HOBO U-Shuttle (U-DT
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1. Offloading Data to the Host Computer To offload the data stored in the shuttle take the following steps 1 Press the on off button to turn the shuttle on and connect it to a host computer running HOBOware The shuttle display should read PC Host Connected www onsetcomp com 2 Follow the instructions in the HOBOware User s Guide to access the Manage Shuttle dialog The Manage Shuttle dialog shows you how many datafiles are available for offload 3 Offload and save the datafiles Refer to the HOBOware User s Guide for details on saving datafiles offloaded from the shuttle 4 Make sure the battery levels are good and change the batteries now if they are weak Synchronize the shuttle s clock if necessary or relaunch to delete the datafiles from the shuttle 5 When finished disconnect the USB cable from the shuttle and press the on off button to turn the shuttle off Shuttle clock and time zone offsets When you use HOBOware to launch a shuttle or logger the host computer s time and time zone offset from UTC are used to set the device s clock UTC or Coordinated Universal Time is similar to Greenwich Mean Time The time zone offset makes it possible to determine objective non local time This prevents conflicts and confusion when you relaunch a logger with a shuttle that may have been launched in a different time zone or before a Spring or Fall time change For example if the shuttle reports a2. and again asks if you want to change the batteries 6 To continue with the relaunch sequence answer no Relaunching the logger 1 For serial loggers communicating with a U Shuttle for the first time the shuttle may display a message Upgrading WS The U Shuttle is upgrading the logger s firmware so that sensor readings can be displayed 2 For serial loggers only the shuttle asks if you would like to see the sensors again Press yes to cycle through the list of sensors as described earlier or no to skip this step 3 The shuttle relaunches the logger It synchronizes the logger s clock to the shuttle s internal clock and relaunches the logger using the description channels to log logging interval and other settings that are already in the logger Loggers that were launched with multiple logging intervals will be relaunched with the last defined interval The logger is launched with a delay that causes its readings to be synchronized with those of the previous deployment as shown in the following diagram Offload amp relaunch Shuttle s reading 1 of calculated new deployment reading reading delay 21145 21146 reading 2 reading 3 10 00 10 15 10 30 10 45 11 00 If the logger is still waiting for a delayed start when you relaunch it the logger begins logging at the next interval that matches the intended deployment For example if a logger is scheduled to begin logging at 6 00 with a 15 minute interval a
3. may become inoperable regardless of the contrast setting System reset It may be necessary to reset the shuttle because of a crash or unexpected communications failure Resetting the shuttle does not reset the clock or cause data to be lost To reset the U Shuttle turn the shuttle on then briefly press all three buttons simultaneously Do not reset the shuttle while it is communicating with or attached to a logger sensor or the host computer Troubleshooting If you encounter an error refer to the list below for an explanation Bad HOBO Battery The shuttle cannot communicate with the U Series logger because the logger s battery is dead Comm Failure or Contact Lost Button to Reset The PC or logger was disconnected from the shuttle or the logger slipped out of its base station coupler while the shuttle was communicating with it To recover from this error the shuttle may need to reset itself Press any button HOBO Is Stopped The U Series logger was disconnected from the shuttle before it could be relaunched If you intended to remove the logger without relaunching no further action is necessary Low Shut Battery The shuttle s main AA alkaline batteries are running low The shuttle will still function but you should replace these batteries soon Low Shut Clk Bat The shuttle s clock backup battery CR1225 is running low The shuttle will still function as long as the main batteries have power but
4. Main 2 AA alkaline batteries Clock backup 1 CR1225 lithium battery 3 V Main 2 AA alkaline batteries Clock backup 1 CR1225 lithium battery 3 V 153 g 5 4 oz 11 0 x 6 9 x 2 7 cm 4 35 x 2 70 x 1 05 inches ABS case with urethane rubber grips polycarbonate label The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant directives in the European Union EU To maintain CE compliance this product must be used with the supplied USB cable or equivalent less than 3 m long 13401 F MAN UDTx Specifications continued 40 20 0 20 40 60 Timebase Error ppm 100 120 20 0 20 40 60 Temperature C Plot A Onset strongly recommends that you spend a few minutes reading this manual and trying out the procedures described here before taking the shuttle into the field Important note when using the HOBO U Shuttle U DT 1 with a HOBO 4 Channel Thermocouple logger UX120 014M If the HOBO 4 Channel Thermocouple logger is configured to log multiple channels with several statistics selected or with burst logging enabled the HOBO U Shuttle can report erroneous battery readings and may result in unexpected behavior Only use the shuttle with the HOBO 4 Channel Thermocouple logger if you plan on minimal logging such as logging thermocouple channels only or two channels plus statistics logging It is highly recommended that you test your logger configuration with the shuttle
