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- Page 1 Zebra-Tech UW-Calipers Operation Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Taking a measurement ..............5 Logging a measurement ..............5 are the UW-Calipers ............... 7 5. Communicating with your UW-Calipers ........... 8 Installing UW-Caliper software onto a PC ........8 Connecting the UW-Caliper to a computer ........8 UW-Caliper software ............... 9 UW-Caliper connection window ............10... -
Page 3: Your Uw-Calipes At A Glance
At the push of a button the UW-Calipers record the caliper measurement, together with the time and date as well as depth if the optional depth sensor is installed. Data collected by the UW-Calipers can be offloaded onto a PC and then simply opened in an Excel spreadsheet. | 1 |... -
Page 4: Features
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual Features The UW-Calipers offer the following features: Rugged design Simple to operate, even while wearing thick dive gloves One or two button operation Rechargeable on-board battery with long operating capacity Capacity to store 8000 records ... -
Page 5: Uw-Caliper Specifications
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual 2. UW-Caliper specifications Specifications Maximum depth: Maximum caliper measurement: 240mm Caliper resolution: 0.5mm Caliper accuracy: Closing jaws +/-1mm or better between 0-40˚C Depth resolution (optional): 0.1 meter Memory: 8000 records (each record consists of Caliper measurement, depth (if fitted), time, date. Data is non-volatile;... -
Page 6: Charging Your Uw-Calipers
When charging is complete, the red ‘Charge’ LED will go off, and the green ‘Ready’ LED will flash (trickle charge). After charging, disconnect the charger from the mains power. Disconnect the charging cable from the UW-Calipers. Clean and re-grease the O ring on the charging/coms cap. Screw the cap back onto the UW-Caliper. -
Page 7: Operating Your Uw-Calipers
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual 4. Operating your UW-Calipers Switching On Simply press the blue button to switch on your UW-Calipers. The green light will light up briefly and the current caliper measurement will be displayed. Switching Off The calipers automatically switch off if the outer jaw is not moved for 5 minutes. - Page 8 Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual TWO BUTTON UW-CALIPER A break in the data file can be created by logging a closed jaw or fully open jaw measurement. For example, if measurements are being made along a transect, a zero measurement can be logged at the end of the transect.
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Page 9: Tare The Uw-Calipers
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual ONE BUTTON UW-CALIPER Tare the UW-Calipers When the calipers are gently closed, they should display 0.0mm. If they don’t, they can be tarred by pressing and holding the blue button. After 10 seconds ‘Tare’ should appear on the display. The blue button can then be released. -
Page 10: Communicating With Your Uw-Calipers
BEFORE the calipers are connected to the PC for the first time. The UW-Calipers are supplied with a flash drive that carries the file ‘Install UW-Caliper version #’. Simply double clicking this file should start the installer which handles the installation of the software onto the PC. -
Page 11: Uw-Caliper Software
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual UW-Caliper Software When the UW-Caliper is connected to a PC and the software started, the connection window should open. | 9 |... -
Page 12: Uw-Caliper Connection Window
UW-Calipers. This takes a little time, but generally locates them in the end. Manual detect If the UW-Calipers have been successfully connected to the PC in the past, then pressing the ‘Manual connect’ button quickly reconnects using the same com port. - Page 13 This button displays the current UW-Caliper firmware and software versions. Offload Data This button enables stored data to be offloaded from the UW-Calipers to the designated file. A text box opens enabling comments to be typed directly into the header of the data file.
- Page 14 Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual Erase Logger Memory This deletes all data off the UW-Calipers. This should be undertaken after data has been successfully offloaded from the calipers. Set Time/date This sets the UW-Caliper time and date to PC time and date.
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Page 15: Data File
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual 6. Data file The data file is formatted as comma separated values (.csv). This can be opened in Excel. Headers are inserted at the top of the data file during the download. Example data file: Serial number... -
Page 16: Maintenance
Zebra-Tech UW-Caliper Operation Manual 7. Maintenance The UW-Calipers should be washed after every day of field use. Mud can be hosed off and then salt water rinsed off by washing under a tap. The UW-Calipers should be dried and lubricated prior to storage. To lubricate, ensure the two caliper guide rods are dry and then apply a few drops of the supplied lubricant onto each rod. -
Page 17: Further Assistance
It may be necessary to soak the sediment overnight. Once the depth sensor is clean, replace the cover. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE COVER RETAINING SCREWS. 8. Further Assistance For further assistance with this or any other Zebra-Tech product, please contact: Zebra-Tech Ltd PO Box 1668 Nelson 7040...