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1. 4 Choose the time range for the data you wish to plot or export Select Custom and specify your own start and end time or select Preset and choose one of several pre defined ranges from the drop down list 180 HOBOware User s Guide Step 4 Time Range limits of plot export Custom Start Time 09 28 10 10 00 00 AM End Time 09 28 10 10 15 00 AM C Preset 5 Once you have all the settings selected click the Export or Plot button Clicking the Export button will open the Export Options dialog where you can choose to save the data to a single file or to multiple files Clicking the Plot button opens the Plot Setup dialog where you can select the series that will appear in the graph in HOBOware Use these settings as window default Notes e fyou want the current settings to always appear in the Plot Export Wireless Data window then select the Use these settings as window default checkbox e You can save different combinations of settings to a configuration file in the Plot Export Wireless Data window for future use or for use by the data delivery feature Click the Save Settings button type a name and press Enter Then click the Load Settings button and choose the configuration file you wish to use for the current plot or export iH Plot Export Wireless Data untitled Save Settings Y Warehouse Fone 181 HOBOware User s Guide Using Groups to Sort Sensors You can assig
2. 1 Statistic Type Choose the type of statistic to use for the filter For sensor series you can create a series showing the minimum maximum or average over a period of time For external event series you can create a series showing a cumulative sum or a count over a period of time For internal event series you can create a series showing a count over a period of time For series created by Data Assistants additional filters may be available HOBOware Pro Only 2 Interval Specify the interval over which you want these values to be calculated 3 Resultant Series Name Enter a new Resultant Series Name if desired 4 Click OK The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane Select Channel to Configure Window 1 Click the plus sign next to the module sensor name to see available channels 2 Select the desired channel 3 Click on the button for the action you want to perform Disable Configure Refresh If you click Configure the Configure Channel window appears 207 HOBOware User s Guide Select Channel to Configure 1 Click to see channels Attached Configurable Modules Ports Analog Input 9 3 Click button for desired action 2 Select channel Menus The following menus are available in HOBOware e File called HOBOware on Macintosh e Device e Edit e View e Window e Help The File Menu From the File Menu you can open data
3. Raw Scaled Scare Units Amps pom Wale 4 000 A B C value2 2000 100 0 pin C removed 100 ppm 173 HOBOware User s Guide 0 1000 ppm Hardware Setting Configure Scaling values Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Units Amps Pa vai 4oe 0 0 0 Vaue2 20 000 1000 04 all pins installed 1000 ppm The Network Map Adding a Device to the Network Map For an overview of the network map see The Network Map page 131 Add additional nodes Pon _ S Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Connection Path Check Map box lated Ts Son phere Ss iia eer ae for receiver J ew RH a Few ST D gt hiite Check Map box for node 1 In the Device Table check the Map box for the receiver to add it to the map 2 Move the icon to the location of the receiver and click the left mouse button 3 Check the Map box for a node to add it to the map 4 Move the icon to the location of the device and click the left mouse button 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each node you want to add to the map 174 HOBOware User s Guide Configuring the Network Map Click the Configure icon in the top left of the Network Map to open the Network Map Configuration window Papah dhap til ig in m HCHO nade M roles lt r Hinde Maisgpri rar Sema Pawo fc ix Node Paths Birmai Bir Tepe a apie o Epari Information Dorainn Sateen fer ___ SE Balloons gt en em nr Tur
4. Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Current Units Amps in Whit value 2 sos Current 4 20mA 0 10 0 in WC Range Setting on sensor 0 10 0 in W G Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Current Diff Pressure Unisi Anes Value 1 4 000 gt ooi Value 2 20 000 10 0 i Current 4 20mA 172 Scaling Parameters Raw Measurement Yoltage Value 1 0 00000 0 0 gt value2 5 00000 Voltage 0 5 V Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Units V vale 1 Value 2 Voltage 0 10 V Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Value 1 0 00000 S 0 05 Il Voltage 0 5 V Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units V in We Value 1 0 00000 F 0 03 Value2 10 00000 s 10 0 3 Voltage 0 10V HOBOware User s Guide lon Scaling Factors ION TVOC The ION TVOC uses Linear Scaling mA gt ppm NOTES e Requires Loop power of 22 mA Lamp and electronics require 65 mA e AnAC DC power adapter with a minimum of 6W 35mA is required for excitation power 0 10 ppm Hardware Setting Configure Scaling values Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Current Gas Units Amps Vale 1 4 000 0 0 5 A B D Value2 20 000 0 0 5 pin B removed 10 ppm 0 100 ppm Hardware Setting Configure Scaling values Va Scaling Parameters
5. Setup Energy Transducer WattNode T WNA 3Y 208 _ Veris R 8051 300 kWh pulse Other 3 Wh pulse per CT Rated Am Current Transformer CT Size gt 30 AmE Output Series Energy in kWh Resultant Series Name Energy x Average Power per interval Resultant Series Name Avg Power Ml Usage Cost l kWh 0 10000 Resultant Series Name Cost User Nates HVAC system on root Cancel 3 If your datafile includes multiple Counts series choose the one you want to convert from the Pulse Series drop down list If your logger supports sensor locations the location you entered will be displayed here 4 In the Setup panel select the Energy Transducer that was used and choose the model number from the drop down list Since the Veris transducers have a switch to define kWh pulse you must specify that here as well 82 HOBOware User s Guide If your transducer is not listed select Other and enter the conversion factor Choose the type of conversion Wh pulse per CT Rated Amp Wh pulse or kWh pulse from the drop down list You should be able to find this information in the manual that came with your energy transducer 5 Enter the current transformer size in Amps in the CT Size field Veris transducer CT sizes are predefined 6 In the Output Series panel select one or more series you wish to create For each series you may keep the default Resultant Series Name or enter a new one e To create a seri
6. 12 bit Temp RH 5 THE Xx S N 1185022 Al 4 1 Temperature Enter label Enter label Deployment Logging Interval Custom os Hr Sampling Interval l Logging Duration 11 days Start Logging Mor y 0425 16 PM Stop Logging When memory fils C Never wrapping wt ahh Logger Information e Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the default title of the plot e Serial Number This is the serial number for the logger Note that some external sensors also have serial numbers which are listed in the Sensors pane e Deployment Number This is the number of times including this time the logger has been launched Each time you start a new launch the deployment number increases by one e Battery Level This shows the current battery level in the logger e User Notes Click this button to type up to 2000 characters of information about the deployment This text will be displayed in the Details pane after you read out the logger and plot the data e Status Click the Status button to check the logger settings from the previous launch _32 HOBOware User s Guide Sensors Only the sensors that are currently plugged in or built into the logger are listed Sensors are listed in ascending order by serial number regardless of their physical po
7. 3 Resultant Series Name Keep the default name or enter a new one You may also enter User Notes concerning the series you are creating 4 User Notes Optional Enter notes concerning the series you are creating 5 Process Assistant If you ran the assistant from the Launch window click the Save Parameter Set button If you ran the assistant from the Plot Setup window click the Create New Series nutton To create additional series using a different raw series or different parameters click the Create button if in the Launch window or the Process button if in the Plot Setup dialog If you are running the assistant from the Launch window the parameters will be applied each time you readout the logger If you are running the assistant from the Plot Setup window the new series will be generated when you click the Plot button NOTE All of these settings will be retained as default values the next time you access the assistant Scaled Series The scaled series will appear in the graph and data will be displayed in the legend and in the Details pane 85 HOBOware User s Guide Series Pressure H20 gt Logger Info P Deployment Info Y Series Statistics Linear Scaling Parameters Value 1 Raw 4 0 mA EF Value 2 Raw 20 0 mA Value 1 Scaled 0 0 H20 Value 2 Scaled 10 0 H20 ES User Notes Air duct pressure in building 3 Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may
8. HOBOware software is used for launching reading out and plotting data from HOBO data loggers and wireless HOBO data nodes HOBOware Pro combines fast logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities making it easy to analyze data recorded with HOBO data loggers and HOBO wireless data nodes An intuitive interface allows you to select data parameters to display format graphs perform analysis and save projects for future use You can also export data to Microsoft Excel or other ASClIl compatible programs for additional analysis HOBOware Lite is entry level software for HOBO USB loggers offering easy logger launch readout and data plotting Getting Started If you are using HOBO data loggers follow the instructions in the Getting Started Guide to install the software connect your logger launch and readout data You can expect to be comfortable with HOBOware fundamentals within a few minutes If you are using wireless data nodes see the HOBO Data Nodes System Overview Refer to the sections outlined below depending on what hardware you are using All Users e Installation e Reference Data Loggers If you are using HOBO data loggers such as the U14 or H12 series refer to the following sections e Working with HOBO Data Loggers e Plotting and Analyzing Data Wireless HOBO data nodes If you are using HOBO wireless data nodes refer to the following sections e System Overview in Managing a HOB
9. h ee m l i 4 zean i 1 a EaI IF i r oF i r 2d LOD Ly r f onnads ceca rua 3a i n g a daam t kh a ataid E o F mm o Axis Series i l T Properties Properties Tma ides a Emme en LP Thi mrar iara Drel barn D mr Lae Re bad we tei Ss ie ii p Pm ay Tey i ht yp bore ia brm D rr i iii Tzi Hgg FE j He EE p Ti zi a a Th ri Gi Ts imira Tai Bimba a E ankama Tech Harig rina can O Hajn F Loda aig ard Tick kara ere op i el cw ay Ce bama mamm woe am cee 59 HOBOware User s Guide 1 View Properties Double click in an empty area of the plot to open the View Properties window where you can show or hide the legend plot title and borders 2 Title Properties Double click the Plot Title to open the Title Properties window where you can change the title name location and font 3 Legend Properties Double click the legend to open the Legend Properties window where you can add a label to the legend change its position and show or hide the border 4 Series Properties Double click on a series to open the Series Properties window See Setting Series Properties on page 63 for more information 5 Axis Properties Double click on one of the axis to open the Axis Properties window See Setting Axis Properties on page 62 for more information Setting Properties for all Plots This topic outlines preferenc
10. i i i i E Node ACTIVE Node MISSING Alarm Tripped Alarm Enabled 1 Device Status This column indicates the status of the device ACTIVE or MISSING 2 Sensor Readings This column shows the current reading for the sensor 3 Last Connection The last time the data node connected to the receiver 4 Alarm Status The alarm icon in this column indicates the status of the alarm Grey No alarm configured Green Alarm enabled Red Alarm Tripped 5 Signal Strength This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless connection between the node and the receiver or the nearest router 6 Battery Level Indicates the strength of the batteries in the device For information on other columns in the Device Table see The Device Table page 202 129 HOBOware User s Guide Sorting Devices You can change the order of devices in the table by clicking the column header for the column you want to sort on For example to group all temperature sensors together click on the Meas Type column header Click here to sort the Device Table by Measurement Type Select Label Type zN TE ess Type Reading g Bay 1 RH NTAH PE a Fars AT RAO OO OoOO o cc be T E Bay 1 int Term E PW INT TRP I o431992 1 ACTIE Tenperstre 74 120 E Bay 1 Ext Temp TMH EATE ACTIVE Temperature E 66 173 F r Linu Ve lt Select Analog Sere 2431 992 4 OFF ray sible nar allabls LI Renek igs W RC R EEE COMMECTED CJ Bay l g w
11. Ctrl sShift 2 Control U30 Relay b Configure U30 Alarms b Li Select Device Ctrl M Default Action b Utilities d Launch Select this option to access the Launch window to configure launch parameters and launch a logger Readout Select this option to copy data from a logger to your computer allowing you to save the data in a datafile and view the plot in HOBOware Status Select this option to view real time information about the attached logger including state of the logger time logging will begin current readings logger memory used Stop Select this option to stop a device Manage Shuttle HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to manage a HOBO shuttle See Working with a Shuttle 116 for more information 209 HOBOware User s Guide 6 Manage HOBO Data Node Network HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to open the HOBOnode Manager 7 Configure Modules Ports HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to configure analog sensor ports or Flexsmart modules 8 Control U30 Relay Select this option to configure the default state of a relay on a HOBO U30 or to activate or deactivate the relay for testing See Controlling the Relay on the HOBO U30 Station 105 for more information 9 Configure U30 Alarms Select this option to set up alarms on the HOBO U30 Station 10 Select Device Select this option to select a device that is connected to the computer 11 Default Action HOBOware Pro Only Select this optio
12. Pits piap Ayma Selected sensors appear in the plot Imami JPMIERT Ly Sati Him Tepe heia Ere GIH CORT ge MT ALE G 2 k i hall fe AE ee ee ee ee eras MANET Re m E LEPP MeT ACTIE Fri TIER Woo Hiie a Teraa TAP Rohe O eee re Check the Plot box to E cantare ECJ Eas x add a sensor to the plot e Use the Sort Plots By drop down list to change the order of the plots e Use the Reorder Plots arrow to reverse the order of plots e Use the Plot Toolbar to zoom in or out pause the plot or print the plot e Right click on a plot to access a menu with the following options 178 HOBOware User s Guide Properties me all coop e Save 35 TT 30 00 Print a oom Im F Soom uE F aJta Range F Plotting Preferences To change preferences that apply to real time plots only see Real Time Plot preferences Use Plotting Preferences to change the appearance of plots To apply changes to real time plots re start HOBOnode Manager or uncheck the sensor Plot box and then re check To open the Plotting Preferences from the main HOBOware menu select File gt Preferences and then click the Plotting tab Plotting or Exporting Wireless Data With HOBOnode Manager you can view data and plots from your HOBO data node wireless network in real time but you also have the ability to plot or export previously logged data Using the Plot Export Wireless Data capability you can plot data
13. Status of the shuttle s clock in relation to the computer s clock If the difference is more than five seconds the shuttle clock label and icon will flash red The shuttle s clock is synchronized to the computer when you launch the shuttle or press the Set Shuttle Clock button 2 Files on Shuttle 117 HOBOware User s Guide This panel lists the logger datafiles that are available to be offloaded from the shuttle If the shuttle is empty this will say No Files Available on Shuttle Status Message that describes the state of the datafile on the shuttle When HOBOware Pro is offloading a file from the shuttle the status message is replaced by a progress bar For the U Shuttle only the status message AWAITING OFFLOAD appears when HOBOware Pro is offloading files from the shuttle and FINISHED after each file is offloaded For the Waterproof shuttle only files have the status message OFFLOADED only if the file has been offloaded from the shuttle and saved as a datafile If the file has not been offloaded or it has been offloaded but not saved its status is NOT OFFLOADED Logger Type Model and description of the logger that logged the data in this file Serial No Serial number of the logger that logged the data in this file Launch Desc Description entered when the logger was launched This description will be the default datafile name Launch Time Date time and offset to Greenwich Mean Time GMT also known as UTC wh
14. USB logger readout v Fast readout enabled e Serial port speed Fast serial enabled HOBOware Pro only This setting allows the computer to read out your serial logger at a speed that is appropriate for most systems Disable this option only if you are having communication problems with the logger for example when the logger is connected via a slow serial to LAN bridge device Communication between the computer and the logger is slower when this option is turned off e USB logger readout Fast readout enabled This setting allows the computer to read out your USB logger quickly Disable this option only if you are having communication problems with the logger Communication between the computer and the logger is slower when this option is turned off Other Options Y Other Options Close the status window on logger disconnect or communication error Note Status window opened From launch is always closed 223 HOBOware User s Guide e Close the status window on logger disconnect or communication error When this option is selected the Status window closes automatically on the next refresh if it is open when you remove the interface cable base station or coupler from the logger or if communication is interrupted for another reason Otherwise it is left open If the Status window was opened from the Launch window it will close automatically even if this option is not selected Plotting Preferences Use the Plotting Prefer
15. owm 162 HOBOware User s Guide a S 1500 0 0375 0 086563 3000 0 075 0 17313 Veris Scaling Factors T VER 8051 300 T VER 8053 800 The consumed energy in kilowatt hours kWh per pulse for these sensors is determined by the DIP switch setting on the transducer The default is 1 00 kWh pulse at which the scaling factor is 1 1 If you change the default DIP switch settings adjust your scaling factors accordingly as shown below The data recorded by the data node will be the number of counts pulses per sampling interval Cable Required Sensor Type CABLE 2 5 STEREO 1 Pulse Per kWh Default DIP Switch Setting Values in Configure on Transducer Scaling Window Configure Scaling Ouer Orbe Mote Linear scaling i generally ured with snake input ited pulse scaling with pulte input Thit sensor mesures ankle input Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Power Units WY kwh Vales 1 i i 1 05 Value 2 Cee Lox 163 HOBOware User s Guide 5 Pulse Per kWh DIP Switch Setting Values in Configure on Transducer scaling Window Configure Scaling fx Olmer Oie C vew Seang Factors ote linear scaling is generaly ured with analog inp and pula tealre wath puke input Thit tecor nereasures analog mga Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Power Units value Lil Value 2 25 Pulse Per kWh DIP Switch Sett
16. Compressed Airflow DC Current Stark Differential Pressure Logging Gauge Pressure TMiCx HB 32F to 110F3 TMCx 1T Adapter o Power Temperature Volatile Organic Compound vac FY LJ F3 F F F F F F F F F Notes on configuring sensors Although it is helpful to see the connected sensors when setting up the launch it is not required that you connect the sensors during launch set up You may set up the launch for a delayed or push button start then connect the sensors later before logging begins Important Sensors that are connected after logging begins will not log any data Alternatively if you select an external channel but do not plug the sensor in false data will be recorded for that channel Some loggers with RH or pressure sensors require that you also select the internal temperature sensor to log relative humidity or pressure The dependency may be noted in the sensors list see Relative Humidity channel in the example above Refer to the manual that came with your logger for additional information When both the internal temperature and RH sensors are selected dew point will be calculated automatically If external events or states are available for your logger you can enter names to identify the event and state channels that are in use You can also rename the Open and Closed descriptions for each state and enter increments and units for each event channel HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create ne
17. If you are running the assistant from the Launch window the parameters will be applied each time you readout the logger If you are running the assistant from the Plot Setup window the new series will be generated when you click the Plot button NOTE All of these settings will be retained as default values the next time you access the assistant Scaled Series The scaled series will appear in the graph and data will be displayed in the legend and in the Details pane shown below Details Y Series Rain Inches E Logger Info b Deployment Info gt Series Statistics E Pulse Scaling Parameters E 1 Count 0 010 Inches ES User Notes Rainfall in Field 3 Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may apply filters to the scaled series as you would for any other series in HOBOware Pro In addition to the minimum maximum and average filters that are available for most series the scaled pulse series allows you to create a new series showing totals over a period of time Growing Degree Days Assistant The Growing Degree Days Assistant calculates growing degree days based on temperature data spanning at least one full calendar day midnight to midnight Growing degree days are used for agricultural and turf management applications such as estimating harvest time or pest growth One growing degree day GDD is equivalent to a one degree increase above a minimum threshold temperature for a period of one day
18. NOTE Opening a large plot with all points marked takes longer and consumes more system memory 10 Include Sensor Labels in Legend If a label has been assigned to a sensor include it in the legend 11 Show Hide Gridlines By default vertical gridlines are always shown for the time axes horizontal gridlines are not shown You can use the gridline icons and Ui on the toolbar or the Gridlines item on the View menu to toggle all horizontal or all vertical gridlines on and off You may also toggle gridlines on and off for each axis individually Using the arrow tool double click an axis to get the Axis Properties window Check the Show Gridlines box to display gridlines for that axis or clear the Show Gridlines box to hide the gridlines 61 HOBOware User s Guide Go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Gridlines to control whether plots open with horizontal and or vertical gridlines displayed 12 Customize Fonts By default most text in a graph is 9 points To re size the font from 8 to 14 points go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Fonts 13 Set Units This setting allows you to set a default of US or SI Metric units throughout HOBOware 14 Set Time Format Configure the date and time to your desired format Setting Axis Properties To change the axis properties double click the axis you wish to modify with the arrow tool or select the axis and click the Properties icon EH The Axis Properties window appea
19. Select Data Series If your datafile includes multiple temperature humidity or dew point series choose the series you want to use from the drop down lists If your logger supports sensor locations the location you entered will be displayed here Altitude above Sea Level To correct for altitude optional enter the altitude use the drop down menu to indicate whether this number is in feet or meters Add Altitude Corrected Dew Point Series to Graph Check this box to see an altitude corrected dew point series on the graph Resultant Series Name Keep the default or enter a new one User Notes Optional Enter notes describing the series you are creating Click the Create New Series button to process the assistant The new grains per pound series and altitude corrected dew point series if applicable is listed and selected in the Plot Setup dialog To create another series using different data series or altitudes click the Process button on the Plot Setup window 9 Click the Plot button 91 HOBOware User s Guide Scaled Series The scaled series will appear in the graph and data will be displayed in the legend and in the Details pane Y Series Grains gpp Logger Info b 4 Deployment Info gt Series Statistics Y Grains Parameters E3 Altitude 0 000 feet Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may apply minimum maximum and average filters to the grains per pound an
20. al a Mle fone Configure icon ei ee Eo mentors e Map Image O cm Le Node Paths Node Paths Show Path to Receiver Path Color E Show Path to Receiver Paths are shown by default Uncheck this box to hide connection paths between nodes Path Color To change the path to a color that works better with your map background 1 Click Choose on the Network Map Configuration window Select Color Click Choose Pii erai bi Aan pa aral bjar l bai Hke Paita F She Path ta Eomer reac E a a kiraman hira information Balom Type T Sampled aT T Color S aa fee gto Pakir rair pede Pape rotted aed er Baok jer ieh Her E E Tapin I gin Lps Click OK 2 In the Choose Path Color window select the desired color 3 Click OK to close the Choose Path Color window 17 5 HOBOware User s Guide 4 Click OK to close the Network Map Configuration window Information Balloons Information Balloon Type e Simplified shows only label and readings e Expanded shows all device information Test Bay Current Readings DOr Temp Test Temp 68 871 F gt Gc Ms RH Test RH 35 095 35 E E Unknown i Ge Unknown Espa Device Information Information Balloon Color Click the arrow to select a color for the Information Balloons that works best with your Map background color Information Balloon Color Show Information Ballo Map Image Current Image S
21. be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box Value 2 The value you will see on the graph when the sensor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 2 This value should be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box Custom Units If you select Custom in the Scaled Units drop down list the following window appears Insert Units Insert your custom unit value here Save this value for next time Enter a description up to eight characters of the units associated with the physical property to be measured For example if the sensor attached to this channel was a flow meter that measured flow rate you could specify CFS Cubic Feet per Second as the scaled unit If you want to see data in particular SI or US units you need to enter the appropriate scaling values and units here Custom units do not allow for conversion between SI to US units It is only a reference used to indicate how the module is configured and how the resulting data should be labeled Check the Save this value for next time box to have this unit name added to the Scaled Units drop down list so that it can be selected in the future when using the same type of module Custom unit names are removed when you restore preference defaults Click OK to return to the Configure Channel window Configuring Excitation Power NOTE Analog Sensor Port Configuration is only available with HOBOware Pro Description Y
22. cannot set a low battery alarm for a receiver because it should always be powered by an AC adapter In addition you should not set a low battery alarm for routers that do not have batteries installed If your routers are powered by AC adapters only and do not have backup batteries installed then you should set the battery alarm for nodes only 7 Add one or more alarm actions which is how you will be notified when the alarm trips You can be notified via email or text or by a visual cue or audible sound on the computer where HOBOnode Manager is running 8 Click Save The changes you made to the low battery alarm are displayed on the System tab Note If the low battery alarm was previously configured and had tripped then clicking Save will clear the tripped state If the newly saved settings result in an alarm condition then the alarm will trip at the next connection interval Adding Alarm Actions Notifications An alarm action is a notification when an alarm trips or and or clears You can configure the alarm action to notify you in four ways e Via email e Via text message e With a visible message on your computer e With a sound on your computer Before you set up email or text notifications you must configure your SMTP settings See Setting Alarm Preferences 157 HOBOware User s Guide Add Sensor Alarm Enable sensor alarm Alarm Condition Sensor value range 4 000 to 158 000 F Latest value 75 290 F lt No Label f
23. click the Undo Action L J icon on the toolbar or select Undo Action from the Edit menu To redo the most recent change that had previously been undone click the Redo Action ie icon on the toolbar or select Redo Action from the Edit menu When using the Edit menu for Undo or Redo the most recent change is listed with the menu choice In the following example the most recent change that can be undone is to Click Crosshair and the most recent change that can be redone is to Drag Plot I HOBOware Pro File Device aie View Window Help w Filter Series A E Copy Series RH Chrl c Paste Series Ctrl 4dd Graph Label Remove Series RH Delete Graph Properties t Convert Units Undo Action Click Crosshair Ctrl 2 2 Redo Action Drag Plot Ctrl Copy Graph to Clipboard 67 HOBOware User s Guide HOBOware keeps track of the changes that you make within each plot window and temporarily stores them as undoable actions To see a complete list of all the actions that can be undone or redone click the down arrow to the right of either icon on the toolbar 5 6 The number of undoable actions stored is set within the plot preferences You can configure HOBOware to either store a specific number of undoable actions or an unlimited number In addition you can enable or disable the feature altogether Note that storing an unlimited number of actions can impact HOBOware performance on slower computers Saving Pr
24. for more information 5 Remove Series Select this option to remove a series from a plot after you have selected the series in the graph or in the Details pane If you remove a series it can only be recovered by reopening the original datafile or a saved project file that contains the series 6 Graph Properties Select this option to access the Series Properties window See Setting Series Properties page 63 for more information 7 Convert Units Select this option to access the Convert Plot window which allows you to convert some or all of the series on the currently focused plot to other units for example from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius NOTE Changing the units of a plot will result in the entire plot being redrawn 8 Undo Action Select this option to undo the last change made to the current plot The most recent change is listed after the Undo Action menu choice In this example the most recent 210 10 HOBOware User s Guide change to the plot was to Click Crosshair See Undo and Redoing Plot Changes for more information Redo Action Select this option to redo the last change that was previously undone The most recent change that was undone is listed after the Redo Action menu choice In this example the most recent change that was undone was Drag Plot See Undo and Redoing Plot Changes for more information Copy Graph to Clipboard Select this option to copy the graph to the clipboard You ca
25. minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range See Viewing Subset Statistics for more information Tools The Alarm and Readout Tool The Alarm and Readout Tool is designed to continuously monitor critical areas and allow you to receive instant notification if conditions exceed limits using this enhancement to HOBOware Pro The Bulk Export Tool The Bulk Export Tool makes it easy to export data from many logger data files at once This tool is a free add on for HOBOware Pro Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data that you enter before you display the plot For example the kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from an energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost All Data Assistants can be run from the Plot Setup window after you read out a logger or open a datafile With this method you need to run the Data Assistant each time you read out the logger or open a datafile Linear Scaling Pulse Scaling and kWh Data Assistants can also be used at launch time for some loggers to automatically create series each you read out the logger or open a data file This feature is available for the HOBO U30 HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station HOBO H22 Energy Logger HOBO U12 and HOBO UX120 017x loggers with supported sensors attached For more information see HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Export
26. the logger must first be launched with HOBOware version 2 2 or higher at least once Consult the shuttle user guide for details HOBOware Pro allows you to launch these shuttles collect logger data in the field and offload the datafiles from them e Shuttle Management window e Offloading Files from a Shuttle e Saving Files from a Shuttle e Deleting shuttle files For detailed instructions refer to the user guide that came with your shuttle Shuttle Status To check the shuttle status go to the Shuttle Management window U Shuttle Firmware Updates To update your U Shuttle s firmware download the firmware update file from the website then choose Update U Shuttle Firmware from HOBOware Pro s Help menu The Shuttle Management Window This topic describes the fields in the Shuttle Management window for the U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle NOTE You can only offload HOBO Shuttles using HOBOware Pro U Shuttle Battery Life While the Shuttle Management window is displayed the U Shuttle remains on battery power for up to an hour After one hour or any time the U Shuttle s main battery level becomes low the window closes and the shuttle powers down To further conserve the shuttle s battery life you should close the window disconnect the shuttle and turn the shuttle off as soon as you finish working with it The Waterproof Shuttle is powered by the USB port and does not need to be turned off 116 HOBOware User s Guide
27. to let you know that the system is up and running If you do not receive a heartbeat notification check the status of your receiver and restart HOBOware if necessary To configure a heartbeat alarm 1 Click the Alarms tab in HOBOnode Manager 2 Click the System tab and select the checkbox in the Enable column for Heartbeat If alarm actions have already been configured by a previous edit then the Status icon for Heartbeat will change to an active alarm icon as shown below This means the alarm is enabled If an Edit Heartbeat dialog box appears or you wish to make additional changes to this alarm then proceed to next step I HOBOnode Ma nager S Ed Plots Map Alarms E Sensor Wy System Status Enable ai Missing Node Trips when a node is late by 10 minutes Active 7 alarm ican E Heartbeat Generates a system heartbeat every 12 hours starting at 07 00 PM J Edit icon ia Low Battery Trips when a device s battery level is below 20 For k nodes only 3 An Edit Heartbeat dialog box may open automatically If it does not and you wish to change the settings then click the Edit icon for Heartbeat as shown above 155 HOBOware User s Guide Edit Heartbeat Alarm Enable heartbeat alarm Alarm Condition The heartbeat indicates that your Receiver is actively communicating with your HOBO Data Mode network Select interval fram 15 minutes up to 46 hours Generate heartbeat every izhours starting at 06
28. 00 PM Alarm Actions Gp Add New Action Add Default action Y Default Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences Enter an email address ex johni idoe com Motes gwill be included in Alarm Actions saa Enter a note about this alarm kc 4 Make sure the Enable heartbeat alarm checkbox is enabled 5 Select how often you want to generate a heartbeat and what time you want to start 6 Add one or more alarm actions which is how you will be notified when the alarm trips You can be notified via email or text or by a visual cue or audible sound on the computer where HOBOnode Manager is running 7 Click Save The changes you made to the heartbeat alarm are displayed on the System tab Enabling a Low Battery Alarm You can set an alarm to trip when the battery level in a data node or a router drops below a specific threshold This can help you determine when it is time to change the batteries for devices in your network The low battery alarm is a system wide alarm which means it applies to all devices either all nodes or all nodes and routers in the network You cannot set a low battery alarm for some data nodes and not others To configure a low battery alarm 1 Click the Alarms tab in HOBOnode Manager 2 Click the System tab and select the checkbox in the Enable column for Low Battery If alarm actions have already been configured by a previous edit then the Status icon for Low Battery will change to an active alarm icon as
29. 150 HOBOware User s Guide Sensor K Alarms Alarms System Alarms Add Sensor Alarm button e Filter Configured Alarms 3 Controls 4 Wa Gje Bh belete Copyto w More actors Y F Tipped Alanna Log E ew Log Ties Remon pe SL 20 008 33 00 AM EST Above 30 000 6 Sensor alarm TRIPPED for S W 2491992 2 at 30 904 Tripped OZONO TAALO AMES bave 60 000 F Sensor alarn TRIPPED For S N 2431992 1 at 71 146 F Alarms Log T SHO Status Reading Pot Tee Gopi Hap Asm Spa Batey S Barera Q WRR IDI conmacten z 0O a H ee ee all ma iG tone 7 T Fil re actors D Fomio 1 Tabs Alarms tab Click the Alarms tab to go to the Alarms window Sensor tab Click the Sensor tab to go to the Sensor Alarms pane System tab Click the System tab to go to the System Alarms pane 2 Add Sensor Alarm button Click to go to the Add Sensor Alarms window 3 Configured Alarms Configured sensor alarms appear here Use the Filter to control what alarms shown in the sensor alarms pane NOTE If an alarm you configured is not appearing in the Alarms window make sure the filter is set to Show all 4 Controls Use the controls to apply an action to multiple alarms including delete copy enable disable and apply default actions 5 Tripped Alarms Log all tripped alarms appear here Click the Clear Log button to delete all tripped alarms NOTE When an alarm trips HOBOnode Manager is opened i
30. Available options depend on whether you click on a series or an empty area of the plot NOTE You can also access these options in the View and Edit menus from the main menu To move a series to the front or back select the series right click and select either Bring Series to Front or Send Series to Back This is helpful if one series is hidden behind another It also changes the order of series in the Details pane Points table and the legend NOTE After you adjust the order of the series for optimal viewing copy the graph as a bitmap to paste into other programs such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint 58 HOBOware User s Guide Setting Series and Plot Properties This topic covers some of the ways you can modify a plot or a series using properties To change properties for all plots see Setting Properties for all Plots on page 60 1 View Title a Venn Properties Q 3 a Properties Properties View Properties Tinks Fy peri lEs ate aeyghe riata Chat Fikes A Bhow Legend a fi Stace Tithe a ep 7 Shee border K 24cte Weather Date dtl Tine HTA Sol Radai jm Temp F RH i 1 HHA bose PA m EES 72 000 i 2 na OST PA 0 6 12 208 72 000 i f a i R04 0F PD PM oe pee 22m l f Steer i Hele Al iii ann Sampie Wagther Data File f 7 a Sprig Solar Radisson Y i Sensor Inks 1 p Dri Y a Depirmeart nio a E Series Matiti Er a t _ he E Sprig BH
31. Click Save The Bulk Export Tool The Bulk Export Tool is a plug in tool for HOBOware Pro allows you to export HOBOware files to text format for use in programs other than HOBOware Pro You can export the following file types e hobo e dtf e hsec e dsec The Tool will take care of naming conflicts to prevent overwriting any pre existing files and writes a log file into the target folder that lists the files exported and the file names that were created for the created text files System Requirements HOBOware Pro version 3 0 0 or higher File Naming For exported files the native extension is removed and txt is appended Example foo hobo is renamed foo txt If a file name already exists new files will be appended with _0 _1 etc Example foo txt foo_0 txt foo_1 txt 100 HOBOware User s Guide Configuring Export Settings The Bulk Export Tool uses the general export settings for HOBOware Pro To configure the Export Settings go to File gt Preferences gt General gt Export Settings YAML You can choose to have YAML YAML Ain t a Markup Language headers added to the exported files they are not inserted by default If enabled YAML headers are inserted at the front end of the file You can remove the YAML header using any text editor YAML rhymes with camel is a human friendly cross language Unicode based data serialization language designed around the common native data structures o
32. Data to Other Programs e One click export to Microsoft Excel or other ASCIl compatible programs e Bulk File Export Tool provides easy way of exporting many data files at once e Export in Onset Box Car Pro format e International date and time formats e Copy and paste graph images into other programs Installing HOBOware You can install HOBOware from the Onset Web site or from the Installation CD The first time you install HOBOware it will be in Trial Mode You will need to activate it entering your license key or continue to run it in Trial Mode until the trial expires If you are updating an existing version of HOBOware you will not need to activate HOBOware See Activating HOBOware page 15 ree HOBOware User s Guide Before You Begin README file Refer to the HOBOware website at http www onsetcomp com HOBOware or the README file on the installation CD for detailed information about the hardware and software needed to run HOBOware If you have additional questions please contact Onset Technical Support License Key When you purchase HOBOware your email receipt will include a license key If you purchased HOBOware online the license key is also displayed in the online receipt After you install HOBOware and run it for the first time you will be prompted to enter the license key Installing HOBOware from the Onset Web Site To download HOBOware from the Onset Web site go to the following URL and follow the instructions
33. Device Table and in the Configure Receiver window click the Reset button Receiver Will Not Connect to HOBOnode Manager Make sure the USB plug is secure on both ends Try unplugging and plugging the receiver back in Data Node Cannot Join Network Positioning If you are having trouble getting a data node to join the network try repositioning the node within the space Move the data node away from any obstacles such as metal walls stairwells elevator shafts that may exist between it and the receiver 199 HOBOware User s Guide Distance The data node may be too far from the receiver to obtain a signal Try moving the data node closer to the receiver or add a router or router node between the data node and the receiver Make sure the receiver is in Form Network mode RED and GREEN LEDs alternating Make sure you have pressed the button on the bottom of the node and that the RED and GREEN LEDs are alternating Try pressing the button again Debugging There are a number of debugging and logging options in HOBOnode Manager If you are working with Onset Technical Support on an issue you may be asked to enable debugging options and send a log file to Onset No readings for a sensor For external sensors make sure the connection to the data node is secure and that you have assigned a Sensor Type does not apply to the External Temp RH Sensor No Plot Appears for a Sensor Make sure you have checked the Plot box in the Devic
34. Documents on Mac Click Save The datafile has the following extension HOBOware Lite e Most U Series loggers hobo HOBOware Pro e Most U Series loggers hobo or hsec e Station loggers dtf or dsec If you save the file to a different folder that folder will be the new default save location for future readouts After saving the data select the data channels and or events you wish to display in a graph and click Plot See the Plot Setup window for more details on the options available Note You can read out the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017 even if the batteries are bad In this case a warning appears before the readout begins indicating the battery is very low and that you may experience communications problems The readout is able to continue as normal despite the low battery because this logger can be powered by a USB cable Once the readout is complete be sure to replace the batteries as suggested 51 HOBOware User s Guide Readout Time Saving Options Use the Readout Time Saving Preferences to disable certain user interaction that will make it easier to perform readout functions such as saving datafiles and plotting data You access the Readout Time Saving Options by going to File gt Preferences gt General gt Readout Time Saving Options Y Readout Time Saying Options when saving datafile Show save dialog When plotting Show plot setup Ask to stop logging before reading
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36. EE E N T E E E ET E A O eeeneee 25 DISCOMMECHINE a Devi C Ossrirorde nrar dea aaa a a r 25 Connecting a Base Station or Coupler ssssessecsssecsecsessecsscessecscsecsesecsecsssecsececsecsesecsecsssecsesecsecsesecseseesecee 25 SEO KEPE ETA AI TEAN P O TAE IN E N O AIA EEN AINO EIEE E INET AEAN E 25 Connecting a Serial Device HOBOware Pro Only essesessossossoseoseosecsecsecsessesceecsescossosscsecsecsecsecsecsessessesee 26 CONNECTING Multiple DEVICES screenees aE EO O E 26 OVE OW s cascadiccaancateconiiacess EA NEN E AT EENE A AEON EN NNA 26 Verifying S lected DEVICE vivre edant kenean TERTA EEA Ee E A eaNL EAA RAREN tes 27 Launching DEVICES asenon aeaa aaa aaa 27 HOBOware User s Guide Launch Logger WINGDOW sissccnsssacssncsiosssnisdocndaansacasausanordnadtodnieansodasnesennadoasinandoandodndoedianadwodtmaabeunaoandeunaesoeneses 28 Launch Options for U Series Loggers scsscssscssccsscssccsscnsccsscnsccsscnsccsccnsccsccnscsccsscsccescsccnscesscnscessonsoess 28 Launch Options for Station Loggers scsscssscssccsscssccsccesccsscesccsscnsccsccnscsccnscosccsscosccescsccescsscnscescossoess 32 Launch Options for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017 X ssccssccsseccsecceecees 35 Multiple Logging Intervals sissien E sesedeesuisdeveseiesdabstiedededesecnedeadsescdecavevessagenvstavs 38 OV ERWI CW ia TE E T E ETE TE A A N 38 SEEDS ar a R 38 Fast Logging INtervals nanain ES E EE N E AAE A 38
37. F 1 i ar i i N LILA 4 f u 1 i s y Nii FAMAT fy WN WNI ih Mr hi Ni Original Plot Cropped Plot a i The Cropped Series will be indicated in the Details Pane and the Points Table will reflect the new time range Overlaying Series If the series you are comparing were logged at different times you will need to make some adjustments to the plot in order to view the series together 1 Display the source plot s and the destination plot On the destination plot choose the arrow tool k 2 3 Double click the time axis to access the Axis Properties dialog 4 Inthe Axis Properties dialog give the axis a unique Name 5 Click Done 6 Copya series from a source plot 7 Paste the series into the destination plot When you paste the series a new time axis will appear on the graph 8 Double click the new time axis to access the Axis Properties dialog 9 Give the axis a unique Name 10 Click Done 11 Repeat steps 6 10 for each series you want to paste 12 Identify the periods of interest in each series you want to combine and note the times for each Also determine which period is the longest this should be the length of time shown on each axis 13 Double click a time axis and adjust its Min and Max bounds The new bounds should include the period of interest for the series and be the same length as the longest period identified in step 4 Repeat for each time axis 14 Use the hand tool a on each
38. Failed message 40 Readout Time Saving Options 52 Real time plots 132 Relay controlling on HOBO U30 Station 105 Restore preferences 217 Routing Enable HOBOnode with 194 RSSI Signal Level 49 S Scaled units 112 Scaling 63 HOBOnodes 160 setting parameters 111 Screen Refresh Interval 49 Secure files 54 Secure mode 102 103 Sensor Alarms Adding for HOBOnodes 152 Sensor location 207 Sensor location hiding 70 Sensor Readings 49 Serial Port Setting 26 Serial ports 223 Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro 16 Shuttle Launching 118 Offloading Files 119 Saving Files 119 Working with 116 Shuttle Management Dialog 116 HOBOware User s Guide Shuttles Deleting Files 120 Signal Level 49 Signed files 54 102 Smart scaling 66 Software updates 23 Statistical Analysis 207 Statistics viewing subset statistics 71 Status Device 47 Status Window 47 Stopping a Logger 50 Subset statistics 71 System Alarms HOBOnodes 155 156 T Text files Export Details to 100 Importing Requirements 95 Text files exporting points as 97 Text files importing 93 Tick marks 63 Tilt Meters 49 Time 99 117 Time Format in Excel 99 Toolbar 213 Trigger start with Fast Logging Interval 38 T VER E50B2 121 234 U U30 Station working with 104 Undo amp Redo 67 Units 228 Units converting 70 Updates software 23 Upgrading to HOBOware Pro 15 USB Connecting a USB Devi
39. Interface The illustration below shows the HOBOware main window including a plot generated from opening an existing data file T HOBOware Pro 1 Main Menu File Device Edit View Window Help U UJ lt Y D 1 Fap a 2 a R 2 Toolbar AS S ct D o s 5 C O WAEREA A Q S NS T F WAM Ts 2 24 Hour Room Profile hobo 3 Points Table Time GMT 05 00 Temp F RH Host Connected End Of File i 02 04 09 10 00 00 PM 58 282 46 896 02 04 09 10 05 00 PM 58 109 46 354 02 04 09 10 10 00 PM 58 109 47 105 02 04 09 10 15 00 PM 58 109 46 884 Ip na ton mono ona ce on AL Oe A Temp and RH 4 Details Pane Details Ge Series Temp F Temp F Hee Series RH 55 776 E se Event Type Host Conn RH H amp Event Type End Of File e van a End Of File 2 05 09 04 15 00 A 5 Plot 06 00 00 PM 12 00 00 AM 06 00 00 AM 12 00 00 PM 06 00 00 PM 12 00 00 AM lt gt 02 04 08 06 00 00 PM GMT 05 00 02 06 09 12 00 00 AM GMT 05 00 _ wn eady 6 Views Dev No device selected No devices connected 7 Message Bar 1 Main Menu From the Main Menu you can perform operations on a device or a project 2 Toolbar The toolbar includes icons for performing operations on a device as well as tool to manipulate a plot or graph For more information see The Toolbar 213 3 Points Table Logger data presented in a tabular format See The Points Table 21 4 Details Pane Information and stati
