User Manual - EasyCurrents
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1. BUOY Displays the buoy alias ID which has carried out each sample VIEW DETAILS When clicked upon the title link full details regarding a given sample are provided 09 40 14 Test Office Period 09 40 14 09 43 06 Date 2014 01 30 ic a mat Author ctorres oceandrivers com ID 13A20040998408 ma a as as a s s s O O as as Y a s as as as as a s as s a 09 29 10 Test Office Period 09 29 10 09 32 05 Date 2014 01 30 pus ee Perser mat Author ctorres oceandrivers com ID 13A20040998408 Version 1 0 BASIC 23128 easy CUIT ents EasyCurrents User Manual Import Samples Samples which have been carried out with other buoys or within past sessions previously exported can be imported into different databases in ec format In order to import new samples a 2 EN 4 Click on the IMPORT SAMPLE button Choose the ec file from your local device by using the browsing window Click on the UPLOAD button Your samples will be available within your VIEW HISTORY list Remove Samples Sample s can be completely removed by checking on the sample s checkbox and then clicking on REMOVE SAMPLE A confirmation message will be displayed before permanently removing a sample Export Samples One or more samples can be externally exported in the following available formats J J N Y Y EASYCURRE2. metres secona DISTANCE Distance calculated in relation to the previous measurement metres DIRECTION Direction calculated in relation to the previous measurement degrees EEE DELETE Delete measurement option 4 Sample list Here you can only see the measures used for the mean Filtered repited positions Time speed knots pa direction 17 46 40 1 0000 0 00 1 Delete 17 46 42 0 4332 0 87 271 Delete 17 47 07 0 0347 0 87 2171 Delete 17 47 18 0 0788 0 87 f Delete 17 47 19 0 8664 0 87 90 Delete 17 47 20 0 8664 0 87 271 Delete 17 47 21 0 8664 0 87 90 Delete 17 47 22 0 8664 0 87 271 Delete 17 47 27 0 1735 0 87 211 Delete 17 47 31 0 2166 0 87 Zit Delete 17 47 37 0 1444 0 87 271 Delete Version 1 0 BASIC 21 28 easy currents He VIEW HISTORY About this window This window displays the list of samples which have been carried out with EasyCurrents Filtering options are available Samples details will be displayed when clicking on a given sample This window is structured into 2 different sections below presented Y ACTIONS V SAMPLE LIST ACTIONS Several actions are available within EasyCurrents historic sample list they are below presented V FILTERS Filtering options are available in order to search for different samples according to the following criteria o INIT DATE END DATE Search for samples carried out between the given INIT and END dates o TEXT Free text can be introduced in order to
3. 09 41 22 Sampling I a MEASURE 6 Direction degree il 307 NW Direction Speed Speed knots a Speed knots 1 39 Version 1 0 BASIC 14 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual TOP FUNCTION BAR Provides functionality and information regarding your EasyCurrents buoy status V START RESET Start Reset sampling button Y STOP Stop sampling button Y CONNECTION INFORMATION ICON Represents the connection status between EasyCurrents buoy and the reception unit CURRENT MEASUREMENT SECTION Displays real time information EasyCurrents buoy is providing Structured in boxes to optimise viewing and responsive design V STATUS BOX Provides information regarding o Current time o Sample duration O Number of measurements Y SPEED KNOTS Current speed displayed in Knots V SPEED KNOTS Current speed displayed with a Speedometer V DIRECTION DEGREE Current direction displayed in degrees and as a cardinal point V DIRECTION ARROW Current direction arrow displayed with graphical arrow Direction degree i Direction Speed UTC 09 41 22 Sampling MEASURE i A 67 NW Speed knots ki Speed knots Version 1 0 BASIC 15 28 easy CUIT ents EasyCurrents User Manual SAMPLE INFORMATION SECTION This section displays information about the sample and the author who is carrying it out INFORMATION J J J J J SAMPLE NAME e
