HOBOware Getting Started
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1. Insert the CD into the appropriate drive 2 Double click the CD icon in Finder and then double click the HOBOware pkg to launch the HOBOware installer 3 Follow the instructions on the screen When you reach the final screen of the installation program click Restart so that the operating system is prepared to work with Onset devices HOBOware will not recognize your loggers until you have restarted 4 After restarting open HOBOware by double clicking the HOBOware icon in your computer s Applications folder Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Using the HOBOware Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro Only When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time the HOBOware Setup Assistant opens to guide you in selecting key preferences To run the Setup Assistant click Start and follow the prompts Note The Setup Assistant is optional If you click Cancel you will be able to use HOBOware with its default settings listed below e Device Types Default is USB If you enable serial devices HOBOware Pro only you can select the port to use e Unit System Default is US units e Data Assistants Default is to enable all installed data assistants Other Preferences To see all the preferences you can configure in HOBOware including those configured with the Setup Assistant go to Windows File gt Preferences Macintosh HOBOware gt Preferences 8 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Connectin2. the property of their respective companies Part MAN BHW GS Doc 12284 l Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 3 Introduction This guide is intended to help you become familiar with the basic functionality of using HOBOware with HOBO data loggers including e Installing HOBOware on Windows and Macintosh e Connecting devices and e Working with devices including launching reading out and analyzing data This guide is for HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows and Macintosh Any differences in functionality are noted For detailed information on all HOBOware features use the online help or refer to the HOBOware User s Guide which you can find on your installation CD or on the Onset product manual web page http www onsetcomp com support manuals Notes e This guide covers HOBO data loggers See onsetcomp com for details on setting up a HOBO ZW Series Wireless System e Windows screen captures in this document are English versions If you have a version of HOBOware in another language see the software for screen renderings 4 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers An Overview of HOBOware HOBOware combines fast easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities for analyzing environmental conditions recorded with HOBO loggers With HOBOware you can view data create graphs perform analysis save projects for future use and muc
3. Connecting a Base Station Coupler Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with the device for specific information about required base stations couplers Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the base station coupler cable into a USB port on the computer Important Make sure the base station coupler is the correct model for the logger you want to use Consult the logger device user manual if you are unsure 3 Attach the logger to the base station coupler as described in the in the logger device manual paying close attention to proper alignment Windows If the base station coupler or logger has never been connected to the computer before it may take several seconds for the computer to detect the new hardware and report that it has connected successfully A message may display indicating that you need to reboot before you can use the device This is optional you do not need to reboot at this time The status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect that the logger is connected At this point you can begin using the device To disconnect the logger simply unplug it from the base station coupler Wait for the status bar to update the number of devices before continuing To attach another logger via a base station coupler remove the logger leaving the base station coupler connected and then connect the next logger To disconnect the b
4. This section covers the basics of working with loggers including launching checking status reading out and plotting data It is recommended that you perform a trial launch and readout as described in this section to familiarize yourself with the procedures before deploying your loggers Launching the Logger To launch the logger click the Launch icon ES on the toolbar The Launch window opens This window is separated into three panes which vary slightly for each type of logger and are described on the next page Launch Logger HOBO USOHD 01M Stabe Pubes beet Runtime Ny Description 10006747 i Serial Number 19080741 A Deployment Number 2 Datbery Level ual 100 Sensors Con Sure Sen Leg Name Sate esir pion kWh 1 Mtema state Stabe t Hh zs j Saale T Fibers 2 Extemat Pulz Raw Pulse w cei Advanced 3 Loggers Battery Voltage z LOD For Pulse sensor show units CTS Deployment Logging Interval 1 minute F Logging Duration 269 8 days Stat Logging How 11 93 15 AM Stop Logging S When memory fills Hever wrapping Push Button from start ptions Tum LED off Help Skip launch window next time Cancel Start 12 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers e Logger Information The name of the logger currently selected Checking Logger Status appears at the top of this pane which also includes the serial number deployment number and
5. ase station coupler unplug it from the USB port 10 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Connecting a Device Using a Serial Cable HOBOware Pro Only Some loggers use a serial cable to connect to the computer If your computer does not have a serial port and you are using a device that requires a serial cable you can use a Keyspan adapter as described in this section Steps 1 Open HOBOware Pro 2 Plug the 9 pin end of the serial interface cable into a serial port on the computer or into a Keyspan adapter that is plugged into a USB port 3 Plug the other end of the serial interface cable into the communications port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port 4 Windows If you are using a serial port other than COM1 you will need to configure HOBOware to use another port To change the setting go to File gt Preferences gt Communications gt Serial Ports Note that checking multiple serial ports can take some time even when no devices are attached 5 Select the logger from the Select Device window and click OK The status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware Pro window will update to reflect that the device is connected and selected At this point you can begin using the device To disconnect the device simply unplug it from the serial cable Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 11 Working with Devices