40. Launch Time Saving Preferences HOBOware Pro 3p HOBOware User s Guide Deployment e Logging Interval Select how often the logger will record data You can choose either one of the preset logging intervals or specify a custom logging interval The minimum logging interval is one second and the maximum for most loggers is 18 hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds The shorter the logging interval the more quickly memory fills and battery power is consumed If you did not select any channels to log this field will be disabled See also Multiple Logging Intervals and Fast Logging Intervals e Logging Duration This lists the approximate time it will take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval and sensors currently selected This is a theoretical estimate only battery life and frequent state and event logging will affect your deployment If you are logging only state changes and events no estimation is possible e Start Logging Select when to launch the logger This defaults to the setting for the logger s previous launch See Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro You can choose to launch this logger Now Logging begins as soon as you click the Start button At Interval Logging will begin at an exact interval for example 9 00 00 rather than 8 47 00 when you choose a one hour logging interval The exact start time depends on the logging interval you choose Push Button Logging will not start until you press
41. Manager and leave HOBOware running e You cannot close HOBOware and leave HOBOnode Manager running 126 HOBOware User s Guide e You can close both HOBOware and HOBOnode Manager and keep device communication running A HOBOweare icon appears in your system tray when device communication is running Device Communication This component controls communication between the nodes and HOBOnode Manager Unless you stop it device communication continues even if you close HOBOnode Manager or HOBOware When you re open HOBOnode Manager it will take some time for the cached data to be retrieved and for the real time plots to reflect all stored data When device communication is running a HOBOware icon appears in your system tray Right click or left click on a Mac on the icon to access the Device Communication menu which shows the Receiver Status and has options for Stopping Device Communication and Starting HOBOnode Manager In addition an icon appears in the status bar at the bottom of the main HOBOware window to show whether the No devices connected E receiver is currently connected If the receiver is connected you ll see this in the bottom right corner of the HOBOware window If the receiver is disconnected you ll see this No devices connected X P l P 0 instead Note The No devices connected message next to the receiver icon does not refer to devices within your data node network it indicates that other devices such
42. Open topic with navigation link to open the full Help table of contents 6 Actions Drop down Menu Includes the following actions you can perform on your network e Print Device Table Select the option to print the Device Table e Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Select to open the preferences for data nodes e Create New Deployment Select this option to create a new data node network deployment 7 Plot Export Data button Click the Plot Export Data button to open the Plot Export Wireless Data window page 179 8 Form Network button 128 HOBOware User s Guide Click the Form Network button to add nodes to your network See Adding Nodes to your Network page 146 Monitoring your Network Use the Device Table to monitor the status of the devices in your network You can also monitor your network using the Network Map page 131 Fako Device Sensor Last Alarm Battery Status Readings Connection io ig on Label Type SN Status Piens Type reading Plot Tire Groupi Mom Signal a Receiver Q Zw ncvr 2372373 CONNECTED Bay 1 g mw ACTIVE 4 all Bay 1 Temp E TW INT THP I 2431992 1 ACTIVE Tempersture 74163 F F 9 2 eninutes age 243192 2 ACTIVE RH 36 569 E 2minutes age Bay 1 RH E IW NTFHI f 5 p Tat ie w07 E AREL Teng 2 E CABLE LU23 002 RH 2431 2 9 ACTIVE 24314 ACTIVE 7 i alll G about 2 hours apo a a abot 2 hows po Temnperabure 69 256 F AH 4
43. Tam Poon Bey Te Typa aN TE Harr Te F 5 Te i r Fi a Fa Batiery E i i Dawe ENJ COWETTEG r Wi gmwa MMON ac B CALE TEMPRH Temp MHO ACTE Tepe TSF Soy DiAo0r i CALE TEMPEH Eri Hye ACT Ehi b A na k 2S 10 Gi ste Pe BR MMS ACT Temperstue TAO sefesy OEO ma MHONA OFF m man HHA ACT O A E g Te ike e i rele teats bibh i S BAF ar BA ELP hii i a i i bega ypa F Loca F i Hp Laos Y J G Phot part Da Hi Pomer n Glos Task 8 Add More Data Nodes to the Network Now that you are familiar with the procedure for adding a data node to the network you can add the rest of your data nodes A Supply Power to Data Nodes Task 3 IMPORTANT Make sure you are familiar with the power options and the implications of using one or the other See Powering Data Nodes B Click the Form Network button at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window C When all data nodes are added to the network and they appear in the Device Table exit Form Network mode by clicking the X on the Form Network progress indicator Task 9 Configure Advanced Features Optional This section outlines a variety of features to help you set up and monitor your network and to plot data to view in HOBOware or another application You can configure these features now or at a later time For details on a specific feature click the Help button located on the window related to the feature if applicable or open t
44. The Zoom Tool Overview Use the zoom tool to focus on one area of the graph allowing you to see more detail NOTE Zooming will not work on an axis that is locked To unlock an axis double click the axis with the arrow tool and clear the checkmark next to Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Using the Zoom Tool To select the zoom tool 215 HOBOware User s Guide e Click the Zoom icon A on the toolbar or e Press the Z key on your keyboard Toggle Right click to toggle between zoom in and zoom out Zoom Direction Check the symbol inside the zoom tool to determine the direction you are zooming A plus sign or arrows pointing outward will zoom in while a minus sign or arrows pointing in will zoom out Level Click an area on the graph inside the axes to zoom one level a factor of two Continue clicking to zoom multiple levels Zoom Continuously Hold down the left mouse button in one location to zoom continuously Release the mouse button to stop zooming Zoom in Area Hold down the left mouse button while drawing a rectangle around the area you wish to zoom in on then click inside the rectangle The area inside the rectangle expands to fill the whole graph Restrict Motion Hold down the X key while zooming to restrict motion horizontally Hold down the Y key while zooming to restrict motion vertically Tips e If you are currently working with the crosshair arrow or hand tool you can click the Zoom I
45. The default units for salinity are ppt parts per thousand and this cannot be changed Plot Setup Description 200909013 Select Series to Plot T g Al 1 Low Range wSiicm v E 2 Full Range uSfem oO w 3 Temp oF v Batt Ka 5 Specific Conductance Siem v 6 Salinity ppt y a Click Plot to plot the data The plot will appear The Details Pane will show the three series Abs Conductivity Temp and Specific Conductivity Details H Series Low Range piem H Series Full Range Siem H Series Temp F H Series Specific Conductance p5 crn H Series Salinity ppt ld Event Type End OF File Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may apply minimum maximum and average filters to the scaled series as you would for any sensor data series in HOBOware Pro Importing Text Files NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro You may graph non HOBOware data by importing data from certain text files 93 HOBOware User s Guide e You can easily open text files that were created by Onset s Alarm amp Readout Tool version 2 0 or higher e You can also open text files that were exported from Onset s BoxCar Pro 4 3 software using the default BoxCar export settings This allows you to view data from Onset loggers that cannot be readout using HOBOware Pro e With some adjustments you can open text files that were exported from other software You can also build text fil
46. When Secure Mode is enabled HOBOware Pro begins an audit trail in the logger when you launch it and adds an encoded digital signature to the new datafile when you read it out A digitally signed file or secure file has a filename extension of hsec for most U Series loggers or dsec for station type loggers NOTE Issues may arise if you do not always use HOBOware Pro in the Secure Mode if you sometimes use HOBOware Lite or if you sometimes use a version of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 See Security Mode Issues Enabling Secure Mode HOBOware Pro Only Secure Mode must be enabled to create a secure file NOTE Project hproj and export files are not secure even if you create them from secure files To enable Secure mode 1 Go to Preferences gt General 2 Select Enable Secure Mode When Secure mode is enabled a padlock icon appears in the lower right corner of the main HOBOware Pro window Opening a Secure File Secure files can be opened with HOBOware Pro 2 3 0 or greater You can open hsec files only with HOBOware Lite 2 3 0 or greater Every time you open a secure file even when you are not in Secure mode HOBOware verifies the encoded digital signature to detect whether the file has been corrupted or tampered with If even one bit of the data has changed since readout a warning message will appear when you open the file and none of the series will be marked as verified The padlock icon appears in the lege
47. add data to plot export Match all Groups Y D Include all sensors Use Groups to Filter list Label SIN Depl Measurement Type Groupts Samples de Temp 2431992 1 2 Temperature Building 1 Building 1 Temp 5065 CL Temp 24351976 1 2 Temperature Building 1 Building 1 Temp 5070 Viewing Current Sort Criteria The button text indicates the current sort criteria Hower over the button to see the Use Groups to filter Building 1 Temp lt groups selected Enabling and Disabling HOBOnode Viewer To access HOBOnode Viewer you must first enable that feature within HOBOware preferences on the computer running a data node network This will create a link to a HOBOnode Viewer web page that you can use and share with others If you have not already set up a data node network using HOBOnode Manager you must do that first and then you will be able to activate HOBOnode Viewer from the same computer Windows note If Windows Firewall is enabled on your computer you may need to adjust the security settings to allow access to HOBOware before enabling HOBOnode Viewer To check this open Control Panel go to Security and select Allow a program through Windows Firewall or click Windows Firewall and click the Exceptions tab on some versions of Windows Make sure HOBOware is selected in the allowed access exceptions list To enable HOBOnode Viewer 1 Open the preferences for data nodes From HOBOnode Manager click the Acti
48. all internal sensors and external channels available for recording data Choose the sensors or channels that you wish to log in this deployment To configure a channel 1 w 5 If you are using the logger with an E50B2 Power amp Energy Meter then select for E50B2 Power amp Energy Meter in the Configure Sensors drop down list at the top of the Sensors pane This will automatically preselect the appropriate channels and pulse scaling factors which you can then customize further in the following steps For all other sensors devices select Manually in the Configure Sensors drop down list Make sure the checkbox is enabled for the external channel you wish to log Choose either Pulse State Event or Runtime from the drop down list For Pulse channels click the button for the corresponding channel in the sensor list to select the sensor type as shown below If you select Raw Pulse for the sensor type you can use Data Assistants to set up kWh and pulse scaling information as necessary HOBOware Pro only You can also adjust maximum pulse frequency and lockout time by clicking the Advanced button Note that sensors that support Data Assistants at launch time display the Scaling and or kWh icon next to their name Sensors Configure Sensors Manually we lh Hours ES State Pes sem m Reactive Energy P panan Unit w 33 Event W Ww Real Energy p if lunits Satine me Flow T ae Tiz gt 5 Logger s Batt
49. an AC power source This allows them to route data from other nodes providing your network maximum routing capabilities which improves the reliability and redundancy of your system Using AC power also greatly reduces the frequency with which batteries will have to be replaced IMPORTANT How a data node is initially powered determines if it will be able to route data from other nodes If you plug the data node into a wall outlet first it will be able to route data If you install batteries before you plug the data node into the wall it will not be able to route data 148 HOBOware User s Guide Data Nodes Plugged into Wall Outlet IMPORTANT If a data node will have access to a wall outlet when deployed do not insert batteries until you have plugged the HOBO data node into a wall outlet If you install batteries before you plug it into the wall it will not have routing capabilities If a data node will be plugged into a wall outlet when deployed 1 Insert the power cord connector into the Pwr jack on the receiver 2 Insert the power plug into an AC wall outlet LED Indication Both the RED and GREEN LEDs flash for 5 seconds then the RED LED blinks for 5 seconds then both LEDs blink once and then both LEDs go OFF This confirms that the data node is powered using a wall outlet and can route data 3 After you have plugged the data node into the wall outlet insert 3 AAA batteries for backup power If you are configuring d
50. apply minimum maximum and average filters to the scaled series as you would for any sensor data series in HOBOware Pro Pulse Scaling Assistant The Pulse Scaling Assistant converts a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement when you enter a raw value and its corresponding measurement value The conversion must be based on a linear relationship Nonlinear scaling is not supported After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series The Pulse Scaling Assistant can be run from the Launch window Pre set Parameters or from the Plot Setup dialog If you run the assistant from the Plot Setup dialog you must run the assistant each time you readout the logger or open a datafile Supported Sensors This assistant is available for the following sensors e S UCA xxxx and S UCC xxxx Electronic Switch Pulse Input Adapter e S UCB xxxx and S UCD xxxx Contact Closure Pulse Input e Raw Pulse sensors connected to the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x Other Types of Scaling To avoid confusion keep in mind the other types of scaling that are available within HOBOware Pro e FlexSmart modules are set up for scaling prior to launch as part of the module configuration process See Configuring an Analog Module Port page 109 e The Linear Scaling Assistant is similar to the Pulse Scaling Assistant but has slightly different input options and is compatible with a different
51. as loggers and shuttles are not currently connected If you were to connect a logger or a shuttle that message is updated independently of the receiver icon Using the Heartbeat monitor alarm you can periodically verify that the device communication is still running See Enabling a Heartbeat Alarm page 155 NOTE If you update your HOBOware software you must stop device communication to perform the installation 127 HOBOware User s Guide A Tour of HOBOnode Manager This topic provides a description of the elements in HOBOnode Manager Tabs PU ir is i ft Pig Tira a J Mii m i a a Lal a E S Y Device Table Configuration Bar Help iE 5 Form Network button E 5 button Actions Plot Export Drop down Menu Data button 1 Tabs Click the tabs to toggle between the Plots page 132 Map page 131 and Alarms page 133 pages 2 Device Table The Device Table shows the receiver and all nodes and sensors in your network and includes information such as Status Measurement Type and Readings From the Device Table you can configure the receiver and nodes add real time plots configure alarms and add nodes to the Network Map 3 Configuration Bar Use the Configuration Bar to perform operations on a node or sensor such as applying sensor type to external sensors apply groups to sensors or opening the Configure window 5 Help button Click the Help button to open the on line Help Click the
52. browse to the desired directory NOTE If you are experiencing problems with the module you can reset the channel to its default configuration by selecting Use Default Module Configuration then click Continue 5 Click Continue This will take you back to the Configure Channel window 6 To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module port will remain in this configuration until you send a different configuration to it Default Module Configurations The following screen shots show the default configuration for the analog modules The configuration is the same for both channels oaiae Cheon al info Modula Poet Name Configure Channel Frmware Versione 1 5 lj Seria Number 15 Channel Mumbar i FS TRS ACI Channel Mame Wolbege Firmware Version 2 4 Excikstien Power Ma Ewcitation Pome Serial Humber 1050402 Set Excitation Power Channel Humber 1 z Wolkage Save CVIA Module TRMS Module 115 HOBOware User s Guide Working with a Shuttle HOBOware Pro Only NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro HOBO shuttles provide a convenient way to read out and relaunch loggers in the field The HOBO U Shuttle features a text display and is compatible with all loggers that can be used with HOBOware Pro The HOBO Waterproof Shuttle communicates with HOBOware compatible optic loggers NOTE To use a U Series logger other than the HOBO U30 Station with a shuttle
53. directly in HOBOware or you can export it to a text or csv file to open in another program for further analysis You can pinpoint the exact data you wish to plot or export allowing you to view data from e Current and or previous network deployments e Specific data nodes e A subset of certain sensors from selected data nodes e Groups of data nodes as configured in HOBOnode Manager and e A specific date range or timeframe In addition you can save frequently used settings for quick plotting and exporting in the future and for use with data delivery which allows you to share data automatically via email FTP or saved to a drive on a regular schedule To open the Plot Export Wireless Data tool click the Plot Export Data button in HOBOnode Manager or from the File menu in HOBOware select Plot Export Wireless Data To use the Plot Export Wireless Data tool 1 Select the deployment that contains the data you wish to plot or export Step1 Deployments select deployments whose data you want to plot export aa Depl Label Start time End time 2 Warehouse Building B 09 28 1009 54 09 AM 09 28 10 10 23 47 4M F 1 First Deployment 09 17 10 02 54 30 PM 09 28 10 09 54 09 AM 2 Select the data nodes with the sensors whose data you wish to plot or export 179 HOBOware User s Guide Step 2 Nodes select to show sensors Serial Number Depl 24351949 2 2431994 2 3 Each sensor for the data node t
54. e Battery Level This shows the current battery level in the logger e Status Click the Status button to check the logger settings used in the previous launch Sensors The Sensors List displays all internal sensors and external channels available for recording data Choose the sensors or channels you wish to log in this deployment To configure an external sensor 1 Make sure the checkbox is enabled for the external channel you wish to configure 2 Click the button for the corresponding channel in the sensor list to select the sensor type as shown below If the external sensor has not been configured the button reads lt Sensor Type Not Selected gt Otherwise the previous sensor type selected will be displayed on the button 3 Select the measurement category and then the specific sensor part number and range if applicable Note that the sensor part number must match the part number listed on the shrink tube on the sensor cable to record accurate data 4 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each additional external sensor you wish to configure 29 HOBOware User s Guide Sensors Configure Sensors Log 11 Temperature 2 Relative Humidity Depends on Temp Channel 1 3 Light Intensity 4 TMCx HA 40F to 212F E AC Current AC Voltage Sdapter Cable Air velocity Deploym Logging Carbon Dioxide TMCx HD 40F to 212F TMCx HE 40F to 212F TMCx HC 40F to 212F TMCx HA 40F to 212F
55. e You may be prompted to reboot you computer before you can use the logger It is not necessary to reboot Steps To connect a logger to a base station coupler 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the base station coupler cable into a USB port on the computer 295 4 HOBOware User s Guide Important Make sure the base station coupler is the correct model for the logger you want to use Consult the manual that came with the logger if you are not sure 3 Attach the logger to the base station coupler as described in the documentation that came with your logger When the logger is recognized by HOBOware the right side of the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect the number of loggers connected At this point you can begin using the logger To disconnect a 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 Then connect the next logger Connecting a Serial Device HOBOware Pro Only To connect a device to a computer using a serial cable 1 Open HOBOware Pro 2 Plug the 9 pin end of the serial interface cable into a serial port on the computer or Keyspan adapter 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
56. expand the details tree click the Show All button To fully collapse the tree click Hide All Click a series node in the details tree to select the corresponding series on the graph and corresponding column in the Points Table To print the details tree go to the File menu and choose Print Details To export the details tree to a text file go to the File menu and choose Export Details To resize the pane drag the divider between the Details pane and the graph You can hide the Details pane From the View menu choose Details Pane Choose Details Pane again to redisplay the Details pane NOTE You can configure if the Details pane is shown by default with the Show the details pane when plotting data option in Preferences gt Plotting gt Layout The Points Table The Points table lists logger data in a table The Points table is linked to the graph only the data for the sensor measurements states and events displayed on the graph are listed in the Points table Ii HOBOware Pro Fie Device Edit wiew Window Help A SPERM SB B OB Seek l 23 24 hr Weather Data dtf y Time SMT 05 00 Rain in Solar Radiation Wire Temp F RH Batt v 1 oz 04 09 10 56 00 PM 0 6 ISPAT 72 100 4 125 2 o2 04 09 10 57 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 208 72 000 4 098 3 oz 04 09 10 56 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 145 7 00 4 125 4 oz 04 09 10 59 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 145 v2 00 4 140 5 ozfo4 i09 11 00 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 082 72 400 4 152 6 oz 04 09
57. for downloading and installing HOBOware http www onsetcomp com products software When you install HOBOware form the web it will be in Trial mode until you enter your License Key Installing HOBOware from the Installation CD To install the software from the CD Windows 1 Mac Insert the CD in your computer s CD ROM 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 You must be logged in as an administrator on your computer to install the Java Runtime Environment Click Yes and follow the prompts After Java Runtime Environment is installed the HOBOware installation will continue Follow the prompts to install HOBOware HOBOware should open automatically when the installation is complete If it does not open by itself double click the HOBOware icon on your desktop or Quick Launch menu Or from the Start menu select Programs gt Onset Applications gt HOBOware Insert the CD in your computer s CD ROM drive Double click the CD icon in the Finder and double click the HOBOware pkg to launch the HOBOware installer When you reach the final
58. for an extended period of time you may want to deactivate it to stop measurements and save batteries To deactivate a data node use a paper clip to press the Activate button for 5 seconds until the red LED starts flashing To later reactivate the data node select Form Network from HOBOnode Manager and briefly depress the Activate button on the node Removing a Data Node from HOBOnode Manager If you do not want a data node to appear in HOBOnode Manager double click the device row in the Device Table and then click Remove Node in the Configure Node window 193 HOBOware User s Guide Moving a Node If you move a data node to a new location make sure the green LED is still blinking once per 10 seconds to indicate that the node still has a connection to the receiver If the red LED is blinking indicating that the connection path is broken try adjusting the orientation of the data node or moving it closer to the receiver to minimize obstructions You may need to add a ZW ROUTER to re establish a connection Switching from AC Power to Battery Power If you initially power up a node using AC power but then cannot provide AC power at deployment you must follow this procedure 1 Deactivate the data node by pressing the activation button for 5 seconds until the red LED starts flashing repeatedly Disconnect the data node from AC power If batteries are installed remove them Wait at least 30 seconds to clear the memor
59. in W C Units in W C Value i 4 000 0 0 3 value 0 00000 0 0 Value 2 20 000 0 5 ie Value 2 i 10 00000 3 0 5 y Current 4 20mA Voltage 0 10 V 170 0 1 0in WC Range Setting on sensor 3 0 1 0 in W C Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Current Diff Pressure Units Amps iin W C value 1 4 000 0 0 3 value2 20 000 0 1 Current 4 20mA 0 2 5 in WC Range Setting on sensor 4 0 2 5 in W C Scaling Parameters Scaled Diff Pressure in WAC Raw hleasurement Current Unts Amps valve ts 4 000 2 E ha Value 2 20 000 3 Lhd un Current 4 20mA 171 HOBOware User s Guide Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Yoltage Diff Pressure Units in W C Value 1 0 0 Value 2 1 0 Voltage 0 5 V Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Diff Pressure Voltage 0 10 Y Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Yoltage Diff Pressure Unts v NWC vauei 0 0000 0 0 value 2 5 00000 252 Voltage 0 5 V Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units V in Wc Value l 0 00000 0 0 2 Value 2 10 00000 Voltage 0 10 V 2 5 1 HOBOware User s Guide 0 5 0in WC Range Setting on sensor
60. is selected Data Assistants and Filtered series will automatically be pre selected in the Plot Setup dialog If this option is not selected then the raw data or source series used for generating the Data Assistants or filtered series will be pre selected in the Plot Setup dialog instead Other Options Y Other Options Mark all points when plotting data Label the time axis C Use sensor labels if available in legend e Mark all points when plotting data By default when you display a plot point markers are displayed for any series with event data Otherwise to avoid cluttering the graph point markers are not displayed Enable this option if you want all points to be marked on every series whenever you display a plot On a large plot marking all points takes longer and consumes more system memory Series that consist of only one point are always marked e Label the time axis By default the time axis is not labeled when you display a plot If you enable this preference the time axis will have a default name of Time when you open a plot e Use sensor labels if available in legend If a label has been assigned to a sensor include it in the legend Undo amp Redo Y Undo amp Redo Enable Undo amp Redo Number of stored undoable actions Enable unlimited undoable actions e Enable Undo amp Redo This controls whether you can undo and redo the changes you make to plots By default t
61. list The first three sensors or data channels listed will automatically be updated to display the appropriate settings for the ES0B2 Power amp Energy Meter as shown below Launch Logger HOBO UX120 017M A Description Experiment a Serial Number 79797979 Deployment Number 5 Battery Level iy 60 Sensors Configure Sensors For ES0B2 Power amp Energy Meter v Log 1 Pulse T VER ES0B2 VARR 1 VARh per pulse 2 Puse T YER E50B2 Wh 1 Wh per pulse 3 Pulse w T VER ES0B2 Ah 0 01 Ah per pulse Mame i w or Time Off 4 5 Logger s Battery Voltage Deployment Logging Interval E second w Logging Duration 15 9 days Start Logging Now 10 31 32 AM Stop Logging C when memory fils Never wrapping Push Button C from start Options Turn LEDs off kai Skip launch window next time 121 HOBOware User s Guide When these settings are selected the logger will record the default values from the Onset Power Meter This means that when you read out the logger the first three data channels will record the following by default e Reactive energy at a rate of 1 pulse equal to 1 VARh e Real energy at a rate of 1 pulse equal to 1 Wh e Amp hours at a rate of 1 pulse equal to 0 01 Ah You can change the scaling for these three channels Click one of the channel or sensor buttons and select the measurement type sensor name and then scaling factor The example below
62. nodes and the receiver If node D goes down nodes A B and C will have no connection to the receiver The following diagram shows how you can add a router or router node to a critical spot in the network to overcome the loss of a data node If data node D goes down data node E will continue to route data from data nodes A B and C Although you want to mount the backup router node in the same general area as the primary node so that you can connect to all of the remote nodes you don t want to put it in the exact same spot as the primary node in case the cause of the lost connection is a signal obstruction that would affect both nodes 139 HOBOware User s Guide Router added for redundancy Deployment Information Table Before you begin configuring and deploying your nodes record the serial number and location of all of your devices Assign a unique label to each device to help you distinguish them from each other in HOBOnode Manager When you configure each device you will enter this label Device Type Label Serial Number Location 140 HOBOware User s Guide Basic Network Setup Summary of Tasks This procedure is intended to help you get a receiver and one data node up and running so you can get familiar with the hardware and software Once you are familiar with the basic setup tasks you can go back and add additional nodes and perform advanced configuration if required IMPOR
63. on off Start Date Start Time End Date Erd Tire Izra 3 55 59 818 PM 2 I i S 06 40 14 501 A Configure Subset M Anchor Start Poirt M Anchor End Point Range 1 Show Hide Subset Elements Show subset statistics for time bounds below Check this box to enable subset statistics for this time axis Only one time axis can have a subset If you enable subset statistics for one time axis when another time axis already has a subset the other time axis s subset will be removed Show times duration amp vertical indicators on graph Check this box to toggle the display of subset indicators and labels on the graph If you disable this option the Subset Statistics pane and the shaded subset statistics bar on the time axis will still remain visible 2 Configure Subset Range The easiest method to set a range for the subset is to indicate a fixed Start Date Time or End Date Time and then indicate the duration Alternatively you can enter both a Start Date Time or End Date Time without specifying a duration aJi HOBOware User s Guide Example 1 To set a range beginning at 8 00 a m on 1 23 08 with a duration of 2 hours 1 Check the Show subset statistics box 2 Set the Start Date to 1 23 08 3 Set the Start Time to 08 00 00 000 AM 4 Check the Anchor Start Point box 5 Set the Duration to 2 Hours Stark Date Stark Time End Dake End Time aia 000 PM Anchor Stark Point Duration Example 2 To configure a r
64. or visual alarm in HOBOnode Manager Once you create an alarm you Can copy it to multiple sensors of the same measurement type or the same measurement type and group 152 HOBOware User s Guide NOTE Alarm notifications are sent to HOBOnode Manager when the node connects to the receiver The default Connection Interval is 10 minutes If you change it consider that less frequent connections will result in more delay in receiving alarm notifications Opening the Add Sensor Alarm window The first time you add an alarm for a sensor you can double click on the alarm icon for the sensor in the Device Table This will open the Add Sensor Alarm window with the sensor already selected Otherwise click the Alarms tab then the Sensor tab and then the Add Sensor Alarm button With this method you will then need to select the sensor from a drop down list Add Sensor Alarm Enable sensor alarm Alarm Condition Sensor value range 4 000 to 158 000 F Latest value 75 290 F lt No Label for 2431994 gt v Temperature lt No Label for 2431994 1 gt v above 0 000 F for 2 logged data points Sensor alarms are processed when node connects every 2 minutes and transmits data 1 minute Logging every 1 minute Alarm Actions cb Add New Action Add Default Action W Default Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences S Enter an email address ex john doe com Email v C Perform on clear Notes will be included in Alarm Action
65. out a running logger e When saving datafile Show save window default HOBOware Pro displays a Save window after you read out a file This allows you to specify a location and name for the file or decline to save the file Automatically save Select this option if you want to skip the Save window The file will be saved automatically with a default name based on the launch description and in the default location e When plotting Show plot setup default After reading out a logger and being prompted to save the datafile HOBOware Pro displays the Plot Setup window Automatically plot Select this option to bypass the Plot Setup window including Data Assistants and plot automatically Do not plot Choose this option to skip the Plot Setup window without displaying the plot This is useful if you are reading out many loggers now and prefer to look at the plots later e Ask to stop logging before reading out a running logger A prompt appears every time you read out a logger that is logging asking whether you want to stop the logger or let it continue logging data during readout If you disable this option the logger will always continue logging during readout Reading out Multiple Loggers When used in conjunction with a Default Action of Readout the Readout Time Saving Options allow you to read out many U Series loggers in a row simply by plugging and unplugging individual loggers To do this set these options as fo
66. receipt 15s HOBOware User s Guide License Key Manager Window The first time you open HOBOware the License Key Manager window will appear Enter your license key in the License Key text box to activate the Full Version of HOBOware This is the only time you will have to enter your License Key even if you upgrade to another version H Thank yii lor iiaia He Enter License Fi T heren a Cerone inenee lary 7 vart to use HODOwara Peo Trial Key to run i TE LCE LEY diala for 30 dasa from meaa j bin I ee ae Vou vel be shis to enter scents key ot any Full Version inamin lan k eiet ded tabetha pert after net abate nt Hews ori ct phe COCH ine n pour orden cond m ea BOTE You val reseed bo restart AO e sbe you upise the linereps hery Peet went meea prade amp eean anbrase fer more fiir on HG re r or cal Ee ES Ma iria HOBOware Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro Only When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time you are greeted by the HOBOware Setup Assistant a series of windows intended to help you quickly change some key settings for device types and serial ports units of measurement and data assistants To run the Setup Assistant click Start and follow the prompts to change some key preferences NOTE The Setup Assistant is optional If you click Cancel you will be able to use HOBOware Pro with its default settings Setup Preferences Device Types Serial Port s to use e Support serial devices on COM1 Wi
67. redrawn which can take several seconds Additional date and time Format information is epecihed by the operating system To change the default language and formatting go to Regional Control Panel settings 228 HOBOware User s Guide 1 Date e Date format Select the format in which you want the date to be displayed e Date separator Select the character you want to be place between date elements 2 Year format Select whether you want HOBOware to display the year as two digits or four The default is 2 digit Year Changing this setting will cause all open plots to be redrawn An example of the currently selected format is shown to the right in the Date sample box 3 Time format Select whether you want HOBOware to display the time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The default is 12 Hour Changing this setting will cause all open plots to be redrawn An example of the currently selected format is shown to the right in the Time sample box 4 Use locale for all Check this box to have all options set to the default settings for the current locale Warnings Preferences Use the Warnings Preferences to disable warning pop ups that you do not want to appear Before you do so however keep in mind that the warnings are intended to help prevent mistakes and inadvertent data loss Review each warning carefully before disabling it To re enable a warning re select the check box To disable all of the warnings in a group cli
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69. series that were recorded on different sensors for example a HOBO Weather Station datafile with data from three temperature sensors If No quotes or commas in headings properties in parentheses is selected the label if available will be added instead of the sensor serial number NOTE In order to export the label you must also select Include sensor Label if available in points table and details pane in the Plotting Preferences pane 5 Formats e Date Format Select the format in which you want the date to be shown e Date Separator Select either a slash or a dash to separate month days and year 221 HOBOware User s Guide e Time Format Select whether you want HOBOware to show the time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The default is 12 Hour e Positive Number Format Select the desired format for positive numbers e Negative Number Format Select the desired format for negative numbers 6 Automatically Export Select Automatically export table data upon reading out of a logger if you want the data to be exported to a separate text file every time a logger is readout and you plot the data by clicking Plot in the Plot Setup window An export file is saved in addition to the standard data file 7 Multi File Export Window e Bypass Multi file Export By default the data will be exported to a single text file with the same prefix and in the same location as the datafile To export multiple files uncheck t
70. shows changing scaling on channel 2 after clicking the T VER E50B2 Wh 1000 Wh per pulse button Note The scaling factor must be the same for VARh and Wh channels WARNING If you change the default scaling parameters you must also change the settings on the Onset Power Meter Similarly if you change the scaling on the device itself you must also change the scaling in the software to match Refer to the Compact Power and Energy Meter T VER E50B2 Full Install Guide for details on how to change the settings on the device Sensors Configure Sensors Manually k Log 1 T WER ES062 YARh 1 VAaRb per pulse ba 2 T VER ES0B2 Wh 1000 Wh per pulse Amp Hours b 3 Sean 0 01 Ah per pulse Reactive Energy P or Time 4 Real Energy Seis 2ssnsetge Scaling 1 Wh per pulse Water Flow Scaling 10 Wh per pulse ba I L 5 Loggers Batttn m s Scaling 100 Wh per pulse Scaling 1000 Wh per pulse Deployment Scaling 10000 Wh per pulse 3 Select any other Launch settings as desired and then click Start to launch the logger with the Onset Power Meter settings note that the Start button name changes depending on when you chose to begin logging 122 HOBOware User s Guide Additional Series for Plot Setup Datafiles from a logger with Onset Power Meter settings not only list logged sensor data but they also contain additional derived series automatically calculated in relevant units HOBOware uses the logged data fro
71. that you deploy data nodes where they can be plugged into a wall outlet which allows them to route data from other data nodes This optimizes your network reliability What to look for To verify that you have powered the node correctly watch the LEDs when you connect power Both the RED and GREEN LEDs flash for 5 seconds then the RED LED blinks for 5 seconds then both LEDs blink once and then both LEDs go OFF This confirms that the data node is powered using a wall outlet and can route data 141 HOBOware User s Guide Use the supplied power cord to connect the data node to a wall outlet A Insert the power cord connector into the Pwr jack on the data node B Insert the power plug into a wall outlet C Insert 3 AAA batteries for backup power See Installing Batteries Task 4 Connect the Receiver to your Computer IMPORTANT Make sure you do not plug the receiver into a USB port that may be shut down due to your computer s power settings Onset recommends that you do not enable Power Saving options such as Turn off Hard Disks Hibernation or Shut Down on your computer If you connect the receiver to a USB port on your monitor do not enable the Energy Saver option on your monitor A Connect the small end of the USB cable to the comm port on the receiver B Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer The receiver will appear in the Device Table at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window Se
72. the button on the logger and hold it down for at least three seconds The Waiting LED will blink on the logger until you press the Start Stop button On Date Time Logging will begin at a date and time you specify up to approximately six months from the present The Waiting LED will blink on the logger until logging begins on the selected date time e Stop logging Select when you want the logger to stop logging You can choose When memory fills or Never wrapping If you select When memory fills then the logger will stop recording data once the memory is full If you select Never wrapping the logger will record data continuously until either the logger battery runs out or you stop it Once the logger is full the newest data will overwrite the oldest data Push button When this option is selected the logger will stop recording data when you press the Start Stop button on the logger itself for 3 seconds Specific stop date Select the date you want the logger to stop recording data Choose either a preset time or set your own custom date and time e Options Select Turn LEDs off if you want the logger to operate in stealth mode which disables the Logging LED on the logger The Waiting LED and the Test button Activity lights will still remain operational when this option is selected Skip launch window next time HOBOware Pro Check this box if you would like to bypass the Launch Window the next time you choose Laun
73. the device if you need help finding the port 4 Click the Select Device icon LI on the toolbar to ensure that the device is listed in the Select Device window Click the button next to the device in the window then click OK 5 Configure Serial Port Settings Optional If you are using a serial port other than COM1 PC or Default Macintosh you will need to set up HOBOware to look at another port To change the Serial Ports setting go to PC File gt Preferences gt Communications Mac HOBOware Pro gt Preferences gt Communications Note that checking multiple serial ports can take some time even when no devices are attached 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 Connecting Multiple Devices Overview If your computer has multiple USB and serial ports you can connect multiple devices and work with one at a time HOBOware Lite can only be used for USB Ports When multiple devices are connected the Select Device window opens every time you select Launch Readout Stop or Status from the Main Menu Click the button next to a device on the list to select it then click OK The selected action will proceed To access the Select Device window at any time click the Select Device icon on the toolbar or choose Select Device from th
74. to be loaded into the modules ports whenever needed Steps NOTE This procedure is for creating a new configuration and sending it to a port To send an already saved configuration to a port see Loading a Saved Configuration To configure an analog module or port perform the following steps 1 From the Launch window click the Configure button or from the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports If the logger is already logging you will be warned that the logger will have to be stopped first The Select Channel to Configure window will appear showing all configurable Analog Sensors attached to the logger If you are using the HOBO Energy Logger you can attach additional modules while viewing this window when done click Refresh to update the module list 2 Click on the sign to expand the entry and show the channels Stlect Channel to Configure Click to see Attached Configurable Modubes Ports Anelog Iput 31 LI0 CVIA WX 1 S N 2 4 2 Wokage Click button for desired action Select channel Each channel in the module is defined by its channel number the physical order in the module the configured channel name and any location assigned at launch defined for this channel in the logger NOTE The default channel names Voltage and Current are just place holders and either channel can be configured to measure voltage or current For example both channels can be used to monitor sensors
75. to set up many loggers to start at the same time and with the same logging interval An indicator on the Launch window will remind you when this preference is in use If the logger you are launching is a different model from the previous logger Previous launch does not apply HOBOware Pro will use the settings in the logger s memory and those values will become the default for the next logger if it is the same model Default launch type This option allows you to set the default launch mode NOTE If you set the Fill launch window with contents of preference to Previous launch the Default launch type will be ignored in favor of the launch type from the last launch Previous Launch type default The launch option will default to the option used for the logger s previous launch Exception if the previous launch was a Launch at interval start the next launch will default to a delayed start Launch now Launch at interval 39 HOBOware User s Guide e Delayed launch e Triggered start Important If you choose Triggered start as the default launch type and then launch a logger that does not offer a trigger start option the launch option will default to Launch now Show the option to log battery on applicable loggers This setting controls whether you have the option to enable or disable the battery channel in the Launch Logger window when applicable You can configure some loggers to record the battery voltage at every log
76. veids y C Biti on ee oo HOBOware Preferences gt HOBOnode gt Alarms Add Sensor Alarm Window Manually add Default Actions to Alarms When you click Add Default Action Alarm the if this box is not checked 5 a ee te Op EeeNe Default Alarm Actions appear in the drop down list select an entry to add the action in to the alarm UFak Aleem Action dup ics ee lea meal perry p Pi e h r a Pe ee a E O Perianes onc w Add Defauk Action W Configure deraut aarm A ae En EX petorm on dow Fo Text Message John_Doedonsetcomp com NTI Emad John_Doetonsetcomp com Ea a e Dhara cage se O Ferion oni diea HOBOware Preferences gt HOBOnode gt Alarms Add Sensor Alarm Window Email Configuration SMTP Settings You must configure the SMTP Settings to allow email from the data node network to get to your email recipients Corporate Environment If your data node network is within a corporate network environment you should contact your Network Administrator IT MIS dept for this information Also they may need to add the receiver to a White List to allow it to relay email through the corporate email server Private Email If you use a private mail account such as Yahoo or Google or if you do not know your corporate information you can get the outgoing mail parameters from your mail provider The following are links to this information for some providers For other providers search on line for SMTP Settings for lt provid
77. with 4 20 mA output Select a channel name and then click the Configure button to open the Channel Configuration window WW NOTE You can also access the Channel Configuration window from the Launch window In the Channels to Log section double click the module port name to expand it click the channel name to select it and click the Configure button 109 HOBOware User s Guide The Configure Channel window appears 4 Change any relevant configurable parameters 5 Save the Configuration Optional You do not have to save the configuration if you are going to send it to the module port right away but you may find it convenient to save the configuration for future use especially if you have defined custom sensor settings To save this configuration for future use with any module port of the same type click Save enter a name for the file and click Save By default the file is saved to the following location with an extension of hcfg Windows My Documents HOBOware Configs Mac Users lt username gt Library Application Support HOBOware Configs 6 To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module will remain in this configuration until you send it a different configuration The Configure Channel Window This topic describes the elements in the Configure Channel window Contigure Channel Eg Channel Info Module Port Name FS TAMS ACI Firmware versian 2 5 Ser
78. would be in close proximity to the airflow You wouldn t want to make the measurement in a location where airflow doesn t exist or where dead spots occur such as in the corners of a building e Do you need a concealed inconspicuous location Onset has made every effort to design the network devices to be small inconspicuous and tamperproof If further security or concealment is required the devices can be located in inconspicuous or hard to reach locations e How often will measurements be made Determine frequency requirements for each measurement Some may need to be made more often than others e ls power available at measurement location Determine power availability 1L20VAC for each of the measurements This is important if you want a node to have routing capabilities as only a node with external power can act as a router Determining Equipment Requirements With your site survey complete you can make a list of equipment you need As a general rule it s best to start at the measurement sites data nodes and work back to the receiver Most data nodes offer multiple channels giving flexible measuring capabilities while using minimal equipment Using the facility map place nodes in each of the measurement locations and note if it will be plugged into an outlet which gives it routing capabilities or if it will have to run on battery power alone not recommended Deployment Guidelines Follow these guidelines when deployi
79. your default unit preference is US and in Celsius DDc if your default unit preference is SI Event Description Optional enter text to identify the event Resultant Series Name Keep the default or enter a new one User Notes Optional enter notes describing the series you are creating 9 Click the Create New Series button a The new series is listed and selected in the Plot Setup dialog To create another series using a different methods or parameters click Process on the Plot Setup dialog again and enter new values 10 Click the Plot button NOTE All of these settings will be retained as default values the next time you access the assistant 89 HOBOware User s Guide Scaled Series The scaled series will appear in the graph and data will be displayed in the legend and in the Details pane shown below Y Series GDD DDT Logger Info P lt gt Deployment Info gt gt Series Statistics GDD Parameters E Method Type Average Method High Low Low Threshold 60 000 F High Threshold 90 000 F Biofix Date 7 24 05 Degree Days to Event 200 0 Event Description GDD to Maturity Calculation Method Average Method Calculates the average of the high and low temperatures for the day adjusted to the lower and upper thresholds if necessary then subtracts the low threshold to compute the GDD Single Triangle no cutoff Uses the low and high daily tempera