4. EasyCurrents wifi network at the following URL 192 168 42 1 Check out the EasyCurrents Quick Start Guide for further instructions and recommendations You will be able to access your EasyCurrents website via a PC tablet or any mobile device with a wifi connection module Sections EasyCurrents Website main menu consists of the following options each of them will be further detailed in this user Guide V MEASURE CURRENTS In order to create new EasyCurrent samples Y VIEW HISTORY In order to view your past EasyCurrent samples Y SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Configuration parameters Y ABOUT EASYCURRENTS Learn more about EasyCurrents project HELP Help with EasyCurrents 43 Measure Currents y View history A System configuration w About EasyCurrents Help TIP Clicking on the top bar at any of the windows and sections always returns the user to the index menu page Version 1 0 BASIC 13 28 easy currents rage MEASURE CURRENTS About this window This window has been designed to create new EasyCurrents samples and will provide connection information with the buoy Real time information will be displayed during each sample This window is structured into 5 different sections below presented Y TOP BAR Y CURRENT MEASUREMENT SECTION V METEO SECTION Available for PRO VERSION Y SAMPLE INFORMATION SECTION Y COMMENTS SECTION Available for PRO VERSION y Reset currents bas UIC
5. correct and optimised management of the product Introduction to EasyCurrents EasyCurrents is a reduced dimensions buoy which measures water current intensity and direction and displays this information in a user friendly web interface accessible by portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets via a wireless network Specifications EasyCurrents can be used under the following conditions Y EasyCurrents wifi coverage is within a maximum radius of 100m COMPONENTS EasyCurrents Buoy Reception Unit Drag Anchor Also provided Y MINI USB power connection cable to power Reception Unit Version 1 0 BASIC 4 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual DETAILED COMPONENTS EASYCURRENTS BUOY EXTERIOR 1 Top yellow styrofoam cover 2 Bottom leaded nut 3 Clasp EASYCURRENTS BUOY INTERIOR Battery pack Power switch Serial number Electronic components Electronic components must not be handled with No support will be provided for manipulated buoys SANS Version 1 0 BASIC 5 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual 5 Power check button RECEPTION UNIT BOX EXTERIOR 1 Lock fasteners 2 Clasp Version 1 0 BASIC 6 28 easy CUIT ents EasyCurrents User Manual RECEPTION UNIT BOX INTERIOR Power switch Mini USB Power connector Ethernet connector Power Ethernet Leds SD memory card Battery Pack Serial Number AAA Version 1 0 BASIC 712
6. search and filter sample names and observations fields o USER Samples can be filtered per user o BUOY ID In case of having several buoys samples can be filtered per buoy o CLEAR BUTTON Clears previously used filters o FILTER BUTTON Applies selected filters V IMPORT Provides the feature of importing samples from other buoys only EasyCurrents format ec Y REMOVE Provides the feature of deleting unwanted samples deletes the user checked samples in the list Y EXPORT Provides the feature of exporting samples exports the user checked samples in the list Can be exported in different formats Y COMPARE SAMPLES When checking 2 or more samples and clicking on the COMPARE SAMPLES button they will be displayed within a single map providing comparison references between them Available for PRO VERSION Version 1 0 BASIC 22 28 easy currents EasyCurrents User Manual SAMPLES LIST The list of stored samples will be presented as a table where the following information will be displayed for each Sample J e E hy CHECKBOX A checkbox is available in order to select the samples SAMPLE NAME Sample name the user chose when creating the sample When clicking on the sample name the VIEW DETAILS window will be displayed providing full information on a given sample PERIOD Displays the sample s init and end times DATE Displays the sample s date AUTHOR Displays the user who has created each sample
