily, the meter is in Measurement mode.

  • Page 8: Data Files

    Data Files Figure 1: Sample data showing results of data collected with and without GPS activated. Note: GPS signal not found when recording data in lines 11 through 15. Data File Structure The data is stored in comma-delimited text files. These files can be opened with text-editing software (e.g.
  • Page 9 The data is separated into 4 fields: Latitude and Lon- gitude (blank if a GPS unit was not connected), SPAD and Other Info. The last 2 fields are the data value and reading number respectively. Relationship between the SPAD buttons and the data logger Logging sessions are started and completed by turn- ing the meter on and off.

  • Page 10: Logger Software

    Logger Software Meter Type The Field Scout software supports all of Spectrum Technologies’ portable data logging meters. Be sure to select the SPAD Meter from the Select Meter Type screen Connecting to your Computer The SPAD software comes with a black PC interface cable.
  • Page 11 A time zone correction should be entered in the last box. Appendix 1 (p. 13) lists time zone corrections for several cities. Download After clicking the Download button, a progress bar will confirm that data is being extracted from the log- ger.

  • Page 12: Specifications / Troubleshooting

    Specifications Measurement Capacity: - 1,488 data points with SPAD and DGPS - 4,096 data points with SPAD Operating Environment: - Weather Resistant Battery Life: - 40 hours of logging Software Requirements: - Windows 3.1 or higher - Field Scout Software (included) Troubleshooting Flashing LED - If the meter is in Measure- ment mode and the LED begins to flash quickly,...

  • Page 13: Appendix 1: Time Zone Corrections

    Appendix 1 Time zone corrections Time Zone City Correction Dublin, Lisbon, London Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo Asuncion Atlanta, Indianapolis, New York, Ottawa, Bogota, Montreal, Toronto Guatemala City, Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, Mexico City, Winnipeg Phoenix, Denver, Edmonton San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver Anchorage Honolulu Wellington...
  • Page 14 Who do I contact? Contact the company that you bought the loggers from: Spectrum Technologies, Inc. or a Spectrum Authorized Dealer. Before calling, you can evaluate and often solve your problem if you try the following.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of pur- chase. During the warranty period Spectrum will, at its op- tion, either repair or replace products that prove to be defec- tive.
  • Page 16 This equipment has been manufactured for Spectrum Technologies, Inc. 3600 Thayer Court Aurora, IL 60504 USA The Manufacturer’s DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY is on file at the above address, and certifies conformity to the following: Model Number: 2900P, 2900PDL Description: Chlorophyll Meter...

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