80. 11 01 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 019 72 500 4 152 T azoyi 11 02 00 PM 0 000 0 6 13 019 72 400 4 155 a o2 04 09 11 03 00 PM 0 000 0 6 12 956 2 600 4 158 The data points are listed chronologically All the measurements state changes and events recorded by the logger at a given time are listed in a single row Each series is displayed in a column You can resize the columns by clicking and dragging the dividers between the column headers Use the arrow keys or scroll bars to move up down left and right in the Points table Additionally as you click the crosshair tool 7 in the graph the corresponding point is selected in the Points table if you click a value or event cell in the Points table the crosshair will appear on the graph at the time corresponding to that cell To print the points go to the File menu and choose Print Points available only with Java 1 5 or higher To copy points use the mouse to select the cells you want to copy then press Ctrl Command C to copy them to the clipboard Tip You can export the data points to a text file for use in Microsoft Excel or other programs To resize the pane drag the divider between the Points table and the graph To hide the Points table from the View menu choose Points Table If you do not want the Points table to be displayed by default when you view data go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Layout and disable Show the points table when plotting data option 94x HOBOware Use
81. 2 100 A RSMO 0S MOSTOHA ue 13 20 72 000 5 Pe T 1 14 Tar eal n a a J Es LS Series RH Properties ies Hide 2a An m Shp Wesha Data Faa Other Graph items 3 Serie ole Eeiton Y H Seeder io 7 P Daor wf Show Tithe ee Deployment Info f Sores State kiti a w Show Legend Series Tome Y N fi B ce r In ea Add Graph Label ao Show Graph at Full Scale j Frais ee SmartScale Graph Ae oe ee r i A Right click in the b i plot or on a series Mark Points Filter Series ma a Crop Serres Copy Series RH Chri ibt Remove Delete Copy Graph bo Clipboard ioe Ad EEL IH Ak ERL i y EUTG ga AB Pi TEA be Tess Bhie 13 E De Pad Dau Select None Bring Series bo Front Send Series bo Back 1 Tools Use the tools in the tool bar to perform a number of operations on the plot Arrow Hand subset tool tool statistics tool Crosshair Zoom tool tool e Use the Arrow tool to point to and select items on the graph to edit their properties e Use the Crosshair tool to zero in on a specific date and time in the plot and any data points associated with that date and time e Use the Hand tool to move different areas of the graph into view or adjust the position of one series so it can be viewed more easily This is particularly useful when you are zoomed into the graph and want to see another section of the graph without zooming out and then zooming back in on the new location e Use the Zoom to
82. 2451992 ACTIVE To restore the original default sort order right click anywhere in the Device Table and select Restore Sort Order Select Label Type SIN Status Meas Type Reading Bay 1 RH 7 W INT RHL 243199 2 ACTIVE RH cooly o Bay 1 Int Temp ZW INT TMP perai epi Temperature pa E Bay Ext Temp E MC Restore Sot Order Temperature 66 173 F Unused Ham lt Select Analog Sensor Print Device Table OFF Unavailable Unavailable C Receiver EW RACYR FATATA CONNECTED Bay as peee ACTIVE Printing the Device Table To print the Device Table click the Actions button at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window and select Print Device Table L gt PlotiExport Dat Print Device Table 2p Edit HObOnode Preferences You can also print the Device Table by right clicking anywhere in the Device Table and selecting Print Device Table Device Communication If Device Communication is running the Device Communication icon will appear in your system tray and the Receiver status will be Connected You can also monitor Device Communication using a Heartbeat Alarm page 155 Receiver Status Stop Device Cornmunication Start HOBOnode Manager Device Communication Icon 130 HOBOware User s Guide The Network Map Place icons on the Network Map to help you keep track of your devices You can expand Information Balloons on the device to view status information and sensor readin
83. 78 Labels Setting Properties 65 Launch Shuttle 118 Time Saving Options 38 Launch Options 28 Launch Parameters 32 Launch Utilities 41 Launch Window U Series Loggers 28 Launching Overview 27 Legend 20 Linear Scaling Assistant 78 Location 207 Location hiding sensor location 70 Lock axis scaling 63 Lockout time 45 Logger status 47 Loggers Stopping 50 Logging Interval 194 Logging Intervals Fast 38 Logging intervals multiple 38 Low Battery Alarm 156 M Mailing Address 2 Map 175 Map configuring 175 Maximum Pulse Frequency 45 Memory Used Device Details 48 Monitoring HOBOnodes 129 Multiple loggers repeating action on 40 Multiple logging intervals 38 N Network Map Adding a Node to 174 Customizing Image 177 Upload Image 177 Network Map configuring 175 O Onset Power Meter 121 Opening Data Files 54 Order changing series order 70 P Padlock icon 102 Panning 66 216 Paste points data into another application 99 Pasting a Series 67 Phone Number 2 Plot Setup Dialog 22 205 Plot setting up 53 Plotting Data HOBOnodes 179 Points Data copying data into another application 99 Points Table 21 233 HOBOware User s Guide Points exporting as Excel text 97 Preferences 217 Communication 222 Preferences HOBOnode Manager 200 201 Printing a Graph 68 Pulse Scaling Assistant 78 R Raw scaling parameters 111 Read Header
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85. Amp split core AC current sensor CT B 0 50 Amp split core AC current sensor CT C O 100 Amp split core 4C current sensor CT B 0 200 Amp split core AC current sensor CT E 0 600 Amp split core AC current sensor L CABLE 4 20m4 4 20 m cable Logging Interval L CaBLE ADAPS Voltage Divider Cable Connection Interval C C Es mA CE Changing the intervals applies to all sensors on this node Label Default logging and connection intervals can be set in Preferences 3 Make any other changes as necessary and click OK Note While the HOBOnode Manager device table will display the change to the sensor type immediately data for the new sensor will not display until the next connection interval To deselect or turn off an external sensor 1 Double click the external sensor you wish to change in the HOBOnode Manager device table 2 Scroll to the end of the Sensor Type drop down list and select lt No sensor attached gt Configure Sensor Port Type Analog 41 Serial Number 24351949 3 Firmware version 44 Device Type 2M 005 Node Sensor Type jaf TMCK He Gir ater Soil Temp Sensor w Label TEL 7001 Telaire 7001 CO Sensor l T VER 8044 100 veris 480 vY 100 Amp Kilowatt Trans T 45H G2 100 Ashcroft Gauge Pressure Sensor 100 psig T A5H G2 200 Ashcroft Gauge Pressure Sensor 200 psig T A5H G2 500 Ashcroft Gauge Pressure Sensor 500 psig T CDI 5200 105 Compressed Air Flow Sensor T CDI 5400 205 C
86. Cc Une DTF fle type UnMap e Click buttons to change file type associations Map After you install HOBOware files with extensions of hobo hsec dtf dsec and hproj are automatically associated with HOBOware This means that these files are identified by a HOBOware icon and can be opened by double clicking them Unmap Select this option to disable the association of file extensions with HOBOware to avoid conflicts with another software application Y Startup Show splash screen on startup Check For HOBOware updates When checking For HOBOware updates Notify me of new HOBOware add on components and updates to my installed components Notify me of updates to my installed components only e Show splash screen on startup enabled by default Select this option if you want the HOBOware graphic or splash screen to appear every time you open the software e Check for HOBOware updates This setting controls how frequently if it all HOBOware automatically checks the Onset website to see if any software updates are available The default setting is once per week e When checking for HOBOware updates These settings control whether you are notified about any new software updates or only those that affect your currently installed components The default is to check for any new updates Notify me of new HOBOware add on components and updates to my installed components 219 HOBOware User s Guide Data
87. Convert 70 HOBOware User s Guide Viewing Subset Statistics NOTE The Subset Statistics feature is only available with HOBOware Pro The Subset Statistics feature allows you to select a range of data in a graph and display the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range Demo To view a Demo on Viewing Subset Statistics visit http www onsetcomp com BHW_GraphingAnalysis Steps 1 Select the Subset Statistics tool A from the toolbar Alternate Method Press the S key on your keyboard when the mouse pointer is on the graph The mouse cursor will become the Subset Statistics Tool icon 2 Draw Subset With the left mouse button click within the graph to define the start time of the subset and drag to the right Release the mouse button when you reach the end time of the subset The graph subset appears in the graph and the subset statistics pane appears in the left frame See Overview of a Graph Subset for more information NOTE When you first draw the subset it is attached to the oldest time axis on the graph the time axis that was created when you displayed the plot 3 Refine Subset Range To refine the range of the subset click the checkmark icon in the Subset Statistics pane This opens the Subset Statistics properties section of the Axis Properties window See Setting Subset Statistics Properties for more information Tira HOBOware User s Guide Overview of a G
88. Data Verification indicates that preference is available in HOBOware Pro Only Communications Set Preferences for Device Types Serial Ports Device Speed and Other Options indicates that preference is available in HOBOware Pro Only Plotting Set Preferences for Fonts Layout Points Table and Details Pane Gridlines Plot Setup and Other Options Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only Set show hide preferences for HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Display 217 HOBOware User s Guide Set Preferences for Default Unit System and Date Time Warnings Set Preferences for various warning types Data Nodes Set preferences for HOBOnode Manager including General Alarm and Advanced for data storage General Preferences Use the General Preferences to control a variety of HOBOware behavior You access the General Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt General Launch Time Saving Options See Launch Time Saving Options on page 38 Readout Time Saving Options See Readout Time Saving Options on page 52 Open File Time Saving Options Y Open File Time Saying Options When opening a datafile e When opening a datafile Show plot setup default When opening a datafile HOBOware Pro displays the Plot Setup window Automatically plot Select this option to bypass the Plot Setup window and automatically generate the plot Export Settings See Export Settings on page 220 Selecting Devices Y Selecting Devic
89. Density Derived from Temp Channel Reference Depth 50 000 feet Reference Time 12 30 04 3 25 59 PM GMT 05 00 Barometric Datafile Well_Log_Baro hobo Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may apply minimum maximum and average filters to the new water level or sensor depth series as you would for any sensor data series in HOBOware Pro 81 HOBOware User s Guide kWh Assistant The kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data to kWh average kW and energy cost with WattNode Veris or other energy transducers and from Raw Pulse sensors attached to a HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x This assistant can be applied to logged data from a S UCA xxxx or S UCC xxxx Electronic Switch Pulse Input Adapter It is not compatible with the S UCB xxxx or S UCD xxxx Contact Closure Pulse Input Adapter After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series This data assistant is one of several launch utilities that can also be used at launch time for certain loggers Using the kWh Assistant To create energy data from a pulse data series 1 Read out a logger or open a datafile that contains a Counts series from a S UCA xxxx or S UCC xxxx Electronic Switch Pulse Input Adapter 2 From the Plot Setup dialog select kWh Assistant and click Process The kWh Assistant dialog will appear Ai kWh Assistant Select Data Series Pulse Series 1 Counts Compressor 4 bey
90. For example assuming no horizontal cutoff if the minimum threshold temperature is 70 F and the temperature was a constant 85 F for the day the GDD for that day is 15 GDD A single GDD value is calculated for each full calendar day of temperature data and plotted at noon for that day GDD values are cumulative that is the GDD for each day adds to the previous days GDD value Important Time of day is a factor in the GDD computation When you launch a logger be sure that your computer s clock is set to the proper time zone for the area where the logger will be deployed If you try to correct it later by entering a different offset in the Plot Setup dialog you may get confusing or misleading results Steps 1 Read out a logger or open a datafile that contains data from a temperature sensor 2 From the Plot Setup window select Growing Degree Days Assistant and click the Process button 88 HOBOware User s Guide The Growing Degree Days Assistant window appears aor Groa Degree Dua Aasistant Select Dara Series Caltulation Method Temperature Seriet 1 Temperature Air Obl EO E Average Method High Low CrS nage Trangle wg Cuboifi i Development Thresholds Poy pann _ Segle Tnangie Horizontal Duet Lie Uppe yr PRELE Linge Har ino Cah i Oi HH cari CeCe Min 9 ca ban 167 000 Ca O mpe Sine te Herom Cubo l hi CA cote Temper hei ao Cai Bialik Pararrieeters ae o Acta aa bea hod fe Horizontal Caon E elect H
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93. NOTE The following Data Assistants can also be run from the Launch window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh 6 Plot Button Click this button to plot the selected data on a graph 22 HOBOware User s Guide HOBOware Software Updates If you have an Internet connection HOBOware will periodically ask if you would like it to check the Onset website for software updates The default is to check once per week but you can configure HOBOware to check daily or monthly Go to Preferences gt General gt Startup gt Check for HOBOware updates If you do not have an Internet connection choose Never You may check for updates manually at any time by clicking Check for Updates from the Help menu 92 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 2 Working with HOBO Data Loggers Working with HOBO data loggers involves the following basic steps 1 2 Connect the logger to the computer for the initial setup and launch Launch the logger Enter or select the appropriate parameters for the logger deployment and then launch or start the logger Check the status of the logger You have the option of checking the current status of the logger and any current readings while it is still connected to the computer This can be helpful to verify that the launch configuration is as expected Read out the logger After deploying the logger read out all recorded data and save it to a file Many devices also work with shuttles that allow y
94. O Data Node Network e Plotting and Analyzing Data Other Hardware Refer to Other Hardware if you are using a HOBO U30 Station a HOBO Shuttle or FlexSmart Modules Analog Sensor Ports Notes e Any differences for HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows or Macintosh are noted e Screen captures of windows are English versions If you have a version of HOBOware in another language see the software for the translated windows 210 HOBOware User s Guide Introduction to HOBOware Pro Overview With HOBOware Pro you can quickly launch read out and plot data recorded by HOBO data loggers HOBOware Pro allows you to analyze and view data numerous ways including e Filtering data to extract key series information such as minimum maximum or average values e Scaling data to sensor units e Saving graphs for future use e Single file exporting or bulk exporting and e Working in Secure mode for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance In addition HOBOware Pro includes HOBOnode Manager for configuring and maintaining a wireless HOBO data node network See New HOBOware Pro Features and Advanced HOBOware Pro Features for additional details To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service Getting Started To get up and running quickly follow the instructions in the Getting Started Guide to install the software connect your logger launch and read out data You can expect to be
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96. Save 3 The new series appears in the My Derived Series list Create additional series as desired To make a change to a derived series either double click the derived series name or select it and then click Edit To delete a derived series select the series and then click Delete 4 After you have finished creating or editing the derived series click Done Depending on the type of logger you are using the total number of derived series created appears on the kWh and or Scaling buttons in the Launch window Derived series are also listed in the Status window After you launch the logger and read it out the derived series will automatically be listed in the Plot Setup dialog from which you can select the series you wish to plot Note Loggers launched in HOBOware 3 2 with series created by the Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh Data Assistants or with filtered series cannot be read out in earlier versions of HOBOware Configuring Alarms HOBOware can be used to configure alarms for the following loggers e HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger model UA 001 e HOBO U14 LCD Logger e HOBO U30 Station If alarms are available for your logger you will see an Alarms button on the Launch window Click the button to access the Alarms window Built in alarm indicators are triggered when data is logged above or below values that you define You can set up alarms to be triggered when the data has been above or below an allowed value for a spec
97. Save Folder The default location for the save is indicated in the Save Folder box To change to another location click Choose and browse to the location 2 Automatically Open Files To have the folder automatically open on the desktop after the files are saved check Windows Open Folder in Windows Explorer after Save Mac Open Folder in Finder after Save 3 Choose files to save By default all of the files you offloaded will be selected for saving To uncheck individual files click the checkbox next to each file To uncheck all files click the Uncheck All button To save all files if you have already unchecked a few click the Check All button 4 Datafile Name Enter a new name if desired 5 Cancel Save To exit without saving any files click Cancel Save 6 Save Checked Click this button to save all checked files The files are saved to the specified folder Deleting Files from a Shuttle NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro NOTE If the Files Offloaded From Shuttle panel is displayed you must save the offloaded files or cancel without saving before deleting any files Deleting Files from a U Shuttle To delete all files from a U Shuttle whether they have been offloaded and saved or not click the Launch Shuttle button on the Shuttle Management window to launch the shuttle You cannot delete individual files from a U Shuttle NOTE Because the shuttle s header information occupies 64 KB 3 94 MB is the m
98. Scaled The value that will appear on the graph when the sensor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 2 This value should be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box 6 Click OK when done Once scaling is configured on a sensor the scaled icon will appear in the Meas Type column in the Device Table Wattnode Scaling Factors T WNB 3Y 208 T WNB 3D 240 T WNB 3D 480 Use the table below to find the Kilowatt hours per pulse for your CT Size and WattNode model and enter it in the Scaled Value 1 box 161 HOBOware User s Guide Example This is example shows the values you would enter in the Configure Scaling window for a Wattnode 3Y 208 with a5 amp CT Scaling Type Sau DE irs Click here to view Scaling Olne Puke Factors by sensor Mote Linear scaling ic generally uted with analog input and pulse scaling with pute input This tensor ngazures analog kiput Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Voltage Power 2 ocaled Measurement Raw Value 1 nies kwh E 3 Scaled Units 7 ausi Le 0000125 3 a 5 Scaled Value 1 1 Scaling Type Pulse 2 Scaled Measurement Power 3 Scaled Units kWh 4 Raw Value 1 1 5 Scaled Value 1 0 000125 Kilowatt hours per pulse Kilowatt hours per pulse Ritowate hours per puse ss a a gt om gt om om D a e oe 0s sins s om s o oe __ _ oe gt _ _
99. TANT Do not install batteries until instructed to do so Task 1 Install HOBOware and Start HOBOnode Manager page 141 Task 2 Supply Power to Receiver page 141 Task 3 Supply Power to Data Node page 141 Task 4 Connect the Receiver to your Computer page 142 Task 5 Add Node to the Network page 142 Task 6 Select External Sensor Type Optional page 144 Task 7 Verify Proper Operation page 145 Task 8 Add More Data Nodes to the Network page 146 Task 9 Configure Advanced Features page 146 Task 1 Install HOBOware and Run HOBOnode Manager If you have not already done so install HOBOware A Insert the HOBOware Installation CD into your computer s CD drive B Follow the prompts to install HOBOware See Installing HOBOware on page 13 for details HOBOware should open automatically when installation is complete C From the HOBOware main menu select Devices gt Manage HOBO Data Node Network D A message may appear asking if you wish to add permanent support for HOBO data nodes Click Yes to continue Task 2 Supply Power to the Receiver Use the supplied power adapter to connect the receiver to a wall outlet A Insert the connector into the Pwr jack on the receiver B Insert the power plug into a wall outlet C Insert 3 AAA batteries into the receiver for backup power See Installing Batteries A Place the receiver into the stand provided Task 3 Supply Power to Data Nodes Onset strongly recommends
100. TES Connecting a USB Device page 24 Connecting a Base Station Coupler page 25 Connecting a Serial Device HOBOware Pro Only page 26 Connecting Multiple Devices page 26 For instructions on connecting HOBOware compatible shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide HOBOware Lite can be used with most HOBO U Series Data Loggers which communicate with the computer by connecting to a USB port For details on working with HOBO Data Nodes see System Overview Connecting a USB Device You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onset supplied USB interface cable 24 HOBOware User s Guide Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler or serial cable HOBOware Pro only to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers or cables NOTE HOBOware Pro For instructions on connecting shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle as a base Station refer to the shuttle s user guide NOTE If you are using a Base Station or Coupler see Connecting a Base Station or Coupler page 25 Steps To connect a logger or shuttle to HOBOware using a USB cable 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 instruc
101. The ZW 005 and the ZW 007 support the External Temp RH sensor Part CABLE TEMP RH which plugs into the External Temp RH Sensor Port 1 in the photo above This sensor is preconfigured and you do not have to select a sensor type 144 HOBOware User s Guide Separate rows appear under the node for the Temperature and RH channels with corresponding entries in the Type column S N Status Meas Type Label Type Q zw Rcve 2372373 CONNECTED External g zw 007 2431976 ACTIVE Temp RH E CABLE TEMP RH Temp 2431976 1 ACTIVE Temperature Gans r bel E CABLE TEMP RH RH 2431976 2 ACTIVE RH Erit E Heck Analog Sensor 2431976 3 OFF Enter lab SS lt Select Analog Sensor gt 2431976 4 OFF Inavailable Configurable External Sensors Some data nodes support up to four configurable external sensors which plug into one of the 2 5mm Stereo Ports 2 in the photo above You must select a Sensor Type in HOBOnode Manager for these sensors When the data node appears in the Device Table configurable external sensors will not have an entry in the Type column Select Label Type SiN Status Meas Type Enter label here 4 2 RUC R earedrs CONNECTED Enter label here gt lt ZW 006 2424011 ACTIVE External Sensor vel Yl lt Select Analog Sensor gt 2424011 1 OFF r Ports HE lt Select Analog Sens 2424011 2 OFF lt Select Analog Sensor gt 2424011 3 OFF if supported by node TNE z j a i i
102. Use this pane to select the logging interval the rate at which you want the logger to record data and to choose when the logger should begin recording data 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 When you are done choosing the launch settings click the button in the lower right hand corner of the window to send the settings to the logger Note that the button text changes based on when you chose to start logging HOBOware Pro Tip If you will be using the same launch settings for multiple deployments of the same logger type select the Skip Launch Window Next Time checkbox to bypass this window the next time you launch a device This will cause the next logger to be launched with either the previous launch settings or the current logger settings as set in Launch Time Saving Options preferences The options available in the Logger Launch window vary depending on the type of logger you are using For more details about launching your particular device refer to the following topics e Launch Options for U Series Loggers e Launch Options for Station Loggers e Launch Options for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x Launch Options for U Series Loggers Th
103. Verification HOBOware Pro Only Y Data Verification _ Enable Secure Mode In Secure Mode HOBOware will add a digital signature to saved datafiles upon readout indicated by hsec or sec extension This digital signature ensures the integrity of the datafile and will be verified each time the file is opened Moke In order bo view a Full audit kail vou wil need be launch and readout devices with Secure Mode enabled e Enable Secure Mode disabled by default Select this option to enable Secure Mode and have HOBOware Pro add a digital signature to new datafiles when you read out loggers The digital signature is indicated by a filename extension of hsec for hobo files and dsec for dtf files The signature will be verified each time you open the datafile to ensure its integrity This option is turned off by default Export Settings Use this window to customize how your data is formatted when you export a data file You access the Export Settings by going to File gt Preferences gt General gt Export Settings Y Export Settings Use BoxCar Format 1 m Use default BooCar Fro export settings Export File Type G Export file type esv Export table data column separator Comena H Include line number column l Table Data G Z Include plot title in header Always show Fractional seconds l C Separate date and time into two columns i i Column header No quotes or commas in headings properties in parent
104. Viewer web page The URL has the following structure htttp lt IP address gt lt port number gt HOBOnodeViewer where lt IP address gt is the IP address for the computer where your data node network is running and lt port number gt is the port assigned for the HOBOnode Viewer in preferences To share the URL with others click the link and then copy the URL from your browser and paste it an email message to send to others who would like to view your data node network Note HOBOnode Viewer is only available while HOBOnode Manager is running If you close HOBOnode Manager and then attempt to access HOBOnode Viewer the web page will not open Also note that the HOBOnode Viewer will not be available outside your local area network unless you expose that computer outside of the network Contact your IT department if you would like to expose the HOBOnode Viewer To disable HOBOnode Viewer 1 Open the preferences for data nodes From HOBOnode Manager click the Actions button and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Or to access preferences within HOBOware select File gt Preferences on Windows or HOBOware gt Preferences on Macintosh and click Data Nodes 2 Click Sharing within the Data Nodes preferences and then click HOBOnode Viewer 3 Deselect the Enable HOBOnode Viewer checkbox 4 Click OK in preferences and restart HOBOnode Manager Setting up Data Delivery With data delivery you can automatically save recorded senso
105. a txt csv or xls file that you can import into HOBOware Microsoft Excel and other programs for analysis The file type is determined by the export settings in Preferences Notes e Data delivery will not run unless device communication is also running This means if you opt to stop device communication when you close HOBOnode Manager then data delivery will also stop Once you restart the device communication then data delivery will commence again on the previously configured schedule e The preferences for data delivery may include the names of settings files from old network deployments If you enable data delivery and use the saved settings from an old deployment you will see a message indicating No data found for selected sensors Choose a settings file from the current deployment or create a new one with Plot Export Wireless Data Important Data Delivery will not work properly if the Show multi file export dialog setting is selected in the export preferences To disable this setting select Preferences from the File menu in Windows or the HOBOware 189 HOBOware User s Guide menu in Macintosh In the General category select Export Settings Make sure Show multi file export dialog is not selected Even if the Automatically export table data upon readout of logger option is disabled the Show multi file export dialog must not be selected for Data Delivery to work properly Your preferences must look like this Au
106. a spanning at least one full calendar day midnight to midnight Growing degree days are used for agricultural and turf management applications such as estimating harvest time or pest growth Grains Per Pound Assistant Use the Grains Per Pound Assistant to calculate the absolute amount of water in the air based on temperature humidity dew point and altitude You can also create an altitude corrected dew point series kWh Assistant Use the kWh Assistant to convert logged pulse data from a WattNode Veris or other energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost The kWh Assistant can be run during Plot Setup or at Launch Pulse Scaling Assistant Use the Pulse Scaling Assistant to convert a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement You enter a raw value and its corresponding measurement value The Pulse Scaling Assistant can be run during Plot Setup or at Launch Linear Scaling Assistant Use the Linear Scaling Assistant to convert a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement You enter two raw values and their corresponding measurement values The conversion must be based on a linear relationship Nonlinear scaling is not available Conductivity Assistant Use the Conductivity Assistant to apply compensation to absolute conductance data from a U24 logger 79 HOBOware User s Guide Barometric Compensation Data Assistant Introduction The Barometric Compensation Assistant u
107. a0 vez 20 000 3 50 0 gt Value 2 5 000 50 0 4 20mA 0 5vdc 165 HOBOware User s Guide 0 100 Amps switch Setting on T VER H970 200 Amp Ranges Ta J 0 200 Amps owitch Setting on T VER H970 200 Amp Ranges To l Values in Configure Scaling Window Scaling Parameters Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Raw Scaled Measurement Current ares Measurement Voltage Amps Units Amps A o Unts Aa vael 4 000 0 0 Value 1 oF oof Waue2 20 000 100 0 3 4 20mA 0 Svdc Values in Configure Scaling Window Scaling Parameters Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Raw Scaled Measurement Current Amps Measurement Voltage Amps urasi Anes a umes v ad Vale 1 4 000 T Vauel 0 000 S oog Vee 2 20 000 2 0 vaez soog 20 0 5 4 20mA 0 5vde 166 HOBOware User s Guide Veris Scaling Factors T VER 971BP 200 The T VER 971BP 200 has a selectable range for Linear Scaling mA or Volts gt Amps for current flow in both directions Cable Type Sensor Type Use a CABLE 4 20mA to connect the sensor to the data node and select CABLE 4 20mA in the Sensor Type drop down when configuring the External Sensor in HOBOnode Manager Notes e Requires 12 24VDC 35 to 110 mA excitation power depending on DC current load e AnAC DC power adapter with a minimum of 6W 65mA is required e For currents over 120 Amps supply voltage to CT must be at le
108. ager opens with all devices listed Plots will begin displaying the new network data at the next scheduled connection interval If you did not copy the old network then you will be prompted to form a new network Both the newly created deployment and the previous deployment are listed in the Plot Export Wireless Data window Click the Plot Export button in HOBOnode Manager to see the deployment list as shown in the example below Stepi Deployments select deployments whose data you want to plot export Label Start time End time Warehouse Building B 09 26 10 09 54 09 AM O9f28 10 10 23 47 4M First Deployment 09 17 10 02 54 30 PM 09 25 10 09 54 09 AM Deployments are listed from newest to oldest The initial deployment is labeled First Deployment by default Any subsequent deployments are listed with the name you entered in the Create New Deployment dialog The start time for the current deployment the deployment at the top of the list is the time the new deployment was created which is also the end time for the previous deployment on the list The end time for the current deployment is the current time Reference Troubleshooting General Network Connection Issues If you are having problems connecting data nodes to the receiver or they are losing a connection after they have been joined to the network you may be experiencing issues with a conflicting wireless device To reset the radio channel double click the receiver row in the
109. al data node 1 Double click the data node entry in the Device Table to open the Configure Device window Configure Node Serial Number 2424015 Firmware Version 44 Device Type 2 006 Node Router Label Warehouse Zone 4 Presets Custom Default logging and connection intervals can be set in Preferences 2 Change the logging interval and connection interval as required 3 Click OK The changes will take effect the next time the data node connects to the receiver they will only apply to that particular data node and its sensors All other data nodes in the network will continue logging and connecting at their current intervals Changing External Sensor Type Many types of HOBO data nodes can be configured with external sensors One of the benefits of using external sensors is that you can swap them out when necessary for different ones if you want to modify your wireless network Or you can disable the external sensor channel if you don t need it for your current network deployment To change the type of external sensor associated with a data node 1 Double click the external sensor you wish to change in the HOBOnode Manager device table 2 Select the sensor from the Sensor Type drop down list 195 HOBOware User s Guide Configure Sensor Port Type Analog 414 Serial Number 2451949 3 Firmware Version 44 Device Type 2 005 Node Sensor Type af TMiCe He Air Water Soil Temp Sensor CT 4 0 20
110. also may not have seconds listed Steps To display the full date and time with seconds in Excel 1 Adjust the time column width so you can see the whole date and time 2 Select the time column from row 3 down 3 From the Format menu click Cells 4 Select the Custom category and then select m d yyyy h mm as the type 5 Add ss or ss 000 if you used a fast logging interval to the end of the string in the Type field m d yyyy h mm ss normal logging interval m d yyyy h mm ss 000 fast logging interval 6 Click OK The seconds should be listed automatically To export the date and time in separate columns go to Preferences gt General gt Export Settings and enable the Date and time format Separate into two columns 99 HOBOware User s Guide Exporting Details Overview You can export the information in the Details pane to a text file which can be opened in any text editor or imported into many other types of programs word processors spreadsheets etc To configure HOBOware to automatically export the data to a text file every time the logger is read out See Export Settings on page 220 Steps To export details 1 Make sure the Details pane includes the series you want to export This might include series pasted from other datafiles or series derived through filters or Data Assistants 2 From the File menu select Export Details 3 Accept the default file name or type a new name 4
111. ange of 1 day prior to 10 00 PM on January 23 2008 1 Set the End Date to 1 23 08 2 Set the End Time to 10 00 00 000 PM 3 Check the Anchor End Point box 4 Set the Duration to 1 Day Shark Date Stark Time End Date End Time 09 59 10 000 Pm gt 1 23 08 s 10 00 00 000 Pm Anchor End Point Duration Filtering a Series You can create a new series in a plot based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time Steps To filter a series 1 Access the Filter Series window Option 1 Choose the arrow tool h Select the series right click and choose Filter Series from the pop up menu Option 2 Click on the series and then from the Main Menu select Edit gt Filter Series 74 HOBOware User s Guide 2 Choose the type of statistic to use for the filter For sensor series you can create a series showing the minimum maximum or average over a period of time For external event series you can create a series showing a cumulative sum or a count over a period of time For internal event series you can create a series showing a count over a period of time For series created by Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only additional filters may be available 3 Specify the interval over which you want these values to be calculated 4 Enter anew Resultant Series Name if desired 5 Click OK The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane Note t
112. annel when logging with excitation power This will help you determine whether and when excitation power was turned off during a deployment e HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data When you use a Data Assistant from the Launch Logger window the parameter set is saved and applied to data every time you read out a logger or open the resultant data file The derived data is also shown when you check the latest readings in the Status window You can use the following Data Assistants from the Launch window others can only be used from the Plot Setup window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh This feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station and the HOBO H22 Energy Logger loggers Click the kWh or Scaling button to access the Data Assistants window Select the desired assistant and click the Create button to run the selected assistant After you enter values click Save Sensors that support Data Assistants at launch time display the Scaling and or kWh icon next to their name e Click the Filters button to create an additional filtered series such as average temperature per day automatically when you read out the logger and plot the data Deployment e Logging Interval Select how often the logger will record data You can choose either one of the preset logging intervals or specify a custom logging interval The minimum lo
113. ast 15V to maintain accuracy e Minimum Warm up Time is 8 10 seconds Span Setting The H971 comes preset at the maximum 0 200A span To adjust the H971 to a different span locate the potentiometer on the top of the device This potentiometer is a multi turn device taking about 23 turns to adjust the span from 20A to 200A Use the potentiometer to adjust the maximum amperage range used by the sensor The smallest amperage range 0 to 20 A is set by turning the potentiometer fully counterclockwise the greatest amperage range 0 to 200 A is set by turning the potentiometer fully clockwise To determine the best amperage range for an application first set the load to the maximum amperage that will be used Use the LED as a guide to adjust the potentiometer to its optimum setting Verify the measured output current matches the load current using a current clamp meter LED Activity Potentiometer Adjustment Turn CCW until LED blinks rapidly then slowly turn CW just until blink returns to Steady green blink steady rate Rapic green blink Turn CW until LED blinks at a steady rate For an alternate method see the Veris Installation Manual http www veris com docs Installs h971_971SP_i0d2 pdf Scaling Graph Scaling SENSOR OUTPUT SENSED AMPS 167 HOBOware User s Guide 0 20mMA Potentiometer on transducer turn screw fully counterclockwise 0 100MA Potentiometer on transducer tur
114. ata nodes at your desk you can plug them into a wall outlet one at a time add them to the network and then unplug them until you move them to their deployment location Once you have added a data node to the network and performed setup you can unplug it and use the AC Power outlets for other nodes Data nodes will run on battery power until you are ready to deploy them IMPORTANT If you initially configure a data node with AC Power connected but at some point it no longer has access to AC power you must remove the node from the network and then re join with only batteries installed See Switching from AC Power to Battery Power page 194 Nodes without Access to AC Power IMPORTANT If a data node will not have access to a wall outlet when deployed do not plug it into a wall outlet before installing batteries IMPORTANT Data nodes that are not initially connected to a wall outlet will not have routing capabilities 1 Insert 3 AAA batteries LED Indications Both GREEN and RED LEDs will flash for 5 seconds then the RED LED will flash for 5 seconds and then both LEDs will be OFF IMPORTANT If you initially configure a node with only batteries as a power source but at a later point it has access to AC power you must remove the node from the network and then re join it See Switching from Battery Power to AC Power page 194 Verify Power Source in HOBOnode Manager When you add a data node to the network and it appears in the Devi
115. ate if applicable e Current Readings which lists the latest readings for attached sensors and where you can set the refresh rate 47 HOBOware User s Guide A Contact HOBOlink button also appears at the bottom of the Status window for the HOBO U30 Station only Click this button when you want the HOBO U30 Station to connect to HOBOlink When you click Contact HOBOlink a confirmation message is displayed Once you click Yes the Status screen will close and then the HOBO U30 Station will attempt to connect to HOBOlink within 30 seconds A warning may appear in the event that a live connection with HOBOlink is already underway Device Details This topic describes the elements of the Device Details section of the Status window Battery Level Battery State Condition of the battery Consult the logger documentation for specifics on battery capacity Memory Used Percentage of the logger s memory that is full Note If the battery died while the logger was logging this will be 100 even if only a small amount of the memory was used Stops Logging For some loggers displays when the logger will stop logging Last Launched Date time and offset to Greenwich Mean Time GMT also known as Coordinated Universal Time UTC when the logger was last launched This is not necessarily the time when the first sample was recorded it is the time all of the launch parameters were loaded in the logger Delayed Start if applicable If t
116. ates If you have an Internet connection HOBOware Pro can periodically ask if you would like it to check the Onset website for software updates This includes updates to your data assistants The default is to check once per week but you can configure HOBOware Pro to check daily or monthly In Preferences go to the General pane Check for HOBOware updates is located under the Startup heading You may check for updates manually at any time Choose Check for Updates from the Help menu License Agreement 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 Using Data Assistants There are two methods for using Data Assistants e Plot Setup all Data Assistants When you read out a logger open a data file or merge datafiles all available assistants are listed in the Data Assistants section at the bottom of the Plot Setup window To use a Data Assistant click the assistant name to select it and then click the Process button e Launch Scaling Data Assistants Linear Scaling Pulse Scaling and kWh For some data loggers you can run the Linear Scaling Pulse Scaling and kWh Data Assistants from the Launch Logger window to create additional data series that are automatically available wh
117. ates the preferred location of the label space permitting with respect to the data point it references This is available only when the label is attached to a series e Appearance Draw Label Over Colored Background Check this box if you want the label to appear in a box with a colored background 65 HOBOware User s Guide Label Color Background If you chose to give the label a colored background click this button to select a background color Label Color Text Click this button to select a color for the label text Transparency Adjust the label s transparency Transparency refers to the ability to see the graph through the label At 0 the label is opaque and you cannot see the graph through it At 100 the label is invisible and only the graph can be seen Font Select a font for the label text Font Size Select a font size for the label text Click the Apply button to apply the new label and keep the window open so you can add more labels 4 Position Labels Use the Hand tool to drag labels to another location if required If the label is attached to a series you can drag the label to attach it to any other point on the graph The hand tool must be close enough to a point to attach the label Labels that are attached to a point will move with that point during zooming and panning Free floating labels do not move during zooming and panning 4 When you have completed adding labels click Done to close the wi
118. ature data to perform a numerical integration The area between the curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD 90 HOBOware User s Guide Actual Temperature vertical cutoff Uses the logging interval of the temperature data to perform a numerical integration Any interval in which the temperature exceeds the upper threshold is excluded from the calculation The remaining area between the actual curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD Grains Per Pound Assistant The Grains Per Pound Assistant calculates the absolute amount of water in the air based on temperature humidity dew point and altitude You can also create an altitude corrected dew point series To create a grains per pound and altitude corrected dew point series 1 2 Read out a logger or open a datafile that contains temperature humidity and dew point series From the Plot Setup window select Grains Per Pound Assistant and click the Process button The Grains Per Pound Assistant window appears enor Grains Per Pound Assistant Select Data Series i Temperature Series Ll Temperature LOE Thermistor HH i Relative Humidity Series U Relative Humidity Requires Temp Channel Li E Dew Point Series 1 Dew Point Requires Temp and RH is TEJ Altitude above Sea Level O fect H Gy Wl Add Altinde Corrected Dew Point Series to Graph e Resultant Series Name Grains User Motes Om N 3 Cancel FE
119. aximum amount of free memory available on a U Shuttle Launching also resets the shuttle s clock and its Last Launched time Deleting Files from a Waterproof Shuttle To automatically delete files after you offload and save them enable the Delete Contents Upon Offload option before clicking Offload Checked Files will be automatically deleted only after you save them 120 HOBOware User s Guide To select specific files to delete click the checkbox for each unwanted file on the Shuttle Management window To select all of the files that have already been offloaded click the Check All button next to Previously Offloaded Files Then click Delete Checked To delete all files from a Waterproof Shuttle whether they have been offloaded or not click the Launch Shuttle button on the Shuttle Management window to launch the shuttle This will also reset the shuttle s clock and its Last Launched time Configuring Loggers with the E50B2 Power amp Energy Meter When the E50B2 Power amp Energy Meter T VER E50B2 is combined with a supported logger there is a custom setting available to quickly configure the applicable channels or sensor types To access this setting 1 Connect a logger to the computer that supports the meter such as the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x and select Launch from the Device menu 2 In the Launch Logger window select for E50B2 Power amp Energy Meter in the Configure Sensors drop down
120. be read out You can restore the header by launching the logger or shuttle This will reset the device s launch options to factory defaults However it will also cause any logged data or offloaded data from a shuttle to be lost If you receive a Read Header Failed message and are unable to read out the logger or offload a shuttle please contact the vendor that sold you the device It may be possible to retrieve the logged data Launch Utilities There are several utilities available from the Launch Logger window for setting up customized data series configuring alarms and setting advanced logger options These utilities vary depending on the type of logger you are using They include e Scaling e Filters e Alarms e Advanced Sensor Properties Filter Series at Launch As part of the launch setup you can create a filtered series that automatically calculates additional values such as maximum minimum average or total for a set interval upon readout of the logger The filtered series is saved as an additional series in the datafile so it is always available when plotting your data This saves you the time of manually filtering data for each series after readout using the regular HOBOware filter tool although this tool is still available should you need to further filter data later To set up a filtered series at launch 1 Select the channel or sensor type you wish to filter Filter Series Select channel to Filter 1 Tem
121. by sensor or by measurement type e View plot data hourly by day by week or by month the month view must be enabled in the preferences for real time plots e Sort the plots several ways including by serial number current reading and alarm state e View a map of your network devices e Check the device table for details on each device in your network e Change the device table view by sorting the columns 190 HOBOware User s Guide HOBOnode Viewer 4Hr Day Week Sort Plots By Label Title i i Warehouse Zone A 57 50 55 00 E aa 52 50 50 00 47 50 T i i i T 1 i 1 T i 1 1 T 1 f 1 T f 1 i T 1 1 1 T 1 f 1 T 1 12 00 00 12 30 00 01 00 00 01 30 00 02 00 00 02 30 00 03 00 00 03 30 00 08 18 10 12 00 00 PM EDT 08 18 10 02 00 00 PM EDT Min 46 609 Max 56 876 Label Type S N Status Alarm Signal Battery ere 2372376 CONNECTED _ 2 a Warehouse ZoneA W w 013 2431994 ACTIVE alll a Warehouse Zone A E w INT TMP1 2431994 1 ACTIVE Temperature 79 173 F 08 18 10 03 56 00 PM Warehouse ZoneA EB W INT RH1 2431994 2 ACTIVE RH 46 418 08 18 10 03 56 00 PM onse panna utions There are however some key differences between HOBOnode Manager and HOBOnode Viewer HOBOnode Viewer as its name implies is a viewer only Any changes you wish to make to your network including updates to alarms or modifications to the map need to be done directly in HOBOnode Manage