7. 8 easy currents ml CHECKS BUOY BATTERY CHECK LED CODING In order to check the battery of your EasyCurrents buoy 1 Power ON your EasyCurrents buoy 2 Click on the EasyCurrents power check button located in the top of the buoy 3 If RED LED is lighted batteries are NOT empty If no LED lights up batteries are empty and should be replaced Enough batteries gt 2 volts Empty batteries lt 2Volts A h Troubles checking the power of your EasyCurrents buoy Visit our TROUBLESHOOTING section CONNECTING THE RECEPTION UNIT TO THE INTERNET When ashore and wanting to update your EasyCurrents software internet connection is strictly required and or view the samples which have been carried out during the day you can connect your EasyCurrents Reception Unit to the Internet which will enable Internet via your EasyCurrents wifi network Please follow the below steps 1 Connect an ethernet cable not provided from the reception unit to the to an internet network connection station or router 2 Check out the LEDS colour code view LED location Connected to the Internet NOT Connected to the Internet Troubles connecting to the Internet Visit our TROUBLESHOOTING section Version 1 0 BASIC 8 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual RECEPTION UNIT POWER SUPPLY INDICATOR In order to verify that the reception unit is powered ON please ensure that the RED POWER LED is LIGHTED Power LED
8. NAME Sample name AUTHOR Sample s author username e mail PERIOD Sample s From To date and time BUOY Sample s Alias ID White DURATION Sample duration COMMENTS Sample s comments Available for PRO VERSION SSSSS Back to samples list Update sample Delete sample Current Measurement Sample Details Sample details Name PRE12Radar E01 Author Clara Torres ctorres gmail com from 2013 08 29 17 46 39 Period to 2013 10 23 20 48 58 Buoy Blue antenitas 13A2004079BEF 1 Duration 79382 19 Measure 659 Comments Version 1 0 BASIC 19 28 g73 35Y currents EasyCurrents User Manual MEASUREMENT MAP The full sample is presented in the map printing the position of each measurement which has been carried out during the given sample The initial point is accordingly tagged green and the end point is tagged with EasyCurrents icon Measurement map Reset zoom Overview zoom Version 1 0 BASIC 20 28 easy currents EasyCurrents User Manual SAMPLE LIST Every measurement comprehended in the given sample will be listed within this section The following details are provided together with the feature of being able to remove individual measurements in order to improve the global sample s quality The measurement s details provided are below presented TIME Measurement time SPEED Measurement speed calculated in relation to the previous measurement
9. NTS ec Own EasyCurrents format CSV csv CSV summary CSV sample list Available for PRO VERSION KML kml KML Available for PRO VERSION NETCDF nc Netcdf standard formats Available for PRO VERSION JSON j son Json Available for PRO VERSION Version 1 0 BASIC 24 28 easy CUIT ents EasyCurrents User Manual CONFIGURATION Measurement Options This section provides the possibility of modifying the units in which currents are provided Furthermore users can modify the values in which the graphical arrows are presented according to the conventions TO and FROM direction Available for PRO VERSION Identifiers Management In this section you can provide an alias for your EasyCurrents buoy Furthermore in case of importing samples from other EasyCurrents buoys alias can be given to them too in order to be able to difference samples from different buoys Unique identifiers are provided for each EasyCurrents buoy which cannot be modified in any way Wifi Settings This section provides the possibility of changing the name and password of the wifi network created by EasyCurrents It is mandatory in the case other EasyCurrents buoys are being used within the same area Software Update EasyCurrents team will regularly update the software in order to enhance its performance solve any minor bugs and to add extended functionalities In order to update your EasyCurrents software Make sure your base stati