5. This will end the shuttle s communication with the logger Disconnect the logger from the shuttle e To stop the logger without relaunching press yes to answer the question and the are you sure prompt The shuttle stops the logger displays the logger s battery status and asks if you want to change the battery Disconnect the logger from the shuttle This will end the shuttle s communication with the logger e For U Series loggers only the shuttle displays the message HOBO Is Stopped when you disconnect the logger at this point Press next to return to the main menu Find Device Shuttle Info or on off to turn the shuttle off e To relaunch the logger press yes to answer the question and the are you sure prompt The shuttle stops the logger if it is still logging displays the logger s battery status and asks if you want to change the battery Continue to the next step Replacing logger batteries in the field 1 To change the logger s batteries answer yes to the Change Battery prompt 2 Atthe Change Battery Now prompt disconnect the logger from the shuttle 3 Change the logger s batteries 4 Reconnect the logger to the shuttle www onsetcomp com NOTE The shuttle will power itself off if you do not complete the battery change within ten minutes Important Make sure you reconnect the same logger 5 Press yes The shuttle displays the power level of the new batteries
6. normally and ask if you want it to look for a device Press the on off button again to turn the shuttle off 7 Put the board back into the case Close the case and re fasten the screws 8 Slide the lid onto the battery compartment until it snaps into place 9 Check the shuttle s clock in HOBOware If the clock stopped or is off by an hour or more offload the datafiles from the shuttle and relaunch it to synchronize the clock The shuttle will not read out and relaunch loggers if the shuttle needs to be relaunched A WARNING Do not install batteries backwards recharge put in fire expose to extreme heat or mix with other battery types as the batteries may explode or leak Contents of an open or leaking battery can cause chemical burn injuries Replace all used batteries at the same time Recycle or dispose of batteries according to applicable federal state and local regulations Other Maintenance Adjusting the LCD contrast The shuttle s LCD contrast is factory set for optimal viewing under most conditions The contrast control is located inside the shuttle s case To adjust it without opening the case open the battery compartment and insert a small flathead screwdriver through the hole to the right of the batteries Use the screwdriver to carefully turn the contrast control www onsetcomp com In very hot or cold conditions outside the recommended Operating range of 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F the LCD screen
7. HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual O O on off next HOBO U Shuttle Models U DT 1 U DT 2 Included Items e 30cm 12 inch serial logger cable e USB cable Required Items e HOBOware 2 2 or later for U DT 1 e HOBOware 2 6 or later for U DT 2 e Compatible logger with appropriate cable and or base station The U DT 1 is compatible with all U Series loggers except the HOBO U30 Station all UX Series loggers HOBO Weather Stations and Micro Stations H21 and the HOBO Energy Logger H22 The U DT 2 is compatible with the HOBO U30 Station HOBO Weather Stations and Micro Stations H21 and HOBO Energy Logger H22 The HOBO U Shuttle performs the following major functions e Reads out data from loggers in the field for transfer to a host computer e Optionally relaunches the logger synchronizes the logger s clock with the shuttle s clock and in most cases sets logging to begin at the next interval e Preserves data in nonvolatile memory even if batteries are depleted e Displays logger status including memory battery level and sensor readings for some sensors on some models e Displays its own status including clock memory and battery level e Lets you change the batteries in the field without resetting the clock e Allows you to test individual smart sensors does not support the TRMSA D Specifications Compatibility Firmware Upgrades Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Time Acc
