Summary of Contents for Strato Flights STRATO4
- Page 1 Hier findest du die deutsche Anleitung: Here you can find the German instructions: Datalogger STRATO4 Datalog your space mission...
- Page 2 Foreword Thank you for your trust in our Datalogger STRATO4 and your interest in this special mission. We would like to offer you the opportunity to experience an unfor- gettable adventure with breath-taking video recordings of an altitude where planes...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: General Notes
1 General notes Before using: Please complete reading attentively the instructions of the Datalogger STRATO4 before operating with the Datalogger STRATO4 for the first time. Please follow the steps and order exactly as described here to ensure an error-free setup, operation and analysis of the recorded data. Please keep the manual in a safe space. -
Page 6: Scope Of Delivery
Output trigger I • Output trigger II 1.3 Scope of delivery The STRATO4 will be delivered with the following contents. After unpacking, im- mediately check the contents to make sure that everything is there, using this list: • Datalogger STRATO4 •... -
Page 7: Quick Start Guide
General notes 1.5 Quick start guide To set up your Datalogger STRATO4, you can use this guide about quick starting the Datalogger. Please keep in mind that all steps of the quick start are shortened, there-... - Page 8 If you are not making any progress, please view the following chapter, where each step is explained fully. 1. First check if the Datalogger STRATO4 is connected to the sensor board via the data cable (approximately 30m) at the white plug connection.
- Page 9 General notes ton. If you press immediately the on/off button, data will get lost! 8. Remove the micro SD card from the Datalogger. Just to be safe, you should save the data of your flight to another storage medium. 9. The .csv file, written by the Datalogger, can be evaluated with Excel or directly with the tool ‘Datalogger Evaluation’...
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Page 10: How To Use The Strato4
First check if the approx. 30m long data cable is connected to the white connector on the large blue circuit board of the Datalogger STRATO4. Please also check if the plug for power supply is completely in the socket. Now connect the 9V battery to the Datalogger. -
Page 11: Switching On
How to use the STRATO4 2.2 Switching on By pushing the on/off button, you can turn on the Datalogger STRATO4. After the slide switch is flipped, the STRATO starts automatically and the display lights up. The recording of the measuring data starts right after switching on the Datalogger. -
Page 12: Use
How to use the STRATO4 2.3 Use As soon as the STRATO4 is turned on, it starts recording the measuring data auto- matically. The measuring data will be saved on the micro SD card as .csv file. Please consider that a complete function test should be carried out exclusively outdoors with a clear view of the sky. - Page 13 How to use the STRATO4 Overview (1/9): Overview: A snapshot of the most important information such as latitude and longitude, height (altitude MSL), ground speed, temperature on board (Temp: Board) of the Datalogger, tem- perature of the sensor board (Temp: Ext. Sens 2), humidity (Hum: Ext.
- Page 14 Airborne Mode! As soon as the STRATO4 ascends towards the stratosphere, it will be used in a perfect environment for the STRATO4...
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Page 15: Switching On/Off
2.4 Switching on/off In order to switch off your STRATO4 after your successful flight to the stratosphere accurately or after a test run outdoors, it is important to press for about two seconds the menu button (button 1). -
Page 16: Installation
UV radiation and the ex- ternal temperature. The data cable between the blue circuit board of the Datalogger STRATO4 is connected to the sensor board via a 30cm long data cable. Two possible examples for attaching the sensor board outside of the probe are:... - Page 17 Installation tape. Do not tape over the actual blue sensor board. Tape over the data cable with the result that the sensor board remains free. B) Cut a hole in the Polystyrene probe. You need to insert the sensor board through this hole.
- Page 18 Note: Make sure that the Datalogger do not touch any surfaces or parts of metal, otherwise there is a risk of a short-circuit. Also, the STRATO4 and the sensor board should not come into contact with Water, oil or other liquids.
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Page 19: Data Analysis
On the page “Datalogger Evaluation” you can click on the button “Select file” to select the .csv file from your Datalogger STRATO4. After you have selected the file, the tool automatically uploads the file and makes your measuring data available. - Page 20 Data analysis At the top of the Datalogger Evaluation tool, you will find an overview of the ex- treme values of your stratospheric flight, such as the highest altitude reached, the highest and lowest indoor and outdoor temperature, maximum speed, etc. This over- view gives you a first impression of your mission.
- Page 21 Data analysis Because of the large number of possibilities of using the Datalogger Evaluation tool, an example of “time” on the x-axis and “height” on the y-axis will be described here to explain one skill of this tool.
