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- Page 1 SPAD 502DL Plus Chlorophyll Meter DATA LOGGER MANUAL Item # 2900PDL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For customer support, or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. (800)248-8873 or (815) 436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST, FAX (815)436-4460, e-mail: info@specmeters.com. www.specmeters.com Spectrum Technologies, Inc 12360 S. Industrial Dr. East Plainfield, IL 60585... -
Page 3: General Overview
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 opera- tion is contain in the accompanying Instruction manual. -
Page 4: Identifying The Correct Com Port
Identifying the Correct Com Port The computer Communications Port to which the PC-3.5 serial cable is connected can be identified by using a paper clip 1. Disconnect the meter from the serial cable. 2. Click on the Com Port button on the main software screen. - Page 5 4. If the “Connection OK” message box (see fig. 1) is displayed, another device (such as a modem) is probably connected to that port. This is not the port you will be using with your meter. If the “No Connection” message box (see fig. 2) is displayed, this port may be the one connected to your serial cable and you can proceed to the next step.
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Page 6: Gps Connection
GPS Connection The data logger searches for a GPS signal when the meter is powered up. When a signal is detected, the meter’s flash pattern will change from simply blinking on and off to a pattern of 3 quick flashes separated by a short pause. -
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 4: 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.
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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 To communicate with the data logger, connect the gray interface cable to the SPAD meter’s RS-232 port. - Page 11 If the box below the logger name field is checked, the logger will store GPS data only if it has been dif- ferentially corrected. If the differential correction is not found, only the SPAD reading will be stored in the data file. A time zone correction should be en- tered in the last box.
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Page 12: Specifications
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) -
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: Service And Support
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. 12360 S. Industrial Dr. East Plainfield, IL 60585 USA The Manufacturer’s DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY is on file at the above address, and certifies conformity to the following: Model Number: 2900P, 2900PDL...
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