About The Em5B Logger; Overview; Software; Ech2O Utility - Decagon Devices Em5b Manual

Em5b
2

About the Em5b Logger

2.1

Overview

The Em5b is a 5-channel, self-contained data logger. It is housed in
a white weather-resistant enclosure, making it suitable for outdoor
operation in moderate weather climates. It is powered by 4 AAA-
size alkaline batteries. Your Em5b is designed primarily to make
soil moisture measurements. It is the most cost effective logger in
the ECH2O System. Decagon created the Em5b for researchers on
a tight budget who want to measure large numbers of soil moisture
sensors.
The Em5b is a component of the ECH2O System, which comprises
data loggers, sensors, telemetry, and software that help you mea-
sure soil moisture and other environmental parameters accurately
and cost effectively. Decagon's innovative sensors are the heart of
the ECH2O System. Decagon also designed the system to be very
easy to use (no programming needed)
2.2

Software

The ECH2O System gives you two software options for working with
your hardware and collected data. Choose one or more packages to
fit your needs.
2.2.1

ECH2O Utility

ECH2O Utility is free software that is included with your purchase of
an Em5b, Em50, Em50R and DataStation. It provides a simple way
to connect to and configure your ECH2O loggers. ECH2O Utility
makes downloading and processing your measured data fast and easy.
Connect to ECH2O loggers directly or with radio telemetry.
Set all logger configuration parameters with visual controls.
Make real-time sensor measurements (scan sensors).
Create Excel or text files with raw or processed data.
2 ABOUT THE EM5B LOGGER
3