6. ber logging interval current status and current state if applicable e Current Readings This pane shows the latest readings for configured sensors and derived series if applicable Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Testing the Logger and Sensors To verify that your logger and sensors are working and recording data properly perform the following tests When you plot the data later you should see the results of these tests in the graph Change Sensor Reading 1 Force achange in the condition you are measuring For example if you are measuring temperature change the temperature reading by holding the logger or sensor in your hands for a minute or two 2 Watch the Current Readings in the Status window change as the conditions fluctuate Change Current State 1 If you are using a U Series logger that has a button hold the button down for several seconds 2 Watch the Current State field in the Status window change to Button Down 3 Release the button The Current State field changes back to Button Up Click OK to close the Status window when the tests are complete Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 15 Reading Out the Logger To retrieve data recorded by a logger you must read out the logger Reading out the logger copies data from the logger to your computer allowing you to save the data in a datafile and view the plot During readout the logger contin
7. current battery level To check the status click the Status icon on the toolbar cial Use the Description field to type up to a 40 character name for The Status window appears displaying information about the device the logger deployment This description will be used as the as described below default file name when you read out the logger and save the data It will also be the default title on the plot Click the Status button in this pane to see the current status of the logger and the settings used on the previous launch e Sensors This pane displays a list of the sensors available for the logger Choose the sensors or channels that you wish to log in this deployment and select any external sensors you may be using if applicable This pane also displays any utilities available for your logger such as Alarms Scaling and Filters e Deployment Use this pane to set the logging interval which is the rate at which you want the logger to record data and to select when you want the logger to start logging This pane also displays the logging duration which is the approximate time it will take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval sensors and other settings currently selected For some loggers you can also set a sampling interval choose when to stop logging and select other options in this pane To configure a test launch set Start Logging to Now choose a fast logging interval such as 30 seconds change any ot
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9. g Devices Connecting a USB Device You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onset supplied USB interface cable HOBOware Pro For instructions on connecting HOBO shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the computer 3 Plug the small end of the USB interface cable into the port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port Windows If the device has never been connected to the computer before it may take several seconds to detect the new hardware and report that it has connected successfully One or more messages will appear indicating that new hardware has been found You may also hear a chime A message may display indicating that you need to reboot before you can use the device This is optional you do not need to reboot at this time Once the device is recognized by HOBOware the device name will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window as shown below The status bar also lists the total number of devices connected At this point you can access the device from HOBOware Ready Dev HOBO UX90 005 6M Occupancy Light S N 19088743 1 device connected To disconnect the device unplug it from the USB cable Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 9
10. h more HOBOware Lite HOBOware Lite is entry level software for use with some HOBO U Series loggers It provides logger launch readout and data plotting but does not support Data Assistants shuttles and the Bulk Export Tool HOBOware Pro In addition to the basic features in HOBOware Lite HOBOware Pro offers the following e Valuable features such as scaling data to sensor units and saving graphs so they can be recalled and used in the future e Data Assistants for post processing of data e Support of numerous devices including HOBO U Series loggers HOBO Weather Stations and HOBO Micro Stations HOBO Energy Logger Systems HOBO U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle HOBO FlexSmart Modules HOBO ZW Series Data Nodes Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Installing HOBOware Before You Begin Refer to the README on the installation CD or the HOBOware website at http www onsetcomp com products software for detailed information about the system requirements needed to run HOBOware If you have additional questions please call Onset Technical Support or check http www onsetcomp com support License Key A license key is required to run HOBOware Your license key is included in the email confirmation or online receipt sent to you when you purchased the software If you have a HOBOware CD the license key is printed on the back of the CD case After you install HOBOware and run it for the first t
