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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Solar DataSnap SDI-12 Data Recorder Model # ACC-AGR-D02S Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Add Acclima Sensors ................12 Add non-Acclima Sensors ..............12 Modifying Sensor Settings ..............13 Selecting Acclima Moisture Sensor Locations ........13 Physically Installing Acclima Moisture Sensors ........14 Wiring Sensors to the SDI-12 Port ............14 Configuration ..................15 Connecting to a DataSnap.............. - Page 3 USER MANUAL Environmental ..................39 Electrical Specification ................40 Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 4: Introduction
USER MANUAL Introduction The Acclima Solar DataSnap is a simple-to-use data recorder. It provides the ability to read and log data from a variety of SDI-12 sensors. Convenient, fast data collection is supported through a micro-USB thumb drive. Alternatively, the Solar DataSnap can be attached via USB directly to a Windows PC laptop to which the data can be downloaded and viewed from the SnapView software. -
Page 5: Supported Sensors
USER MANUAL Supported Sensors The Acclima Solar DataSnap will support all SDI-12 sensors that are compatible with versions 1.0 through 1.4 of the SDI-12 Protocol Specification, including all Acclima SDI-12 sensors. However, the Solar DataSnap only reads and records the first five data points of the SDI-12 M! command. -
Page 6: Connections
When using a thumb drive: Plug in the USB thumb drive firmly into the micro-USB port. Wait a second to allow the USB connection to stabilize and link to the drive. The Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 7: A Word About Operating Temperature
A Word About Operating Temperature The Acclima Solar DataSnap has physical limitations on what temperature range it will fully operate in. If it will be used in freezing weather (≤0°C or ≤ 32°F) for extended periods of time, the end-user should plan to... - Page 8 DataSnap to your PC’s USB port! Where to Find the Free Download The SnapView software can be downloaded from https://www.acclima.com/sdiproducts under Solar DataSnap. Minimum System Requirements • Microsoft Windows 7™, Windows 8™, or Windows 10™ operating systems <<<(Note: The screenshots and steps below may vary slightly depending on which version of Windows™...
- Page 9 Windows™ will then search for the driver in its preconfigured driver folders. This will happen because the driver was installed to this location when the SnapView software was installed. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
- Page 10 In figure 3, the DataSnap has been assigned to a port. The driver is now installed and ready for use. Click the ‘Finish’ button. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 11: Using Acclima Snapview Software
4. Data analysis – synchronized sensor data analysis The DataSnap can communicate with and read any type of SDI-12 sensor. It is not limited to Acclima sensors. The DataSnap must be configured to know which sensors to read. This is easily done in the ‘Configuration’... -
Page 12: Add Acclima Sensors
USER MANUAL screen and click ‘Add Acclima Sensors’ or the ‘Add a Single Sensor’ at the bottom of the screen. The SDI-12 protocol does not provide a way to search for multiple connected sensors. Therefore, only one sensor can be connected to the DataSnap when adding a sensor. -
Page 13: Modifying Sensor Settings
‘Sensor Details’ window and clicks ‘Save’. For more details, see the ‘Using Acclima SnapView Software’ section later in this document. There may be times when it is necessary to remove a configured sensor since it is no longer needed or to make room for a new sensor. -
Page 14: Physically Installing Acclima Moisture Sensors
Physically Installing Acclima Moisture Sensors The Acclima Soil Moisture sensors report soil moisture as a percentage of the total volume measured. This means that the measured volume of soil should be free of foreign objects or variations that may alter the measurement made by the sensor. -
Page 15: Configuration
The SDI-12 protocol requires that a sensor be given a specific address. All communication with a sensor is based on this address. When a sensor is added to a DataSnap, the sensor’s address is stored in the DataSnap. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 16 DataSnap and are retained even when power is removed. The configuration wizard is divided into four steps: • Connect • System Configuration • Sensors • Validation Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 17: Connecting To A Datasnap
10:20am. • SDI-12 Idle Power – This option allows the configuration to keep bus power on constantly if needed by a third-party sensor. Acclima sensors don’t need this, so it is preferrable to keep this set to ‘OFF’... - Page 18 DataSnap. It will not remove any logs stored on the PC. o Factory Reset – This will delete all configuration and logs on the DataSnap, thus restoring it to its original factory settings. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
- Page 19 USER MANUAL Figure 9 - System Configuration Always click the ‘Save’ button to save the changes to the Name and Interval settings. Figure 10 - Adding Sensors Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 20: Validating Sensors
Hovering the mouse over the icon displays the number of Figure 12 - Synchronization logs that still need to be retrieved from the DataSnap as shown in figure 12. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 21: Read Sensors Manually
DataSnap’s name. To expand/collapse the list of sensors, click the gray circle or click the DataSnap’s name. Individual sensors can be selected/deselected by clicking the checkmark next to the sensor name. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 22 • To prematurely terminate the read, click the ‘Cancel’ button. The ‘Cancel’ button is only displayed while sensors are being read. • Click the ‘Refresh List’ button to scan the computer for DataSnaps and update the list. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 23: Copying Sensor Data