122. cal 212 HOBOware User s Guide Support who may need additional files to troubleshoot any technical problems you may be having with the software 6 Submit Technical Support Request Select this option if you are having a problem with HOBOware and would like to request help from Onset Technical Support Fill in all the requested information in the form including your name email address logger device model name and serial number and a detailed description of the problem you are encountering 7 About HOBOware Select this option to see which version of HOBOware you are using Note This option is available from the HOBOware menu on Macintosh The Toolbar The toolbar located at the top of the main HOBOware window allows point and click access to the most frequently used functions Pause the pointer over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool ABAJA 8 O8 OHSASG amp oR QAQANHMBMIET eh Launch Opens the Launch window Z Readout Opens the Readout window aa Status Opens the Status window which displays the logger s state and current readings ail Stop Stops a logging logger a Select Device Opens the select Device window which displays available devices For HOBOware Pro the accompanying pulldown menu allows you to specify whether you want HOBOware to look for USB devices serial devices or both FU JE Set Default Units Change the default unit type between US and SI Any chang
123. ce 24 U Series Loggers Launch Window 28 U Shuttle Deleting Files 120 U Shuttle Firmware updates 116 UX120 017 35 UX120 017m 35 V Value Axis 225 W Warnings Preferences 229 Waterproof shuttle Deleting Files 120 WattNode Scaling Factors Energy 161 Z Zooming 66 215
124. ce Table in HOBOnode Manager verify that the icon in the Type column indicates the correct node type router node or node Router Node Node can route data from other nodes IMPORTANT If a node appears as a router node but is not plugged into a wall outlet when deployed the batteries will be drained very quickly See Switching from AC Power to Battery Power in the HOBOware Help for information Node cannot route data from other nodes IMPORTANT If this node is actually plugged into wall outlet and intended to be a router node you may have installed batteries before plugging it into the wall See Switching from Battery Power to AC Power in the HOBOware Help for information 149 HOBOware User s Guide Deploying Data Nodes Once you have activated all nodes and they appear in the Device Table you can deploy them to their locations Make sure you have completed the Deployment Information Table page 140 to help you identify them later The range of a node is approximately 150 ft to 300 ft depending on the number of and type of obstructions Use trial and error to place nodes where you need them and move closer to the receiver if you cannot establish a connection Use other nodes or routers to establish a connection NOTE For a node to act as a router it must be powered through an electrical outlet See the Deployment Guide section for more information For wall mounting remove the back cover from the node and m
125. ch from the Device menu or click the Launch icon This will cause the next logger to be launched with either the previous launch settings or the current logger settings as set in Launch Time Saving Options preferences _37 HOBOware User s Guide Multiple Logging Intervals Overview Some loggers can be configured with multiple logging intervals which allow you to define separate intervals for different phases of the deployment If multiple logging intervals are available for your logger you will see an Add New Interval button on the Launch window for your logger Because internal logger events such as coupler events do take up some of the logger s memory the number of samples and end times are only estimates Frequent events will cause the logger to fill up sooner Steps To configure multiple logging intervals 1 Click the Add New Interval button until you have as many intervals as you want up to the number of intervals available for the logger 2 Set the hours minutes and seconds for each interval and the number of samples you want the logger to record at each interval 3 Use the Start and End times in the Duration column to help you decide how many samples to record at each interval To delete an interval click the Remove button next to the interval Fast Logging Intervals Some loggers can be configured with fast logging intervals which allow you to log more than once per second up to 100 measurements per s
126. ch series in a different window The Help Menu Use the Help menu to get more information about HOBOware upgrade the software and certain devices and request help from Onset Technical Support 7 HOBOWare Help Check For Updates Update U DOT 1 U DT 2 Firmware Manage License Key Enable Logging Submit Technical Support Request Abouk HOBOware Pro HOBOware Help Select this option to open the help system displaying the full table of contents Check for Updates Select this option to check if there are any HOBOware updates available on the Onset website You can also set the general startup settings in Preferences to automatically check for software updates on a schedule that you select Update U DT 1 U DT 2 Firmware Select this option if you need to update the firmware on your shuttle Part numbers U DT 1 and U DT 2 only You should only need to do this as directed by Onset Technical Support Manage License Key Select this option if you need to enter a new license key This is only necessary if you are running a trial version of HOBOware and have a new license key to enter or if you are using HOBOware Lite and have a license key to upgrade to HOBOware Pro Enable Logging Select this option to turn on logging within HOBOware When logging is enabled a series of text files will be generated and saved every time you use HOBOware It is recommended that you only enable logging when requested to do so by Onset Techni
127. ck the Select None button for that group To enable all of the warnings in a group click the Select All button for that group You access the Warnings Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt Warnings General Y General Select All Select None Prompt me if There is any remaining unsaved data when closing plot or application The project file being opened was created with a different version of HOBQware Warnings Before the Launch Screen Y Warnings Before the Launch Screen Select All Select None Prompt me if The logger is waiting for a delayed start The logger is waiting for a triggered start The logger is currently logging The logger needs to be readout USB Devices only 229 HOBOware User s Guide Warning After the Launch Screen Y Warnings After the Launch Screen Select All Select None Prompt me if The Temperature channel is disabled but required to log Pressure The Temperature channel is disabled but required to log Relative Humidity The specified delay time is in the past The logging interval specified is too small for the TRMS module The Battery channel is disabled but recommended when using excitation power The logger s battery power is too low to provide excitation to external sensors The Battery channel is enabled but will not log data without other sensors attached Restoring Default Preferences To return all preferences to their original settings in both the Preferences and custom
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129. comfortable with HOBOware fundamentals within a few minutes If you are using HOBO Wireless Data Nodes see the HOBO Wireless Data Node Setup Guide Devices HOBOware Pro is compatible with the following devices e HOBO U Series loggers e HOBO Weather Stations including HOBO U30 Station e HOBO Micro Stations e HOBO Energy Logger Systems e HOBO U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle e HOBO FlexSmart Modules e HOBO Data Nodes Wireless Sensors e HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input UX120 017 e Energy and Power Meter T VER E50B2 Introduction to HOBOware Lite HOBOware Lite is entry level software for HOBO U Series loggers offering the following features e Easy logger setup launch and readout e Quick check of logger status and current readings e Graphing and analysis with the ability to view multiple data files on one graph e Filters to extract key series information such as minimum maximum or average values e The ability to save changes to graphs in a project file e Export of ASCII text data to Microsoft Excel or other programs for further analysis You can open the following files in HOBOware Lite oe is Me HOBOware User s Guide e hobo including files created with Onset s GreenLine software and both Macintosh and Windows compatible versions of HOBOware Lite and HOBOware Pro e hsec e hproj To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service An upgrade to HOBOware Pr
130. configure In the example below the sensor number selected is 2 which corresponds with the second pulse channel in the Launch Logger window sensors list Sensors Configure Sensors Manually we Log 1 Advanced Sensor Properties Select Sensor Sensor number Sensor Properties 4 Runtime Maximum pulse Frequency puisefsec range 0 01 5 Changing the lockout time For this sensor F 5 Logger s changes the lockout time for all sensors Sophy lockout time x 100 msec range 1 10 Logging Duration 15 9 days 2 E Deployment Logging Interval Logging Duration 2 Set the maximum pulse frequency which controls how many pulses per second can be processed by the logger on a single pulse channel Refer to the specifications in your sensor or device documentation for recommended maximum pulse frequency values In general the larger the maximum pulse frequency the shorter the logging duration will be for the deployment The maximum pulse frequency is 120 if no lockout time has been selected Otherwise the maximum pulse frequency will decrease depending on the lockout time rate that you select In the example above the lockout time was set to 2 which results in a potential range of 0 01 to 5 Hz for the maximum pulse frequency Note that if the sensor generates more pulses than the configuration allows the data reading will show the maximum pulse count possible for that bit size For example a bit size
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132. ct this option to bring a series to the front in a graph Send Series To Back Select this option to send a series to the back of a graph 211 HOBOware User s Guide The Window Menu Use the Window menu to organize several plots Multiple Views HOBOware Pro File Edit Device View Eana a 4 Tabbed View Chrl Shift T 2 Tile Horizontally Ctr Shift H 3 IL Tile Vertically Chrl Shift Tabbed View Layers the plots as tabs so that you can see the file name of each open plot or Untitled for an unsaved datafile You can also get to this view by clicking the Tabs icon in the lower left of the window Tile Horizontally Arranges up to five plots horizontally If six or more plots are open they will be tiled as a grid You can also get to this view by clicking the Horizontal Tile icon in the lower left of the window Tile Vertically Arranges up to five plots vertically If six or more plots are open they will be tiled as a grid You can also get to this view by clicking the Vertical Tile icon in the lower left of the window You can open the same datafile multiple times to create different views of the graph then use the Tile commands on the Window menu or resize and move the windows manually to see all of them at once This is helpful if you want to zoom in on several different areas and view them side by side see the detail of a small area while the full graph is still in view or view ea
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134. d altitude corrected dew point series as you would for any sensor data series in HOBOware Pro Conductivity Assistant Introduction Use the Conductivity Assistant to apply compensation to absolute conductance data from a U24 Conductivity logger Conductivity Assistant Select Data Series Conductivity Series E Conductivity Full Range oS Temperature Compensation Calibration Convert Electrical Conductivity to Specific Conductance at 25 C Use Factory calibration only Changes here update calibration time measurement values Use measured points for calibration Non linear Natural Water Compensation per EN27a88 Linear compensation default at 2 1 C Starting calibration point o oo HS cm Specific Conductance Linear compensation at 2 1 i f Series Name Ending calibration point 0 WS f cem Specific Conductance Conductance Specific Conductance Measurement time o1j31 10 03 51 58 PM GMT 05 00 Sp Cond 1 4 uS cm Salinity salinity ities sa Only report data between selected points Create Mew Series 1 Select Data Series Select the series that corresponds to the range of your data Note If you only selected one range at launch time only one series will appear here Conductivity Full Range default when the data goes above 1000 uS cm Conductivity Low Range when the data is
135. d sensor connected 2 In the Launch Logger window click the Scaling button 3 Double click the assistant name or select the assistant name and click the Create button The Linear Scaling Assistant dialog will appear From the Plot Setup window 1 Read out a logger or open a datafile that contains a series from a supported sensor 2 In the Plot Setup window double click the assistant name or select the assistant name and click the Process button The Linear Scaling Assistant dialog will appear 84 HOBOware User s Guide Using the Linear Scaling Assistant Linear Scaling Assistant Select Data Series Raw Series METEN 3 gt Resuitant Series Name Linear Scaling 2 _ i User Notes Heo EEN 1 Select Data Series If your datafile includes multiple scalable series choose the one you want to scale from the Raw Series drop down list If your logger supports sensor locations the location you entered will be displayed here 2 Parameters In the Scaled column of the Parameters panel enter the units name for the scaled series and enter the scaled values in the Scaled column to correspond with the numbers in the Raw column The default values in the Raw column are based on the high and low values supported by the sensor but you may use different values as long as those values fall within the sensor s range These numbers establish a linear relationship between raw and scaled values
136. data point a square surrounds the data point The intersection points are also marked by small color coded arrows on the left and right value axes Legend If the legend is displayed next to the graph the point values for each series are updated to reflect the crosshair location Values are listed in the legend differently depending on whether the data is a logged sample state or event e Values that are not in parentheses are actual data points logged at the time selected by the crosshair e Values in parentheses are estimated because there were no exact values for the series at the time selected by the crosshair Zoom in or move the crosshair to see actual values e Avalue of indicates that there is no series data during the time selected This is seen most frequently for events If the time selection falls within an event series but does not contain an event parentheses surround the value e Avalue of logged indicates an internal logger event happened at the selected time NOTE The legend must expand in height to list the point values If your application window is too small to accommodate the expanded height the values will not be added to the legend You can still refer to the Points table to find the values of the selected points Removing the Crosshair To remove the crosshair from the graph right click on the graph and select Remove Crosshair from the pop up menu Or choose Remove Crosshair from the View menu
137. de Measurements Data column headings must have the format Measurement Units Additional information such as channel number or serial number can follow but is optional Only spaces can be used between the end of the measurement name and the opening parenthesis An example is RH RH 38 7 38 9 39 0 39 0 If the column header and units of an imported series exactly matches the text in the table below HOBOware will recognize the measurement and be able to perform unit conversions apply data assistants etc to that series Measurements listed below that either have only one unit type or can be any unit type cannot have their units converted but may still be used with applicable data assistants Measurements that are not listed in the table or do not exactly match the text below can be exported but without any units conversions or use of Data Assistants Measurement Type Column Header Units Acceleration g m s2 ft s2 Carbon Dioxide co2 ppm Leaf Wetness any units Light Intensity lux lum ft2 PAR par any units Pressure kPa Pa mbar mm Hg psi in Hg Relative Humidity Soil Moisture any units Solar Radiation W m2 Sum Vector g m s2 ft s2 Wind Speed m s km hr mph knots Gust Speed m s km hr mph knots Wind Direction wind direction any units 96 HOBOware User s Guide Importing Files from HOBOlink NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro T
138. de and the data receiver by checking the connection paths between devices If a device has missed a scheduled connection the path will become a dotted line To change the path color see Configuring the Network Map page 175 6 Tools e Zoom Use the zoom tools to zoom in and out of the map e Configure Map Click the Configure Map button to open the Configure Map window See Configuring the Network Map page 175 e Refresh Network Paths The path that a device takes to the data receiver may change due to a node being moved or because the original path was obstructed To see the latest paths click the Refresh Network Paths button Alarms If an alarm has tripped on a node the node on the network map will have a red ring around it Real Time Plots In the plots window you can view sensor data in real time plots For more information see Viewing Real Time Plots page 178 Select the appropriate tab to view Plot appears for selected sensors Plots iMag Rare by Sensor or by Measurement WIJ QOAMDCTED pe Teor HJE ATE EE ALTE lee H TE E A I E E Ch BILEN ATE E o gt BHI OT Pe Br AE Da TS te A am Dati Bi dell Pel fm v gt pipi oe Mai cae ge Tae oe Sa anm a jet a amt ea a A Hrer Typos F Gradi F E crin Heal Tp Baaij Tesgart lepers FP At E Doki ae Hs i nol T Uo ai Hes img F Lo Pee E ajr fests f sy oe 132 Use time tabs to view different
139. defined Launch Logger window settings State Description or Time Logging Interval click the Restore Defaults button Setup Assistant LoadPreferences Restore Defaults The following window appears Restore Preferences Defaults Ad Are you sure you want to restore all preferences to their default values Click Yes The default settings for all preference are restored Other Settings In addition to the options configured in the Preferences window HOBOware reverts to the following settings e Data File Folder Locations Defines each user account s preferred folder locations for datafiles text files and project files The three folder locations are tracked separately based on the folders you last accessed When you restore the preference defaults the default folder for each file type is reset to the HOBOware folder in your My Documents Windows or Finder Mac folder e FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports HOBOware Pro Only Custom defined channel names and units for FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports are stored as preferences When you restore the preference defaults the custom defined channel names and units are removed from the pull down menus in the Configure Channel window However this will not affect customized channel names and units that you saved in configuration files hcfg e HOBOware software updates The date and time of the most recent check for HOBOware software updates When you restor
140. dow Also see Configuring Alarms 43 Alarms Window g Channel Temnperaiure 10K Thermistor F Mac 158 173 F Humber of out of range samples logged before alarm raised a 3 2 O High Alarm 85 014 31 5 00 Hr 30 Min 00 Sec 3 w Low Alarm 74 964 3102 OO Hr 30 Min 00 Sec Glam wabue is set to closest Duration bedow alanm raised whlu cupported by logger bated on logging Prisma Alarm Made F O Cumuni Faise aarm when logger is out of range for a portiouler 4 number of Sanmges smece above accum bed over the erine depioymert Consecutive Raise alarm When logger iS oul of range concecuinely for a particular number of samples selected above Cema J 5 1 Channel Indicates the channel 2 Enable Alarms Select the check box for the High Alarm and or the Low Alarm Enter a value to define the alarm threshold You can enter a value in the box or use the sliders If you enter values manually the software may adjust them slightly to the nearest values compatible with the logger 3 Samples Enter the number of samples that are needed to trigger each alarm 4 Alarm Mode Cumulative alarm will be triggered after a specific number of samples have been logged above or below an allowed value even if the samples are not logged consecutively 44 HOBOware User s Guide Consecutive alarm will be triggered only when the value has been above or below an allowed value for a specific amount o
141. e you can show the maximum minimum and average temperature for a single temperature channel 6 Click Done when finished The number of filtered series that you created is displayed on the Filter button in the Logger Launch window 7 After you launch the logger and read it out the filtered series will automatically be listed in the Plot Setup dialog from which you can select the series you wish to plot Note If you change the GMT offset for the filtered series the data points will not reflect that change They will continue to be filtered based on times within the original GMT offset at launch 42 HOBOware User s Guide Note Loggers launched in HOBOware 3 2 with series created by the Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh Data Assistants or with filtered series cannot be read out in earlier versions of HOBOware Data Assistants Window Scaling When you run a Data Assistant from the Launch Logger window you can create a derived series which is an additional data series automatically calculated each time you read out the logger The Data Assistants window lists only those assistants available for the currently selected sensor and logger at launch time There may be other Data Assistants available for use after reading out the logger To set up a derived series with a Data Assistant 1 Select the Data Assistant you wish to use and click Create 2 Select the information or parameters you want the series to contain and click
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143. e Device menu 26 HOBOware User s Guide With HOBOware Pro if you work with multiple U Series devices frequently you can set the Default Action to Launch Device menu and enable Launch Time Saving Options to work more efficiently NOTE HOBOware Pro If serial devices are selected in Preferences it may take some time for HOBOware Pro to scan all of the serial ports You can select the device you want as soon as it is displayed You do not have to wait for all of the ports to be scanned Verifying Selected Device If the Blink Device Light button is available you can click it to verify that you have selected the appropriate device This briefly illuminates the light on the devices that you have selected If the device does not have a light or if the light is not visible when the devices is in the base station coupler simply check the serial number S N on your devices to make sure that it matches the one that is selected in this window When the Select Device window is not open you can check the status bar at the bottom of the screen to quickly determine which device is selected The left side of the status bar indicates the model description and serial number of the device the right side indicates the total number of devices connected NOTE HOBOware Pro Serial devices that you have added or removed are not reflected in the device count until you click the Select Device icon on the toolbar to update the device list La
144. e Groups Existing Groups Building 1 Used by 4 sensors Building 1 Temp Used bw 2 sensors Done e To change the name of the group click the Edit icon and enter the new name e To delete a group click the X Using Groups in the Plot Export Wireless Data Window Once you have set up groups in the Device Table you can use them to refine the list of available sensors in the Plot Export Wireless Data window To set up groups see Using Groups to Sort Sensors Check Use Groups fo filter node sensor list Match any Group E 2 Click Match any Group lt Group search text gt Building i C Building 1 Temp Use Gro Select the group s that you want to include Group s Match any selected Group 4 Select match criteria O Match all selected Groups 5 Click OK Update Groups settings 1 Check the Use Groups to filter list box Click the Match any Group button 3 Select Groups a Select the groups that you want to include in the list 4 Select the Match Criteria a Match any selected Group Any sensors that are a member of any of the groups selected will appear b Match all selected Groups Only sensors that are a member of all of the groups selected will appear 5 Select OK Only the sensors that match the group criteria will appear in the Node Sensors list 2184 HOBOware User s Guide Step 3 Node Sensors click arrow to
145. e Ifa logger has channels for external sensors a description and reading will be given for the external channels even if no sensors are plugged in e lf aU Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station has channels for external sensors a description and reading will be given for the external channels even if no sensors are plugged in e For event loggers the event count in the Current Readings box will always start at zero even if many events have already been logged e HOBOware Pro For station loggers the location if defined is displayed next to the reading e HOBOware Pro If a HOBO U30 Station has an Analog Sensor Port readings for one or both channels are displayed e HOBOware Pro The RSSI Signal Level is displayed for the HOBO U30 GSM Station This helps you determine if there is enough signal strength in the current location for the HOBO U30 Station to contact a cellular tower for connecting with HOBOlink Signal level is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 with O being no signal 1 being a weak signal and 10 being a strong signal 49 HOBOware User s Guide e The battery voltage is displayed for some loggers Stopping a Device A logger automatically stops recording data when the memory is full unless it has been configured to never stop logging or when the battery runs down You can also stop the logger manually at any time with the stop command To stop a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer 2 C
146. e Table for the sensor Extreme Sensor Readings If you are seeing extreme sensor readings make sure that the sensor cable is securely plugged into the node Alarms If an alarm you configured is not appearing in the Alarms window make sure the filter is set to Show all Security Connection Messages on Macintosh If the firewall setting is enabled in the security system preferences on a Macintosh you may encounter a security warning message every time you open HOBOnode Manager To turn off this message go to System Preferences select Security and turn off the firewall Note Keeping the firewall turned on and adjusting the advanced settings to allow all incoming connections for HOBOware does not resolve the problem Firewall Messages on Windows Windows Firewall must allow access to HOBOware exe for HOBOnode Viewer to run properly To allow HOBOware access open Control Panel go to Security and select Allow a program through Windows Firewall or click Windows Firewall and click the Exceptions tab on some versions of Windows Make sure HOBOware is selected in the allowed access exceptions list Changing Locale The language in use at the time the original HOBO data node network database was created is the only language that can be used for that database You cannot switch to another language If you need to change the locale on the computer that contains your HOBO data node network database you will need to 1 Back up and then move or re
147. e following launch options and settings are available for most U Series loggers Note that the Launch Logger window may vary from the example shown below For details on the launch options available on other loggers see Launch Options for Station Loggers and Launch Options for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x 28 HOBOware User s Guide Launch Logger HOBO U12 012 Temp RH Light Ext Description Test Launch Serial Number 670790 Deployment Number 122 Battery Level _ a 100 Sensors Configure Sensors Log A heme 11 Temperature 2 Relative Humidity Depends on Temp Channel 1 3 Light Intensity 4 TMCx HA 40F to 212F 5 Logger s Battery voltage Deployment Logging Interval 1 second Logging Duration 2 6 hours Start Logging Now v 02 31 41 PM ha C Skip launch window next time Logger Information e Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the default title of the plot e Serial Number This is the serial number for the logger Note that some external sensors also have serial numbers which are not listed here e Deployment Number This is the number of times including this time the logger has been launched Each time you start a new launch the deployment number increases by one
148. e merge 2 Merge With All matching series available in the selected series will be populated in the Merge With section to the right of the corresponding series Each new series can only be merged with the series of the same measurement type If no matching series of the same measurement type is available in the plot the Merge With list will show No Series If a matching series is found you can still append the series without merging by choosing No Series from the Merge With list The series will be appended to the plot without being merged with any series 3 Data Assistants Any Data Assistants that have been used for a series will appear in the Data Assistants section appended with the file name If you click the Process button the Data Assistant will process the file associated with it The new series resulting from the Data Assistants will be appended to the channels panel 4 Plot button Click the Plot button to merge selected series with their matching series The new series unit will be converted to the matching series unit if needed before the merge 206 HOBOware User s Guide The Filter Series Window You can create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time NOTE When you apply a filter the graph rescales to accommodate all of the displayed data Filter Series Gee ein sme S in each 3 Resultant Series Name Max Solar Radiation
149. e the preference defaults HOBOware will not retain this date and will offer to check for updates the next time you restart HOBOware e Custom defined Launch Logger window menus Any custom defined Launch Logger window settings such as State Description or Time Logging Interval 230 Index 2 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance 102 4 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger 35 A Advanced Sensor Properties 45 Alarm Notifications HOBOnodes 157 Alarms for Temp Alarm logger 45 HOBOnodes 150 Alarms Dialog 44 Alarms configuring 43 Analog Module Port Configuring 109 Arrow Tool 214 Awaiting Button Coupler Start Device Details 48 Awaiting Delayed Start Device Details 49 Axis Properties setting 62 B Barometric Compensation Assistant 78 Base station connecting 25 Battery Excitation Power 111 Battery Level Device Details 48 Blink device light 27 Box Car use default settings 220 BoxCar Format Exporting Data in 98 C Channels 207 231 HOBOware User s Guide Checking logger status 47 Clock 117 Communication preferences 217 222 Compact Power and Energy Meter 121 Configure Channel Dialog 110 Connecting Base Station 25 Coupler 25 Multiple Devices 26 Connecting a USB device 24 Connecting Devices 24 Connecting Serial Devices 26 Connection Interval 194 Copy a series 67 Copying Points Data 99 Corrupted header 40 Coupler connecting 25 Crosshair tool 214 Current R
150. e what status a device is in Status LED Pattern Data node is ACTIVE Green every 5 seconds Data node is off the network Red every 5 seconds Data node is transmitting data Red and Green twice simultaneously Pata node is in Form Network mode Alternating Red and Green continuously 204 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 7 Reference Refer to the following for details on HOBOware interface components e Windows e Menus e Toolbar e Preferences Windows Refer to the following for details on some of the windows in HOBOware Plot Setup Merge Series Filter Series Select Channel to Configure The Plot Setup Window After you read out a logger or open a saved datafile the Plot Setup window appears i oe Ploi Setup Desorption bot Select Series bo Pict 1 ge Seres Measurement 3 Teme fz AH 3 Batt Select Internal Logger Everts bo Piatt 2 Event Type Hest Conmected End Of Fie Offset fram GMT 13 0 hours 0 GMT tii 2 6 b Daa Assistants 5 Ce Ca He 4 4 Select Series to Plot Select the series you want to plot and the units if applicable Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Select internal logger events to plot only available for some loggers Offset from GMT Set the Time Zone Offset from GMT if required Plot Button Click this button to plot the selected data on a graph Help Click to launch the Help for the Plot Setup window Data Ass
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152. eadings 49 Current Status Device Details 48 Custom Units 112 D Data Assistants 78 Using 78 Data Assistants Window 43 Data Delivery 186 Data Types 54 Data verification 54 Date format 99 Date Time 228 Deleting a series 77 Deployment new 198 Details pane 20 68 Device Details 48 Device Speeds 223 Disconnecting a Device 25 Disconnecting a logger 26 HOBOware User s Guide DSEC files 102 Security Mode Issues 103 E E mail 2 Help menu Submit Technical Support 212 Events internal logger events 54 Excitation Power 111 Configuring 112 Excitation and Battery Life 113 Export Settings 220 Export Details Pane 100 Export Options window 98 Export Points 97 Exporting BoxCar Format 98 Exporting Data HOBOnodes 179 Fast Logging Intervals 38 Features Advanced HOBOware Pro 12 Files Opening 54 Filter 41 a series 74 Filter series at launch 41 Filtering 41 207 FlexSmart modules 207 FlexSmart Modules Configure Channel 110 Font size in plots 224 Formatting 99 G General preferences 217 Grains per Pound Assistant 78 Graph Overview 19 Gridlines 226 232 Growing Degree Days Assistant 78 H Hand Tool 216 HOBO files 54 HOBOnode Viewer 150 HPROJ files 54 HSEC files 54 HSEC files Security Mode Issues 103 Import text files 93 Requirements 95 Installing HOBOware Pro 13 Intervals multiple logging 38 K kWh Assistant
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154. ec counts ml 2 maly Closed G Chose Relay For Pulsa Ral alara action oniy 106 HOBOware User s Guide The Alarms Window for the U30 NRC This topic describes the Alarms window for the HOBO U30 NRC Use the Alarms window to add edit or remove U30 NRC alarms gt N p Senior Alarme EJ a8 Charrette Cie 91 U0 Cvba 200 SM 2 Yok ace P L i E ach aa rely Epir Pee Aih Fika miih i m 10 miSa courts Fee Puipa Pekar Bam Hion cathy 1e E 8 lt 10 i z a L Channels This section includes all of the channels that support alarms Select a channel and click Add to configure an alarm Alarms This section includes all of the alarms that have been configured Relay Contacts Select if the relay is Normally Open or Normally Closed This only applies if the Alarm Action configured in the Alarm Configuration window is set to Activate Relay or Deactivate Relay Close Relay To test the relay alarm function click the Close Relay Open Relay button Click Help to open the Help topic for this window Click Add to open the Alarm Configuration window and configure an alarm Click Edit to open the Alarm Configuration window and edit an existing alarm Click Remove to remove the selected alarm Relay Pulse Width This sets the duration of the Relay Pulse when the Alarm Action is set to Pulse Relay The default is 1 second 10 Click Set to send the alarm configuration to the l
155. econd hertz If fast logging intervals are available for your logger the Launch window for your logger will offer Logging Interval choices of Normal and Fast To use fast logging intervals click the Fast button Then choose a logging frequency from the Hertz drop down list or enter the logging interval in decimal form in the Sec field NOTES e A logger cannot communicate with a computer or shuttle while it is logging at a fast interval Once it has started logging if you connect it to a computer base station or shuttle to check status or read it out the logger will stop e Be aware that a fast logging interval typically means a very short Logging Duration Make sure the logger will run long enough to collect the data you need Disabling unnecessary channels will give you more time e Because fast logging deployments are so brief the logger must be launched with a trigger start Follow the instructions that came with your logger for a trigger coupler or button start If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when logging begins Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro Only Use the Launch Time Saving Options to disable certain user interactions and save time when performing some launch functions You access the Launch Time Saving Options by going to File gt Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options 38 HOBOware User s Guide Y Launch Time Saying Options When launching Showlaunch scre
156. ected item double click it or press the Enter key on your keyboard to open the Properties window for that item To deselect click an area within the axes that does not have series data click the View menu and choose Select None or press D on your keyboard Using the Crosshair Tool Use the crosshair tool to zero in on a specific date and time in the plot and any data points associated with that date and time 1 Select the crosshair tool 214 HOBOware User s Guide Click the Crosshair icon t on the toolbar or press the C key on your keyboard 2 Click a point on the graph to mark it 3 Click another point to move the marker NOTE When you click on a graph HOBOware selects the nearest data point When series are very close together and the location you click is between two points it is possible that the nearest point is not on the series you clicked You can also mark the point on the graph by clicking the corresponding cell in the Points table Scrolling Normally if you are zoomed in and click a point in the Points table that is outside the zoom area HOBOware will scroll to the marked point s area of the graph If you do not want HOBOware to scroll change the setting under Points Table amp Details Pane on the Plotting preference pane Changes to Plot The plot changes in several ways when the crosshair is in use The Points pane shifts to the row that contains the data point Where the crosshair intersects a
157. ed This window allows you to add optional information and change units if needed e Enter a Description which will become the plot title and be included in the Details pane e Select a Model from the list If you select Other 3rd Party you can enter a description up to 20 characters of the logger or other data source in the next field e Enter the logger s Serial Number if applicable e Inthe Channel Parameters box verify that the units are correct for the data in the file 7 Click OK 8 The Plot Setup window is displayed Select the series you wish to view in the plot You also have the option of changing the times on the plot to a different time zone 9 When you have made your selections click the Plot button 264 HOBOware User s Guide The plot is displayed You may want to save your work in a project hproj file for quick viewing later Import Text Files Requirements NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro When you import a text file the file must meet certain requirements You can view or edit text files in a text editor or word processor To delete rearrange or reformat columns of data you may need to use a spreadsheet program Remember to save the corrected file in text txt format Serial Number There may be an optional header for serial number information located at the beginning of the file before the column headings At the beginning of the line must be the phrase Serial Number fol
158. ed as usual The small bell icon Bi now be colored green to indicate that the alarm has been set Refer to the logger s manual for information about how the logger responds when the alarm is triggered Advanced Sensor Properties Use the Advanced Sensor Properties dialog to set the maximum pulse frequency for raw pulse channels You can also set a lockout time for event channels and generic pulse channels which prevents false readings from mechanical sensors as their relay state changes Setting maximum pulse frequency is not required but it can help optimize logging duration The maximum pulse frequency multiplied by the logging interval determines the maximum count of pulses possible within each interval The logger then can use this value to adjust the amount of memory bits used to log each data point This means the logger uses memory as efficiently as possible which in turn maximizes logging duration The default maximum pulse frequency is 120 Hz When lockout time is not enabled the range is 0 01 to 120 Lockout time affects the maximum pulse frequency the higher the lockout time the lower the maximum pulse frequency As you enter lockout time values from 1 to 10 the available range for the maximum pulse frequency is automatically recalculated To configure maximum pulse frequency and lockout time 45 HOBOware User s Guide 1 Select the sensor or data channel number that corresponds with the pulse channel you wish to
159. el in the Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro 30 HOBOware User s Guide Deployment e Logging Interval Select how often the logger will record data You can choose either one of the preset logging intervals or specify a custom logging interval The minimum logging interval is one second and the maximum for most loggers is 18 hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds The shorter the logging interval the more quickly memory fills and battery power is consumed If you did not select any channels to log this field will be disabled See also Multiple Logging Intervals and Fast Logging Intervals e Logging Duration This lists the approximate time it will take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval and sensors currently selected This is a theoretical estimate only battery life and frequent state and event logging will affect your deployment If you are logging only state changes and events no estimation is possible e Start Logging Select when to launch the logger This defaults to the setting for the logger s previous launch See Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro For U Series loggers you can choose to launch the logger Now Logging begins as soon as you click the Start button At Interval Logging will begin at an exact interval for example 9 00 00 rather than 8 47 00 when you choose a one hour logging interval The exact start time depends on the logging interval you choose Push Button Using Cou
160. en Note When launch is initiated the launch window will be shown and filled Fill launch window with contents of Current logger with the contents of the current logger and will default to the previous launch Default launch type Previous launch type W type Show the option to log battery on applicable loggers When launching Show Launch Screen default HOBOware Pro displays the launch window when you initiate a launch Automatically Launch Select this option if you want to skip the launch window and launch the logger with the default settings This is particularly useful if you want to launch many loggers quickly without changing any settings The default settings are determined by the Fill launch window with contents of setting For HOBOware Pro Only When used in conjunction with a Default Action of Launch accessed from the Device menu this feature allows you to launch many U Series loggers in a row simply by plugging and unplugging individual loggers Fill launch window with contents of e Current logger A logger s memory contains the most recent launch settings for that logger These settings normally become the defaults for the logger s next launch the option e Previous launch Select this option if you plan to launch several loggers of the same model with similar settings This will fill the launch window with the settings from the previous logger that was launched This is particularly useful if you want
161. en the shuttle was last launched File Size Actual size of the datafile 3 Check All Uncheck All Use these buttons to check or uncheck all of the files on the shuttle to be offloaded 4 Synch Shuttle Clock Click this button to synchronize the shuttle s clock to the computer clock without launching the shuttle Exit HOBOware Pro if you need to update the computer s clock first Important If the difference between the shuttle s clock and the computer s clock is more than 59 minutes the Set Shuttle Clock button is not available You must launch the shuttle to correct the time difference 5 Launch Shuttle Click this button to Launch the shuttle Launching the shuttle will delete all datafiles and reset the shuttle s clock Re Launching the shuttle also repairs a corrupted header 6 Offload Checked Click this button to offload all checked files to the computer 118 HOBOware User s Guide Offloading and Saving Shuttle Files NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro To offload datafiles from a shuttle to a computer 1 Connect the shuttle to the computer 2 Choose Manage Shuttle from the Device menu Alternate Method To quickly offload all of the new datafiles that are on the shuttle choose Readout from the Device menu 3 Choose files to offload U Shuttle All files are selected by default if the shuttle has not been offloaded before To uncheck all files click the Uncheck All button To uncheck individual fi
162. en you read out the logger and open the resultant data file To use an assistant from the Launch Logger window click the JS lt HOBOware User s Guide Scaling or kWh button and then double click the desired assistant or select the assistant and click the Create or Edit button Default Settings The parameters last entered into any given Data Assistant will be the default used the next time the Data Assistant is run unless it is being used to edit an existing parameter set If you run a Data Assistant at Plot Setup time and then later you run it from the Launch window the default values are the value you entered at Plot Setup time Hiding Assistants To prevent unwanted assistants from appearing in the Plot Setup window or to bring back assistants that you have previously hidden click the Manage button This will open the Preferences window to allow you to change these settings Summary of Data Assistants The following Data Assistants are available Barometric Compensation Assistant Use the Barometric Compensation Assistant to compensate for barometric pressure and create a water level or sensor depth series The BCA uses water pressure data from a HOBO U20 Water Level Logger and additional information you provide After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series Growing Degree Days Assistant Use the Growing Degree Days Assistant to calculate growing degree days based on temperature dat
163. ences to control a varierty of aspects of a plot You access the Plotting Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt Plotting To apply certain preferences to a single series double click the series to open the Series Properties window To apply changes to real time HOBO Data Node plots in HOBOnode Manager restart HOBOnode Manager or delete the plot for the sensor by unchecking the Plot box and then re checking it Fonts Use the Fonts Preferences to controls the size type style and color for most text on the graph NOTE The plot title font will be two points larger than the selected font size Y Fonts Font Size Font Style Font Color E Lines Use the lines preferences to define the appearance of lines in the plot for a specific series type Rules added will appear in the panel at the bottom Only one rule can be added per series type To delete a rule click the delete button on the row Y Lines When plotting multiple series of the same unit type Use the same color for each series O Use a different color For each series each series has a unique line style value axis color will not match all series Use Rules Series Type Current Y Line Size 1 g Line Style Dot v Line Color Add Rule Series Type Line Size Lie Style 7 line Color Compressed Air Flow 1 Dot A Remove a Battery 1 Dot a Remove Current 1 Dot Remove v e When plotting multiple rules of the same type Select des
164. ending on when you chose logging to begin Bie y HOBOware User s Guide HOBOware displays the progress of the launch and warns you not to unplug the logger while it is being configured Once the logger begins logging it will continue logging until you stop it the memory is full or the battery runs out Launch Logger Window Use the Launch Logger window to set up your logger to record data The Launch Logger window is divided into the following three panes e Logger Information The name of the logger currently selected appears at the top of this pane which also includes the serial number deployment number and current battery level Use the Description field to type up to a 40 character name for the logger deployment The description you enter here will be used as the 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 A User Notes button may also appear for some loggers Click it to enter more extensive notes about the deployment 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 This pane also displays any utilities available for your logger such as Alarms Scaling and Filters e Deployment
165. er level and indicate whether it is in feet or meters Enter the water level as a positive number if it is measured upward from a reference point below the water s surface such as the water s height above sea level Enter the water level as a negative number if it is measured downward from a reference point above the water s surface such as a well cap Then from the drop down select the logged time and value that is closest to the time when you measured the water level 80 HOBOware User s Guide When selecting a logged value and time to link to the reference level make sure the logger readings have stabilized When a logger is first deployed in water it takes some time for its temperature to reach equilibrium You will get the best accuracy if you link your reference reading to a stabilized logger reading When using a reference water level the resulting series data will contain water level values relative to this reference level If you do not use a reference water level the resulting series data will contain values for absolute sensor depth 5 You can either use a barometric data file from another source or enter a fixed barometric pressure For the most accurate water level results use a reference water level and a barometric data file The barometric data can come from another HOBO U20 Water Level Logger in air a HOBO Weather Station HOBO Micro Station HOBO U30 or HOBO Energy Logger or a text file from another sou