8. Press yes to use the current selection or no to switch units 4 The shuttle displays the sensor description and reading Press next to continue 5 The shuttle displays the sensor s approximate dormant current drain If it is higher than 0 05 mA the sensor may be defective Press next to continue 6 The shuttle begins the sequence for the next attached sensor if no other sensor is attached it offers to repeat from the beginning Press next to continue or esc to exit the sensor program 7 Remove the sensor when you are finished checking it Leaving a sensor plugged in can drain the shuttle s batteries even when the shuttle is not powered on Checking Shuttle Status in the Field The shuttle can report its own status 1 From the shuttle s main menu Find Device Shuttle Info press no for Shuttle Info 2 The shuttle displays the time and date To toggle between local time the time zone of the computer that launched the shuttle and UTC Coordinated Universal Time press alt Press next to continue 3 The shuttle displays the amount of memory used and the number of datafiles in its memory Press next to continue 4 The shuttle displays the main batteries and clock backup battery s levels Press next to continue 5 The shuttle displays its firmware version number and asks if you want to repeat the shuttle status information Press yes to repeat or no to return to the main menu Find Device Shuttle Info
9. before deploying it to be sure the battery readings are as expected and the offload works properly Ports on the HOBO U Shuttle The shuttle communicates with only one device at a time It can detect the host computer automatically When actively searching for devices it first looks for a host computer then for a U Series logger then for a serial logger and last for a smart sensor First Mini B USB from host computer Third Serial port to serial loggers Last RJ 12 jack to smart sensors Second USB port to U Series loggers amp base stations Important Never use these ports to attach the shuttle to devices that are not supported by the U Shuttle Doing so may void the warranty drain the shuttle s batteries prematurely and damage the electronics 1 800 LOGGERS HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual Control Buttons The U Shuttle has three dual function buttons labeled esc on off yes next and no alt When the shuttle asks a question press the yes or no button to answer the question If the shuttle displays something other than a question press the next button to advance to the next screen or the alt button to view an alternative screen if available Press the esc on off button to return to the main menu Find Device Shuttle Info Press the esc on off button again to power the shuttle off Before Using the Shuttle for the First Time 1 Make sure the host computer s clock and t
10. button If the shuttle still does not power up try a new pair of batteries 5 Slide the lid onto the battery compartment until it snaps into place Replacing the shuttle clock backup battery The clock backup battery keeps the shuttle s clock running while you change the main batteries in the field It cannot support the U Shuttle s other functions and it is not intended www onsetcomp com to power the shuttle s clock without the main batteries for extended periods If the shuttle s clock backup battery runs low 2 66 V the shuttle will display a warning Low Shut Clk Bat when you power it up You should replace the battery as soon as you can This will enable you to change the main batteries in the field whenever you need to without stopping the shuttle s clock The clock battery is dead at approximately 2 5 V Important If the shuttle s clock stops main and clock backup batteries die or are removed you must 1 power the shuttle with fresh batteries 2 offload any unsaved datafiles from the shuttle and 3 relaunch the shuttle with HOBOware which synchronizes the shuttle s clock and deletes all of the datafiles from the shuttle s memory Although it is possible to change the clock backup battery in the field this is not recommended If you inadvertently disconnect the wires that attach the main batteries to the circuit board the shuttle s clock will stop You could also drop and lose th
11. can be displayed the next time you check the logger s status with the shuttle 1 800 LOGGERS HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual The display cycles through the list of sensors identifying each sensor and giving its reading Sensor readings are shown in the units that were preferred in HOBOware when the logger was launched Press next to continue to the next sensor or press esc to end communication with the logger After the shuttle has displayed all sensors it will ask if you want to repeat the readings Press yes to repeat them or no to end this step Reading out the logger 1 The shuttle asks if you want to read out the logger Press yes to read out the logger If the logger contains data that has not been read out the shuttle will not allow you to proceed beyond this step until the logger has been read out 2 While the shuttle reads out the logger the shuttle display will read Offloading to let you know that the readout is in progress Important If you read out a logger that is still waiting for a delayed or triggered button or coupler start the resulting datafile will not open in HOBOware because it has no data Stopping the logger When the readout is finished the shuttle asks if you want to restart the logger and if you are sure The shuttle will not offer to relaunch a logger that contains data that has not been read out e To let the logger continue logging without relaunching press no