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Page 22: Creating Flight Curves On Google Earth As Visualisation
If you select time and altitude on the axis sections, the entire data range will be di- splayed, beginning from the time when the Datalogger STRATO4 was first switched on to the time it was switched off. The units and the corresponding values are di- splayed on the individual axis sections. -
Page 23: Visualising A 3D Flight Curve On Google Earth
Data analysis ger Evaluation“ on our homepage below the Datalogger evaluation tool as discussed in the previous chapters. https://www.stratoflights.com/en/tutorial/datalogger-evaluation/ Open now „GPS Visualizer“. https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/ After you have opened the website, you will find in the centre of the page a small box where you can upload the GPX file you have just generated by clicking on „Select file“. - Page 24 Data analysis After opening the website, click on “Google Earth KML”. Now a new page should open which contains a tool. With the help of this tool, you need to make a few adjustments in order to visualise our flight route as a 3D view on Google Earth.
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Page 25: Creating An Animated Flight Curve On Ayvri
Data analysis After installing Google Earth, click on the file you created. Double-click the file and it opens automatically on Google Earth. Now you can take a closer look at your 3D flight route and inspect it from all perspectives. 4.3 Creating an animated flight curve on Ayvri If you want to animate your 3D flight curve, e.g. - Page 26 Data analysis Next you have to upload the newly created GPX file. . For „Activity Type“, „Fly - Balloon“ must be selected in order to display the data correctly. Click on „Upload“ to upload your data and create your flight curve. This interactive flight route offers lots of possibilities.
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Page 27: Faq And Solutions
The red LED light at GNSS does not stop blinking: The Datalogger STRATO4 cannot find a connection to the satellites. The Datalogger needs to be used outdoors and under a clear sky. The GPS signal is valid if the green GNSS-LED light starts flashing on the board. -
Page 28: Specifications
Weight (with battery): approx. 116g (4.1oz) Note: The STRATO4 offers a runtime of approx. 2 days in normal conditions on earth when using a new lithium 9V battery! However, please note that the runtime depends on the load as well as on the extreme conditions of the stratosphere of tem-... -
Page 29: Safety Instructions
Please note that the STRATO4 is not a toy for children. In ot- her countries and regions there are different laws on recording measuring data. Stra- toflights GmbH &... -
Page 30: Battery Mode
• Never place the STRATO4 near an open fire or hot surfaces or metallic, wet or oily surfaces. • The STRATO4 is not protected against moisture and water as well as oily sur- faces. -
Page 31: Electromagnetic Compatibility
STRATO4 with metallic cleaning objects (e.g. knife, metal sponge). This may damage the surface. • Never put the STRATO4 in water, in a dishwasher (or the like) and do not use a steam cleaner. Correct cleaning of the STRATO4: 1. The surface may be wiped clean with a slightly damped cloth. -
Page 32: Storage
Safety instructions 7.8 Storage If you do not use the STRATO4 for some time, turn it off, remove the cable for pow- er supply and disconnect the Lithium 9V Battery. Place the STRATO4 in its original packaging or in a carton of the same size. Protect the STRATO4 from dirt and hu- midity. -
Page 33: Checklist: Perfectly Prepared And Thought Of Everything
Checklist: Perfectly prepared and thought of everything? 8 Checklist: Perfectly prepared and thought of everything? Here‘s what you need for a successful stratospheric mission: In order to launch your weather balloon, you need a flight permit in your count- Flight permit ry. - Page 34 Checklist: Perfectly prepared and thought of everything? To avoid „damaging“ the sensitive en- velope of the weather balloon, all team members working on the weather bal- Gloves loon should wear gloves and take off rings, earrings, etc. Please avoid contact with the ground! Gas creates the lift.
- Page 35 STRATOmini information on the flight route and speed, and much more. In addition to the GPS position, altitude and speed, the STRATO4 also records Datalogger temperature, air pressure, humidity and STRATO4 much more in order to completely ana- lyse the stratospheric flight.
- Page 36 Checklist: Perfectly prepared and thought of everything? For best results you should have the following tools at hand: Useful tools to prepare your probe and Cutter knife/ carefully open the box for the weather scissors balloon. The gas bottle for the helium/ balloon Spanner for pres- gas is screwed on with a cap.
- Page 37 About Stratoflights 9 About Stratoflights We hope that we have been able to help you with this instruction of the STRATO4 as well as with our other free services such as the Stratoflights App, the tutorials, and videos on our website. We hope that you will experience an extraordinary adventure with sensational shots of our planet.
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