166. er name gt e Gmail http mail google com support bin answer py hl en amp answer 13287 159 HOBOware User s Guide e Hotmail http liveunplugged spaces live com blog cns F92775FC46A390CA 422 entry Sending an Alarm to a Cell Phone To send an email to your cell phone when an alarm occurs enter the email address for your cell phone Following are the formats for some cell phone providers For others contact your provider You can usually obtain this information on line Alltel 10 digit phone number message alltel com Example 2125551212 message alltel com AT amp T formerly Cingular 10 digit phone number txt att net Example 2125551212 txt att net Boost Mobile 10 digit phone number myboostmobile com Example 2125551212 myboostmobile com Nextel now part of Sprint Nextel 10 digit telephone number messaging nextel com Example 7035551234 messaging nextel com Sprint PCS now Sprint Nextel 10 digit phone number messaging sprintpcs com Example 2125551234 messaging sprintpcs com T Mobile 10 digit phone number tmomail net Example 4251234567 tmomail net Verizon 10 digit phone number vtext com Example 5552223333 vtext com Virgin Mobile USA 10 digit phone number vmobl com Example 5551234567 vmobl com External Sensors and Scaling Configuring Scaling on a Sensor To open the Configure Scaling window 1 Double click the sensor in the Device Table to open the Configure Sensor wi
167. ery Voltage For State channels type a name and select the Open and Closed state descriptions For Event channels type a name adjust the increment and type a unit description or accept the default units for the description For Runtime channels type a name and select the or time Off On descriptions Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each channel you wish to configure Notes on configuring sensors Although it is helpful to see the connected sensors devices when setting up the launch it is not required that you physically connect them while selecting sensor type options You may set up the launch for a delayed or push button start then connect the sensors devices later before logging begins Important Sensors that are connected after logging begins may not log accurate data Click the Filters button to create additional filtered series for any of the channels you configured The filtered series will then be automatically calculated when you read out the logger and plot the data You have the option to record the logger s battery voltage at each sample time this is the last channel in the sensors list Like the other data channels logging the internal battery channel consumes some of the logger s memory Unless you suspect abnormal battery performance you do not need to log the battery voltage This logger will record a bad battery event even if it is not logging the battery channel You can also disable the battery channel in the
168. es starting with 0 e Click Export You can now open the file s in Excel or another package You can easily view the raw data in a text editor Exporting Data in BoxCar Format The Export Settings pane gives you flexibility in setting various date and time formats allowing you to export and import data in a format compatible with Onset s Box Car Pro software Select the Use default Boxcar Pro export settings option to have all Export settings set to Box Car defaults See Export Settings for more information You can also change the following Display Preferences e 12 hour and 24 hour time formats e MDY DMY formats e Date separator 98 HOBOware User s Guide Copying Points Data into another Application To copy a series from one graph into another 1 Select the data in the Points Table 2 Copy Data Windows press Ctrl C Mac press Command C 3 Open any text editor word processor or spreadsheet software 4 Paste the data into the other application Windows press Ctrl V Mac press Command V Fields are delimited by tabs and records are separated by paragraph returns You can also copy the graph as a bitmap for pasting into other programs and documents The graph must be visible when you do this With the graph visible select Copy Graph to Clipboard from the Edit menu Formatting the Date Time Column in Excel In Excel dates and times for each data point may initially appear as HAHHH H Times
169. es On any device operation Launch Readout Status Stop Show Select Device window only show Select Device window if two of more devices are found if a device has not been selected even if one is already selected e Show Select Device window default When multiple loggers are connected HOBOware displays a window listing all connected loggers every time you choose a logger operation such as launch readout status or stop This allows you to choose the device you want to work with before continuing with the command and it ensures that you are always working with the logger you expect e Only show Select Device window if a device has not been selected Select this option if you do not want to be prompted by the Select Device window every time you choose a logger operation You will still be prompted the first time you try to communicate with a logger but your logger selection will remain in effect until you change it manually with the Select Device command on the Device menu 218 HOBOware User s Guide File Associations Windows Only Use this option to control the association of file types with HOBOware NOTE You must have administrator privileges on the computer to change file type associations HOBO file types are hobo hsec and hproj DTF file types are dtf and dsec Startup Y File Associations Click buttons to change fle Hope fiet mo ie ypes Map UnMap type associations
170. es from scratch using historical or other types of information Steps To import data from a properly formatted text file 1 From the File menu choose Import Text Data 2 Select a text file txt and click Open 3 If the text file was created by the Alarm amp Readout Tool skip ahead to step 8 Otherwise HOBOware Pro attempts to parse the text file and displays the Text Import Information window To conserve system resources it displays only the first several records in the file not the entire contents 4 Look at the data in the Delimiter Preview area to be sure that the date time and data columns were separated correctly e f they were not use the Data Separator Date Time Separator and Decimal Separator pull down menus to choose other delimiters until the data looks correct e You can resize the columns by clicking and dragging the dividers between the column headers e For text files that were not exported in BoxCar s default format click the Edit Date Time Format button and ensure that the import function is interpreting incoming date time and year formats and separators correctly Use the current date and time displayed in the Sample panel as a guide Make changes as needed then click OK 5 When the Delimiter Preview is correct click OK 6 Depending on the file s contents the Plot Setup window may be displayed at this time If so skip ahead to step 8 Otherwise the Text File Information window is display
171. es that shows energy in kWh check the Energy box e To create a series that shows average power check the Average Power per interval box e To create a cost series check the Usage Cost box and enter the cost per kWh 7 Enter any User Notes concerning the series you are creating optional NOTE All of these settings will be retained as default values the next time you access the kWh Assistant 8 Click Create New Series The new series are listed and selected in the Plot Setup dialog 9 You can click Process on the Plot Setup dialog again to create additional series using a different raw series or different parameters 10 Click the Plot button The settings you entered will be displayed in the Details pane of the plot Y Series Energy kWh Logger Info b Deployment Info b Series Statistics Y kWh Parameters S Energy Transducer WattNode T WNA 3 7 208 C CT Size 20 0 Amps E Scaling Factor 0 5 Wh pulse FS User Notes HVAC system on roof Available Filters After the plot is displayed you may apply filters to the new series as you would for any other series in HOBOware Pro In addition to the minimum maximum and average filters that are available for most series the energy and cost series allow you to create new series showing totals over a period of time Linear Scaling Assistant The Linear Scaling Assistant converts a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement when you enter two ra
172. es that you can apply to all plots that you generate or open in HOBOware To access plotting preferences from the main menu select Preferences and then click the Plotting tab SS o amp Set Date Time Set Units Customize Show Hide Include Sensor Format Fonts Gridlines Labels in Legend OE Mw eather aa Tene GMT 08 00 Solar Fusdlation Win Temp P RH i 1 Show Hide I ORJA 10500 PM Oh ane 72 100 a _ 7 arda derhiel E 13 a rae Points Table 4 CSO 10a oo PH oe 13 143 7205 Ene Miche Aull ss ib Sampi Vieus 1 m mi Sable Pahi T Show Hide _ P gso Details Pane D E Seier Statistics a ii E Sere Teme F i Include Sensor Label ace ch y a in Points Table and a Dekiel I i E Serias Satilik 0 Ti i Details Pane ile Seas Rt i ha i g Eg Customize Series Lines Apply Min Max to Y Axis Bounds eee eee eee eee ian EAG Ma gt DIRE PM AT et a Bie TS PT 6 Enable Auto seroll to 7 Plot Setup 8 8 Show Time 9 9 Mark Points Point Outside Range Axis Label inot shown 1 Show Hide Points Table In the Layout section of the Plotting Preferences you can control the display of the Points Table 60 HOBOware User s Guide 2 Show Hide Details Pane In the Layout section of the Plotting Preferences you can control the display of the Details Pane 3 Include Sensor Label in Points Table and Details Pane By default labels added for station type logger
173. es you make will take effect with the next plotted file bel Undo Action Undoes the most recent change made to the plot ei Redo Action Redoes the most recent change that was undone to the plot Open Launches the Open window from which you can open HOBOware files LJ E Save Opens the Save window from which you can save the plot as a project hproj file ond Close Closes the currently focused plot c Export Opens the Export Options window from which you can configure settings for exporting a text file of the data in csv or txt format for use in spreadsheet and other applications n Print Prints the graph as it appears on your screen h Arrow Launches the Arrow Tool which you can use to point to and select items on the graph to edit their properties Crosshair Launches the Crosshair Tool which you can use to display values for points on the graph and cross references them to cells in the Points pane EY Hand Launches the Hand Tool which you can use to scroll an axis or the entire graph 213 HOBOware User s Guide A Zoom Launches the Zoom Tool which you can use to adjust the scaling of an axis or the entire graph Subset Statistics HOBOware Pro Only Launches the Subset Statistics Tool which you can use to view statistics for a particular time span In Launches the Zoom In Tool which allows you to zoom in on a smaller area of the graph S Out Launches the Zoom Ou
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175. et Place the cursor in the middle of the bar and drag to move the entire range left or right Place the cursor at the edge of the bar to move the range If you have multiple time axes click inside the subset statistics bar to drag it to a different time axis Show Hide Display Double click on the Edit Subset statistics bar to toggle between showing and hiding the display of subset indicators and labels 4 Subset Statistics pane Summarizes the data within the subset 5 Subset Statistics Properties Click on the check mark to access the Subset Statistics Properties window which allows you to refine the subset to a precise time range 72 HOBOware User s Guide Removing the Subset To remove the graph subset and related elements e Right click on the graph and select Remove Subset Stats from the pop up menu or e Choose Remove Subset Stats from the View menu or e Click the X icon in the upper right corner of the Subset Statistics pane Setting Subset Statistics Properties This topic describes the Subset Statistics section of the Axis Properties window which you use to refine the range of a subset of a graph that you created using the Subset Statistics tool Subset Statistics Properties Window Axis Properties Show Hide Subset General Subset Stabehes Elements F Show subset statistics for time bounds bekon O e Show times duration amp vertical indicators on graph double click in subset stats bar to bogga
176. evice Type Functionality Connects to your computer and receives data from nodes Routes data from nodes to the receiver Used for routing only Router If a node is connected to AC power before inserting batteries Node it is a router node It records measurements from sensors and sends data to receiver and can also route data from other nodes If a node is has battery power only it is a node It records measurements from sensors and sends data to receiver but it cannot route data from other nodes By default sensors take measurements once per minute You can change this by changing the Logging Interval By default data nodes transmit data to the receiver every 10 minutes You change this by editing the Connection Interval See Changing the Logging Interval and Connection Interval page 194 125 HOBOware User s Guide Hardware Components A HOBO data node network consists of the following components HOBO data receiver The HOBO data receiver forms the root of the network Each network has one receiver that performs the following functions e Forms the network e Stores network information e Collects measurement data from nodes and transmits measurement data to HOBOnode Manager and e Sends configuration commands to the data nodes NOTE The HOBO data receiver may be referred to simply as the receiver in the documentation HOBO data nodes HOBO data nodes record data using either internal or external senso
177. f HOBOware that launched the logger and the version of HOBOware that reads out the logger the resulting datafile may not be compatible with versions of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 or you may not be able to read out the logger at all e Launch non Secure any version of HOBOware Readout non Secure any version of HOBOware A backward compatible datafile hobo or dtf is created e Launch non Secure any version of HOBOware Readout in Secure mode A secure file hsec or dsec is created with an audit trail that lists the readout user but not the launch user Secure files are not backward compatible e Launch in Secure mode Readout in pre 2 3 version of HOBOware Most U Series loggers The logger cannot be read out Station type loggers A backward compatible datafile dtf is created e Launch in Secure mode Readout non Secure in HOBOware 2 3 Most U Series loggers A datafile hobo is created but it is not backward compatible Station type loggers A backward compatible datafile dtf is created e Launch in Secure mode Readout in Secure mode A secure file hsec or dsec is created with a full audit trail Secure files are not backward compatible 103 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 5 Other Hardware HOBOware supports several devices in addition to loggers e HOBO U30 Station e FlexSmart Modules e Shuttle e Compact Power and Energy Meter Working with the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro Only The HOBO U30 S
178. f agile programming languages For more information see yaml org To enable YAML headers go to File gt Preferences gt Bulk Export gt YAML and check the Export with YAML Headers box Using the Bulk Export Tool Exporting Files 1 From the Main Menu in HOBOware Pro go to Tools gt Bulk File Export gt Select Files to Export 2 In the Select Files to Export dialog select the files you wish to export and click Continue 3 In the Choose Exports Folder dialog navigate to the directory where you want the files to be exported and click Export A progress bar will indicate the status of the export if this happens very quickly you may not see the bar When the export completes a dialog appears saying Text file export complete 4 Click OK The txt files and a log file will be located in the directory you specified Important The Bulk Export Tool will not export files properly if the Show multi file export dialog setting is selected in the export preferences To disable this setting select Preferences from the File menu in Windows or the HOBOware menu in Macintosh In the General category select Export Settings Make sure Show multi file export dialog is not selected Even if the Automatically export table data upon readout of logger option is disabled the Show multi file export dialog must not be selected for the Bulk Export Tool to export files properly Your preferences must look like this Automatically e
179. f it is not already Setting Alarm Preferences Before you add sensor alarms set up your Alarm Preferences for email notifications and create default actions notifications To open the Preferences window click Actions at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window and select Edit Data Node Preferences 151 HOBOware User s Guide Y Alama SMTP Sethings for Emad and Teot Message alarm ochons Enter SMTP Settings ta Receive Email or Text Server soe 26x20 w Port Number 25 Notifications S C Ths server requires a secure connection 3551 Thes server requires authentication Lamata ipai P i 5200088 Thi is Ps orkanar Fria airea foe al yau Eral and Tari Peete aes aaia a The adidrness hoad be of the sase doman a pour SHIP server send Test Email gt Optional Tes thara oat ines by ceria an emad bot roune ep Send Test Gad Frac oun ceri Ciel alt Alem acters Cad a to Gree da mA ected i Add Default 3 gt ci Add Defaut Action C Por new censor alarms aubomatically add al defsult actions Alarm Actions p pS A Girne ee a Me ee el Erem tet Perform on chase Me ars 1 Enter SMTP Settings for Email or Text Notifications To receive email or text message alarm notifications enter the Server IP Address for your mail server and enable SSL or authentication if required by your network See your Network Administrator or your Internet Service Provider for information see als
180. f time If the value goes back in range before triggering the alarm the count is reset 5 OK Click OK when done Configuring Alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data The following procedure is for configuring alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger For U14 or U30 alarm configuration see the logger s user manual Steps To set up the alarms 1 From the Launch window select a channel that can be configured with alarms it will have a small bell icon M next to it and click the Alarms button to access the Alarm window 2 Select the High Alarm and or Low Alarm Use the sliders to set the values that will trigger the high and low alarms or enter the values manually If you enter values manually the software may adjust them slightly to the nearest values compatible with the logger 3 Inthe Number of out of range samples logged before alarm raised fields enter the number of samples that are needed to trigger each alarm 4 Select an alarm mode e Choose Cumulative if you want the alarm to be triggered after a specific number of samples have been logged above or below an allowed value even if the samples are not logged consecutively e Choose Consecutive if you want the alarm to be triggered only when the value has been above or below an allowed value for a specific amount of time If the value goes back in range before triggering the alarm the count is reset 6 Click OK to return to the Launch window and proce
181. f27 10 11 40 25 AM Elwarehouse_Zone_A_2010 _27_11_40_24 xig PTH 141s Ge AR warehouse Zone _A 2 OL0_09 OS 27 20 11 35 26 Al Note If you change the file directory location in the data delivery settings then you must restart HOBOnode Manager before you can access the files from the Data tab in HOBOnode Viewer Any changes you make to your network with HOBOnode Manager will be reflected in the HOBOnode Viewer upon the next refresh or update HOBOnode Viewer refreshes every 30 seconds You can also use your browser s refresh feature if you want to see a change immediately Important HOBOnode Viewer is only available while HOBOnode Manager is running If you close HOBOnode Manager and then attempt to access HOBOnode Viewer the web page will not open Always keep HOBOnode Manager running to ensure anyone accessing HOBOnode Viewer can see the real time plots and data Maintenance Installing Batteries 1 Twist the battery cover on the back of the data node counterclockwise to remove 2 Insert 3 AAA batteries 3 Replace the cover aligning the threaded hole on the cover a just above the hole on the case b 4 Twist cover clockwise to secure The mounting holes should be at the top and bottom of the case and the threaded screw hole should be aligned with the hole in the case 192 HOBOware User s Guide lt Moving or Removing a Data Node Deactivating a Data Node If you will not be using a data node
182. fications If you have never configured an alarm email you must do that first even if you don t plan on setting any alarms Email File to Email address jsmitht abccormpany corn Uses SMTP settings Fom Alarms panel abowe 188 HOBOware User s Guide FTP Enter the FTP server name the directory name remote folder username and password for the FTP location where you want to place the file Test the FTP Connection to make sure it successfully delivers the file to the specified location Select the checkbox if you want to compress the file before delivering it via FTP FTF File to FTF server abccompany com SFTP mot supported Femote Folder warehouse Username jsmith Password Test FTP Connection Compress File before FTP ing Saving it to a hard drive or network Select the directory where you want to save the files Choose whether you want to overwrite the file each time a file is saved or if you want to create a new file each time Place the File in the Following location on the local Filesystem or network Cr best Files Browse This file can also be accessed remotely by enabling HOBOnode Viewer GF Overwrite file each time Filenames will have no timestamp e g wrarehouse_Zone_S csv Ce Create new File each time Setup Assistant Restore Defaults The sensor data from your data network will then be saved and shared on the schedule that you selected The data will be saved as
183. figuring Excitation Power on page 112 Measurement Type Native measurement recorded by the module if applicable Some modules have multiple types of native measurements For example the FlexSmart Analog module can measure either current or voltage If your module offers more than one type of input select the correct one for your sensor Scaling Parameters See Setting Scaling Parameters on page 111 Setting Scaling Parameters This topic describes the settings for the scaling parameters section of the Configure Channel pane Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Units Y Value 2 100 Raw Units This is the type of output the sensor has either V or mA corresponding to the type of sensor selected Raw Value 1 and Raw Value 2 should be input in these units For example if the external sensor has an output of 4 20 mA the raw units would be in mA Value 1 The low raw value given by the external sensor In the previous example this would be 4 mA 111 HOBOware User s Guide Value 2 The high raw value given by the external sensor In the previous example this would be 20 mA Raw Value 2 must always be greater than Raw Value 1 Scaled Units Choose one of the predefined units from the pull down list or choose Custom to define units for other types of sensors See Custom Units below Value 1 The value you will see on the graph when the sensor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 1 This value should
184. files and projects import and export data and print plot elements Device Edit View Window Help G Open Datafilefs Chrl 0 Open Project Cbrl ShiFE PlotiExport wireless data Chrl ShiFk 0 Recent Files b s Import Text Data Ctrl T Import Text File from HOBGlink Fage Setup Preferences Ctrl Cornma Quit Ctrl G 1 Open Datafile s Select this option to open a compatible datafile See Opening Files 54 for more information 2 Merge Datafile s Select this option to add a datafile to the end of another datafile 3 Open Project Select this option to open a HOBOware project See Opening Files 54 for more information 4 Plot Export Wireless Data This applies to a data node network and is only available in HOBOware Pro 208 ee oe A 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 HOBOware User s Guide Recent Files Select this option to quickly access the last 10 files you opened Close Select this option to close the active file or project Close All Select this option to close all open files and projects Save Datafile Select this option to save the active datafile Save Project Select this option to save the active project Import Text Data HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to graph non HOBOware data by importing data from certain text files See Importing Text Files 93 for more information Import Text File from HOBOlink Select this option to open a text f
185. fills or never wrapping If you select when memory fills then the logger will stop recording data once the memory is full If you select never wrapping the logger will record data continuously until either the logger battery runs out or you stop it Once the logger is full the newest data will overwrite the oldest data Skip launch window next time HOBOware Pro Check this box if you would like to bypass the Launch Window the next time you choose Launch from the Device menu or click the Launch icon This will cause the next logger to be launched with either the previous launch settings or the current logger settings as set in Launch Time Saving Options preferences NOTE For additional details on launching the HOBO U30 Station see Working with the HOBO U30 Station 23h HOBOware User s Guide Launch Options for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x The following launch options and settings are available for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x Note that the Launch Logger window may vary from the example shown below For details on the launch options available on other loggers see Launch Options for Station Loggers and Launch Options for U Series Loggers Launch Logger HOBO UZ 120 01 7M Description Ex eriment Sy Serial Number 79797979 Deployment Number 5 Battery Level of 60 Sensors Configure Sensors Manually Log 7 i o A kwh W 1 Pulse Ra
186. for the series The series name is displayed in the legend The default name for a series with sensor data is the property that was measured and the units used to display the measurements The default name for a series with event or state data is the type of event or state 2 Units Enter the unit type in this field if it is different from the default If while viewing the plot you convert to another type of unit the text you enter here will change to the default name for the unit you chose 3 Lines Section Connect Points Toggles whether the points in this series are connected This option is selected by default for most series it is not selected for internal logger events Style Changes the appearance of the line used to connect the points in a series The default varies depending on how many series measuring the same property are being viewed Width Changes the size or weight of the line used to connect the points in a series The default is 1 point Connect as Steps Toggles whether the lines between the points in a series are connected as a curve or a step When this option is selected the line drawn between points keeps the value of the previous point until the next point in the series This is useful for state or event graphs This option is not selected by default for sensor series 4 Alarms Section Enable Alarms Alarms are available for sensor measurement series only not state or event series Enabling alarms will
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188. gging interval is one second and the maximum for most loggers is 18 hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds The shorter the logging interval the more quickly memory fills and battery power is consumed Some sensors specifically the FlexSmart TRMS modules require a logging interval of two seconds or greater If you choose a faster logging interval erroneous data will be logged on these channels e Sampling Interval The sampling interval allows you to take multiple measurements within the logging interval then average them together to create a single logged measurement The sampling interval is optional and is valid only for sensors that support measurement averaging Refer to the sensor s user manual to determine whether measurement averaging is available on the sensor If you have at least one sensor that supports measurement averaging click the Enable button then set the sampling interval at less than or equal to the logging interval up to four minutes Rapid sampling faster than one minute will reduce the logger s battery life If you do not have any sensors with measurement averaging or wish to turn off the sampling interval click the Disable button 33 HOBOware User s Guide e Logging Duration This lists the approximate time it will take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval and sensors currently selected This is a theoretical estimate only battery life and frequent state and event logging will affect your deployme
189. ging interval When this option is selected you can choose whether to record the battery voltage at launch time If this setting is not selected then you cannot record the battery voltage and it will not be shown in the Launch Logger window Repeating an Action on Multiple U Series Devices NOTE This feature is only available with HOBOware Pro If you have many U Series devices the Default Action option on the Device menu may help you work more efficiently The Default Action function can save you the most time when you are launching many loggers especially if the loggers are the same model and will have similar launch settings NOTE This feature is available only for U Series devices Description By default HOBOware does not take any action when you connect a device You can change the Default Action to Launch Readout or Get Status and HOBOware Pro will perform that action each time you connect a device For example if you choose Readout and then you connect a logger HOBOware Pro will read out that logger immediately You can then disconnect that logger connect another logger and that logger will be read out automatically If you connect a shuttle the shuttle s new files will be offloaded automatically The Default Action only works when a single device is plugged in Steps 1 Set the Default Action to Launch 2 Go to Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options 3 Select the Fill launch window with contents of o
190. group of sensors See the Linear Scaling Assistant page 83 for more information Pre set Parameters If you run the assistant from the Launch window parameters are applied automatically each time you read out the logger Once you have pre defined a parameter set the parameters are also used when current readings are viewed in the Status window Parameter sets are stored on the logger and apply to that logger and channel configuration only The parameters last entered into any given Data Assistant will be the default used the next time the Data Assistant is run unless it is being used to edit an existing parameter set If you run a Data Assistant at Plot Setup time and the next time you run it from the Launch window the default values are the value you entered at Plot Setup time 86 HOBOware User s Guide The Pre set Parameters feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station the HOBO H22 Energy Logger and the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Loggers UX120 017x Accessing the Pulse Scaling Assistant From the Launch window 1 Launch a logger that has a supported sensor connected 2 Click the Scaling button 3 Double click Pulse Scaling Assistant 4 Click the Create button The Pulse Scaling Assistant window appears From the Plot Setup window 1 Read out a logger or open a data file that contains data from a compatible pulse sensor 2 From the Plot Setup dialog select Pu
191. gs You can import a custom background image such as a floor plan oO Man tab oS Information Ao Imported ii Balloon Map Image M Hond ila reaper 2 fe i Ha Map Ala Naa Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Ls L _ node receiver Room 4 Room 5 Eaa Herk Tyme Bering Pit Time Goat Hp Aye Sya feier 0O Heppa reve Di P i Fi z E oO ge tetas z all EJ O ary Fee ANT Temp 74 oe oe E irae pa Ea i O mith NTH EH Muss E Lire age CI Ll _ m E al lal Connection Path Add Device to Map 1 Map Tab To view the Network Map click the Map tab 2 Information Balloons Click on a device in the Network Map to open a pop up that shows current readings and other device information To have pop ups appear automatically click the Configure Map icon and select Show Information Balloon when adding new data nodes and on startup You can also how much information is included in the balloon See Configuring the Network Map page 175 for more information 3 Imported Map Image To customize your map background image see Customizing the Network Map Background page 177 4 Add Device to Map To add a device to the map check the Map box in the Device Table and then click in the map where you want to place the icon 5 Connection Path Lines on the map show the path each device takes to the receiver 131 HOBOware User s Guide You can monitor the communication between a data no
192. h to identify specific points or call attention to a region of the graph 1 Right click the graph at the desired location and choose Add Graph Label from the pop up menu Alternative Choose Add Graph Label from the Edit menu NOTE To change an existing label s properties double click the label or select the label and click the Properties icon Ea on the main menu The Graph Label Properties window appears Graph Label Properties Label F Attach to Series RH NW C Behavior hota Anuched sarez can skis ba changed by dragging the label with the hand teal ow Inchode Deta Vale in Label Appas ance Draw Label Over Colored Background Label Color ET C 5 Trarsparenicy Appearance Enter values in the Label Properties window as required See Setting Label Properties for more information e Label Text Enter up to a 24 character name for the label e Behavior Attach to Series To attach the label to a point on a series check this box and choose the name of the series from the drop down list After you exit this window you can use the hand tool EY to drag the label to the correct point Include Data Value in Label f the label is attached to a series check this box to have the label show the value of the labeled point Location If the label is attached to a series choose a compass point to describe the preferred position of the label relative to the labeled point Important The Location indic
193. hat when you apply a filter the graph rescales to accommodate all of the displayed data Note This filter only applies to existing data files plots There is an additional filter tool available when launching most loggers Cropping a Series This feature allows you to remove data from a series by changing the time frame You can crop one or multiple series in a plot 1 To crop multiple series right click anywhere in the plot without a series selected To crop a single series right click on the series and select Crop Series View Properties Other Graph Items b Ny w Show Title t Show Legend Add Graph Label Show Graph at Full Scale SmartScale Graph i Crop Series The Series to Crop window appears Crop Sori E Tai Series bo Cong Deselect any series we you do not want to crop Birlii C Di pees Rira Baz Ch wird Speed cal i D GA eed Tas TE ooo EE ooo Click OK to crop Range w l Iriri aH ie a ae 2 Series to Crop Deselect any series you do not want to crop 75 HOBOware User s Guide W Set Time Range Define the boundaries of the new series inclusive and limited to the minimum and maximum date and time of the Time Axis in the plot If the stats tool has been used on the plot the stats tool start and end points will be selected by default 4 Click the OK button The Selected Series will be cropped as shown in the example below Fok d al i fu i
194. hat you selected in Step 2 will appear in a list as shown below Click the down arrow icon for each sensor you wish to plot or export or click Include all sensors if you want to plot or export data from all sensors in the list Note If you have set up groups in HOBOnode Manager you can also sort and select sensors within those groups See Using Groups in the Plot Export window on page 184 Step 3 Node Sensors click arrow to add data to plot export t Include all sensors Serial Number Depl Measurement Type Groups Samples 24351949 1 Temperature 120 24351949 2 RH 120 24351994 1 Temperature 119 24351994 2 RH 119 The sensors that you selected will move from the top half of the Step 3 pane to the bottom half as shown below In this example all sensors were included and are now shown in the Sensors to plot export list If you wish to make changes you can either click the up arrow icon remove a specific sensor from the list or click Exclude all sensors to move all the sensors back to the top you ll then need to select the sensors you wish to plot or export again Step 3 Node Sensors click arrow to add data to plot export SerialNumber Depl Measurement Type Groupfs Samples Sensors to plot export E Exclude all sensors Total number of samples 478 SerialNumber Depl Measurement Type Groupisi Samples 2431949 1 2431949 2 2431994 1 2451994 2 Temperature 120 RH 120 Temperature 119 RH 119 Z 2
195. he currently selected folder that are compatible with the module port 3 Choose a configuration If you are experiencing problems with the module you can reset the channel to its default configuration Select Use Default Module Configuration then click Continue To use one of the defined configurations click the button next to Use Configuration File then click the button next to the name of the configuration file you want to use Then click Continue 4 To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module port will remain in this configuration until you send a different configuration to it Side HOBOware User s Guide Resetting a Module to the Default Configuration If you are experiencing problems with a module you can reset it to the default configuration Steps 1 From the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports 2 In the Select Channel to Configure window select a channel and click Configure 3 In the Configure Channel window click the Load button The Load Configuration window appears This lists all defined configurations in the currently selected folder that are compatible with the module port 4 Choose a configuration To use one of the previously saved configurations click the button next to Use Configuration File then click the button next to the name of the configuration file you want to use To get a file from a different location click on Choose Folder and
196. he entire Help by clicking the Help button at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window Add Labels You can enter a descriptive label for each node and sensor to help you identify them in the Device Table when configuring alarms and when plotting exporting data To label a device double click the Label column where it says lt Enter label here gt and type in the label Type S N O Q zw acrer PAPEETE O g 2w 013 2431992 O Ea ZW INT TMP 2431992 1 Configure Alarms There are two categories of alarms in HOBOnode Manager 146 HOBOware User s Guide e Sensor Alarms A sensor alarm trips when a sensor goes out of a range that you configure You can set up to be notified by email text message or by an audio or visual alarm in HOBOnode Manager e System Alarms Missing Node page 154 The Missing Node alarm notifies you if a data node has not connected to the receiver within a specified period of time Heartbeat page 155 The Heartbeat alarm periodically notifies you that the receiver is active and communicating with data nodes Low Battery This alarm trips when the batteries are low in nodes or routers To configure a Sensor Alarm in HOBOnode Manager click the button in the Alarm column in the Device Table This opens the Add Sensor Alarm window Enter alarm values as desired To quickly get familiar with alarms select either a Visual or Audible notification Action Before you can set up alarms with Email or Tex
197. he following Data Assistants when relevant data is present a V Barometric Compensation Assistant 7 V kwh Assistant M Growing Degree Days Assistant 2 V Grains Per Pound Assistant V Linear Scaling Assistant V Pulse Scaling Assistant Display Preferences Use the Display Preferences to control the default units and date time format in plots You access the Startup Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt Display Default Units This setting allows you to set a default of US or SI Metric units throughout HOBOware It changes the units in the Current Readings the next time you display the Status window and the default units in the axis legend points and details the next time you display a plot The default is US Y Default Unit System Unit System Indicates default unit system when creating new plots and checking logger status Date Time In this section you can configure the date and time to your desired format NOTE When you create an export file the date and time are exported as they appear in the Points table If you open the file in Excel they are automatically reformatted to Excel s default date and time format which you may customize within Excel Y Date Time Use locale For all pa 4 or e e a ee ee ee ee ee ee eet 1 3 Time Format 12 Hour Time sample 02 32 25 PM EST i mee ei ei ei a a Cl Mote Changing the year or time formats will result in all plots being
198. he logger has been launched but is waiting for a delayed or interval start the scheduled start time is shown here in local time Deployment Number Number of times the logger has been launched The number listed includes the most recent launch Logging Interval Rate at which the logger was set up to record data the last time the logger was launched if applicable If multiple logging intervals are available for your logger the interval currently in use if the logger is logging will be shown in bold Sampling Interval HOBOware Pro only For station loggers only this is the sampling interval that was entered the last time the logger was launched if applicable Current Status Messages that describe the state of the logger For the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro only the current state of the relay is also noted After the state of the logger the message Relay is open or Relay is closed will display e Awaiting Button Coupler Start The logger has been launched with a trigger start if available Press and hold down the button on the logger for three seconds to begin logging or follow the instructions that came with your logger if it offers a triggered start but does not have a button If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when logging begins 48 HOBOware User s Guide e Awaiting Delayed Start The logger will begin recording data at a specific time because either Delayed Start or Start at Inter
199. heses l Column Header j C Include logger serial number l l C include sensor serial number or label if available Date format MOY Date sample 11 12 09 Date separator Slash i l Formats gt l l l l Time Format 12 Hour Postive number format 1 234 56 4 l l l jo Harek a conte ae bone eee n Export Offloaded datafile must be saved and plotted First Bypass multifile export dialog and save as single file i Multi file Export l Exported table data wall be automaticaly saved with the same File prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile i i i i l l Window 1 Use Boxcar Format Click the Use default BoxCar Pro export settings button to export data using the default settings for Onset s Boxcar Pro software which are shown in the screen capture at the bottom of this page 2 Export File Type Select the file type Excel xls or Text csv or txt 3 Table Data 220 HOBOware User s Guide This section does not apply for xls File Type Select the desired Export table data column separator When Comma is selected as the column separator the default file type is csv which can be imported automatically into Microsoft Excel When Tab or Semicolon is selected for the column separator the default file type is xls Other options Select or deselect options as desired e Include line number column By default exported files inc
200. his feature allows you to import the current data file for a remote HOBO U30 Station from HOBOlink directly into HOBOware for analysis To import a file from HOBOlink into HOBOware 1 Select File gt Import Data File from HOBOlink The Import File from HOBOlink window appears act KIRCH IT lit ik Note that an internet connection is required to use this feature U30 Into U30 Serial Number HORHink User info Username Password g Save this information Cancel Gii 2 Enter the serial number of the HOBO U30 Serial Number 3 Enter the Username and Password of the HOBOlink account 4 To have your log in information saved select the Save this information box 5 To import the file click Go Exporting Data While HOBOware offers many tools for analyzing data there may be instances where you need to export data for use in other software Refer to the following for exporting data e Exporting data points e Exporting details e Bulk exporting Exporting Table Data Overview You can export the points shown in the Points table to a text file csv or txt for importing into Microsoft Excel and other applications Before You Begin To change preferences for exporting Preferences gt General gt Export Settings 97 HOBOware User s Guide Steps To export points 1 Make sure the Points table includes the series you want to export This might include series pasted from other datafiles or series derived
201. his feature is enabled e When the Undo amp Redo preference is enabled you can specify how many changes to plots will be stored within HOBOware Ifyou select Number of stored undoable actions then there will be a limit to the number of changes to the plots that you can undo For example if you choose to store 25 undoable actions then you will be able to undo the last 25 changes that you made to the plots but not the 26th You can configure HOBOware to store from 1 to 50 undoable actions changes to the plot with this setting Ifyou select Enable unlimited undoable actions then there will be no limit to number of changes to the plots that you can undo Note that storing an unlimited number of actions can impact HOBOware performance on slower computers 227 HOBOware User s Guide Data Assistant Preferences Use the Data Assistants Preferences to Show or Hide Data Assistants when you plot data You access the Data Assistants Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt Data Assistants By default when you read out a logger or open a datafile all compatible assistants are listed in the Plot Setup window To prevent an assistant from being listed in the Plot Setup window clear the box next to its name To re enable an assistant that you have previously disabled check the box next to its name To enable all of the data assistants click Show All To disable all of them click Hide All Y Data Assistants Show t
202. his option e Show multi file export dialog Select this option to save the exported data to multiple files which may be helpful if the datafile is very large Important Do not select Show multi file export if you will be using the Bulk Export Tool or the Data Delivery feature in HOBOnode Manager This option must be completely disabled for those tools to work properly which means it cannot be selected even if the option is grayed out because the Automatically export table data setting is disabled BoxCar Pro Format Settings Y Export Settings Use default BoxCar Pro export settings Export file type Text txt or csv w Export table data column separator Tab v C Include line number column C Include plot title in header Always show Fractional seconds O Separate date and time into two columns Column header No quotes or commas in headings properties in parentheses C Include logger serial number Include sensor serial number or label string if available Date format MD Y Date sample 12 03 09 Date separator slash Time Format 24 Hour Positive number Format 1 234 56 v Negative number format 1 234 56 V utomatically export table data upon reading out a logger C Automaticall t table dat di tal Offloaded datafile must be saved and plotted first Bypass multi file export dialog and save as single file Exported table data will be automatically saved with the same fi
203. how Information Balloon when adding new data nodes and on startup Check this box to have balloons automatically appear when you add a data node to the map Map Image To change the map image see Customizing the Network Map Background on page 177 176 HOBOware User s Guide Customizing the Network Map Background You can upload a custom image to the Network Map to represent your floor plan Click Choose Plots Map barons 2 Select Image Hebwork Ma Contiguralkon te oss Path bo Penger Sete h Beaker eee cocker wer cele ard on chart Pio Bolen Tepe 0 red 1 2 ipek Fathy Cheese Click Configure Icon T Hir see eer hraj g Pi rear Fin of rape 1 Click the Configure icon in the top left corner of the maps 2 Click the Choose button in the Network Map Configuration window 3 Select the image file from the Open window 4 Click Open 5 Click OK to close the Network Map Configuration window and display the new image To revert to the default image click Restore Custom Network Map Guidelines If you don t have an image to upload you can create one using any drawing program following these guidelines Image Size There are 3 scale levels available for an image in the Network Map depending on the size of the image you upload The larger the size the more zoom levels you will have 1 000 x 1 000 minimum size 1 zoom level 2 000 x 2 000 2 zoom levels 3 000 x 3 000 max
204. ial Number 1307256 Channel Humber 1 Channel Marne Current w Scaling Parameters Units Value 1 ez a Channel Info Module Name FlexSmart module model and description Firmware Version Version number of the module s firmware 110 HOBOware User s Guide Serial Number Serial number of the module Channel Number Physical order of the channel in the module starting at 1 Channel Name Description up to 16 characters of the physical property this sensor will measure For example if the external sensor attached to this channel was a flow meter you could specify Flow rate as the measured property Choose one of the predefined names from the pull down menu or choose Custom to display a dialog that allows you to define a new name If you check the Save this value for next time box the name will be added to the Channel Name pull down menu so that it can be selected in the future when using the same type of module Saved names are stored as preferences and are removed when you restore preference defaults Excitation Power Some modules can supply power to attached sensors using the logger s battery Click the Set Excitation Power button to display the Excitation Power dialog Check the Excitation Power Used box to enable excitation power and then select the mode See Con
205. ified amount of time or when the data has been logged above or below an allowed value for a specified number of times throughout the deployment For details on configuring alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger see The Alarms Window topic For details on configuring alarms for other loggers see the logger s user manual Alarm and Readout Tool If you have a HOBOware compatible logger without built in alarm capability you can use Onset s Alarm amp Readout Tool to monitor loggers for alarm conditions When alarms are tripped the software notifies you by e mail mobile phone text message or pager For more information see http www onsetcomp com products software bhw t alrm 243 HOBOware User s Guide The Alarms Window for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Logger This topic documents the Alarms window for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger model UA 001 For other loggers see the logger s user manual for details about alarms Description Use the Alarm feature to flash a warning on the LCD if monitored sensor falls outside user selectable limits If the reading measured by the logger falls outside the selected high or low limit the word Alert an alert symbol and the reading that went out of limits will flash If you require remote or secondary notification of an alarm condition you can connect a remote audio alarm and or an Automatic Dialer to the contact closure You access the Alarms window from the Launch win