12. e screws or get the circuit board wet To change the clock backup battery 1 Turn off the shuttle and remove any cables or sensors 2 On the back of the shuttle case slide the battery compartment lid free Do not remove the AA batteries 3 Remove the screws in the upper corners of the back of the case and the lower corners in the main battery compartment Set them aside De Screws en an Contrast control Alkaline battery compartment a a i ol i z i le 4 Carefully pull the case apart The circuit board may stay in the front half of the case but it is attached to the main battery compartment by a pair of wires If you leave these wires plugged in the main batteries if they are in good condition will power the clock while you change the clock backup battery so that you do not have to relaunch the shuttle when you are finished 1 800 LOGGERS HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual Contrast control Wires to alkaline battery compartment Clock backup battery Important The shuttle can be damaged by electrostatic discharge Take precautions when handling the circuit board 5 Lift out the circuit board and carefully push out the old battery with a small blunt nonmetallic instrument Install a new 3V CR1225 lithium battery positive side facing up 6 Turn the circuit board over and press the leftmost on off button under the display The shuttle should power up
13. e shuttle s main batteries run low 2 4 to 2 2 V the shuttle will display a warning Low Shut Battery when you power it up but you will still be able to use the shuttle for a limited amount of time If the batteries become too weak less than 2 2 V to power the shuttle the shuttle will display another warning Main Bat Too Low advising that the batteries must be replaced before you can use it again Any logger data that is already in the shuttle will remain safe and the clock backup battery will continue to keep time However the shuttle will not communicate until its main batteries are replaced and the clock backup battery may drain prematurely The shuttle s main batteries are easy to change even in the field To change the shuttle s main batteries 1 Turn off the shuttle and remove any cables or sensors 2 On the back of the case slide the battery compartment lid free 3 Remove the old batteries and install two new AA alkaline batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the battery compartment Important Do not use lithium batteries to power the shuttle The shuttle cannot measure the voltage of AA lithium batteries and will not be able to report its battery level accurately 4 Turn the shuttle over and look at the display The shuttle should power up automatically and display a Main Power Reset message and ask if you want it to look for a device If it does not press the on off
14. eed a firmware update Refer to the Onset website for details http www onsetcomp com Support support html Bad HOBO Err XXX The shuttle cannot process the logger s data Try to read out the logger directly with HOBOware then relaunch the logger If HOBOware cannot read out the logger refer to the HOBOware User s Guide for information about corrupted logger headers If the error persists after you have relaunched the logger make a note of the error number and contact Onset for support System Error XXX If you receive a System Error turn off the shuttle and disconnect any devices Then reconnect a device check all connections and power the shuttle on again If the error persists make a note of the error number and contact Onset for support 2009 2013 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO HOBOware and HOBOlink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies 13401 F MAN UDTx
15. eeds to the next In most cases you should be able to easily read out and relaunch a logger simply by following the prompts on the shuttle s display The following steps provide more detailed information Checking the logger s status 1 Ifthe shuttle is still connected to the host computer disconnect it 2 Use the shuttle s large USB port or serial port to attach the correct cable or base station for the logger then connect the logger 3 Turn the shuttle on by pressing the on off button 4 From the shuttle s main menu Find Device Shuttle Info press yes 5 When the shuttle detects a supported logger it displays the logger s status including whether it is stopped logging or waiting for a triggered delayed start the amount of logger memory that has been used for the datafile DF XX and battery level Bat XX Press next to continue 6 For all serial loggers and some U Series loggers with certain sensors the shuttle displays the number of sensors and asks whether you want to see the sensor details Press no to skip this step or yes to view the sensor details Important If a serial logger is communicating with a U Shuttle for the first time the shuttle may display a message WS needs upgrade to show sensors press next Readout amp Relaunch installs upgrade instead of displaying the sensors When you relaunch the logger the U Shuttle will upgrade the logger s firmware so that sensors