11. her settings as desired and then click Start HOBOware displays the progress of the launch and warns you not to unplug the logger while it is being configured Normally when the launch is finished you can unplug the logger and deploy it For this test leave the logger plugged in so you can become familiar with checking the status reading it out and plotting data Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 13 14 Device Identification Device Details Mr Battery Leve Gog 100 Devine HOBO URSOHOS GM Gocupancy Light Syma A Beriary Uei 4 of S12 KB 0 Manufacturer Onset Computer Cor eS a Stops Logging At Memory Ful Description 1068743 Last Launched OF L7 12 00 15 05 AM GMT 04 00 Sonal Number 19069743 Deployment Number 8 Femvware Version 3 07 Logging interval Oh tm 1s Curent Status Launched Logging Current States Button Up Calibration Button Up Current Readings Soreen Refresh Iierval 0 5 sac Number bbraaurriwrrt Waher Units l Lizig Loo on Cocupancy 1i d occupied d 3 7 Help e Device Identification This pane displays identifying information for the device currently connected including the device type description entered at launch time serial number and firmware version e Device Details This pane displays specifics about the device including battery level memory used when it is scheduled to stop logging if applicable when it was last launched the deployment num
12. ime you will be prompted to enter the license key in the License Key Manager dialog You can also access the License Key Manager by selecting Help gt Manage License Key If you are using a trial version of HOBOware the License Key Manager dialog will indicate how much time you have remaining in your trial period When the trial expires you will be prompted to enter a license key before you can continue using HOBOware Note If you are updating an existing version of HOBOware you will not need to enter a license key 6 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Steps for Windows You must be an administrator to install HOBOware 1 Insert the CD into the appropriate drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not navigate to the CD drive in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click HOBOware_Setup exe to launch the HOBOware installer Note HOBOware for Windows requires the Java Runtime Environment If the correct Java Runtime Environment version is not already installed on your computer the HOBOware Setup program will ask if you want to install it now Click Yes and follow the prompts After the Java Runtime Environment is installed the HOBOware installation will continue 2 Follow the prompts to install HOBOware To start HOBOware double click the HOBOware icon on your desktop or select Programs gt Onset Applications gt HOBOware from the Start menu Steps for Macintosh 1
13. ing and customization tools available within HOBOware Hover the mouse cursor over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool IMPORTANT Make sure you change any test launch settings to your preferred launch settings before deploying the logger See the HOBOware User s Guide or the HOBOware Help for more information on features described in this guide and additional details about the software 20 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers
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15. sssececcseeeeeeesseseeeeseeeeeeeeees 17 2 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers This software is furnished in accordance with a separate license agreement included with the software and subject to any restrictions set forth therein For more information about Onset s licensing terms and policies contact Onset Customer Service at 1 800 LOGGERS or visit http www onsetcomp com legal Contact Information For support please contact the company that you bought the products from Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing Address P O Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Technical support hours 8 AM to 8 PM ET Monday through Friday Customer support hours 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday Email loggerhelp onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site http www onsetcomp com 2009 2012 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO and HOBOware are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Microsoft Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and or its affiliates Keyspan is a registered trademark of InnoSys Inc All other trademarks are
16. th HOBO Data Loggers 17 The Plot Setup window contains the following information Description This field shows the description you entered at launch time Keep this description or type a new one The description will be the title of the plot Select Series to Plot Select the series you want to appear on the graph and the units if applicable Some series will be selected automatically Click the checkboxes to select other series or use the All and None buttons for selecting and deselecting all series Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Select any events you want to appear on the graph if applicable Use the All and None buttons to select or deselect all events Offset from GMT This field shows the offset from Greenwich Mean Time GMT also known as UTC used at launch Keep the offset shown or change it to a different one Data Assistants HOBOware Pro only You can create new data series by converting logged data to other useful formats with Data Assistants Only the Data Assistants supported by that logger type will be available in this window See the HOBOware User s Guide for more information about using Data Assistants Plot Button Click Plot to display the selected sensor data ona graph Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers After you click the Plot button in the Plot Setup window the data appears in a graph along with other information described below H HORGware Pro File Device E
17. ues to record data unless you have stopped the logger or the logger is full To read out the logger 1 Click the Readout icon tA on the toolbar 2 Awarning message appears indicating the logger is currently logging Click Don t Stop to continue logging or Stop to end logging before reading out 3 After reading out the logger you are prompted to save the datafile Type a name and select a location for the file and click Save The Plot Setup window appears which is described in the next section 16 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Plotting and Analyzing Data After you read out a logger and save the datafile or any time you open an existing file the Plot Setup window appears Even if you only intend to export the data to another format you must plot the data first Plot Setup Description 90000006 Select Series to Plot All 0 None Series Measurement Units 1 DO conc mg L v v 2 Temp e E 3 Batt V Select Internal Logger Events to Plot All 0 None Event Event Type Units a V 1 Coupler Detached 2 Coupler Attached 3 Host Connected 4 End Of File Offset from GMT 5 gt 13 0 hours 0 GMT Y Data Assistants Process we Dissolved Oxygen Assistant a What s This 8 Growing Degree Days Assistant Manage v Help Getting Started Using HOBOware wi
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