206. ile generated by HOBOlink for a HOBO U30 Station Export Details Select this option to export the information in the Details Pane into a text file that can be opened in any text editor or imported into many other types of programs word processors spreadsheets etc See Exporting Details 100 for more information Export Table Data Select this option to export the points shown in the Points table to a text file csv or txt for importing into Microsoft Excel and other applications See Exporting Points as Excel Text for more information Page Setup Select this option to set up your paper size margins and orientation for printing a graph Print Preview Select this option to preview the page for printing a graph Print Select this option to print a graph Print Details Select this option to print the Details Pane Print Points Select this option to print the Points Table Preferences Select this option to access the Preferences window to change the default behavior of HOBOware See Setting Preferences for more information Note Preferences is available from HOBOware menu on Macintosh Quit Select this option to close HOBOware The Device Menu This topic describes the options in the Device menu Device Edit View Window Help a Launch Ctrl L OP Readout Ctrl F E Status Ctrl I E Stop Ctrl K Manage Shuttle Ctrl ShiFe M Manage HOBO Data Node Network Ctrl ShiFk H Configure Modules Ports
207. imum size 3 zoom levels General Image Guidelines e Allimages are converted to squares in the Network Map so for best results your overall image should be a square e Inside the main square add a smaller square or rectangle to roughly represent your building e Add squares or rectangles to represent rooms in your building where you will place nodes Add descriptive labels to each room such as Office Cooler or Boiler Room Some programs will also have other images you can add to the room such as desks and computers to help you narrow the location of the node e Set the properties of the image to your desired resolution For best results enter 4 000 x 4 000 pixels 177 HOBOware User s Guide Working with Data Viewing Real Time Plots In the plots window you can view sensor data in real time plots You can plot a maximum of 20 sensors at once To view the real time plot for sensors 1 Select the Plot box in the Device Table for each sensor you want to view 2 Select Sensor or Measurement view tab In Sensor View there is a separate plot for each sensor In Measurement View there is one plot for each Measurement Type such as temperature which may contain separate entries for multiple sensors 3 Change the time frame of the plot using the Time Frame tabs Use time tabs to view different time frames Reorder Select tab to view by Plots Sensor or by Measurement iia Plot Toolbar Ht DAE ren che blaran
208. ing The data node will appear in the Device Table at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window Select SiN shat Meas Type Time o hen GB WRCR 2372373 CONNECTED o g 2 013 2431992 ACTIVE go Sem 2W INT TMP 2431992 1 ACTIVE Temperature 73 342 F O o2yis 10 02 oO E ZW INT RHI 2431992 2 ACTIVE RH 22 178 O o2sissi0 03 Oo VHB lt Select Analog Sensor gt 24319923 OFF Unavailable Linawailable Unawailable oO SH lt Select Analog Sensor gt 24319924 OFF Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable C Exit Form Network Mode Once the node appears in the Device Table at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window you can exit Form Network mode Click the X on the Form Network Progress Indicator to exit Form Network mode Forming network push button on nodes to join click X when done D View Data Node Popup Balloon When you first add a data node to the network a popup balloon appears providing some configuration information about the node 1 To dismiss the popup balloon click the red X in the top right corner 2 To disable future popups check the Don t show popups for new devices box 143 HOBOware User s Guide s Deubdecihci the ros fine thet censor foit Berit ha popup Por rama devices J l J E LETER Temp 9 SSS85ot 1 ae TIVE J E ALTE BSE de TIME 7 v t Arii a OPF 7 HE lt Select prir PEES OFF Note If you have a ZW 005 or a ZW 007 and only have an Ex
209. ing Icon E CABLE 4 20mA 4 20 m cable Label l L CABLE ADAPS Voltage Divider Cable ogging Interval CABLE ADAP1O Voltage Divider Cable L CABLE 2 5 STEREQ Voltage Input Cable vection Interval T conN ACT 150 ConLab 0 150 Volt AC Transmitter See Configuring Scaling on a Sensor page 160 for more information Plot Export Data To plot data for viewing in HOBOware Pro or to export data to a text file for use with a third party application click the Plot Export Data button at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window to open the Plot Export Wireless Data window E PlotfExport Data F Form Network amp 3 Chose For More Information See Plotting or Exporting Data window Use Groups to Sort Sensors You can assign sensors to groups in the Device Table and then use the groups to sort rows in the table to refine a list of sensors in the Plot Export Wireless Data window or to copy sensor alarms See Using Groups to Sort Sensors page 182 for more information Modify HOBOnode Manager Preferences Use the HOBOnode Manager Preferences to change the default behavior of HOBOnode Manager To go to the HOBO Data Nodes Preferences window click Actions at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences For details see HOBOnode Manager General Preferences page 200 Powering Data Nodes Onset strongly recommends that you deploy data nodes where they can be plugged into
210. ing Values in Configure on Transducer Scaling Window Configure Scaling Cilea Puse View Scaling Factors Mote Ungar scaling is gererally used with analog input lice pee hata pulse input This renner meanures an Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Woltage Power Links Y 164 HOBOware User s Guide 10 Pulse per kWh DIP Switch Setting Values in Configure on Transducer Scaling Window Configure Scaling C Linear Pulse View Scaling Factors Mote Linker scaling it generally uted with analog input and puke scaling with pulse input Thit tentor meatunet Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Measurement Yoltage Lirets Veris Scaling Factors T VER H970 200 The T VER H970 200 has a selectable range for Linear Scaling mA or Volts gt Amps An AC DC power adapter with a minimum of 6W 35mA is required for excitation power Cable Required Sensor Type Use the appropriate cable to connect the sensor to the data node and select the corresponding cable in the Sensor Type drop down when configuring the External Sensor in HOBOnode Manager e For 4 20mA output use CABLE 4 20mA e For 0 5vdc output use CABLE ADAP5 0 50 Amps switch Setting on T VER H970 200 Values in Configure Scaling Window Scaling Parameters Amp Ranges l Soran a laiols Raw Scaled Raw Scaled To Measurement Current jamps Measurement Vokage Ags Unts Amps A Units W A Yale 1 qoia 0 0 Value 1 0 000
211. interval in seconds 3600 00 interval in seconds 3600 Real Energy Real Energy Wh Power kW ee logging interval in seconds 3600 1000 OR W Real Sooty Wh Amps Amps A pAmps A ah Ah logging interval in seconds 3600 interval in seconds 3600 Amp Hours Amp Hours Ah 124 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 6 Managing a HOBO Data Node Network HOBO Data Nodes System Overview HOBO data nodes can be used to measure a wide variety of parameters including temperature humidity voltage current and pulses Sensor data is transmitted by the nodes to the HOBO data receiver and viewed and plotted using HOBOnode Manager a component of HOBOware Pro You may also need to add HOBO data routers ZW ROUTER to your network to overcome distance limitations or obstructions Maximum Devices Per System 100 Maximum Data Nodes per Router either a ZW ROUTER or a data node routing data 12 Routing data between data nodes allows for continuous connections and reconfiguration around broken or blocked paths by hopping from node to node until the destination is reached This form of network is very reliable because it is self healing and can still operate when a data node breaks down or a connection goes bad by reorganizing itself To maximize network performance and reliability plug all data nodes into an AC power outlet HOBOware HOBOnode Manager Router a iia Node 4 Router Node Mh D
212. ired option Use the same color for each series default By default if there are multiple series of the same unit type for example temperature and dew point series in degrees Fahrenheit plots all of the series in the same color and uses a different line style solid dashed dotted etc for each Use a different color for each series Select this option if you prefer each series to have a solid line in a different color The series will still be attached to a single common axis but only one series will match the axis color e User Rules check box Check to enable using line rules on the plots 224 HOBOware User s Guide e Series Type Select the series type to apply the rule to e Line Size Line Style Line Color Select options to define the appearance of the lines in the plot Click the Choose button to select a color Line size style and color will be applied on series lines its corresponding value axis and its corresponding representation in the legend These settings can be overridden for the series and value axis by double clicking on them to show the properties window e Add Rule button Click the Add Rule button to add the rule to the series type To add another rule select a new option from the Series Type drop down select options and then click Add Rule Value Axis Use the Value Axis Preferences to apply a minimum and maximum value for the Y Axis to for plots for a specific series type Rules added wil
213. istants HOBOware Pro Only HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data See Data Assistants for more information 205 HOBOware User s Guide NOTE The following Data Assistant can also be run from the Launch window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh Merge Series Setup Window Use the Merge Series Setup window to combine multiple datafiles from a deployment into one file cr Balad a Se A Li et erie DEPL Series in Selected 4 im Datafile s hea Mauromre lira henge With Lake DA eres Monge Example hobr fe Tee HP ii gt hemp OF i or Fai b Po iH Series in Original 2 Datafile ie HAS 4 mF a Ths Dirkes Vierge Eepe I Jeoden Ei Tamo 1 Temp F w 7 Ee feet Ener Legge Dents bo Pit aan Enne wernt rent Type iiai mE Endo Fie mf Ered Ca File g Gift from Get GE ihan 6 Geni Data Assistants T Cate Apsntants Proen i ina yids Wheat a Tha 3 Gans Fer Poured daniar Baria Merge Eoaepie 3 Motes j TEN B voeg Degree Days Aspan Series Merge Example Moba Click to generate Gare Par Poure larabi Gawker Merge Emami note Bi mnm Plot ie i 1 Series in Selected Datafile s All series available in the selected datafiles appear on the left side of the Select Series to Plot section Uncheck any series you do not want to include in th
214. l appear in the panel at the bottom Only one rule can be added per series type To delete a rule click the delete button on the row Bounds are applied on Series Value Axis These settings can be overridden on a specific plot by double clicking on the axis and changing the Bounds values in the Y Axis Properties window Layout Y Value Axis Use Rules Measurement Type Bound Min Bound Max Unit Type i Add Rule Measurement Type Bound Min Bound Max Unit Type Temperature 10 0 100 0 ac e User Rules check box Check this box to enable the rules e Measurement Type Select the series type to apply the rule to e Bounds Min and Max Select the minimum and maximum values for the axis e Unit Type Select the desired units e Add Rule button Click the Add Rule button to add the rule Y Layout Show the details pane when plotting data Show the points table when plotting data amp e Show the details pane when plotting data HOBOware Pro By default the Details pane is open when you display a plot If you want the Details pane to be hidden when you display a plot clear this box HOBOware Lite By default the Details pane is not open when you display a plot If you want the Details pane to be shown when you display a plot check this box e Show the points table when plotting data HOBOware Pro By default the Points table is open when you display a plot If you want the Points table to be hidden when you display a p
215. la 80 00 11 30 o0 12 OO o0 12 30 o0 01 00 o0 o1 30 o0 02 ig no 02 30 o0 03 OO o0 07 22 10 12 00 00 Phi EDT OF 22 10 O2 o0 00 Phi EDT e Select Show alarm threshold as interval to display the alarm threshold as a shaded area red when the alarm is above the specified threshold and blue when it is below Using the same example there is a red shaded area from above 95 degrees on the following plot instead of a single red line Floor 1B 110 00 100 00 80 00 Temperature F 0 00 11 30 00 12 00 00 12 30 00 01 00 00 01 30 00 02 00 00 02 30 00 03 00 00 OF22 10 12 00 00 Pha EOT OF 22 10 02 00 00 Ph EDT The Device Table This topic describes the columns in the Device Table located at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window PPP PEPPPP POPPE piP Pe Type Frei Pee rapes Kim rn ara ee on Pam 2237S OORMECTED i z C gy Dead Se ACT r CI aill cary E FeTTo ATT Tapes SS a bay E bp Er E e eH Se aCe H his aiH O BH L B HII g C ia HIA OFF 202 HOBOware User s Guide 1 Select Select devices you want to apply an action to After you select a device or devices click Action and select the desired action such as assigning groups or configuration 2 Label This is a name you assign to a node or sensor To enter a label double click the cell and type in the label 3 Type This column is automatically populated with the device ty
216. le prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile Communication Preferences The following preferences are available on the Communications pane You access the Communication Preferences by going to File gt Preferences gt Communications 222 HOBOware User s Guide Device Types HOBOware Pro Only Y Device Types Select device type USB devices only Serial devices only USB and serial devices e Select device type If you use only USB loggers or only serial loggers click the appropriate button for improved logger response time Otherwise if you use both types of loggers regularly keep the default of USB and serial devices You can quickly change this preference by using the pull down menu next to the Select Device icon a on the toolbar Serial Ports HOBOware Pro Only Y Serial Ports Select All Serial portis to use e Serial port s to use Select the specific serial ports you want HOBOware Pro to search for devices or click Select All to have HOBOware Pro check all of the serial ports shown on this list when it searches for devices Note that if you want HOBOware Pro to use only one port you can have only one serial logger connected at a time However checking multiple ports can cause slow performance even when no loggers are connected Device Speeds Y Device Speeds Serial port speed v Fast serial enabled uncheck if using ethernet to serial adapters or other slow ports
217. lect Label Type Stl Stake Hes Type Resding O Enos linkers hore zwar 2are2ara CONNECTED ef Al O Hone Sansor Type Y Groups F F Configura Troubleshooting If the receiver does not appear in the Device Table make sure that the cable is completely plugged in at both ends Try unplugging the receiver and plugging it back in A message appears indicating that a receiver has been detected and asking if you d like to form a network now C Click the Form network now button to put the receiver in Form Network mode allowing you to add nodes to the network You can also click Not yet and click the Form Network button when you are ready to proceed LED Indication When the receiver is in Form Network mode the RED and GREEN LEDs will alternate blinking slowly Task 5 Add Data Node to the Network Before you Begin Make sure the receiver is in Form Network mode RED and GREEN LEDs flashing continuously and Forming Network progress indicator appears on screen If not click the Form Network button at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window A If there are any external sensors that will be used with this node connect them now B To activate a data node and add it to the network use a wire paper clip to briefly press the button located inside the small hole at the bottom of the case 142 HOBOware User s Guide LED Indication While the data node is searching for a receiver the RED and GREEN LEDs will alternate blink
218. les click the checkbox next to each file Waterproof Shuttle Only the files that have not previously been offloaded and saved are selected by default To check or uncheck individual files click the checkbox next to each file Use the Check All and Uncheck All buttons next to Previously Offloaded Files and New Files Not Offloaded to control the selection of these groups of files To automatically delete files from a Waterproof Shuttle after you offload and save them enable the Delete Contents Upon Offload option Files will be automatically deleted only after you successfully save them to the host computer 4 Offload Files Click the Offload Checked button to begin offloading the datafiles Once offloading begins the Offload Checked button will change to Cancel Offload When offloading is complete the Files on Shuttle panel on the Shuttle Management window will change to a Files Offloaded From Shuttle panel You can now save the files to your computer Saving Files from a Shuttle Before you can save files you must offload them from the shuttle Saving Files The illustration below shows the parts of the Shuttle Management window related to saving files O a fio Soe Tae Pie lt lt eae ee betes e a l be Pe ie BOT hice 2 ____ t Peites i eters Errr Ader Dra iSeries Ci Se ae Teria Laan Ceria Dat ae Sarre 3 1 i pts ULE ight Teng bei T Laan Temp BH Pankey H 119 HOBOware User s Guide 1
219. less than 1000 uS cm 2 Temperature Compensation Select your desired compensation method 92 HOBOware User s Guide 3 Calibration Method By default data is calibrated using the factory values To enter your own calibration values select Use measured points for calibration and then enter data points derived from your specific conductance readings taken with a calibrated meter See Calibration for more information Starting and Ending Value This method adjusts for any inaccuracy due to sensor drift or fouling This assumes there is a linear change in calibration adjustment required Starting value only All readings are adjusted up or down by a fixed value from this calibration point Ending Value Only The factory calibration value is used as the starting point This assumes there is a linear change in calibration adjustment required 4 Only report data between the selected points Any readings from before or after the calibration points will be removed from the resulting series 5 Series Name The default is Specific Conductance Enter new name if desired User Notes Optional Enter notes if desired 7 Click the Create New Series button to return to the Plot Setup dialog a The Plot Setup dialog will now contain a series called Specific Conductance or the name you entered for Resultant Series Name The default units are microSiemens cm uS cm You can change the units to milliSiemens cm mS cm if desired
220. lick the Stop icon S on the toolbar or choose Stop from the Device menu After the logger has been stopped the data remains in the logger until the next launch 50 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 3 Plotting and Analyzing Data After a logger has recorded data you can then do the following Read out the data from the logger Plot the data Modify the plot if desired Analyze the data Export the data Reading Out Data from a 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 continues to record data unless you have stopped the logger or the logger is full You can also read out many logger types to a shuttle and then offload the datafiles from the shuttle to your computer See Offload Files from a Shuttle for more details To read out a logger 1 4 Connect the logger to the computer Click the Readout icon te on the toolbar or choose Readout from the Device menu If the logger is still logging a message asks whether you want to stop the logger Click either Don t Stop or Stop as desired A progress bar displays while the data is being read out Once the readout is complete choose a location and or a new filename or accept the default location and name to save the data the default location is the My Documents directory on Windows or
221. llows e When saving datafile Automatically save e When plotting Do not plot e Ask to stop logging Disabled unchecked 572 HOBOware User s Guide Then from the Device menu choose a Default Action of Readout The Default Action will reset to Do Nothing the next time you start HOBOware Pro Setting up a Plot After you read out a logger the Plot Setup window appears Follow this procedure to set up a plot Plot Setup Geperiphon Hore Energy Fil Samet Sere bo Pot a Ba See Meauurement Linit L aiel ie i E l Tanp w ubio Temp Bee i iC aA its Select Series to Plot E Temp aF wrote Tern fw 3 Darts F F Pana Ape a EJs Hot Water Heater A Select Events to Plot Select Inbai Logger Everda be Pot w Evert Event Typ l l No events Adjust Time Zone if 3 teeter 5 j 3 0 hows 0 GHT Required ii T Data Aanika Prisi Data Assistants Lali kaakun A EAE Use Data Assistants if required 4 ene To Der ee Marage Buttons HOBOware Pro only Pulse Scaling Assistant A mrn M S ick Pit Steps 1 Select the series you wish to view on the plot Click each checkbox individually to select or clear sensor measurements states and events or click the All or None buttons to select or clear all sensor measurements states and events Select the units you want to display for each series if available 2 Select Internal Events to plot if applicable fo
222. lot clear this box 225 HOBOware User s Guide HOBOware Lite By default the Points table is not open when you display a plot If you want the Points table to be shown when you display a plot check this box Points Table amp Details Pane Y Points Table amp Details Pane Use sensor Label if available in points table and details pane When selected value in table is out of plot range drag series to that value Will not drag other series in plot e Use sensor Label if available in points table and details pane HOBOware Pro Only This setting adds the sensor s label if it has a label defined to each column header in the Points table and to the Details pane This is especially useful if you have data that includes similarly named series that were recorded on different sensors for example a HOBO Micro Station datafile with data from three voltage sensors e When selected value in table is out of plot range drag series to that value Normally if you are zoomed in and click a point in the Points table that is outside the zoom area the plot will scroll so that the marked point is in view while retaining your zoom factor Clear this box if you do not want to scroll to points outside of the current view Gridlines Y Gridlines Enable horizontal gridlines when plotting data Enable vertical gridlines when plotting data e Enable horizontal gridlines when plotting data By default horizontal gridlines a
223. lowed by a space then the serial number then two dashes Serial Number 733329 Contents Below the header if any should be the data starting with column headings There must be no other text in the file other than the optional header column headings and data The first column must be date the next must be time and the rest must be data Delimiters Valid delimiters for separating date and time are space comma tab and semicolon Valid delimiters for separating other data are comma tab and semicolon The delimiter used to separate the date from the time may be different from the delimiter used to separate the data Date The date column must have the heading Date and date values should be formatted as mm dd yy If they are ina different format remember to indicate the correct format in the Edit Date Time Format window when you import the file Date 12 31 04 12 31 04 01 01 05 01 01 05 Time The time column must have the heading Time and time values should be formatted in 24 hour format as hh mmiss sss decimals are optional If they are in a different format remember to indicate the correct format in the Edit Date Time Format window when you import the file UTC offset is assumed to be the same as your computer s current time zone Time 23 59 59 23 59 59 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 5 e No thousands separator can be used e Rows of data must be separated with a paragraph return 95 HOBOware User s Gui
224. loyment Info Such as series name launch description and launch time Does not apply to HOBO data nodes e Series Statistics Such as number of samples average reading and sample time e Sensor information for station type loggers Including the sensor location serial number and resolution In HOBOware Pro if you do not want plots to open with the sensor location shown in the Points and Details panes go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Points Table and Details pane and disable the Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane option To display the Details pane in HOBOware Lite choose Details Pane from the View menu Choose Details Pane again to hide the pane Series _Merge_E campes hobo T Serie SP Shee Serles AH 34 Howe Event Type End OF File Tine GMT 05 00 Temp F RH End OF be 1 O1f04 10 08 51 44 4M 69 643 34 470 Legend fea Details jotak j Series Temp F Pane H F Devices ga Depioyment Indo ieee i e Deployment information Such as the launch description deployment number start time and time zone logging interval and battery voltage at launch 20 HOBOware User s Guide e 2 Series statistics Including the total sensor samples and events time of the first and last sample and the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for each sensor Series in the plot e Audit trail information for secure files To fully
225. lse Scaling Assistant 3 Click the Process button The Pulse Scaling Assistant window appears The Pulse Scaling Assistant window Pulse Scaling Assistant 3 Resultant Series Name Scaled User Hotes A we a cet Sore Pomneter se E 1 Select Data Series If your data file includes multiple scalable series choose the one you want to scale from the Raw Series drop down list If your logger supports sensor locations the location you entered will be displayed here 2 Parameters In the Scaled column of the Parameters panel enter the units name for the scaled series and enter a scaled value in the Scaled box to correspond with the number in the Raw box These numbers establish the relationship between the raw and scaled values 3 Resultant Series Name Keep the default name or enter a new one 4 User Notes Optional Enter notes concerning the series you are creating NOTE All of these settings will be retained as default values the next time you access the Pulse Scaling Assistant 87 HOBOware User s Guide 5 Process Assistant If you ran the assistant from the Launch window click the Save Parameter Set button If you ran the assistant from the Plot Setup window click the Create New Series nutton 6 To create additional series using a different raw series or different parameters click the Create button if in the Launch window or the Process button if in the Plot Setup dialog
226. lude line numbers Uncheck this box if you do not want line numbers included in the file for example to export in Onset s BoxCar like format e Include plot title in header Deselect this option if you do not want the plot title included in the header This option is primarily for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Always show fractional seconds Select this option for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Separate date and time into two columns This setting controls how the columns in the Points table are separated in the export file By default date and time are exported as a single column to facilitate graphing in spreadsheet programs If enabled this setting splits the date and time into two columns 4 Column Header e No quotes or commas in headings properties in parenthesis Select this option for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Include logger serial number This setting adds the logger s serial number to each column header when you export the Points table This is especially useful if you are exporting series that were copied and pasted from plots that came from different loggers e Include sensor serial number or label if available HOBOware Pro only If this option is selected the sensor s serial number if available is added to each column header when you export the Points pane This is especially useful if you are exporting data that includes similarly named
227. m each of the three enabled sensors reactive energy real energy and amp hours to derive or calculate up to six additional data series that you can plot These derived series are numbers 9 through 14 in the Plot Setup dialog box example below Select the series you wish to view and then click Plot These series are always available for plotting any time you open the datafile Plot Setup Select Series to Plot Runtime 4 Batt VAR Vio Volks Power Factor Power Arnps Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Event Event Type Units 1 Stopped 2 End Of File Offset from GMT 4 13 0 hours 0 GMT Y Data Assistants Process Af Pulse Scaling Assistant what s This Manage Load 123 HOBOware User s Guide The following table lists the calculations for all derived series It also specifies which of the three Onset Power Meter sensors channels must be enabled at launch time for these series to be available upon readout Derived Series PERE Requires these Channel s to be Name y aia at Launch VAR VARh logging interval in seconds 3600 Reactive Energy Reactive Energy VARh VA VAh logging interval in seconds 3600 where VAh Reactive Energy VARh and Real Energy SQRT Wh VARh Wh VOLES AY VAh Ah where VAh SQRT Wh VARh o aa i ye tears Reactive E VARh Real E PONEPTAOELEE Wh VAh where VAh SQRT e re ai i a Power Power W Power W wh Wh logging
228. n Out icons and on the toolbar to quickly zoom into and out of the middle of the display without changing tools e When you first display a graph the numerical bounds of the axes are on tick marks After you have panned or zoomed this may no longer be the case Use smart scaling to correct that With the hand arrow or crosshair tool right click anywhere on the graph and select SmartScale Graph This will automatically adjust the axes to end on tick marks e You can always return to the original plot view by clicking the View at Full Scale from the toolbar or the View menu The Hand Tool Overview Use the hand tool to move different areas of the graph into view or adjust the position of one series so it can be viewed more easily This is particularly useful when you are zoomed into the graph and want to see another section of the graph without zooming out and then zooming back in on the new location NOTE Panning will not work on an axis that is locked To unlock an axis double click the axis with the arrow tool and clear the checkmark next to Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Using the Hand Tool There are two ways to select the hand tool e Click the Hand icon a on the toolbar or 216 HOBOware User s Guide e Press the H key on your keyboard Pan Across Graph Click within the graph and hold down the left mouse button to pan a different section of the graph into view The graph follows the movement of the mouse and the a
229. n screw fully counterclockwise then approximately 12 turns clockwise 168 Values in Configure scaling Window Configure Scaling Wiew Sealing Factors Motes Uird scaling ic generally ued wath analog input A r en are net eee Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Units Y A Yael 0 00000 20 05 wez 2 500005 20 0 Values in Configure scaling Window Configure Scaling View Scaling Factors Pisha Linger tcaling it giray ued with analog input Scakng Paraneters Raw Scaled HOBOware User s Guide 0 200mA Potentiometer on Values in Configure transducer Scaling Window Configure Scaling Olms Once vensanareaers _ _ 4 Note Linear scaling ir generally ened with analog input Span 2 a S Scaling Parameters Lnks Y A value i ooo 200 0 2 turn screw fully clockwise vaez 2 50000 20 0 Veris Scaling Factors T VER PXU L T VER PXU X These Veris differential pressure transducers use Linear Scaling mA or Volts gt WC The analog output for these Veris sensors is determined by which screw terminals are connected either to a CABLE 4 20mA or to CABLE ADAP5 or to CABLE ADAP10 See the documentation that came with the hardware for details Both models have switch selectable ranges and scales The examples below show the scaling parameters you enter in the Configure Scaling window for the supported output ranges and raw values 0 0 1 in W C Scali
230. n sensors to groups in the Device Table and then use them to sort rows in the table or to refine a list of sensors in the Plot Export Wireless Data window Ley I ge ava see WL WE Bay Temp E CABLE LG3 00e Temp 59595 1 ACTIVE Ten Bay i RH E CARMELO RH a ACTIVE RH C cfrter label hare Select ng err gt Gpe ACTIVE E Erter abel her ect Puhe Ser EEA ACTIVE Bey 3 qe Iwas M3962 ACTIVE FBsr 3 Teme E HT aisti ACTIVE Ter C Bsr JRH E I INT FHI 2a ACTIVE AH el Gd Senor T F ops Y j e a pa l E ial Match any Group Y l Ji 4 add selected sensor Pirri eet Ive CT a _ Bay a Power F Temp J Marh d eet Gen Ca z 0O te Manage Groupe if aoa Apply Seeched Groups Use Groups sort sensors in the Apply Groups in the Device Table PRX F Plot Export Data Window Creating Groups and Adding Sensors tay Teen E CARLEAUPS O02 Temp P6565951 ACTIVE tay i RH E CABLEZ3 002 RM 9458505 2 ACTIVE C Erter label here gt i ce Analog Sersor gt WESS ACTIVE Select F Erker label here Wl Select Pulse Sensce gt MSOSOS 4 ACTIVE sensors Cay 3 q mens 231902 ACTIVE eBay 3 Temp E TW INT THP 1 231992 1 ACTIVE Boy 3 RH ed DW INT RHI 231992 2 ACTIVE Click Groups p Type group name and then hit ENTER on your keyboard 1 In the Device Table select the sensor s you want to add to a group 2 Click Groups 3 In the lt New Gr
231. n then paste it into another text editor or word processing application The View Menu This topic describes the options in the View menu ot ey Se a a a PRP PP PP Wn BWNF O HOBOware Pro Fie Device Edt etl Window Help 1 lt Zoom In 2 1 Zoom Out 3 E View Full Scale 4 Details Pane 5 v Points Table 6 Show Title 7 Show Legend A A Mark All Points 9 w H Vertical Gridines 10 E Horizontal Gridlines 1 Select None 12 13 14 Bring Series To Front 15 Send Series To Back Zoom In Select this option to access the Zoom In tool Zoom Out Select this option to access the Zoom Out tool View Full Scale Select this option to view the graph in full scale Details Pane Select this option to show or hide the Details Pane Points Table Select this option to show or hide the Points Table Show Title Select this option to show or hide the Graph Title Show Legend Select this option to show or hide the Legend Mark All Points Select this option to mark all points Vertical Gridlines Select this option to show or hide vertical gridlines on the graph Horizontal Gridlines Select this option to show or hide horizontal gridlines on the graph Select None Select this option to deselect all elements in the graph Remove Crosshair Select this option to remove crosshairs from the graph Remove Subset Stats Select this option to remove a subset from a graph Bring Series To Front Sele
232. n to configure HOBOware Pro to perform the same action Launch Readout or get Status every time a logger is connected See Repeating an Action on Multiple U Series Devices 40 for more information 12 Utilities Select one of the three Force Offload options only if you are having problems reading out your device or as directed from Onset Technical Support The Edit Menu This topic describes the options in the Edit menu 131 HOBOware Pro File Device aie View Window Help Filter Series E is l Copy Series RH Ctrl Paste Series Ctrl dd Graph Label Remove Series RH Delete E Graph Properties t Convert Units 2 Undo Action Click Crosshair Ctrl 2 2 Redo Action Drag Plot Ctrl Copy Graph to Clipboard 1 Filter Series Select this option to create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time See Filtering a Series page 207 for more information 2 Copy Series Select this option to copy a series and then paste it into another plot See Copying a Series to another Plot page 67 for more information 3 Paste Series Select this option to paste a series into another graph See Copying a Series to another Plot page 67 for more information 4 Add Graph Label Select this option to access the Graph Label Properties window to add labels to a graph to identify specific points or call attention to a region of the graph See Adding Labels to a Graph page 65
233. n your datafile appear in the Sensors to plot export list Step 3 Node Sensors click arrow to add data to plot export Serial Number Depl Measurement Type Groups Samples Sensors to plot export T Exclude all sensors Total number of samples Serial Number Depl Measurement Type Groupts Samples 2431949 1 Temperature 120 24351949 2 RH 120 2451994 1 Temperature 119 24 31994 2 RH 119 6 Click Save Settings and type a name which will also be used for the data delivery file name and press Enter Your configuration settings will be saved You do not need to set up a time range Step 4 in the Plot Export Wireless Data window at this time because those settings do not apply to data delivery Step 4 only applies to immediate plotting and exporting H Plot Export Wireless Data untitled Save Settings Warehouse Fone 187 HOBOware User s Guide After you have selected the sensors you wish to include in the shared data file you can then set up data delivery within Preferences To do this 1 Open HOBOnode Manager 2 Click the Actions button and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Actions WY L gt PlokfExport Data Print Device Table x Edit HOBO Data Mode Frefe Gp Create New Deployment 3 Select Sharing and then select Data Delivery L Y Sharing Displa play eS Viewer To use the Data Delivery feature please create and save a settings file in the Plot E
234. name the database 2 Change the locale on the computer 3 Form a new network to create a database that operates in the new locale HOBOnode Manager General Preferences Use the HOBOnode Manager General Preferences to change the default behavior of HOBOnode Manager You can access the HOBOnode Manager Preferences the following ways e In HOBOware select File gt Preferences on Windows or HOBOware gt Preferences on Macintosh and click Data Nodes 200 HOBOware User s Guide At the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window click the Actions button and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Y General Presets Custom Default Logging Interval 1 Minute v Ol Default Connection Interval 10 Minutes v O Timeout when forming network No Timeout vi Ol A node is MISSING when it is late by 10 Minutes w O When the HOBOnode Manager is closed keep device communication running C Start the HOBOnode Manager and device communication automatically when HOBOware starts Highlight row in table when clicking on 4 sensor plot or node in the map Show informational popups in the device table when new nodes are added Default Logging Interval This is how often data nodes will log data Default Connection Interval This is how often data nodes will send data to the Device Communication component which will send the data to the receiver Timeout When Forming Network This is the amount of time tha
235. nd and set the Logging Interval to one minute the HOBO U30 Station will power the external sensor for one second log a measurement and then turn off the excitation power for the next 59 seconds The warm up time can be up to 120 seconds If the warm up time selected is greater than the logging interval selected the logger will interpret the excitation mode as continuous Continuous When in Continuous Mode the logger supplies constant excitation power to the sensor for the entire duration of the deployment This mode will result in reduced battery life Continuous mode is required if the sensor needs more than two minutes of warm up time The Analog Sensor Ports begin functioning when logging begins When the ports are functioning correctly the Active indicator LED on the port blinks once per logging interval to indicate that a successful measurement has been made The Ex On indicator LED will also be lit when excitation is enabled Loading a Saved Configuration NOTE Analog Sensor Configuration is only supported with HOBOware Pro Once you have created and saved a sensor configuration you can load it into any module port of the same type For example a configuration for a FlexSmart TRMS module can be loaded into any other FlexSmart TRMS module but not into a FlexSmart Analog module Steps 1 From the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports 2 Click the Load button The resulting dialog lists all defined configurations in t
236. nd next to the series that were verified as original data 102 HOBOware User s Guide In the Details pane audit trail information is displayed under the Data Verification node for each series HOBOware Pro automatically obtains the Launch User and Readout User names from your computer s operating system To save the Launch User name you must have Secure Mode enabled when you launch the logger Verification e Series that were created by filtering are not verified e Series that were created as a result of user input after readout such as running a data assistant or entering a constant temperature value for pressure or humidity are not verified e Series retain their verification status and padlock icon when copied and pasted into other plots Verification Failure If HOBOware cannot verify the digital signature when you open a file it will display a message that verification has failed This means that the file has been altered or become corrupted since it was originally saved It will offer to display the plot if possible but will not display the padlock icon in the legend or provide signing details in the Details pane You will still be able to perform typical HOBOware functions on the file Security Mode Issues Issues may arise if you do not always use HOBOware Pro in Secure mode if you sometimes use HOBOware Lite or if you sometimes use a version of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 Depending on the type of logger the version o
237. ndow 160 HOBOware User s Guide 2 Select the Sensor Type if not already selected 3 Click the Configure button Configure Scaling Window Configure Scaling 1 0 ines C Pulse View Scaling Factors Hote linear coukeg ic geraraly used wath anakey ipi ated puise pokey with pulse input This sensor measures iat ma Stak Par anehers oma Raw Scaled Measurement Yolsge Scaled Megs 3 fe Uns Scaled Uiniks _ on 0 00000 0 0 3 Yahm 2 2 0 0 gt crea 1 Select Scaling Type Linear or Pulse The Scaling Type is automatically selected based on the type of sensor selected Linear scaling is enabled for analog sensors Pulse scaling is enabled for pulse sensors 2 Enter the Scaled Measurement type The Raw Measurement is the source measurement type such as Current Voltage or Counts 3 Enter the scaled units The Raw Units is the type of output the sensor has either V or mA corresponding to the type of sensor selected Raw Value 1 and Raw Value 2 should be entered in these units 4 Enter the Raw and Scaled for Value 1 Raw The low raw value given by the external sensor Scaled The value that will appear on the graph when the sensor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 1 This value should be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box 5 Enter the Raw and Scaled for Value 2 Raw The high raw value given by the external sensor
238. ndow Deleting a Label To delete a label from the graph select the label you wish to remove and press the Delete key Fn Delete on a laptop computer or right click the label and choose Remove from the menu that appears Zooming Panning and Smart Scaling Plots You can adjust the viewing area of the plot by zooming panning and smart scaling There are two ways to zoom either by using the zoom tool A or by selecting Zoom In Bor Zoom Out aS from the toolbar or the View menu Use the zoom tool to zoom anywhere on the plot that you select clicking the right mouse button to zoom in or out Use the Zoom In Zoom Out icons to keep the plot centered as you zoom To constrain the zoom to horizontal or vertical zooming place the cursor over the axis you want to zoom and click the mouse button Hold the mouse button down to continue to zoom Click the right mouse button to switch from zooming in to zooming out and click it again to switch back Use the hand tool Tto pan the graph which is dragging the plot viewing area along the x or y axis Panning is especially helpful when you are zoomed into a detailed plot and want to focus on a different area without zooming out To limit dragging to horizontal or vertical panning place the cursor over the axis you want to drag hold down the mouse button and drag in the direction you want the plot to move When you first display a graph the numerical bounds of the axes are on tick marks After you have
239. ndows e Support serial devices on the default serial port only Mac The default is USB If you enable Serial Devices you can select the port to use Unit System e US default e Sl Data Assistants Select the installed Data Assistants you want to show when relevant data is present All loaded Data Assistants are checked by default You can also load a new Data Assistant Running the Setup Assistant at a Later Time To run the Setup Assistant at any time go to Windows File gt Preferences gt General Mac HOBOware gt Preferences gt General eG 2 HOBOware User s Guide and click the Setup Assistant button in the bottom right of the pane Using a Trial Version of HOBOware The first time you open HOBOware the License Key Manager window will appear To run a Trial Version check want to use HOBOware Pro Trial and click OK D ha Fee baer hay od Rae oi gaa es Pe Tr Check ta dad ENTER LICENSE Kary Ubepllabde fo Miret fraa maiala Trial Version Yond elles able bo enter a bra hae ot rey You bey a Dont ables raiba kee in Bhi Bren of hes C0 eee ce Din par order confirmation coal BOTE Yeu call reed bo restart Haa after po daba the ier iry Pig rid vill een oie rep Coy e i for monn information on Peer licen Dr ca Cees oe ern i The date your trial will expire appears at the top of the HOBOware window Each time you open a Trial Version the License Key Manager window appears Check want t
240. ng Parameters Range Setting on Sensor Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units in W C Vale 1 0 00000 TE Value 2 5 00000 0 1 fl 0 0 0 1 in W C Voltage 0 5 W Scaling Parameters Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Raw Scaled Measurement Current Diff Pressure Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units Amps in W C Unts V in W C Valet 400 0 0 value 0 00000 0 0 3 value2 20 000 S 013 value 2 10 00000 0 1 2 Current 4 20mA Voltage 0 10 V 169 HOBOware User s Guide 0 0 25 in WC Scaling Parameters Range Setting on Sensor Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure value 1 0 00000 gt ug Vawe2 5 00000 0 25 1 0 0 25 in W C Voltage 0 5 V Scaling Parameters Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Raw Scaled Measurement Current Diff Pressure Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units Amps inwe Units V in W C os BED oom Vale 1 oo vauz 20 000 0 25 4 Value 2 10 00000 0 25 Current 4 20mA Voltage 0 10 V 0 0 5 in WC Scaling Parameters Range Setting on Sensor Raw Scaled Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units V in W C vavel oowoo oo vaez somos 053 2 0 05 in W C Voltage 0 5V Scaling Parameters Scaling Parameters Raw Scaled Raw Scaled Measurement Current Diff Pressure Measurement Voltage Diff Pressure Units Amps
241. ng a drawing program You should upload your image before you add data nodes to your network so that you can place them on the map as you go See Uploading a Custom Network Map page 177 for information on creating and uploading a custom image Site Survey One of the first objectives in setting up a wireless network is to analyze your site to determine your equipment requirements and physical setup This involves answering specific questions related to your particular application Doing this prior to physical setup will save time and ensure the most efficient productive and cost effective system possible e What do you want to measure Make a list of specific parameters to be measured i e temperature humidity voltage current pulses If possible determine desired measurement frequencies for each e Where will you make your measurements 134 HOBOware User s Guide Determine the physical location for each of the measurements by making a facility map Include the physical distances between measurement locations Include obstructions between measurement locations that may interfere with radio communication such as metal walls water pipes tanks or appliances e Does the location provide accurate representation Ensure that the locations chosen provide the most accurate representation for measurements If for example you want to measure temperature for an air flow study the most appropriate location for the measurement
242. ng nodes e Maximum communication distance This system has been designed to communicate over distances up to approximately 150 300 feet This is assuming there are no obstructions or interference and a direct line of sight between the communicating devices Obstructions to radio communications can be overcome by strategically placing a router to relay traffic around the obstruction The following table gives some general guidelines on the degree to which certain materials will obstruct your signal 135 HOBOware User s Guide pr l Attenuation i Air Open space inner courtyard ia I Low Door floor partition Partition Low Un tinted windows Tinted glass Medium Tinted windows Water S a se creatures Crowds animals people plants Bricks Medium walls Plaster medum Partitions o Bulletproof glass High Bulletproof windows Metal Very high Reinforced concrete mirrors metal cabinet elevator cage Attenuation is the gradual loss of signal intensity when passing through a medium e Network Self Healing and Restoration The self healing restorative nature of a mesh network allows it to recover if a node becomes inoperable If data nodes are routing data through a lost node they will automatically search for a new node to act as a router to the receiver Ensure that if any one of the data nodes in your network become inoperable there is another data node within range to take over routing f
243. nges the order of series in the Details pane Points table and the legend To change the order of the series 1 Select the arrow tool k from the toolbar 2 Select the series you wish to move 3 Right click and select either Bring Series to Front or Send Series to Back NOTE After you adjust the order of the series for optimal viewing copy the graph as a bitmap to paste into other programs such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Viewing Multiple Plots Use the Window menu to organize several plots by Tabbed View Tile Horizontally or Tile Vertically See The Window Menu 212 for more details Converting Units To change the units of an individual series right click the series with the arrow tool and choose Convert Series Units Select the new unit type from the drop down list To change the units for multiple series use the Convert Plot window To access the Convert Plot window e click the Units icon EJ on the toolbar e or from the Main Menu select Edit gt Convert Units If a series can be configured with multiple units there will be drop down list in the units field Select the desired units from the drop down list then click Convert This changes the units displayed on the axis in the legend in the Details pane and in the Points table Convert Plot Select units For all series Note Changing the units of the plot will result in the entire plot being redrawn Measurement Temp Current Batt Cancel