16. if the clock backup battery runs down further the shuttle s clock may stop the next time you change the main batteries Main Bat Too Low The shuttle s main AA alkaline batteries are too weak to communicate reliably You must replace the batteries before you can continue working with the shuttle No Shuttle Info The connected U Series logger is compatible with the shuttle but cannot communicate with the shuttle until it has been launched with HOBOware 2 2 or greater Not Enough Room The shuttle s memory is too full to accommodate the data from this logger Use HOBOware to offload the shuttle then relaunch the shuttle to delete the datafiles 1 800 LOGGERS 564 4377 508 759 9500 www onsetcomp com loggerhelp onsetcomp com HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual Optic Base Found The shuttle detects a base station but not a logger The logger or coupler may not be aligned or seated properly or the logger may have failed Shuttle Requires PC Host Relaunch The shuttle s clock stopped because both the main batteries and the clock backup battery were too low to keep it running The shuttle cannot be used again in the field until you relaunch it Ensure that the bad batteries have been replaced then use HOBOware to offload the data and relaunch the shuttle Unsupported HOBO The connected device is an Onset logger but the model is not supported by the U Shuttle If this is a new logger model the U Shuttle may simply n
17. ime zone are correct If they are not correct them before starting HOBOware This information will be loaded into the shuttle and will be the basis for all logger relaunches in the field 2 Use a compatible version of HOBOware to launch the U Shuttle and each logger you will use with the shuttle e U DT 1 HOBOware 2 2 or greater e U DT 2 HOBOware 2 6 or greater 3 Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the computer 4 Plug the small end of the USB interface cable into the small USB port in the shuttle 5 Press the on off button to power on the shuttle It may take a few seconds for the new hardware to be detected The shuttle display should read PC Host Connected 6 Follow the instructions in the HOBOware User s Guide to access the Manage Shuttle dialog 7 Launch the shuttle as described in the HOBOware User s Guide Launching synchronizes the shuttle s clock to the host computer deletes all data from the shuttle s memory and initializes the shuttle s control information 8 Disconnect the USB cable from the shuttle and press the on off button to turn the shuttle off Preparing to Go on Location Before you go into the field to read out and relaunch loggers with the shuttle take the following steps 1 Make sure the host computer s clock and time zone are correct If they are not correct them before starting HOBOware 2 Press the on off button to turn the shuttle o
18. n and connect it to a host computer running HOBOware The shuttle display should read PC Host Connected 3 Follow the instructions in the HOBOware User s Guide to access the Manage Shuttle dialog Make sure the battery level is good the battery gauges should be green and change the batteries after you complete this procedure if they are weak www onsetcomp com 4 Synchronize the shuttle s clock to the host computer If there are datafiles on the shuttle offload them and relaunch the shuttle to make sure there is enough memory to accommodate the loggers you plan to read out Launching the shuttle synchronizes the clock and deletes all the datafiles in one step 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the shuttle and press the on off button to turn the shuttle off 6 Be sure to bring the necessary cables base stations and couplers to communicate with your loggers Using the U Shuttle in the Field After you have ensured that there is sufficient memory available and the shuttle s clock is synchronized you are ready to take the U Shuttle into the field The shuttle allows you to check the logger s status and read it out while the logger is still logging You can then stop the logger and change its batteries if necessary and relaunch the logger Not all of these steps are required i e you do not have to change the batteries every time but the shuttle will give you an opportunity to perform each step before it proc
