MRC MS-7004SD Operation Manual

MRC MS-7004SD Operation Manual

Soil moisture meter

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SD card real time recorder
4 PINS
SOIL MOISTURE METER
Model : MS-7004SD
OPERATION MANUAL
Hagavish st. Israel 58817 Tel: 972 3 5595252, Fax: 972 3 5594529 ,3
Your purchase of this
SOIL MOISTURE METER with
SD CARD DATA LOGGER
marks a step forward for you
into the field of
precision measurement.
Although this meter a
complex and delicate
instrument, its durable
structure will allow
many years of use if
proper operating
techniques are
developed. Please read
the following
instructions carefully
and always keep this
manual within easy
reach.
mrc@mrclab.com
MRC. 1.23

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  • Page 1 SD card real time recorder 4 PINS SOIL MOISTURE METER Model : MS-7004SD Your purchase of this SOIL MOISTURE METER with SD CARD DATA LOGGER marks a step forward for you into the field of precision measurement. Although this meter a...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FEATURES............................2. SPECIFICATIONS..........................3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION......................4. MEASURING PROCEDURE......................... 4-1 Function selection/Measurement..................6 4-2 Data Hold............................4-3 Data Record ( Max./ Min. reading )....................4-4 LCD Backlight ON/OFF........................5. DATALOGGER............................5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function................5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧...
  • Page 3: Features

    1. FEATURES * Measurement ranges, 0 ~ 100 %. 0 ~ 60 ℃ * Four PIN probe * High accuracy * Fast response. * Easy Installation. * Separate probe, easy for operation of different environment measurement . * Thermister temperature. * Real time SD memory card Datalogger, it Built-in Clock and Calendar, real time data recorder , sampling time set from 1 second to 3600 seconds.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 General Specifications Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI circuit. Display LCD size : 52 mm x 30 mm LCD with green backlight ( ON/OFF ). Measurement Soil moisture : 0 ~ 100 % Thermister temperature : 0 ~ 60 ℃ . Range.
  • Page 5 Data Hold Freeze the display reading. Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value. Sampling Time Approx. 1 second. of Display Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface. Connect the optional RS232 cable UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug. Connect the optional USB cable USB-01 will get the USB plug.
  • Page 6 Optional SD Card Accessories AC to DC 9V adapter. USB cable, USB-01. RS232 cable, UPCB-02. Data Acquisition software,SW-U801-WIN. Hard carrying case, CA-07A. ℃ 2-2 Electrical Specifications (23±5 Soil Moisture Accuracy Measurement Range Resolution Soil Moisture 0 ~ 100.0 % 0.1% ±...
  • Page 7: Front Panel Description

    3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Fig. 1 3-1 Display 3-13 Reset Button 3-2 Power Button ( Backlight Button ) 3-14 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket 3-3 Hold Button 3-15 Battery Compartment/Cover 3-4 REC Button 3-16 Battery Cover Screws 3-5 ▲ Button 3-17 Stand 3-6 ▼...
  • Page 8: Measuring Procedure

    4. MEASURING PROCEDURE 4-1 Soil moisture/temp. Measurement 1) Power on the meter by pressing the " Power button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously. * After already power on the meter, pressing the " Power button " > 3 seconds continuously will turn off the meter.
  • Page 9: Data Hold

    4-2 Data Hold During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the LCD will display a " HOLD " symbol. Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data hold function.
  • Page 10: Datalogger

    5. DATALOGGER 5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function a. Insert the SD card Prepare a " SD memory card " ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ), insert the SD card into the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1). The front panel of the SD card should face against the the down case.
  • Page 11: Auto Datalogger ( Set Sampling Time ≧ 1 Second )

    ≧ 5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time 1 second ) a. Start the datalogger Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously, the upper LCD show symbol of " LOGGER " then " SAVE " symbol will flashing per sampling time, at the same time the measuring data along the time information will be saved into the memory circuit.
  • Page 12: Manual Datalogger ( Set Sampling Time = 0 Second )

    5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 second ) a. Set sampling time is to 0 second Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 second , the upper LCD will show the " Position no. " , then press the "...
  • Page 13: Sd Card Data Structure

    5-5 SD Card Data structure 1) When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card will generate a folder : MSD01 2) If the first time to execute the Datalogger, under the route MSAD01\, will generate a new file name MSAD01001.XLS.
  • Page 14: Saving Data From The Sd Card To The Computer

    6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer ( EXCEL software ) 1) After execute the Data Logger function, take away the SD card out from the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ). 2) Plug in the SD card into the Computer's SD card slot ( if your computer build in this installation ) or insert the SD card into the "...
  • Page 15: Advanced Setting

    EXCEL graphic screen ( for example ) Value ℃ 23.7 23.6 23.5 23.4 23.3 23.2 23.1 Value 7. ADVANCED SETTING Under do not execute the Datalogger function, press the " SET Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ) continuously at least two seconds will enter the "...
  • Page 16: Set Clock Time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second )

    Remark : During execute the " Advanced Setting " function, if press " SET Button " ( 3- 7 , Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds will exit the " Advanced Setting " function, the LCD will return to normal screen. 7-1 Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second ) When the lower display show "...
  • Page 17: Set Sampling Time

    7-2 Set sampling time ( Seconds ) When the lower display show " SP-T " 1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,60, 120, 300, 600, 1800,3600 seconds ).
  • Page 18: Decimal Point Of Sd Card Setting

    2) After select the upper text to " YES " or " NO ", press the " ENTER Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default. 7-5 Decimal point of SD card setting The numerical data structure of SD card is default used the "...
  • Page 19: Select The Temperature Unit To ℃ Or

    YES - Intend to format the SD memory card NO - Not execute the SD memory card format 2) If select the upper to " YES ", press the " Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again, the Display will show text "...
  • Page 20: Power Supply From Dc Adapter

    8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER The meter also can supply the power supply from the DC 9V Power Adapter ( optional ). Insert the plug of Power Adapter into " DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket " ( 3-14, Fig. 1 ). The meter will permanent power ON when use the DC ADAPTER power supply ( The power Button function is disable ).
  • Page 21: System Reset

    10. SYSTEM RESET If the meter happen the troubles such as : CPU system is hold ( for example, the key button can not be operated... ). Then make the system RESET will fix the problem. The system RESET procedures will be either following method : During the power on, use a pin to press the "...
  • Page 22 The 16 digits data stream will be displayed in the following format : D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Each digit indicates the following status : End Word D1 & D8 Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD For example : If the display reading is 1234, then D8 to...
  • Page 23: Patent

    12. PATENT The meter ( SD card structure ) already get patent or patent pending in following countries : Germany Nr. 20 2008 016 337.4 JAPAN 3151214 TAIWAN M 456490 CHINA ZL 2008 2 0189918.5 ZL 2008 2 0189917.0...

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