10. ditable AUTHOR E MAIL editable USER NAME editable BUOY ALIAS editable within the configuration window BUOY ID not editable UTC 09 41 41 1 1 Sampli Sample information er MEASURE f 86 Sample Test Office name Author Email ctorres oceandrivers com Gi User Name Clara Torres Buoy alias White Perfect mat Buoy ID 13A20040998408 Creating a New Sample 1 When entering the Measure Currents section the buoy will initiate connection automatically ensure the top right hand connection icon indicates CONNECTED Green Arrow TIP f experiencing connection issues please click on the connection icon and buoy will start re connection protocol Visit our Trouble Shooting section regarding further connection issues WAIT until EasyCurrents buoy is providing positions TIP Check the Last measurement box when time is running according to current UTC time buoy is ready Click on the green START button in order to initiate a sample AT ANY TIME DURING THE SAMPLE SAMPLE DETAILS CAN BE INTRODUCED AND VIEWED V METEO CONDITIONS Available for PRO VERSION V SAMPLE INFORMATION JY COMMENTS Available for PRO VERSION If the user wishes to restart the sample a blue RESTART button is available Previous measurements for that sample will be discarded When the user wants to end a sample click on the red STOP button When sample has been ended the VIEW DETAILS window will be displayed where the sample s full details wil
11. e it may affect the time it takes the GPS to obtain a 1st position When carrying out a sample it is recommended to keep a visual contact with your EasyCurrents buoy For an optimal battery usage ensure you power OFF your EasyCurrents Buoy and Reception Unit after every daily use For security reasons and to prevent other EasyCurrents buoy s interferences change WIFl name and password before first use Please beware sharing EasyCurrents passwords as it may cause a network Version 1 0 BASIC 9 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual overload and or confusion with samples SETTING UP EASYCURRENTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST SAMPLE In order to ensure a correct initial configuration of your EasyCurrents buoy please follow the below steps BEFORE CARRYING OUT YOUR FIRST SAMPLE BUOY 1 Open the buoy and introduce 2 AA batteries provided when purchasing EasyCurrents A small screwdriver may be needed for this task 2 Power ON your buoy Check the power using the POWER CHECK button 4 Power OFF your buoy RECEPTION UNIT PORTABLE MOBILE TABLET DEVICE 1 Power ON your reception unit 2 Connect to EasyCurrents WIFI network using your smartphone or tablet Once the reception unit has been powered ON the wifi network may take from 15 to 60 seconds to show up This time may vary according to the smartphone or tablet which is being used 3 In your browser GOTO URL 192 168 42 1 Version 1 0 BASIC 10 28 ea
12. easy ed currents ge edsy currents User Manual easy currents ii INDEX CONTEXT Object of this document Introduction to EasyCurrents Specifications COMPONENTS DETAILED COMPONENTS EASYCURRENTS BUOY EXTERIOR EASYCURRENTS BUOY INTERIOR RECEPTION UNIT BOX EXTERIOR RECEPTION UNIT BOX INTERIOR CHECKS BUOY BATTERY CHECK LED CODING CONNECTING THE RECEPTION UNIT TO THE INTERNET RECEPTION UNIT POWER SUPPLY INDICATOR CHARGING THE RECEPTION UNIT USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS SETTING UP EASYCURRENTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST SAMPLE Conventions and default values QUICK START GUIDE ASHORE IN THE WATER SOFTWARE Availability Sections MEASURE CURRENTS About this window Creating a New Sample VIEW DETAILS About this window CURRENT MEASUREMENT SAMPLE DETAILS MEASUREMENT MAP SAMPLE LIST VIEW HISTORY About this window ACTIONS SAMPLES LIST Import Samples Version 1 0 BASIC 2 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual Remove Samples Export Samples CONFIGURATION Measurement Options Identifiers Management Wifi Settings Software Update FAQS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS SUPPORT TELL US ABOUT YOUR EASY CURRENTS EXPERIENCE Version 1 0 BASIC 3 28 easy CUM ents EasyCurrents User Manual CONTEXT Object of this document The object of this document is to introduce users to EasyCurrents buoy and how to use its components available features and functions in order to ensure a
