Summary of Contents for Big Fin Scientific 10MF1
- Page 1 10MF1 USER MANUAL REV 0-01 WWW.BIGFINSCIENTIFIC.COM 7 2 0 0 H w y 7 1 W, S u i t e B , A u s t i n , T X 7 8 7 3 5 5 1 2 . 8 0 8 . 0 3 4 6 w w w.
- Page 2 The 10MF1 is highly flexible and can be customized to fit with how you work. What’s described in this manual is the default behavior of the device. After you’ve had a chance to familiarize yourself with how the device works, please contact Big Fin Scientific to discuss how it can be modified to best suite your needs.
- Page 3 MySQL or Access can import the data using a simple, built-in import utility. • Platform Manager: A utility developed by Big Fin Scientific and available for download via the web which allows communication to the 10MF1 board(s). The Platform Manager runs on Windows. System Overview...
- Page 4 Handle and Cal-stick attach points Service Port (do not remove) ! Connector for IOHub connection ! ! Rubber Feet A Note on WorkFlows A WorkFlow is a combination of recording sequence and options which is applied to each animal-record. The device comes pre-programmed with a default WorkFlow.
- Page 5 How to use the Stylus The magnetic finger-stylus is typically placed on the user’s right-hand index finger. It is designed to fit around gloved hands and comes with a velcro strap to keep it attached to the finger. Typically, the stylus is tethered to the board with the supplied, coiled lanyard.
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Page 6: Descriptions Of Keys
Descriptions of Keys Working from top-left to bottom-right, in left-to-right rows. SETTINGS See “Configuration Settings” section. f(x) A special-function key which is customizable to your use. CRUISE Set a 5 digit (alphanumeric) cruise code to associate with your fish-records. The Personal Access Number is a number associated with a specific user, such that any one fish record can be associ- ated with a specific user. -
Page 7: View Data
“Special Function 1” is a customizable key. Default function is to allow the user to enter some notes about the meas- urement being performed. The NOTE field is not “sticky” and reverts to a null value (blank) after the current fish- record is stored. -
Page 8: Configuration And Setup
The Settings Menu is accessed by tapping the Hammer+Wrench icon in the upper left of the faceplate. 1. Calibration The 10MF1 comes with two CAL-STICKS, which are 375mm in length (each). The calibration sequence is very sim- ple, in that only two points along the length-measurement surface need be set using the sticks, typically Zero and 750mm (with the sticks end-to-end.) - Page 9 The calibration is complete. Verify the calibration with a measurement of a single cal-stick or some other device of known length. Go into LENGTH-MEASURE mode and place a single cal-stick on the board, allowing the stick to rest on top of the small radius at the nose-stop wall and take a measurement. You should see “375”mm for your meas- urement.
- Page 10 fields found in the FEED application(s). In similar fashion, the 10MF1 can be made to work with any PC-based database application which you may be using. Please contact Big Fin for technical assistance in integrating the 10MF1 into your technology platforms.
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Page 11: Operation Of The Device
Scales are attached to the IOHub via a serial cable (9-pin RS-232). USB connections to scales are not yet supported. After attaching your scale, turn it on and select the SCALE button on the 10MF1 faceplate. After entering any re- quired information, the SCALE information will be displayed. - Page 12 Using the Sensor Decal A customized decal can be applied to the length-measurement (sensor) area. By default, a hot-key and ruler-mark decal has been applied to the unit, shown above. The decal has areas which can be used as selection “buttons” similar to the selection areas on the faceplate. There are buttons which correspond to letters, numbers and some symbols.
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