19. nd you relaunch it at 4 16 the logger will begin logging at 4 30 Important If the logger was launched with multiple logging intervals or a triggered coupler button start there is no synchronizing delay 4 When the relaunch has completed the shuttle displays a HOBO Launched confirmation message If you do not see this message use the shuttle to check the logger s status 5 Disconnect the logger from the shuttle Leaving a logger plugged in will drain the shuttle s batteries even when the shuttle is not powered on NOTE Although you can use the U Shuttle with a HOBO U30 that supports remote communication be aware that when the U30 connects to HOBOlink it will automatically be re launched 1 800 LOGGERS HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual Using the Shuttle to Check Smart Sensors In addition to reading out and checking the status of loggers the U Shuttle can communicate directly with smart sensors via its RJ 12 jack NOTE does not support the TRMSA D FlexSmart Module Use this feature to get spot readings confirm sensor operations identify unlabeled sensors that are tied in a bundle or troubleshoot sensor malfunctions To check the status of a smart sensor 1 Plug the sensor into the shuttle 2 From the shuttle s main menu Find Device Shuttle Info press yes 3 The shuttle asks you to confirm the units type US or metric based on the preferred units in HOBOware when you launched the shuttle
20. time of 2 00 at UTC 8 Pacific Standard Time and a logger reports a time of 5 00 at UTC 5 Eastern Standard Time both devices are correct both are reporting 10 00 UTC If you launch and deploy a logger in Massachusetts but relaunch it with a shuttle that was launched in Oregon the shuttle will still synchronize the logger s clock to the correct time without interfering with the logger s original time zone offset Because the logger s time zone offset is not changed by a shuttle relaunch the time zone offset in the datafile may be off by one hour if you use the shuttle to relaunch a logger after a Spring or Fall time change You can manually adjust the time zone offset in the Plot Setup dialog when you open the datafile in HOBOware The time stamps will be correct Keep the clock running Normally the shuttle s clock is powered by the main AA alkaline batteries The clock backup CR1225 lithium battery temporarily powers the shuttle s clock when the main batteries are removed or dead This enables you to change the main batteries in the field without stopping the shuttle s clock If both the main batteries and the clock backup battery die or are removed the shuttle s clock will stop If the clock stops the shuttle will not communicate with loggers until you have powered it with fresh batteries and relaunched it with HOBOware Relaunching synchronizes the shuttle s clock and deletes all of the datafiles from the sh
21. uracy Logger to Shuttle Transfer Speed Shuttle to Host Transfer Speed Data Capacity Full Loggers idle Timeout Ports Batteries Battery Life Weight Dimensions Case Materials CE U DT 1 All U Series loggers all UX Series loggers HOBO Weather Stations and Micro Stations H21 and HOBO Energy Logger H22 U DT 2 HOBO U30 Station HOBO Weather Stations and Micro Stations H21 and HOBO Energy Logger H22 Available on the Onset website as needed to provide compatibility with future supported logger models 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F 1 minute per month at 25 C 77 F see Plot A USB optic 64K in approximately 30 seconds Serial 512K in approximately 60 seconds Full shuttle offload 4 MB to host computer in 3 to 5 minutes depending on computer 4 MB minus 64 KB for shuttle information enough for 504 readouts of 8K loggers 63 readouts of 64K loggers or 7 readouts of 512K loggers Shuttle powers down after two minutes of idle time except when actively communicating with HOBOware see HOBOware User s Guide for details or changing logger batteries 10 minutes RJ 12 jack for communicating with smart sensors mini B full soeed USB port for communicating with host computer full soeed USB port for communicating with U Series loggers and base stations high speed serial port for communicating with serial loggers Shuttle communicates with only one device at a time
22. uttle s memory Remember to offload the datafiles on the host computer before relaunching the shuttle Shuttle Batteries To avoid battery problems always check the shuttle s batteries in HOBOware before going into the field and make sure you have another pair of fresh AA alkaline batteries with you when the batteries start to run low 1 800 LOGGERS HOBO U Shuttle U DT x Manual When you are not using the shuttle disconnect it from the computer and detach any loggers and sensors Leaving these items attached will put additional strain on the batteries Leave the main batteries in the shuttle even when it will not be used for some time As long as the batteries have some power even if they are running low they can power the clock The clock backup battery is not intended to power the clock alone without the main batteries installed for long periods of time If you will be storing the shuttle for many months and do not want to leave the batteries in it first offload the datafiles then remove ALL the batteries including the clock backup battery When you are ready to use the shuttle again reinstall all of the batteries and launch the shuttle to synchronize the clock Important Once the main batteries are dead you should remove them as soon as possible to ensure that they do not leak and damage the shuttle Replace them soon to protect the clock backup battery Replacing the Shuttle s Main Batteries If th
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