244. nt If you are logging only state changes and events no estimation is possible If you add or remove sensors while viewing the Launch window click the Refresh button to get an updated Logging Duration e Start Logging Select when to launch the logger This defaults to the setting for the logger s previous launch See Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro You can choose to launch the logger Now Logging begins as soon as you click the Start button If you do not have at least one sensor attached the logger will not launch At Interval Logging will begin at an exact interval for example 9 00 00 rather than 8 47 00 when you choose a one hour logging interval The exact start time depends on the logging interval you choose Push Button Logging will not start until you press the button on the logger and hold it down for at least three seconds If the logger has a light it will flash quickly when logging begins This is not available for the U30 Station On Date Time Logging will begin at a date and time you specify up to approximately six months from the present Save Settings in Logger Logging will not start but the launch settings will be saved so that you do not have to re enter them when you are ready to launch at a later time The next time you view the Launch window for this logger the settings you entered will still be in place e Stop Logging There are two options for stopping the logger either when memory
245. o Email Configuration for more information 2 Send Test Email Enter your email address and click the Send Test Email button to verify that your settings are correct Make sure you check your Junk Mail or Soam folder for the email if it is not in your inbox 3 Add Default Alarm Actions Optional Entering default alarm actions simplifies alarm configuration For example instead of entering the same email address for every alarm you can select an address from a list of drop down entries when you add the alarm action For more details on alarm actions see Adding Alarm Actions If you check For new sensor alarms automatically add all default actions when you click the Add Sensor Alarm button the alarm actions you configured are automatically added as shown below This is helpful if you want the same actions for every alarm Alarm Actions cp Add New Action Add Default Action Y Default Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences Enter an email address ex johngidoe com John_Doe onsetcomp corn Perform on clear Please contact your mobile service provider to confirm your text message address ex 6175551 234eimyserviceprovider com Text Message 5085551212 mobile att net C Perform on clear OS Notes will be included in Alarm Actions Adding a Sensor Alarm A sensor alarm trips when a sensor goes out of a threshold that you configure You can set up actions to be notified by email text message or by an audio
246. o is required for certain devices New HOBOware Features The following new features are available in HOBOware 3 2 e A redesigned launch window for quick logger configuration and easy sensor setup e Faster processing times for opening large data files 512KB and up e The ability to configure filtered series when launching the logger which automatically generates custom series such as average temperature per day when you read out the logger and plot data e The ability to configure Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh Data Assistant series when launching any logger with applicable external sensors e Support for the new HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x including advanced sensor configuration for setting maximum pulse frequency and lockout times as needed in raw pulse and event channels e Support for the new E50B2 Power and Energy Meter T VER E50B2 including single step configuration with the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017x and automatic calculation of numerous additional data series for analysis e Support for the new HOBO Conductivity Logger U24 002 e The option to disable logging the battery channel by default on some loggers which can extend battery life and memory space Note Loggers launched in HOBOware 3 2 with series created by the Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh Data Assistants or with filtered series cannot be read out in earlier versions of HOBOware Advanced HOBOwa
247. o use HOBOware Pro Trial to continue using the Trial Version or if you have purchased HOBOware enter the license key in the License Key text box Lio nde Kary Marte tH You hese a veld HOR bare Pro Orialicense that cepines on 11 280 imss Trial Expiration Date Shut a Hiire keene lew a want bo ure HOBO Pre ria lt Check to continue ONTER LICENSE HY Aan for dans from inet lation running Trial Version Wiga aal Eos tbe by enba p bern ey at arrg feet air Fiia Tar berne beri A RR ERRE bm eerie rk bhe Fai of thee CE ares ce Gn your onder confirmation emul or enter a license in the License Key text box if you Psa via teeter eet oe Cee beerar to purchase a HOB Osara konee today have purchased HOBOware a gal 1 Se For dis rete MOTE Tou nal need borea MOC aber rau edhe ba eee hrr Trial Expiration When the trial expires you will be prompted to enter a license key before you can continue using HOBOware License Key Manager Ed H Your HOBOware Pro Trial has expired IF you have purchased a license key enter it below Your license key F HFHF FFHH H HF His located On che Front of the CD case or On your order confirmation email NOTE You will need bo restart HOBO ware after updating the license key Please visit waw onsebcomp comfhoboware bo purchase a HOBOware license today or call 1 00 LOGGERS For assistance 17 HOBOware User s Guide A Tour of the HOBOware
248. of 8 means the maximum pulse count is 254 The following table shows the maximum pulse count allowed for various bit sizes Memory Size Maximum Pulse Count Frequency Logging Interval in seconds The option to set the maximum pulse frequency is only available for raw pulse channels sensors for which you have selected Pulse gt Counts gt Raw Pulse as the sensor type in the Launch Logger window 3 Click the Apply lockout time checkbox if you wish to specify a time period up to 1 second when pulses will be ignored Lockout time is calculated at a rate of 1 to 10 with a default of 5 x 100 46 HOBOware User s Guide milliseconds which equals 0 1 to 1 second Lockout time is a global setting If you set the lockout time for one sensor then all sensors will have the same lockout time This means if you are using sensors with different lockout time requirements this may result in lost pulses or false pulses To disable lockout time deselect the Apply lockout time checkbox Note that lockout time is only available for raw pulse channels and event channels 4 Click OK to save the settings Note that the selections will not take effect in the logger until you launch it Checking Device Status The Status window displays real time information about the attached logger including e state of the logger e time logging will begin e current readings e logger memory used You can check the status for a logger whether i
249. ogger 11 Click Cancel to cancel any entries you have made and return to the Launch window 107 HOBOware User s Guide The Alarm Configuration Window for the U30 NRC Use Alarm Configuration window to configure alarm thresholds and actions for the U30 NRC You access this window from the Alarms window Alarm Configuration fx Alanin Vales Place 20 ODD Y Current Reading 1 2033 Y ae Number of samples lopped T pel High alarmi 16 1060 a Ara ckabe ct 4 1 OO Hr 00 Min 00 Sec t E i E I l E I E E I Flow Alam 3 7666 a arp ra oleae ak oe Pin OU0000 Y i 2 Alam Putian Actiiate relay Deactivate on Alarm Clear Gy Le conc Cox 1 Alarm Values Set the Alarm high low threshold and the number of samples Select the check box for the High Alarm and or the Low Alarm Enter an alarm in the box es or use the sliders If you enter values manually the software may adjust them slightly to the nearest values supported by the logger If only a high value is entered the alarm will trigger if the reading exceeds that value If only a low value is entered the alarm will trigger if the reading is below that value If both high and low are entered the alarm will trigger if the reading falls outside of that range You can also set the number of samples that must be displayed before the alarm will be triggered The sample period is whatever you have configured as the sample rate on the logger Note To avoid unin
250. oject Files A project file hproj is a plot that you have customized using the various features and tools of HOBOware When you open a project file the plot appears as it did when you saved the project file and contains all of the same data L_ To save your current data with a customized view of the plot click the Save icon ml on the toolbar or choose Save Project from the File menu To open an existing project file choose Open Project from the File menu Printing Plot Elements Printing a Graph You can simply print the graph or you can set up the page and preview it before printing To set up the paper for printing the graph 1 From the File menu choose Page Setup 2 Change the paper type orientation and margins as necessary and click OK 3 To preview how the graph will look on the page from the File menu choose Print Preview 4 Zoom as necessary 5 Click the Print icon ho to print directly from Print Preview Or click Close to exit the preview window without printing To print the graph 1 Click the Print icon ko on the toolbar or choose Print from the File menu 2 Select the appropriate printer if applicable and click OK Printing Points and Details You can print all of the data in the Points or Details panes From the File menu select Print Points available only with Java 1 5 or higher or Print Details If you highlight a selection of points with your mouse before choosing Print Points you will al
251. ol to focus on one area of the graph allowing you to see more detail Wee HOBOware User s Guide e Use the Subset Statistics tool to view statistics for a particular time span 2 Actions Use the Actions buttons to perform a number of actions on a plot or a series Open properties Show Hide Filter Zoom inout window point markers series o QQ WB T show graph at Show Hide Convert Add full scale gridlines units graph label Click the Open properties icon to open the properties window for the plot element that is currently selected such as gridlines legend axis Use the Gridline icons to toggle all horizontal or all vertical gridlines on and off You can also toggle gridlines on and off for each axis individually Using the arrow tool double click an axis to get the Axis Properties window Check the Show Gridlines box to display gridlines for that axis or clear the Show Gridlines box to hide the gridlines Click the Convert units icon to open the Convert Plot window which allows you to convert some or all of the series on the currently focused plot to other units for example from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius Click the Filter series icon to open the Filter Series window See Filtering a Series on a page 74 for information Click the Add Graph Label button to label a graph 3 Plot Menu Right click a series or an empty area in the plot to open a menu of options for modifying the series or plot
252. olis Date FS SS fos w bah _ Aol Toa had ter Vertical Coren j Chegres Duyt Fito Bent pean Dege Dut vent Detrription COD ta Mariy Resultant Series Hame GOD ser Kea i Cancel Create Hew Series 3 Select Data Series If your datafile includes multiple temperature series choose the series you want to use from the drop down list If your logger supports sensor locations the location you entered will be displayed here 4 Calculation Method check the calculation method you want to use See Calculation Methods below for more details 5 Development Thresholds Select lower and upper threshold values These are the minimum and maximum thresholds that will be used in the GDD calculation Use the sliders to set these thresholds or enter the values manually If the calculation method you chose does not use an upper threshold the upper threshold option will be disabled Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit if your default unit preference is US and in degrees Celsius if your default unit preference is SI 6 Biofix Parameters Select Biofix Date choose a date that marks the beginning of the development phase The dates in this list are the full days contained in the datafile Degree Days to Event enter the number of degree days needed to reach an event of interest harvest time pest emergence etc This will create an alarm line on the graph to indicate when the event took place Degree days are in Fahrenheit DDf if
253. ompressed Air Flow Sensor lt No sensor athkached gt Connection Interval C LEJ LEJ o Logging Interval Changing the intervals applies to all sensors on this node Default logging and connection intervals can be set in Preferences 3 Make any other changes as necessary and click OK The HOBOnode Manager device table will then change the status for that external sensor to OFF as shown below Any plots and alarms associated with that sensor will also be removed from HOBOnode Manager 196 HOBOware User s Guide Type Sih Status iy ZW REYR area O COMNMECTED LE ZwW 005 e a Ec ATIVE t CABLE TEMP RH Temp 2431949 1 At TIVE ee CABLE TEMPIRH RH 8 24351949 2 Ai TIVE lt Select Analog Sensor gt 2431949 3 OFF Shortcut In the device table click the checkbox next to the external sensor then click the Sensor Type button and select the sensor from the list This can be done for many sensors at once by selecting more than one sensor at a time in the device table For details on setting up a HOBO data node with an external sensor for the first time see Selecting External Sensor Type Determining Data Node Type There are four types of devices displayed within HOBOnode Manager data receiver data node data node router and router Use the icons in the device table to identify data node types This is particularly helpful if you need to verify whether a device is acting as a data node only or if it al
254. on intervals that are set within the general preferences upon installation of the software the default logging interval is 1 minute and the default connection interval is 10 minutes However you can also define logging and connection intervals on a per node basis which gives you the flexibility of having data nodes logging and transmitting data at different rates Changing Default Values in Preferences To change the default logging and connection intervals click the Actions button in HOBOnode Manager and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Or within HOBOware select File gt Preferences on Windows or HOBOware gt 194 HOBOware User s Guide Preferences on Macintosh and click Data Nodes The default logging and connection intervals are under the General category of the data node preferences Select a preset value or set a custom interval The minimum logging interval is 1 minute and the minimum connection interval is 2 minutes Y General Presets Custom Default Logging Interval 0 o E EE Default Connection Interval 10 Minutes O E E ogl These default values will only be used for new data nodes that join the network Changes to these default intervals will not affect data nodes that are already logging or that have been previously configured with their own individual logging or connection interval Changing Intervals for Individual Data Nodes To change the logging and connection intervals on an individu
255. only system alarms and alarm logs are copied Note Creating a new deployment does not create a new database All data recorded in the previous deployment is saved and can be accessed through Plot Export Data To create a new deployment 1 Click the Actions button in HOBOnode Manager and select Create New Deployment Actions Y L gt PlotfExport Data Print Device Table 40 Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences ela Create Mew Deployment 2 Type a name for the new deployment Select the Copy the current network to the new deployment checkbox if you want to use the current deployment as the basis for the new deployment HOBOnode Manager will automatically be filled in with your current network devices alarms and settings If you do not copy the current network then you will need to form a new network only system alarms and alarm logs will appear in HOBOnode Manager Click OK 198 HOBOware User s Guide F Create New Deployment Copy the current network bo the new deployment Name Warehouse Building B g Denotes required fields 3 A message appears indicating that the current network deployment will end and a new deployment will be started Click Yes to continue or click No to return to the Create New Deployment dialog 4 From the Device menu in HOBOware select Manage HOBO Data Node Network to restart HOBOnode Manager 5 If you chose to copy the current network to the new deployment then HOBOnode Man
256. ons button and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences Or to access preferences within HOBOware select File gt Preferences on Windows or HOBOware gt Preferences on Macintosh and click Data Nodes 2 Click Sharing within the Data Nodes preferences and then click HOBOnode Viewer 3 Select the Enable HOBOnode Viewer checkbox Y Sharing HobOnode viewer Enable HOBOnode viewer Data Delivery Fort 8060 Website Gtboif192 166 1 1588 8080 HoOBOnode Viewer 4 By default the port number assigned for HOBOnode Viewer is 8080 You may use this one or change it to any other available port In most cases the default 8080 port number will be available However if this number is already in use by another web service application on the same computer then you can change it to any other available port There are 0 to 65 535 ports Port numbers 0 to 1023 are restricted ports reserved for use by system services such as FTP Telnet and HTTP You may use any other available port number from 1024 to 65 535 for HOBOnode Viewer 5 Click OK in preferences and then restart HOBOnode Manager close HOBOnode Manager and then from the Device menu in HOBOware select Manage HOBO Data Node Network to reopen it HOBOnode Viewer will not be fully enabled until you restart HOBOnode Manager 185 HOBOware User s Guide 6 After HOBOnode Manager has restarted return to the HOBOnode Viewer preferences Click the link or URL to go to your HOBOnode
257. onset user s Guide onsetcomp com HOBOware User s Guide Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 www onsetcomp com 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 Email loggerhelp onsetcomp com Hours of Operation 8AM to 8PM ET Monday through Friday 2010 2011 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO HOBOlink HOBOware BoxCar and FlexSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies Doc 12730 E Part MAN BHW UG HOBOware User s Guide Contents Chapter 1 An Overview Of HOBOware sscsccssssceccsccccsccececcsccccsccscescessssees LO Gene ea Ge a a cence uniter ane ace A E E aeee no eeeuenaaes 10 Na peat ree ee Ore A coe fess ey err Seve reece ena Stes OR OM T eee eee oe enor Men 10 introduction to HOBOWare PrO iii siccinc cds cccncadsecesiadvecestedscniweadceassacdeasaneedvcsawoudiensseudsaaaseedsesdseutseasveadvececieies 11 VOU NON he ota eeh ys cote aroma E ect enen satan rata Mera tee eae aue eects 11 Geine Started orota naa las dedi vaaild aslthin oanteen ches Sehexwantdendcasedniseaf
258. ontact The U30 relay contact is a latching relay that can be configured as either Normally Open or Normally Closed The factory default setting is Normally Open You can change the default relay settings in the Sensor Alarms window in HOBOware Steps This procedure assumes the U30 Station is connected to a computer running HOBOware 1 From the Device menu hover over Configure U30 Alarms and select Configure Alarms to open the Sensor Alarms window 2 In the Relay Contacts section select Normally Open or Normally Closed Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay gt Set default deactivated state and then select either Open or Closed 3 If you are setting an Alarm Action of Pulse Relay you can set the Relay Pulse Width The default is 1 s Click Set to send the alarm configuration to the U30 Station 5 To test the relay click the Close Relay or Open Relay button button that appears depends on which state the relay is in You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station Click the button again to return to the default state Use a digital multimeter to check for continuity to confirm that the relay is opened and closed as expected D Alternate Method From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay gt Activate Relay then select Deactivate Relay sensar Alanta SCL rene HARCA e i Wokage 9 va N y Pale ig T L Bey Rubee itr o C Momally Open Pulse width in TARE 10 m iS
259. or 2431994 gt Temperature lt No Label for 2431994 1 gt v above 0 000 Ffor 2 gt logged data points Sensor alarms are processed when node connects every 2 minutes and transmits data 1 minute Logging every 1 minute Alarm Actions f cp Add New Action Add Default Action Y Default Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences Enter an email address ex john doe com Email v C Perform on clear Notes will be included in Alarm Actions 1 Click the Add New Action button Tip To save time you can configure default alarm actions See Setting Alarm Preferences for information A new action is added 2 Select the type of notification Email Text Message Visible or Audible 3 Enter information or make a selection depending on the type of notification NOTE If you add an email or text notification and you have not already setup your SMTP settings you will be prompted to do so e Email Enter the email address where you want the alarm notification sent e Text Message enter the email address where you want the alarm notification sent e Visible no further configuration required A pop up window will appear in HOBOnode Manager if the alarm trips Visible Alarm on 13 1103 09 10 33 55 AM EST EEN gt Above alarm tripped on 13 Temperature Cooler 1 72 955 F Beet 7 Note check coolant level e Audible Select the sound that you want to play when an alarm trips Click the Play icon to hea
260. or that node Rearrange the data nodes or add new ones if required e Deploying Temperature Sensors Follow these guidelines when deploying Temperature sensors Mount the sensor so that at least 10 cm 4 inches of the sensor cable is placed in the medium that is being measured The temperature sensor is approximately 0 32 cm 1 8 inch from the end of the Stainless steel tip When mounting the probe care should be taken to thermally isolate the sensor from the mounting surface to ensure accurate air temperature readings Device Types The following table shows the different device types and how they appear in HOBOnode Manager Device Type Icon in Primary Power Source Functionali Dig AC Power Outlet Receives data from nodes and sends to HOBOnode Manager Routes data from nodes to the receiver or another node or router outer bd AC Power Outlet Although the 2W ROUTER has a temperature sensor you should ZW ROUTER l a not rely on this sensor for accurate readings Use this node for routing only AC Power Outlet Records measurements from sensors and sends data to receiver Can route data from other nodes IMPORTANT Plug into AC power before installing batteries RouterNode i Records measurements from sensors and sends data to receiver labs 3 AAA Batteries Cannot route data from other nodes 136 HOBOware User s Guide Basic Deployment The diagram below shows an example of a basic setup where all data node
261. ork mode Try pressing the button again Green blinks rapidly 10 times then Red blinks rapidly 10 times then both stay OFF Alternating Red and Green twice then blink Red 6 Data node cannot find network continuously RED and GREEN blink simultaneously for 5 seconds Powering a data node using a wall outlet NOTE If you unplug hen RED for 5 seconds then both blink once then the node and then plug it back in within 30 seconds there will both go OFF be no LED indication GREEN blinks for 5 seconds then RED blinks for 5 seconds then both go OFF m and Green at the same time twice Transmitting Data Powering a data node using batteries only 203 HOBOware User s Guide Action gt LED Pattern Use this table to verify actions that you are performing Action LED Pattern Powering a data node using a Red and Green simultaneously for 5 seconds then Red for 5 seconds then Green wall outlet once then OFF OWENE PANANOGEUE NE Green for 5 seconds then Red for 5 seconds then OFF batteries only Receiver Alternating Red and Green continuously Router or Router Node Alternating Red and Green continuously then blink Green twice then resume alternating Forming a network Node Alternating Red and Green continuously then Green every 5 seconds Red 10 times then Red and Green on for several seconds then off Removing a data node from he network ee Device Status Use this table to determin
262. ou can configure sensor excitation power and warm up on the Analog Sensor Ports Sensor excitation is a voltage output provided by the HOBO U30 Station to power a sensor that is connected to it This power may be needed 112 HOBOware User s Guide because the sensor is not self powered or because the sensor s power capacity cannot support a long deployment When sensor excitation is required the logger can provide 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 200 mA total for transducers that require external power for proper operation The excitation voltage has a programmable warm up time and is controlled by the Analog Sensor Port A warm up time can be up to 120 seconds If the warm up required is longer than 120 seconds or if you are not concerned with battery life you may choose the Continuous option which will power the sensor for the entire deployment Then click OK to return to the Configure Channel window Battery Life Providing excitation power drastically decreases the logger s battery life Consult the logger manual for more information In order to save battery power you may specify the minimum time needed to power the sensor before taking a measurement For example if you specify a Warm Up of one second and set the logging interval in the logger to one minute the logger will power the external sensor for one second log data and then turn off the excitation power for the next 59 seconds Always enable the logger s inte
263. ou to keep the logger in the field but still read out any recorded data You can then bring the shuttle back to the office connect it to the computer offload and save the files Plot the data After reading out the logger and saving the data you can select and define the data series you wish to plot in a graph HOBOware Pro also provides Data Assistants for automatic scaling of certain data when plotting Analyze the data and customize the plot There are numerous tools available for working with the data and changing the plot such as exporting filtering merging files cropping and more Save changes to the plot as a project file Changes to the axis series plot and legend properties as well as any filtering or merging can be saved as a hproj file NOTE If you are configuring HOBO data nodes see the summary of tasks on page 141 for setting up data nodes Connecting Devices Most HOBO data loggers and shuttles connect to the computer with an Onset supplied USB cable The HOBO Weather Station HOBO Micro Station and HOBO Energy Logger connect to the computer with a serial cable or to a USB port with a Keyspan serial adapter Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers or cables Refer to one of these topics for details about connecting your device to the computer NO
264. ount it to the wall using a screw or nail through the mounting holes then attach the node to the cover Viewing Wireless Data on your Local Area Network You can view plots and data from your HOBO data node network on your local area network with HOBOnode Viewer While HOBOnode Manager requires a direct connection on a dedicated PC to monitor your network HOBOnode Viewer gives you the flexibility to see data node plots and network status anywhere This allows you to e Look at real time data from your local area network with any browser e Check on the data node network remotely to make sure it is running properly and that no devices are missing or alarms have tripped e Share data with others by sending them a link to HOBOnode Viewer HOBOnode Viewer is a locally hosted website easily configured within HOBOware preferences Once HOBOnode Viewer is enabled HOBOware will create a link for your own web page that displays the real time plots and data for your data node network The HOBOnode Viewer web page will always be available as long as HOBOnode Manager remains open on the computer with your HOBOnode database Alarms The Alarms Window In the Alarms window you can e Define sensor alarm conditions e Enable disable system alarm conditions missing node heartbeat and low battery e Define alarm actions including email text message visual notification and audible alarm e Copy sensor alarms to other sensors e View tripped alarms
265. oup gt box enter a name for the group and then click the ENTER key on your keyboard a ll Dj More Senor Type Y Groups F The Group Name appears in the table for each sensor selected 182 Adding Sensors to a Group To add a sensor to an existing group Ley i ie SLL SSeS uI LYE Bsr 1 Temp E CAE Tep a ACTIVE Te ay i RH ie AE AH 2 Gi TIVE R Select gt Ei bba bie HB Select Analg Senioro RESBSOE 3 ACTIVE oensor s E ma Pulse RESETS ACTIVE _ Bay 3 Ee TW 1h ACTIVE Ray 3 Temp N TL 2431 iS 1 ACTIVE Te Bay JRH DW INT RHI 2a31992 2 ACTIVE RH Taiaha ee eee AE n LLL ia E Mna Senio Type F croup F W 1 Select the sensor s 2 Click Groups 3 Check desired groups s 4 Click Apply Selected Groups See Using Groups in the Plot Export Data Window Sorting by Group Click the Group s column header to sort rows by groups Click the Group s column header to sort rows by group i Group s Building 1 Building 1 Building 1 Building 1 Temp Building 1 Building 1 Temp Deleting or Renaming a Group Select Manage Groups from the Groups drop down 4dd to Group Y E lt Search gt lt New Group Sod bo Mew Group Building 1 Building 1 Temp Manage Groups Apply Selecked Groups The Manage Groups window appears 183 HOBOware User s Guide 2 Select Group s 3 Click Apply Selected Group s HOBOware User s Guide Manag
266. ow to change general plot appearance such as changing font type and size adding gridlines or modifying axis details Y Real Time Plots Maximum number of sensors to plot 20 2 Enable MONTH view in real time plots 6 Maximum number of days of observations to plot Ce Show alarm threshold as line Show alarm threshold as interval 201 HOBOware User s Guide Maximum number of sensors to plot Select how many data node sensors you want to be able to plot at one time within HOBOnode Manager You can select from 1 sensor to 100 with a default of 20 Enable MONTH view in real time plots Select this checkbox to add a Month button to the Plots tab in HOBOnode Manager You can then plot data by hour 4 hours day week or month The Month view is disabled by default T HOBOnode Manager Plots Map Alarms Maximum number of days of observations to plot Select how many days worth of data you want to view in the plot up to 31 The default is 7 days Show alarm thresholds on real time sensor plots Select this checkbox to add a visual indicator or reference point when a sensor alarm has tripped e Select Show alarm threshold as line to display the alarm threshold on the real time plots as a horizontal line An example of this type of reference point is the red line in the following plot where an alarm was configured to trip at above 95 degrees Fahrenheit Floor 1B 110 00 g au 100 00 p 90 00 E P
267. panned or zoomed this may no longer be the case Use smart scaling to correct that With the hand arrow or crosshair tool right click anywhere on the graph and select SmartScale Graph This will automatically adjust the axes to end on tick marks Tip You can always return to the original plot view by clicking the View at Full Scale we from the toolbar or the View menu 66 HOBOware User s Guide Copying a Series to another Plot To copy a series from one plot to another 1 Open the source plot the plot which includes the series you want to copy and the destination plot the plot where you want to paste the series 2 In the source plot choose the arrow tool k and select the series you want to copy 3 Copy the series right click on the series and choose Copy Series from the pop up menu or from the Main Menu select Edit gt Copy Series or press Ctrl C Windows or Command C Mac 4 Go to the other plot and with the arrow tool right click anywhere on the destination plot and choose Paste Series from the pop up menu or from the main menu select Edit gt Paste Series or press Ctrl V Windows or Command V Mac The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane Undoing and Redoing Plot Changes You can undo and redo changes made to the plot display including zooming panning crosshair placement graph and axis properties modifications and more To undo the most recent change
268. pe 4 S N The Serial Number of the device 5 Status This column indicates the status of the device Active Device is communicating with the receiver Missing Node has not reported to the receiver within the Missing threshold 6 Meas Type The Measurement Type of the sensor 7 Reading The latest reading from the sensor 8 Time The time the latest reading was taken 9 Plot Check the box for the device to have the device readings appear in the real time plots 10 Group s The group s you have assigned this sensor too 11 Map Check the box for the device to place the device on the Network Map Drag the icon the desired location on the map and click the mouse button 12 Alarms Icons appear in the Alarms column indicating the alarm status for the device 13 Signal Indicates the signal strength for the device 14 Battery Strength LEDs LED Pattern gt Indication Refer to this table to interpret an LED pattern on a device LED Pattern Indication Green blinks every 5 seconds Data node is on the network Red blinks every 5 seconds Data node is off the network Alternating Red and Green Device is in Form Network mode or is joining the network Alternate Red and Green for 2 minutes then blink Data node could not join network because the receiver is out Red continuously of range or there is interference You pressed the button to add the data node to the network but the node did not enter Join Netw
269. pen Click the File menu and select a recently opened datafile or project file from the Recent Files list Opening Files from Unsupported Loggers Although the following loggers cannot be launched or readout using HOBOware data files from these loggers can be opened and plotted by HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite All graphing tools filters and Data Assistants can be used with the files and data can be exported to text and XML project files HO8 38 bit e H08 001 04 e H08 002 04 e H08 003 04 e H08 004 04 e H08 006 04 e H08 008 04 TBI WTA e TBI32 05 37 e TBI32 20 50 e WTA08 05 37 e WTA08 39 75 e WTA32 05 37 e WTA32 39 75 HO8 12 bit e H08 030 08 e H08 031 08 e H08 032 08 E HOBOware User s Guide H20 H06 H07 H14 H12 H20 001 H06 001 02 H06 002 02 H06 003 02 H06 004 02 H07 001 02 H07 001 04 H14 001 H14 002 H12 001 H12 002 H12 003 56 HOBOware User s Guide Modifying a Plot This topic covers the ways in which you can modify a plot using the Tool Bar and the Plot menu Arow Hand Subset Open properties Show Hide Filter tool tool statistics tool Zoom in out window point markers series Tools i reai he amp a 0 AMBEN b Show graph at Show Hide Convert Add full scale gridlines units graph label T E Crosshair Zoom tool tool AO Tee ONTO Solar Radiation Wien Temp F RH 3 Plat Menu 1 DEA OF POS PH Me 13 200 7
270. perature 1 Temperature 2 Relative Humidity Depends on Temp Channel 1 3 Light Intensity 5 Logger s Battery Voltage Create Mew Series 2 Select the type of filter and the interval you wish to use In this example the type of filter is Average Temperature in every hour Filters vary depending on the channel s measurement type 41 HOBOware User s Guide Filter Series Select channel to Filter 1 Temperature Show khe Average Temperature Maximum Temperature Resultant S Minimum Temperature Average Temperature 3 Edit the Resultant Series Name as desired and click Create New Series In this example the Resultant Series Name is edited to be Avg Hourly Temperature Filter Series Select channel to filter 1 Temperature Show the Average Temperature 4 The newly created series is added to the Filtered Series list as shown below To make a change to a filtered series either double click the series name or select the series name and click Edit To delete a filtered series select the series name and click Delete Filter Series Select channel to Filter 1 Temperature Show the Average Temperature Create New Series 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional filtered series Not only can you create filtered series for all channels but you can also create multiple filtered series on a single channel for exampl
271. pler Available only on certain loggers Logging will not start until you press the button on the logger and hold it down for at least three seconds or return the logger to the coupler without the base station for at least three seconds refer to your logger manual for more information If the logger has a light it will flash quickly when logging begins On Date Time Logging will begin at a date and time you specify up to approximately six months from the present Skip launch window next time HOBOware Pro Check this box if you would like to bypass the Launch Window the next time you choose Launch from the Device menu or click the Launch icon This will cause the next logger to be launched with either the previous launch settings or the current logger settings as set in Launch Time Saving Options preferences aq HOBOware User s Guide Launch Options for Station Loggers The following launch options and settings are available for most Station loggers Note that the Launch Logger window may vary from the example shown below For details on the launch options available on other loggers see Launch Options for U Series Loggers and Launch Options for the HOBO 4 Channel Pulse Input Data Logger UX120 017 Launch Logger HOBO Weather Logger b Description test launch _ User Notes 1 Serial Number 851301 Deployment Number 51 LL jarr Battery Level ali 99 Alkaline Lithium Sensors Configure Sensors
272. ption Each time you connect a logger the Launch window will open If the logger is the same model as the last logger launched the Launch window will be populated with the settings from the previous launch and an indicator on the upper right corner of the Launch window will remind you that the Previous launch preference is in use Important Note for Windows The first time you connect a device the Default Action may not be triggered After the device has been connected to the computer and disconnected at least once the Default Action should be triggered Read Header Failed Error Occasionally when trying to launch check status or read out a U Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station HOBO Waterproof Shuttle or HOBO U Shuttle you may receive the following error Read Header Failed AQ HOBOware User s Guide These messages occur when a device s header cannot be read usually because of a communication error or corrupted header Disconnect the device from the computer then reconnect it and try to launch check status or read out again If you receive the message again the header has probably become corrupted The most common cause of header corruption is a communication problem during launch such as the USB cable coming loose or an optical logger slipping out of its base station coupler while the Launching Logger progress bar is displayed In that case there is a possibility that valid data has been logged but cannot
273. r With HOBOnode Manager you can see all available sensor channels on all devices including those without a sensor type selected HOBOnode Viewer displays enabled sensor channels only If a device in HOBOnode Manager has a channel listed as OFF then that channel will not appear in HOBOnode viewer There may be some minor differences in plot appearance if you are comparing the plots in HOBOnode Viewer to HOBOnode Manager In general plots are nearly identical but there could be slight differences in scaling If you set up data delivery and chose to have files saved to yourcomputer or a network drive then a Data tab will be visible in HOBOnode Viewer with a list of all files delivered through that service as shown below Click a file name to open or save the file 191 HOBOware User s Guide Plats Map 0g a710 12 40 25 PM g7 17 35 95 pik GlWarehouse Zone A 2010 4 27 027 10 12 35 25 PM Eat arehouse_Zone_A 2010 09 27 12 30_24 als O9 27710 12 30 25 PM warehouse i 9 27 12 25 Idle 04 27 10 12 25 25 PM Bwareha ise Zone A 20100 09 27 10 12 20 25 PM Eflwarehouse Zone_A 2000 09 27 EEN O Sere nee EalWarehouse_Zone_A_2020_09_27_12 10 24 xls 03 27 10 12 10 25 PM aware cume_Zone_A_2O0L0_08_27_i2 Jaula 09 27 10 12 05 25 PM iwareho ise Zone A 20100 0 27 10 12 00 25 PM Bwarehouse Zone A 2010 09 OS 27 L0 11 55 25 AM EalWarehouse Zone_A_2010_09_2 OOf27 10 11 50 25 AM Lalwaret cue Zone A POLO OO 37 11 45_24 ele OOf27 10 11 45 25 AM Oo
274. r s Guide HOBOware Pro If you do not want plots to open with the sensor location shown in the Points and Details panes disable the Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane setting under Points Table amp Details Pane on the Plotting Preference pane HOBOware Lite To display the Points table choose Points Table from the View menu Choose Points Table again to hide the Points table The Plot Setup Window After you read out a logger or open a saved datafile the Plot Setup window appears Pia Selig Tikei Saree fp Po af al l C Nore Smin Meramen Units label EL Pree H l Bevel a te J Ta bena Logger Events bo Pis a Event Event lype Leits 7 Ei Ha Garad lz Shoop E Ered et Fie wt Offset fom GMT S fey Gheure 0 GAT 1 T Daia Aas Preness 5 l e n A e ha p Gans Pa Pound Aebi Tul ea wz Lied Hela Caa J E 6 1 Description Enter text to describe the plot 2 Select Series to Plot Select the series you want to plot and the units if applicable 3 Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Select internal logger events to plot only available for some loggers 4 Offset from GMT Set the Time Zone Offset from GMT if required 5 Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only See Data Assistants on page 78 HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data
275. r data from nodes in your network to a single txt csv or xls file on a regular schedule This allows you to e Store data from your current data node network deployment for future reference and analysis e Access data remotely when you are away from the network and e Share data with others in a file that is distributed automatically via FTP or email or saved to a computer or network drive Before you can set up data delivery you must first select which nodes and sensors you wish to include in the file by saving the configuration settings To do this 1 From HOBOnode Manager click Plot Export Data 2 Select the deployment name from the list Stepi Deployments select deployments whose data you want to plot export Depl Label Start time End time 1 First Deployment Tue Sep 14 13 37 40 EDT 2010 Fri Sep 17 06 50 19 EDT 2010 3 Select the individual nodes you would like to include in the file or click All to select all nodes 186 HOBOware User s Guide Step 2 Nodes select to show sensors Serial Mumber Depl 24351949 2 24351994 2 4 Select the sensors you would like to include in the file or click Include all sensors Step 3 Node Sensors click arrow to add data to plot export id Include all sensors Serial Number Depl Measurement Type Groupts Samples 24351949 1 Temperature 120 431949 2 RH 120 24351994 1 Temperature 119 2431994 2 RH 119 5 Make sure all the sensors you wish to share i
276. r the alarm NOTE If multiple audible alarms are set only the most recent will play Any other actions configured for the alarm will be sent 4 Check the Perform on clear box if you want a notification when the alarm clears If you only want a notification when the alarm clears and not when it is tripped change the drop down selection to only 5 Add Notes to be included in the alarm notification optional To add another action repeat the procedure 158 HOBOware User s Guide Using Default Alarm Actions You can configure Default Alarm Actions in the HOBO Data Node Preferences See Adding Alarm Actions Notifications page 157 You can have the default actions automatically added to any sensor alarms you add or you can manually select individual default actions for each alarm Automatically Add Default Actions to Alarms if this box checked When you click Add Sensor Alarm the Default Alarm Actions are automatically added to the alarm Gee init hie ia iTar ui be he ee det inah crn ere i e Ge rua panpan akart aN ay akd al dl aE bcra SP naamw Acton CESTI Cordigure defaul Alam dictions im ihe Hre Manager Pretereices Airaa ate w eriari cori cha aide reece ony chee Ls nie ere wow heel mpide ies pe E eevee a Petter eur acl dete prikk a ees eter Hol eee kki dee D PA Ll i Terhi w bhn Taia a Ferir cori cease ba Taxt Message Bel ohn Dostiennstcomp com iforn ony cheer bd Re ee bet Ferta cor clear bal
277. r your logger 3 Adjust the time zone offset if necessary By default data is shown in the offset used to launch the logger with HOBOware not a shuttle To select a different offset enter the hours offset from GMT UTC in decimal form You may find this useful if you logged in multiple time zones or if you took the logger to a different time zone after launching it 4 HOBOware Pro Only If data assistants are available you can use them to create additional series Select an assistant from the list and click Process 5 When you have made your selections click the Plot button The plot is displayed 53 HOBOware User s Guide Data Types in Plots Four kinds of data can be displayed on a plot Sensor measurements Sensor measurements include the channels you selected to log at an interval during the launch such as temperature RH or battery voltage This type of data series consists of all the logged data points for that channel In addition if the logger recorded both temperature and RH a dew point series can be plotted States States are condition changes that can be recorded at any time during deployment regardless of the logging interval if any Only state loggers such as the U9 and U11 can record state changes External Events External Events are momentary switch closures e g from turnstiles that are recorded by loggers with external event channels such as the U11 logger Internal logger Events In
278. raph Subset The Subset Statistics Tool allows you to select a subset of a graph and display the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range Subset Range A Subset Duration Show Al Hide da _ aa 20 channels with dewpcint Subset Statistics in Series TAMS mi ss mls Tees een Wee ee ee eel j more amp He Saree TABS ave i r Properties G Series Carerk mA m n BIA o Gr Voltage mv ks 5 aoe Serie Batt pee TEN k era f 3 Ph a iiH KIA Subset Statistics Subset matistes wj nn aon e H Pos Tire 4 n H aes TAS ma BA p H Series TAMS mi Ea Ts a H Serie Curent 5A Smi i rif Ba ty z m Swie Bati e 10 08 Y k i ks WEA r TH 5 3 5 i aS Cr AH ee Tes OS te AH eT Edit Subset Bar 1 Subset Range Two vertical indicators black appear on the graph to show the range of the subset To adjust the start or end of the subset click and drag the left or right end of the Edit Subset Bar You can also use the arrow keys to move the left boundary and Ctr Windows or Command Mac arrow keys to move the right boundary Place the cursor in the middle of the bar and drag to move the entire range left or right 2 Subset Duration A labeled horizontal indicator blue shows the duration of the subset Use the up and down arrows to move the horizontal indicator up or down 3 Edit Subset Bar Resizing Moving Subs
279. rce To use another file to provide barometric information click the Use Barometric Datafile button and enter or browse to the name of a hobo hsec dtf dsec or txt file that contains a barometric pressure series from an overlapping time period You will have the option to display this series on the plot Important To use a txt file see Import Text Files Requirements on page 95 To use a constant pressure value click the Use Constant Barometric Pressure button Enter the constant value and indicate whether it is in psi or kPa You cannot use a constant pressure value in combination with a reference water level 6 Keep the default Resultant Series Name or enter a new one You may also enter User Notes concerning the series you are creating NOTE Your settings are retained so you do not need to re select your density and barometric file each time you use the Barometric Compensation Assistant as long as they still apply to the new water level data set 7 Click Create New Series The new series is listed and selected in the Plot Setup dialog You can click Process on the Plot Setup dialog again to create another series using different barometric compensation parameters 8 Click the Plot button The settings you entered will be displayed in the Details pane of the plot Y Series Water Level feet gt Logger Info ae Deployment Info gt Y Series Statistics Barometric Compensation Parameters Fluid
280. re If you should ever need to restore your database simply replace the primary database with the backup The database is stored at the following location e Windows 7 0 and Vista c Users lt user name gt AppData Local OnsetComputerCorporation cosmos db e Windows XP c Documents and Settings lt user name gt Application Data Local OnsetComputerCorporation cosmos db e Mac OS 10 5 and 10 6 Users lt user name gt Documents OnsetComputerCorporation cosmos db To rename the database modify the name of the db folder by adding the deployment location or the date example db 11 10 Note HOBOnode Manager will be empty after renaming the database You will need to form a new network Creating a New Deployment The first time you form a HOBO data node wireless network the initial deployment or network configuration is created automatically for you This first deployment can continue indefinitely However you also have the option to create a new deployment if you need to move your current network to a new location or if you d like to configure a different set of sensors in a new network for example This allows you to more easily distinguish between two separate networks or deployments of nodes when they are plotted or exported from HOBOware You have the option of either creating a new deployment that is an exact copy of the previous one all devices alarms and settings will be copied as currently configured or consists of a new network
281. re Pro Features Setup Assistant When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time you are greeted by the HOBOware Setup Assistant a series of windows to help you quickly change some key preference settings for device types and serial ports units of measurement and data assistants See HOBOware Pro Setup Assistant for more information Data Analysis Analysis features can be used to extract key information from logged data You can create new data series which can be graphed or exported You can also filter data over user specified intervals that can be in seconds minutes hours or days The Subset Statistics tool included with HOBOware Pro calculates statistics over a user defined interval Time Saving Options Launching By default HOBOware Pro displays the Launch window when you initiate a launch If you want to skip the launch window and launch the logger with the default settings choose Automatically launch This is particularly useful if Das HOBOware User s Guide you want to launch many loggers quickly without changing any settings For more information see Launch Time Saving Options Readout This feature allows you to skip a number of default actions when reading out a logger such as being prompted to saving or the Plot Setup window For more information see Readout Time Saving Options Viewing Subset Statistics The Subset Statistics feature allows you to select a range of data in a graph and display the maximum