‘Graph’ button at the top of the screen. The graph view allows access to the historical data of each DataSnap that has ever been connected to this PC. It does not require a DataSnap to be connected. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 24: Graphing Sensor Data
• Specify the date range - The time bar at the top of the screen shows a range of selectable dates. See figure 16. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 25 If the sensor’s data spans a wide range of dates, it may be difficult to set the dates of the range selection window. To modify the size of each time unit in the time bar, click and drag either end of the Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 26: Gather Data From Micro Usb Thumb Drive
File fragmentation and data loss will occur. Data is stored to the following folder\file structure. If the folders or files do not exist, then the Solar DataSnap will create them. In this example, Solar Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 27 Solar DataSnap to a new version. The Solar DataSnap will examine the upgrade file and will only proceed with the upgrade if the file is a valid update and is a newer version than the firmware that already Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 28: Viewing And Working With Data
‘2” Deep’ and ‘4” Deep’. Their data is displayed in the grid to the right, sorted chronologically. The ‘2” Deep’ sensor has been expanded to show the names of its readings. The errors have also been selected and are displayed. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 29 To specify a filter for a column, click on funnel shaped icon in the header of the column. If the icon is white, no filter has been applied. If the icon is yellow, a filter has been applied. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
- Page 30 For instance, a filter could be set that displays all times between January 15, 2012 and January 18, 2012. To remove the filter, click the ‘Clear Filter’ button. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
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Page 31: Exporting Sensor Data
• Click the DataSnap that contains the desired sensor data. This reveals its list of sensors. • Select one or more sensors by clicking on the square checkbox next to the desired sensors. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 32: Tools
• Theme – This allows the user to change the look of the application. Waveform Capture and Graphing in SnapView for Advanced Users Acclima TDT and TDR sensors all use time-domain analysis of an electromagnetic wave propagated along the waveguide to derive measurement data. Some scientists or advanced users may wish to do their own analysis of waveform data, and so the Waveforms feature was added to the SnapView software to provide access to sensor waveforms. -
Page 33: Upgrading/Installing Your Snapview Software And The Firmware Of Datasnap Data Logger
Acclima sensors that have “Waveform Capture” printed on the label will support fast waveform capture – providing full resolution waveform data in only a few seconds of download time. Older Acclima sensors can also provide waveform data, but only one data point at a time. On these sensors, full resolution waveforms may take 15 minutes to gather, during which time the sensor cannot be disturbed. -
Page 34: Opening The Waveform Capture Module In Snapview
This action will automatically connect the SnapView software to the USB- cable-attached Solar DataSnap or DataSnap data logger and will open the waveform capture module listing sensors configured to the data logger. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 35: Capturing A Sensor Waveform
With the sensor selected, left click the ‘Get Waveform’ button to start the waveform graphing. A maximum of 12 waveforms can be displayed at the same time. Waveform Capture enabled sensors Figure 30 – Get Waveform Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... - Page 36 ‘Get Waveform’ button. Older sensors If you are using an older Acclima sensor without the designation of being able to capture a waveform, you can still collect a waveform by selecting that sensor in the list and left clicking ‘Get Waveform’ button. The capture will begin, but due to the older design of the sensor it may take approximately 15 minutes to generate the graph.
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Page 37: The Legend
Figure 33 – Waveform Legend Deleting a Waveform The minus within the colored (e.g. red) box in the legend can be used to delete the waveform when left-clicked with the mouse. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 38: Zooming
‘Save to CSV’ button was pressed. Loading from a CSV File A waveform graph can be loaded from a CSV file by left clicking the ‘Load from CSV’ button. Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com... -
Page 39: Technical Specifications Of The Solar Datasnap
The load function supports 2 CSV formats: 1. CSV waveform files saved by the SnapView Software 2. CSV waveform files saved by the Acclima SDI-12 Reader (RD1200) Technical Specifications of the Solar... - Page 40 Input Voltage: 5VDC, ±0.5V Input Current: 500mA Max Solar or External Supply Input 5-10 VDC SDI-12 Output Signal Voltage: Typically 0-5VDC Power Output Voltage: 12VDC Short Circuit Current: 500mA ±20% Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 © 2021 Acclima, Inc. https://acclima.com...
- Page 41 USER MANUAL Solar DataSnap User Manual Revised 9/30/2021 Visit www.acclima.com for information on all of Acclima’s products. Contact sales@acclima.com with questions. Acclima, Inc. 1763 West Marcon Lane, Ste. 175 Meridian, ID 83642 USA www.acclima.com Solar DataSnap | Sep. 30, 2021 ©...
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