13. eception unit has been fully charged for an optimal performance IN THE WATER 1 Stop your boat 2 Power ON your Reception Unit 3 Open and power ON EasyCurrents buoy Close your EasyCurrents buoy TIP During the open close procedures make sure you do not grab the buoy from the yellow styrofoam over Please hold the grey hardware to ensure a safe adjustment 4 Connect Drag Anchor 5 Connect to EasyCurrents WIFI network using your smartphone or tablet 6 In your browser GOTO URL 192 168 42 1 7 GOTO menu option MEASURE CURRENTS 8 Wait for first GPS position TIP To know when first GPS position has been transmitted check that the time displayed in EasyCurrents matches the current time please note EasyCurrents provides UTC times This process may take from 10 to 60 according to GPS coverage or buoy battery levels 9 Place EasyCurrents into the water TIP Place the buoy before the drag anchor 10 Wait until the drag anchor is completely sunk and buoy is separated from boat motor or any external interference 11 Start measuring enjoy EasyCurrents TIP For an optimal maintenance and performance when finished with EasyCurrents measurements for the day please ensure you power OFF the buoy and rinse with non salted water Version 1 0 BASIC 12 28 g 3 as5y G currents EasyCurrents User Manual SOFTWARE Availability Your EasyCurrents software is available via your web browser through your
14. is most interior light to the left view LED location Enough batteries Empty batteries RED LIGHT NO LIGHT OR TILTING LIGHT CHARGING THE RECEPTION UNIT GS SSS Use the provided mini usb cable in order to charge the reception unit to the power supply Connect the the mini USB side of the cable to the reception unit s mini USB connector Connect the USB side of the cable to any USB powered device DO NOT charge for more than 6 hours Troubles charging your EasyCurrents Reception Unit Visit our TROUBLESHOOTING section USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Please follow the below recommendations for an optimal usage of your EasyCurrents buoy and components Y Before starting to use your EasyCurrents product read the full EasyCurrents manual FAQs section carefully and refer to your EasyCurrents support team in case you have any doubt regarding how to use EasyCurrents Misuse will not be covered by EasyCurrents Warranty Do not hold or open close your EasyCurrents buoy by the yellow styrofoam cover always hold it by the grey hardware bottom Always ensure your EasyCurrents buoy is closed tightly before introducing it into the water Always ensure you perfectly close your EasyCurrents Reception Unit while carrying out samples For optimal measurement values always ensure your EasyCurrents Buoy Reception Unit s batteries are fully charged Always ensure you are not next to a building or a high wall when taking an EasyCurrents sampl
15. l be available Version 1 0 BASIC 16 28 ga essy a currents EasyCurrents User Manual VIEW DETAILS About this window This window provides full information about a given sample and also enables the possibility of removing individual measurements within a sample in order to optimise the sample s quality VIEW DETAILS is structured into 5 different sections which are below detailed CURRENT MEASUREMENT SAMPLE DETAILS MEASUREMENT MAP SAMPLE LIST SRA lt currents Back to samples list Update sample Delete sample Current Measurement Sample Details Measurement map Sample list Version 1 0 BASIC 17 28 easy currents He CURRENT MEASUREMENT V DIRECTION DEGREE DIRECTION Current direction displayed in degrees Current cardinal direction Y DIRECTION ARROW Current direction arrow displayed with graphical arrow coloured according to the speed direction Y SPEED KNOTS Current speed displayed in Speedometer Y SPEED KNOTS Current speed displayed in Knots Current Measurement Direction degree 7 Direction Speed 338 pee ces cee Gamh a ais a ai Ua St g s os Ko esos eS Sos SC eee eee a M See eee a a pees ee See Sees ee Ses Sees ee Se ee See See e See eee Sees a SAS Las i AR AA S TU Speed knots 2 Speed knots 0 58 Version 1 0 BASIC 18 28 g 7235y ed currents ii SAMPLE DETAILS Full details regarding the samples are presented
16. less strictly necessary or specified so by EasyCurrents support team S days Version 1 0 BASIC Remove the batteries from your EasyCurrents buoy if buoy is not going to be used for more than 10 26 28 easy currents fer Y Check for any visible scratch on the buoy o ring before closing or any other damage that could affect buoy watertightness If o ring is damaged change for a new one Y Version 1 0 BASIC 27728 easy currents fer SUPPORT Contact our EasyCurrents Support Team at Y supportQeasycurrents com V Customer Support Contact Form at EasyCurrents Website http www easycurrents com customer support TELL US ABOUT YOUR EASY CURRENTS EXPERIENCE FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE Version 1 0 BASIC 28 28
17. on is connected to the power Connect your base station to the network using an ethernet cable Power ON your reception unit Connect to EasyCurrents WIFI Network Access EasyCurrents Software via your browser 192 168 42 1 Backup your Samples using the EXPORT SAMPLES features Access the CONFIGURATION MENU and Open the UPDATE SOFTWARE TAB Click on the UPDATE BUTTON and wait until you get a successful update message A A AA RPP Enjoy your new EasyCurrents software version FAQs Y Whatis the optimal sampling time to obtain reliable results We recommend an sampling time from 2 4 minutes Y What happens if the buoy drifts beyond the 100m wifi radius while sampling The sample timing will continue but only measurements within the radius will be taken into account when sample is stopped Version 1 0 BASIC 25 28 easy currents TROUBLESHOOTING My buoy does not connect First GPS position takes too long I get a NOT FOUND page in my browser I forgot my WIFI network password I cannot check my buoy s battery status I cannot charge my Reception Unit I cannot connect my Reception Unit to the Internet EasyCurrents User Manual Ensure to be within the scope radius of the buoy Try clicking on the top right hand side connection icon to re start the connection protocol Carry out a buoy battery check Ensure your Reception Unit is fully charged Ensure to be within an open air location away from b
18. sy CUIT ents EasyCurrents User Manual 4 GOTO menu option SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5 Within the MEASURE SCREEN OPTIONS revise the following settings are according to your needs J Y Y Y CURRENT SPEED UNITS CURRENT ARROW DIRECTION To from WIND ARROW DIRECTION To from Available for PRO VERSION WAVES ARROW DIRECTION To from Available for PRO VERSION 6 Within the MANAGE IDENTIFIERS toggle please give your EasyCurrents buoy an ALIAS NAME write on the text field and click on the UPDATE BUTTON to save 7 Change your WIFI NETWORK name and password Do not forget to save your settings Y Y DEFAULT WIFI NAME easycurrents_BuoyAlias DEFAULT WIFI PASSWORD easycurrents TIP At this point in order to be able to make effective your new wifi settings you will need to POWER OFF and POWER ON your reception unit and reconnect to your new wifi network with the new name and password YOUR EASYCURRENTS EQUIPMENT IS NOW READY TO PROVIDE YOUR FIRST SAMPLES Conventions and default values E A 1 SAMPLE N Measurements TIME UTC CURRENT SPEED UNITS m s CURRENT DIRECTION Current from DEFAULT WIFI NAME easycurrents_BuoyAlias DEFAULT WIFI PASSWORD easycurrents Version 1 0 BASIC 11 28 easy currents e QUICK START GUIDE ASHORE 1 Ensure your EasyCurrents Buoy has enough batteries to carry out your samples replace batteries if needed 2 Ensure your EasyCurrents R
19. uildings or high walls Try clicking on the top right hand side connection icon to re start the connection protocol Ensure to be connected to EasyCurrents wifi network Connect your reception unit to the internet via an ETHERNET CONNECTION and reset your settings via the Configuration WIFI Settings Menu Ensure to have EasyCurrents buoy s switch powered to ON Ensure your USB cable is connected to a power supply NOT PC External USB Power connectors may be necessary as those used for universal mobile phones for example Ensure your ethernet cable is correctly connected to your Reception Unit you will hear a click sound when so Make sure your ethernet cable is correctly connected to a working internet connection Make sure your Reception Unit has enough battery charge MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS Please follow the below recommendations for an optimal maintenance of your EasyCurrents buoy and components NN NNN Rinse your EasyCurrents buoy with fresh non salted water after every use Do not charge your EasyCurrents Reception Unit for more than 6 hours Be careful when connecting or disconnecting any components within the Reception Unit Do not hit your EasyCurrents buoy against any hard surface Do not squash your EasyCurrents buoy below any heavy hardware Do not expose your EasyCurrents components to direct sunlight or heat supplies Do not remove extractable components such as SD card or USB nano wifi un
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