282. re not displayed when you open a plot Enable this option if you always want a new plot to display gridlines for all value axes e Enable vertical gridlines when plotting data By default vertical gridlines are always displayed when you open a plot Clear this checkbox if you never want a new plot to display gridlines for the time axis Plot Setup Y Plot Setup Automatically select all data series For plotting Automatically select internal events For plotting e g Button Up Down Host Connected EOF Automatically select pre defined Data Assistant or Filtered series For plotting instead of the source series e Automatically select all data series for plotting By default when you read out a logger or open a datafile some series such as Dew Point are not selected for display on the Plot Setup window Enable this option if you want every series to be selected e Automatically select internal events for plotting e g Button Up Down Host Connected EOF When you open a plot internal events are selected by default on the Plot Setup window Clear this box if you usually do not want to see these events 226 HOBOware User s Guide e Automatically select pre defined Data Assistant or Filtered series for plotting instead of the source series This option controls whether any series from Data Assistants and filters that you configured in the Launch Logger window are pre selected in the Plot Setup dialog When this option
283. rnal battery channel when logging with excitation power If the battery becomes too low to provide excitation power excitation power is turned off but logging continues as long as the battery can power the logger This will cause the further readings on that channel to become inaccurate If you are logging the internal battery channel when this happens an Excitation Off event will be shown in your datafile to mark the point at which excitation power was disabled Configuration You configure Excitation Power from the Configure Channel window 1 Click on the Set Excitation Power button to open the Excitation Power window Configure Channel Channel Into Module Name Firmware Version 1 4 Serial Number 30 Channel Number 2 Channel Name 3 Excitation Power Excitation Power Mo Excitation Power Set Exotabion Power EN A Measurement Type Current Warm Up 1 000 seconds O Continuous Cancel IES ree Cere Cona Gore Ceon 2 Check off the Excitation Power Used box 3 Select the Mode If the Mode is Warm Up select the warm up time in seconds 4 Click OK 113 HOBOware User s Guide Modes Warm up When in Warm up Mode the logger supplies excitation power for a brief user programmable period prior to each measurement This mode allows you to select the minimum warm up time needed to allow for sensor stabilization while conserving battery power For example if you specify a warm up of one seco
284. rom the toolbar 2 Click the series you wish to remove and press the Delete key or right click the series and choose Remove from the menu that appears On a laptop computer press Fn Delete 77 HOBOware User s Guide A warning appears indicating that the only way to add the series back to the plot is to reopen the plot 3 Click Yes The series is removed from the graph the Details pane and the Points table Data Assistants Overview HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data that you enter before you display the plot For example the kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from an energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost All Data Assistants can be run from the Plot Setup window after you read out a logger or open a datafile With this method you need to run the Data Assistant each time you read out the logger or open a datafile Some Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh can also be run from the Launch window so that parameters are applied automatically each time you read out the logger or open a data file Installing a Data Assistant Data Assistants are included in the HOBOware application However there may be times when a new Data Assistant is released between HOBOware Pro releases To install a new Data Assistant click the Load button on the Plot Setup window and select the assistant s jar file Software Upd
285. rs Name Axi ropertios Bounds Location g PORS Tick Marks Mase Tick Marks oe eee ema E LB Miscellaneous C C Custom Tick Marks C Hide Axis Majer Lock Ads Scaling and Tick Marks 5 Mince Color E choose Cancel Apety oer 1 Name Enter up to a 40 character name for the axis The default name for a value axis is the unit type for example F is the name for a temperature axis and is the name for an RH axis Normally the time axis is not named when you display a plot If you want plots to open with the time axis labeled as Time by default change the setting in Preferences gt Plotting gt Other Options 2 Location Change the location of the axis The time axis can be located at the top or bottom The value axes can be located on the left or right 3 Tick Marks 62 HOBOware User s Guide Tick marks are the lines that represent values on the axis Numbers or values are listed next to major tick marks minor tick marks are not numbered e Auto Calculate Tick Marks By default tick marks are automatically calculated for both the time and value axes e Custom Tick Marks Choose this option to specify different major and minor tick marks for the axis 4 Bounds Min Enter the minimum value you want displayed for the axis For the time axis you can select a date and time Max Enter the maximum value you want displayed for the axis For the time axis you can selec
286. rs The data is then transmitted across the network back to the receiver Data nodes may also double as routers when they are powered by an AC adapter NOTE A HOBO data node may be referred to as a node in the documentation HOBO data router ZW ROUTER The ZW ROUTER routes data from nodes to the receiver or another node or router Use this device for routing data from other nodes only External sensors Nodes do not supply power to external sensors For external sensors that require power and are connected directly to a node you must supply power to the sensor For external sensors outputting more than 2 5 v you must use an adapter cable ADAP5 or ADAP10 For output other than 2 5 5 or 10 v you must perform some calculations to analyze the recorded data Use the appropriate cable to connect the sensor to the data node and select the corresponding cable in the Sensor Type drop down when configuring the sensor in HOBOnode Manager HOBOnode Manager HOBOnode Manager is a component within HOBOware that you use to configure wireless data nodes You access HOBOnode Manager from the Device menu in HOBOware Pro Interaction with HOBOware e HOBOnode Manager is a component of HOBOware Pro A separate icon for HOBOnode Manager appears in your task bar when it is running T21 HOBCware Pro TP HOBOnade Manager e You cannot access HOBOnode Manager if you have a HOBOware window open such as Launch or Status e You can close HOBOnode
287. s 1 Make sure the Enable sensor alarm checkbox is selected 2 Select the sensor if not already selected If you accessed the Add Sensor Alarm window by clicking on the alarm icon in the Device Table the sensor will automatically be populated Otherwise select the sensor you want to add the alarm to 3 Configure Alarm Parameters a Select the threshold Above Below or Outside Range a Enter the value for the alarm b Enter the Number of Data points This is the number of readings that must be outside of the limits for the alarm to be tripped or cleared 4 Configure Alarm Actions Notifications See Adding Alarm Actions 5 Click Save NOTE Any time you edit an existing alarm the alarm state is reset to untripped and the logged data points is reset to zero 153 HOBOware User s Guide Copying a Sensor Alarm to Other Sensors To copy an alarm to other sensors select Alarm s 1 gt 3 Bay 1 Bay 1 Temp Sj all O None Delete Copyto V 2 Click Copy to sensor s selected in HOBOnode Manager table Y Tripped Alarms Log Time all sensors of same Measurement Type Select Copy option all sensors of same Measurement Type and Group s 1 Select Alarm s Select the alarms you want to copy You can select alarms for multiple measurement types and each alarm will only be copied for sensors of that type 2 Click the Cop
288. s are plugged into an AC power outlet recommended and there are no obstructions Data from some nodes may pass through other data nodes to reach the receiver Overcoming Obstructions The diagram below shows a scenario where there are some obstructions between some nodes and the receiver Data node A is placed in a position so that it can connect to the receiver through data node D and also route data from data nodes B and C which are obstructed from connecting directly to the receiver Metal Door 137 HOBOware User s Guide Overcoming Distance Limitations The following diagram shows a scenario where data nodes A and B cannot connect to the receiver due to distance ras Lampin The following diagram shows a ZW ROUTER C added to route data from data nodes A and B to the receiver When you add a ROUTER position it to maximize the number of nodes it can connect to Add additional ROUTER s if needed Lompar Router LL Automatic Re routing If a node loses its signal a node routing though it will automatically search for a new route to receiver In the example below data node A was routing data through data node B When data node B loses communication with the receiver data node A automatically searches for a new path and routes data through data node C 138 HOBOware User s Guide Backing up a Critical Node In the diagram below node D is in a critical path between 3 other
289. s are shown in the Points and Details panes If you do not want to include the label deselect Use sensor Location in the Points Table amp Details Pane section of the Plotting Preferences 4 Customize Series Lines Use the lines preferences to define the appearance of lines in the plot for a specific series type 5 Apply Min Max to Y Axis Bounds Use the Value Axis Preferences to apply a minimum and maximum value for the Y Axis to for plots for a specific series type 6 Enable Auto Scrolling Normally if you are zoom in and click a point in the Points table that is outside the zoom area the plot will scroll so that the marked point is in view while retaining your zoom factor Uncheck the When selected value in table is out of plot range drag series to that value box if you do not want to scroll to points outside of the current view 7 Plot Setup The Plot Setup section of the Plotting Preferences gives you two options when generating a plot e Automatically select all data series for plotting e Automatically select internal events for plotting 8 Label Time Axis By default the time axis is not labeled when you display a plot If you enable this preference the time axis will have a default name of Time when you open a plot 9 Mark Points By default points on a series are not marked To have all points marked by default go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Other Options and select the Mark all points when plotting data option
290. s strongly recommended that launching be done exclusively through HOBOlink Any launch that you have configured with HOBOlink will override the launch parameters set with HOBOware Pro Reading out Readouts are done automatically on a schedule that you set with HOBOlink Use HOBOware Pro to read out only if you are conducting a test or if you need an immediate readout Checking status and signal strength Check HOBOlink for the latest data current status and alarm information Open the Status window in HOBOware Pro if you wish to check how powerful the cellular signal for the HOBO U30 Station in the current location This will help you determine if you need to reposition the station for optimal signal strength 104 HOBOware User s Guide Configuring the Analog Sensor Port This can only be done in HOBOware Pro and is accessed through the Launch window See Configuring FlexSmart Modules and Analog Sensor Ports for details Changing the default relay setting or testing the relay The default relay setting for the HOBO U30 Station is normally open and can only be changed in HOBOware Pro You can also use HOBOware Pro to test the relay See Controlling the Relay on the U30 Station for details Use HOBOlink to set up individual alarms Testing individual Smart Sensors Use HOBOware Pro to test the accuracy of individual Smart Sensors When the HOBO U30 Station is not logging 1 Unplug all Smart Sensors 2 Plug one Smart Sen
291. screen of the installation program click Restart After restarting open HOBOware by double clicking the HOBOware icon in your computer s Applications folder Proceed to Activating HOBOware aye es HOBOware User s Guide Software Updates If you have an Internet connection HOBOware will periodically ask if you would like it to check the Onset website for software updates The default is to check once per week but you can configure HOBOware to check daily or monthly Go to Preferences gt General gt Startup gt Check for HOBOware updates If you do not have an Internet connection choose Never You may check for updates manually at any time by clicking Check for Updates from the Help menu NOTE If you are using HOBOnode Manager with HOBO Data Node Wireless Network you must stop device communication to upgrade HOBOware Upgrading to HOBOware Pro To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service Activating HOBOware The first time you install HOBOware it will be in Trial Mode You will need to activate it entering your license key or continue to run it in Trial Mode until the trial expires NOTE If you are updating an existing version of HOBOware you will not need to activate HOBOware Locating your License Key When you purchase HOBOware your e mail receipt will include a license key If you purchase HOBOware on line the license key is also displayed in the on line
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293. ses water pressure data from a HOBO U20 Water Level Logger and additional information from you to compensate for barometric pressure and create a water level or sensor depth series After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series Using the Barometric Compensation Assistant To create a water level or sensor depth series 1 Read out a logger or open a datafile that contains water pressure data from a U20 Water Level Logger 2 From the Plot Setup dialog select Barometric Compensation Assistant and click Process The Barometric Compensation Assistant dialog appears Acii Ranmenic Sompensanon Assisa Fluld Density l Ferah Waber A22 ihih _ Sah Aer ELSES Ibrit Brackiah Wale 690052 ba Bira inguin i if r i Dirwedd Fium Tame Chancel assuming Pa malai pat ss nil pt isa lei Pamer E W i Reterence Aber Level Reference Waer Level 30 a0 manm p Acteremce TIME 12ra 25 59 PY CW T0500 Pres 21 152 p e Ezrameiric gaie Ae Llaga bt Chimesa When ig a EErEE maler eed hae ja rma rite Lo ere a oaa lani barrel pres Resuhant Series Rane Vater earl Uae Babes 3 Provide Fluid Density information by choosing a water type fresh salt or brackish entering a specific constant value or using the temperature series if logged to use temperature compensated density assuming fresh water 4 To enter a reference water level check the Use a Reference Water Level box enter the wat
294. show lines on the graph for this series to indicate a visual threshold over or under which data may be falling for example if you want to quickly see how many points fall below 32 degrees Alarms are turned off by default For High Alarm enter a value relative to the series where you want the maximum red alarm line to appear For Low Alarm enter a value relative to the series where you want the minimum blue alarm line to appear 5 Points Section Mark Points If you enable Mark Points a marker appears at each data point in this series By default this option is selected for any series with event data or only one point To avoid cluttering the graph it is not selected by default for other series Marker Changes the shape of the marker used The default marker varies depending on how many series are being viewed Point size Changes the point size for the marker 6 Miscellaneous Section Time Axis Allows you to create an additional time axis for this series This is useful when you want to compare data from two different time periods Value Axis Changes the axis being used for the series Choose one of the axes already in view or select New Value Axis from the dropdown list to create your own Color Changes the color used for the series The default color varies depending on how many series are displayed on the graph 64 HOBOware User s Guide Adding a Graph Label You can add multiple labels to a grap
295. shown below This means the alarm is enabled If an Edit Low Battery dialog box appears or you wish to make additional changes to this alarm then proceed to next step 13 HOBOnode Ma nager f a Ed Plots Map Alarms E Sensor yo system Status Enable Missing Node Trips when a node is late by 10 minutes Heartbeat Generates a system heartbeat every 12 hours starting at 12 00 PM L Active alarm icon EJ Low Battery Trips when a device s battery level is below 20 For Li nodes only a Edit icon 3 An Edit Low Battery dialog box may open automatically If it does not and you wish to change the settings then click the Edit icon for Low Battery as shown above 156 HOBOware User s Guide Edit Low Battery Alarm Enable low battery alarm Alarm Condition Select battery level from 10 to 50 Trips when a device s battery level is below For lab nodes only wr Alarm Actions Dp Add Mew Action Add Default Action Y Defaut Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences Enter an email address ex johni doe com Motes gwil be included in Alarm Actions 4 Make sure the Enable low battery alarm checkbox is enabled 5 Select the battery level at which you want the alarm to trip from 10 to 50 For example if you choose 20 then the alarm will trip once the device s remaining battery power drops below 20 6 Select whether the battery alarm should trip for nodes only or for both nodes and routers Notes You
296. sition in the logger If you add or remove sensors click the Refresh button to make sure your changes are seen by the logger and displayed in this list You can assign a name to each sensor up to 30 characters This is helpful if you want to specify a location where the sensor will be placed or if you need to differentiate multiple sensors of the same type Sensors must be connected prior to launching if you will be entering a name for the sensor or configuring FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports use the Configure button to the right of the Label field Otherwise sensors do not have to be connected when setting up the launch You may set up the launch for a delayed or push button start then connect the sensors later before logging begins Notes about configuring sensor channels e Do not attach more than 15 channels of sensors The logger cannot accommodate more than 15 channels e In addition to logging up to 15 channels the HOBO Energy Logger and HOBO U30 Station can record their internal battery channel other sensors must be attached the logger cannot log battery alone The logger s battery voltage is recorded at each interval However logging the internal battery channel consumes some of the logger s memory Unless you are using excitation power or suspect abnormal battery performance you probably do not need to log the battery voltage in loggers other than the HOBO U30 Station e Always enable the logger s internal battery ch
297. so be given the option to print only the selected points Closing a Plot Important Property changes are not saved when you close the datafile To preserve these changes you can paste a bitmap of the graph into other programs or save changes to the plot in a hproj project file 68 HOBOware User s Guide To close a plot click the Close icon ond on the toolbar or choose Close from the File menu To close a plot when you are in Tabbed View e Windows click the Close icon on the tab of the plot e Mac click the red button in the upper left corner of the internal frame containing the plot If you made changes to the plot and then attempt to close it a message appears asking if you wish to save your changes to a project file Click Save to create an hproj file To close all plots choose Close All from the File menu NOTE If you are sure that you do not want HOBOware to prompt you to save a plot as a project file when you close it go to Preferences gt Warnings gt General and clear the checkmark next to Prompt me if there is any remaining unsaved data when closing plot or application 69 HOBOware User s Guide Chapter 4 Analyzing Data Viewing a Plot You can change your view of various aspects of the plot as you analyze the data Changing the Order of a Series You can shuffle the order of series by moving a series to the front or back This is helpful if one series is hidden behind another It also cha
298. so has routing abilities a data node can only function as a router when it is plugged into an outlet with an AC adapter Type SIN Status Receiver ys wy RCR oo fear D CONNECTED Mode L ZW 005 431949 ACTIVE COBLE TEMP RH Temp 2 4351949 1 ACTIVE ee COBLE TEMPIRH RH 2431949 2 ACTIVE lt Select Analog Sensor gt 2431949 3 OFF lt Select Pulse Sensor gt 2431949 4 OFF Mode foter ai 2 006 2424015 ATIVE THCx He 424015 1 ATIVE ee TM Hs 4 24015 2 ACTIVE For another way to see whether the device is a data node only or a data node router double click the device to open the Configure Node dialog Check the Device Type for the device part number and description In the example below the device is operating as a both a data node and a router so the Device Type is listed as ZW 006 Node Router If this device was powered by batteries only then it would be operating as a data node and nota router and listed as ZW 006 Node Configure Mode Serial Number 2424015 Firmware Version 44 Device Type 2 006 Node Router Label Warehouse Zone 4 Presets Custom Default lagging and connection intervals can be set in Preferences 197 HOBOware User s Guide Database Backup and Restore Onset recommends that you periodically back up your database to secure your data in case of a database failure You can back up your database to an external hard drive or network server using third party backup softwa
299. sor back in 3 Check the current reading for the sensor in the HOBOware Pro launch window 4 Repeat with the remaining Smart Sensors Additional plotting and analysis of datafiles HOBOlink displays data read out from the HOBO U30 Station in line graphs and shows the readings from the last connection The data is also saved in a datafile that can be downloaded and saved to your computer You can then open the datafile in HOBOware Pro and view and plot the data in different ways Controlling the Relay on the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro Only NOTE You can only configure the relay on the HOBO U30 Station using HOBOware Pro The HOBO U30 Station has a built in system wide relay The default setting is deactivated open Steps To change the relay 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable 2 From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay 3 Select Set default deactivated state 4 Select either Open or Closed Testing the Relay To conduct an immediate test of the relay 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable 2 From the Device menu select Control U30 Relay 3 Select Activate close relay You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station 4 Select Deactivate open relay You should hear the click again Use HOBOlink to configure alarms for individual sensors low battery and low memory 105 HOBOware User s Guide Changing the State of the U30 Relay C
300. splayed Y axis Also called the value axes displays the values for all sensor series such as temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius or battery level in Volts X axis Also called the time axes displays the time ranges for the data 3 Gridlines 19 HOBOware User s Guide Show or hide vertical and horizontal gridlines from the View menu 4 Legend The legend is the area that lists the keys for each series line colors and marker types If the crosshair tool is in use it also lists the date time and point values currently selected by the crosshair Show or hide the Legend from the View menu To change the legend properties double click the legend or select the legend and click the Properties icon The following options are available on the Legend Properties window Name Enter up to a 40 character title for the legend There is no default name Location Move the legend to either the left or right side of the graph By default the legend appears on the right Show Border Toggles whether a box is drawn around the legend By default a border is shown For secure files HOBOware Pro hsec and dsec HOBOware Lite hsec a padlock icon appears in the legend next to the names of the series that were verified as original data The Details Pane For each series event and state the Details Pane contains information and statistics including e Devices Device Info such as the model and serial number e Dep
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302. stics about the launch See The Details Pane on page 20 5 Plot A graphical representation of the sensor readings and events See Overview of a Plot on page 19 6 Views Use these icons to toggle between views when you have multiple plots open 7 Message Bar Indicates devices connected as well as various actions in progress such as readout launch 18 HOBOware User s Guide Overview of a Plot A plot is a visual representation of the series you selected to view when you opened the plot To change default plot settings see Plotting Preferences on page 224 Title o i Air and soil Legend i zs SS ee u 73 Li 3 H i J JG i j Fi Gridlines Yaxis i ily ih Wy 3 OF vl 07 2505 12000 AM GMT 04200 x axis 1 Title Title of the graph default is the description entered at launch Show or hide the Title from the View menu To change the title properties double click the title or select the title and click the Properties icon EJ The following options are available on the Title Properties window Name Enter up to a 40 character title for the graph By default the name is the description entered when launching the logger Location Move the title to either the top or bottom of the graph The default location is the top of the graph Font Select a font type size and appearance 2 Axes The graph can contain several value axes depending on the number of series di
303. t dtf Files with an extension of dtf must come from a HOBO U30 Station Weather Station Micro Station or Energy Logger Other dtf files are not compatible with HOBOware Pro e dsec Secure Files 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance for Station loggers e txt csv txt or csv files as well as most ASCII files can be imported 54 HOBOware User s Guide Steps To open a file From Windows Desktop or Mac Finder Double click a compatible file HOBOware automatically launches itself if it is not open already and opens the file From HOBOware Click the Open icon on the toolbar or choose Open Datafile from the File menu Select a file or multiple files and click Open If verification fails see Verification Failure in the Working in Secure Mode topic page 102 Complete the Plot Setup window to select the items you wish to view in the plot Then click the Plot button The plot is displayed If you selected multiple files you will be prompted with a Plot Setup window for each file Tip If you never use data assistants or change time zones and would like to bypass the Plot Setup window every time you open a datafile go to Preferences gt General gt Open File Time Saving Options and select When opening a datafile Automatically plot This displays the plot with default Plot Setup selections Project Files To open a project file choose Open Project from the File menu Then select a project hproj file and click O
304. t Tool which allows you to zoom out to a larger area of the graph we Show Graph at Full Scale Resets the scale of a graph to accommodate all of the displayed data Ea Graph Properties Opens the properties window for the element currently selected such as series legend axis Uid Vertical Gridlines toggles vertical gridlines on or off 2 Horizontal Gridlines toggles horizontal gridlines on or off iN Mark Points toggles point markers on or off EJ Units Opens the Convert Units window which allows you to convert some or all of the series on the currently focused plot to other units for example from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius l Filter Series You can create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time Abe 7 Add Graph Label Opens the Graph Labels Properties dialog which allows you to add a label to the plot or to a specific series and change the appearance of that label K Help opens the Help The Arrow Tool There are two ways to select the arrow tool Click the Arrow icon h on the toolbar or e Press the A key on your keyboard Tip If you are currently using another tool and do not want to switch tools you can press the N next key on your keyboard to select each graph item including hidden items such as value axes for states or events in sequence The selected item if visible is shaded or boxed You can then right click the sel
305. t a date and time 5 Miscellaneous e Show Gridlines Toggles whether gridlines are displayed in the background By default gridlines are shown for the time axis only e Hide Axis Toggles whether the axis is displayed or temporarily hidden Axes for sensor series are visible by default e Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Toggles whether the axis and associated tick marks remain in the original position when zooming or navigating with the hand tool Locking the axis and tick marks helps to avoid inadvertently zooming or navigating to an area on the graph without data e Color Changes the color of the axis Black is the default color for the time axis The color of the value axis matches the series color by default Setting Series Properties A series is the group of data points for the sensor measurement state or event you selected to display in the plot To change series properties double click the series you wish to modify or select the series and click the Properties icon Ea on the main menu Description rdericty ira umi Lints Parie e Connect Pointa _ biari Poiria Shy Seok ka Kier Whi i w i Poni Sire Li Connect As Steps Tere Axe Tine Ara we Vaut Ai Sumi aF Enable Alarnve Coline Fiai Tii Ate a Ler Alarm Mr 10 cance Cass oom 63 HOBOware User s Guide The following options are available in the Series Properties window 1 Description Enter up to a 40 character name
306. t is waiting for logging to begin actively logging unless it is logging at a fast logging interval or stopped NOTE HOBOware Pro When a Station logger is logging HOBOware can only display the last sample taken by the logger at the last interval Important Battery power is drained more rapidly while checking status Keep this in mind when frequently checking status during a deployment You can significantly reduce the demand on the battery by adjusting the Screen Refresh Interval to five seconds or higher not available on all loggers Steps To check the status of a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer 2 Click the Status icon all on the toolbar or choose Status from the Device menu You can also access the Status window by clicking the Status button on the Launch window The Status Window The Status window displays the current status of the logger If you clicked Status from the Launch Logger window then details from the previous launch is displayed The Status window is divided into the following panes e Device Identification which lists the device name and model number description entered when the logger was last launched which is also used as the default file name and title in the plot serial number and firmware number e Device Details which includes the battery level how much memory has been used the date and time the device was last launched the deployment number current status and current st
307. t notifications you must set your Alarm Preferences For More Information See Adding a Sensor Alarm To enable a System Alarm Missing Node Heartbeat or Low Battery click the Alarms tab at the top of the HOBOnode Manager window click the System tab and then click the Enable button for the desired alarm To quickly get familiar with alarms select either a Visual or Audible notification Action Before you can set up alarms with Email or Text notifications you must set your Alarm Preferences For More Information See Enabling a Heartbeat Alarm and Enabling a Missing Node Alarm Email or Text Message Notifications Before you can set up alarms with Email or Text Message notifications you must set your Alarm Preferences At the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window click the Actions button and then select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences For More Information See Setting Alarm Preferences Set up Network Map Place icons on the Network Map to help you keep track of your devices You can expand Information Balloons on the device to view status information and sensor readings You can import a custom background image such as a floor plan See Adding a Device to the Network Map page 174 for details Modify Logging and Connection Intervals By default data nodes record data from sensors once per minute logging interval and connect to the receiver every 10 minutes connection interval To change the logging interval and connection in
308. t you can add a data node to the network after you click the Form Network button By default Form Network mode will remain active until you click the X on the Form Network progress indicator A node is MISSING when it is late by This is how long a node must go without sending data to HOBOnode Manager for it to be marked as missing When a data node is missing its status in the Device Table will be MISSING and a MISSING NODE alarm will be tripped if configured Enable Disable Check or uncheck the boxes to enable or disable the action When the HOBOnode Manager is closed keep device communication running Start the HOBOnode Manager and device communication automatically when HOBOware starts Highlight row in table when clicking on a sensor or data node in the map Show informational popups in the device table when new nodes are added Setting Preferences for Real Time Plots You can customize the plots that appear in HOBOnode Manager by increasing the number of sensors you can plot at one time adding the ability to view monthly data displaying alarm thresholds and more To access the preferences for real time plots within HOBOnode Manager click the Actions button and select Edit HOBO Data Node Preferences To access them from HOBOware select File gt Preferences on Windows or HOBOware gt Preferences on Macintosh and click Data Nodes These preferences are specific to real time plots only See Plotting Preferences for details on h
309. tation is designed primarily for use with HOBOlink which allows for continuous logging and transmission of data using mobile network technology There are however some features that are only accessible through HOBOware Pro and some recommended guidelines for using HOBOware Pro Overriding HOBOlink If you attempt to launch read out or check that status of the HOBO U30 Station using HOBOware Pro you may see a message indicating there is already a live HOBOlink session underway You can choose to override the HOBOlink connection and use HOBOware Pro instead Alternatively you may see a message indicating the HOBO U30 Station is busy and a HOBOware Pro session cannot begin Try again in a few minutes The readout configuration you define in HOBOlink sets up how frequently the HOBO U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink For example if you set a connection interval for 4 hours then the HOBO U30 Station will contact HOBOlink automatically every 4 hours There may be circumstances in which you want to override this schedule and contact HOBOlink immediately For example you moved the HOBO U30 Station to a different location and you want to make sure it can still connect to HOBOlink but you don t want to wait four hours until the next connection Click the Contact HOBOlink button in the Status window to force an immediate connection Which Software to Use The following table details when to use HOBOware Pro instead of HOBOlink Launching It i
310. tended activation of the relay contact set the number of samples to allow for anticipated breaches of the alarm threshold If the measurement is still out of range when the number of samples is reached the relay contact will be activated 2 Alarm Action Select an action to occur when the alarm is triggered Activate Relay Open Close Deactivate Pulse Toggle Open Close By default the relay is deactivated when the alarm clears To disable this uncheck the box next to Deactivate on Alarm Clearing Click Help to open the Help for this window Number of Samples See Alarm Values above OK to return to the Alarms window Click Cancel to cancel all entries and return to the Alarms window MS aS 108 HOBOware User s Guide Configuring FlexSmart Modules Analog Sensor Ports This topic describes how to configure an analog sensor port on the HOBO U30 Station or a FlexSmart module in the HOBO Energy Logger NOTE Analog Module Port Configuration is only available in HOBOware Pro Overview The HOBO Energy Logger is compatible with Onset smart sensors and FlexSmart modules The HOBO U30 Station uses smart sensors and an optional analog sensor port FlexSmart modules and the analog sensor port are user configurable to accommodate a wide range of Onset and third party sensors To take advantage of this adaptability HOBOware Pro lets you configure these modules ports at launch time or create and save different configurations
311. ternal Logger Events are individually logged occurrences that can be recorded at any time during deployment regardless of the logging interval U Series loggers Other than the HOBO U30 Station record internal logger events Examples of internal logger events include e End of File Marks the last record that was found in the logger e Bad Battery Time the battery capacity fell to an extremely low level if applicable If you see a Bad Battery event replace the battery before deploying the logger again e Stopped Time the logger was manually stopped with HOBOware e Host Connected Time the logger was connected to the computer e Coupler Connected Coupler Disconnected Time the logger was connected or disconnected from the coupler if the logger uses a coupler to communicate with the computer e Button Down Button Up For U Series loggers that have event buttons each button push of at least one second is logged as a Button Down event and a Button Up event e Interval Change For loggers that can be configured with multiple logging intervals an Interval Change event marks the moment when a new logging interval began Opening Files The following files can be opened by HOBOware Pro e hobo Including files created with Onset s GreenLine software and both Macintosh and Windows compatible versions of HOBOware Lite and HOBOware Pro e hsec Secure files 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance for U Series loggers e hproj HOBOware Projec
312. ternal Temp RH sensor installed you do not need to select a sensor type E View Device Table The node 1 will appear in the Device Table at the bottom of the HOBOnode Manager window with additional rows for each internal sensor 2 and external sensor or sensor port 3 The Status column for nodes and internal sensors 4 will indicate ACTIVE The Status column for configurable external sensors 5 will indicate OFF and the Type column will be grayed out until you select a Sensor Type in Task 6 This does not apply to the external Temp RH sensor which is automatically recognized by HOBOnode Manager Select a SiN jat Meas Type Time L rite rey ae ZWRACA PETEA TE CONNECTED Oo nter labaa gg ZW 013 2431992 ACTIVE L nter label has ail ZW INT TMP 1 2431992 1 ACTIVE Temperature 73 342 F LI 02 15 10 03s B nter late i 7 W INT RHI 2431992 2 E ACTIVE J RH 22 178 T O2f15 10 O3 C rite 5 24319523 3 gF i Unavailable Unavailable z Unavailable T t 24317924 _ OFF _j Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Task 6 Select External Sensor Type IMPORTANT Refer to the documentation that came with your sensor for connection information You must assign a sensor type for any external sensors you have connected to the node except for the External Temp RH sensor External Sensor Ports 2 5mm Stereo Ports for configurable extemal sensors External Temp RH Sensor Port External Temp RH sensor
313. terval for a data node double click the row for the data node in the Device Table and change the values in the Configure Node window The minimum logging interval is 1 minute The minimum connection interval is 2 minutes and must be at least twice the logging interval Changes to the logging interval and connection interval will take effect the next time the data node connects to receiver See Changing Logging and Connection Intervals for additional details NOTE Alarm notifications are sent to HOBOnode Manager when the node connects to the receiver When configuring your Connection Interval consider that less frequent connections will result in more delay in receiving alarm notifications 147 HOBOware User s Guide Configure External Sensor Type Scaling Optional Assign a Sensor Type to external sensors Double click the sensor row and select the sensor type from the Sensor Type drop down list To configure scaling for third party sensors click the Configure button in the Scaling section and enter values in the Configure Scaling window Click the View Scaling Factors button on the Configure Scaling window for details A scaling icon appears in the Sensor Type drop down list next to sensors that support scaling Sensor Type CTV C 0 100 Amp split core AC current sensor v CTY C 0 100 Amp split core AC current sensor CTV D 0 200 Amp split core AC current sensor CTV E O 600 Amp split core AC current sensor scal
314. through filters or Data Assistants 2 Click the Export icon ead on the toolbar or choose Export Table Data from the File menu The Export Options window appears Export Options Export to a single file C Export to multiple files For files that exceed Excel s maximum raw limit Number of rows per file 46 794 4 Filename Prefix Energy Logger Pro Launched with 2 2 2 File Type csv Sample Energy _Logger_Pro Launched _with_2 2 2_Page0 csv Eneray_Loager_Pro_Launched_with_2 2 2_Pagel csv 3 Select Option 4 To export all of the data in a single file choose Export to a single file and click Export In the Save window accept the default location and file name or enter a new location and name and click Save 5 To split the data over multiple files particularly important if your data cannot fit in a single spreadsheet choose Export to multiple files and make your selections e Indicate the maximum Number of rows per file Consult the documentation that came with your spreadsheet program to find out the maximum number of rows it accepts and remember to leave room for header rows e Accept the default Export Location or click Choose to use a different location The default location creates a new folder for the files e Accept the default Filename Prefix based on the datafile name or enter a new one The export file names will consist of this text plus _PageX where X indicates the order of the fil
315. time axis to adjust the series horizontally as needed a HOBOware User s Guide Merging Datafiles This feature allows you to combine multiple datafiles from a deployment into one file Steps 1 Open the first file oldest 2 Select Merge Datafile s from the File menu Tt HOBOware Pro wie Device Edit view Window Help 0 Open Datafilefs Merge Datafile s Me ee M e L 3 Select the datafiles you want to merge 4 Click Open The Merge Series Setup window appears See The Merge Series Setup window on page 206 for details Merged Series The gap between the two series will appear as a line linking between the last sample in the series and the first sample in the next series After the series have been merged the Details Pane will be regenerated Series Statistics will be recalculated and a new node will be added in the Deployment Info indicating that the series has been merged with another series The samples table will be regenerated and will show samples of both series in one column The different logger information is added to the tree showing the specific information about the different loggers that collected the data samples Removing a Series from a Plot You can remove sensor state and event data series from the plot This is helpful if the datafile contains multiple series and you cannot easily view them all together Steps To remove a series from a plot 1 Select the arrow tool k f
316. time frames Teepe GEST CORO F Nae Croke hi ono m Reh a Check the Plot box to add a sensor to the plot HOBOware User s Guide Alarms Alarm Types There are two categories of alarms in HOBOnode Manager e Sensor Alarms You can configure alarms to be notified if a sensor reading is out of a configured range See Adding a Sensor Alarm page 152 e System Alarms Missing Node page 154 You can configure an alarm to notify you if a node has not connected to the receiver within a specified length of time Heartbeat page 155 You can configure HOBOnode Manager to periodically notify you that the receiver is active and communicating with nodes Low Battery You can set up an alarm to trip when battery gets low in a node or router Alarm Notification You can set up Alarm Actions to be notified of alarm conditions by email text message or by an audio or visual alarm in HOBOnode Manager Before you can set up alarms with Email or Text notifications you must set your Alarm Preferences page 151 Sensor data is sent to the receiver periodically based on the Connection Interval and not continuously Therefore there is a delay between the time the alarm condition occurs and is recorded by the sensor and when you are alerted by any notifications you have configured The default Connection Interval is 10 minutes For critical applications you may want to decrease the Connection Interval so that yo
317. tions that came with the device if you need help finding the port When the device is recognized by HOBOware the right side of the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect the number of devices connected At this point you can begin using the device NOTES Windows Only e f the device has never been connected to this computer before it may take some time for the computer 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 e Your computer may tell you to reboot before you can use the device It is not necessary to reboot Disconnecting a Device To disconnect the device simply unplug it from the USB cable Wait for the status bar to update the number of devices before continuing Connecting a Base Station or Coupler Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler or serial cable to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers or cables NOTES Windows Only e If you are connecting a base station coupler or logger that has never been connected to this computer before it may take some time for the computer 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
318. tomatically export table data upon reading out a logger OFFloaded datafile must be saved and plotted First O Show multi File export dialog or this Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger OFfloaded datafile must be sawed and plotted First Bypass multi File export dialog and save as single File Exported table data will be automatically saved with the same file prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile but not like this Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger OFfloaded datafile must be say Bypass multi File export dialog a g sawe as single File Exported table data will be aukatigtically saved with the same File prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile for Data Delivery to work correctly Tip You can also share data from your HOBO data node network by enabling a HOBOnode Viewer webpage When data delivery is configured to save files to your computer or a network drive the files will also be available on the Data tab in HOBOnode Viewer Note that if you change the file directory used for data delivery when HOBOnode Viewer is enabled you will need to restart HOBOnode Manager before you can access the files from the Data tab Using HOBOnode Viewer Many of the elements in HOBOnode Viewer are the same as HOBOnode Manager Specifically you can do the following with HOBOnode Viewer just as you would with HOBOnode Manager e Organize plots
319. toring your NetWork csieriierirrinirnrinin ainin AA AAA ONE E T 129 Sorne DEVIC S hen a E E T E E A 130 Printing the Device Taplearone eurian E E EOE 130 DEVICE COMMUNI CALION eskeni a E E T AN A 130 THe Network Map isecacdeweccaeieendsisccveacaduculuadeaievlnadusinaauavecicwandvatdulandadwaelesdulauavandeOduoudsciddeuddauaverduasduanteauaiuideense 131 Alar a r T A RT OTA 132 RE als TIME PIOUS siei E A A A OEEO 132 AA S a E E E E E E E E 133 Alar yD E Sn E NEOTON OEA T OTA A T AE 133 Alarmi NOUTICATION enan a N AA NR 133 Montornne Aldi Me evere an ERE E E T NOTON 133 D ployment GUAE aiis eoan aa A A A AE A A A 134 Before You BEGIN eraron n n T E E O A T aE OE 134 SICE SUVON ENa N AEN NEE N NE A 134 Deployment Gudel Ne neea a a E seu eremieiae 135 DEVICE TYPOS Naa eN N TNA NANA T ANOANO 136 BASIC DCDIOV IIIT rt ceasweaiavedugas a ia i lae dA iair irere caddeloned Eie AeA AN 137 Overcomine ODS ERUCTIONS anra EAN 137 Overcoming Distance LInMmutatiOnS esaeran a iaae eA a a aes 138 AULOMMALIC REA OUTING crrr E E E A TE EE EN 138 Backing upa Crtica NOGE rons e e ANR T N ane ee 139 Deployment Iniormation Tople pare E EET T E elect AR 140 B si Netw rk Set p orun anna aa a S aaa E e E N N a a E E 141 SUMA OE PAS KS marenn a aE E A E A E A 141 Task 1 Install HOBOware and Run HOBOnode Mana el sssscccccsssececeesssececcaeseceeeaeseceesaueeceeseeeeeeeeees 141 HOBOware User s Guide Task 2 Supply POWeF TO thie RECEIVER txsaaus cis rac n
320. tors 1 VER 97 1 BP 200 sarcasm a N ANR I ene 167 Veris Scaling Factors T VER PXU L T VER PXUG X ccccccccecceeseeeeeseeesssessssseeseseeeesseseseeesesseseeeseeeseeeeeeeeeegs 169 lon Scalitig Factors ION TVOC oiiae E a a E a a 173 The NetWork MID aiian aen AER R A A EA i 174 Addme a Device tothe Network Map rerin a a E EA AS 174 COnnigunifie the NetWork MID o avececscceanricweicveracetcutecsuscis ndusvestecda vers ETIA E AREA E 175 Customizing the Network Map Background scccccssseccccesseececceesecceeeesceecaueeceseesuenecessuaseceesaaeeeesages 177 Custom Network Map Guidelines aeeneneneeinera e e N i 177 Woke WHE D A O R RAA 178 VeWwne Reak ime PlolSnunesmmne u aaa a aaa a a a a a 178 Plotting or Exportme Wireless Data aeacnianaini riaa a AE N NNR 179 Usme Groups to SORE SCMSONS reae a E E caus A EAE EA AE 182 Using Groups in the Plot Export Wireless Data WiINGOW cccccccccccccccccccceeecececeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeess 184 Enabling and Disabling HOBOnode Viewer cccccssseccccesseccceceeeeccecceaeecessuaecessueseeceesaeaceesaeaeeesegaeseesegs 185 SOLOING UP Data DGMV ONY rennin ani eT a OT E OOA T AOA T EERO 186 usme HOBONOGENVIEWE Fu aeiia a a R 190 MaintenantE ssai a a EE E EEEE E AE T 192 Mstaline BIETE S annona T a E N 192 Moving or Removinga Data Node wecnmeonnrne n ann O E Ta 193 Switching from AC Power to Battery POWETf eseesssseeessseeessseceessseceessrceessreressseresseteresssrcesssece
321. tures to compute a set of two linear equations to generate a triangle The area between the curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD Single Triangle horizontal cutoff Uses the low and high daily temperatures to compute a set of two linear equations to generate a triangle Then it adjusts any temperatures above the upper threshold to the upper threshold The remaining area between the curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD Single Sine no cutoff Uses the low and high daily temperatures to compute a sine wave that assumes the low temperature occurred at midnight and the high temperature occurred at noon The area between the curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD Single Sine horizontal cutoff Uses the low and high daily temperatures to compute a sine wave that assumes the low temperature occurred at midnight and the high temperature occurred at noon Then it adjusts any temperatures above the upper threshold to the upper threshold The remaining area between the curve and the low threshold is then used to compute the GDD Actual Temperature no cutoff Uses the logging interval of the temperature data to perform a numerical integration The area between the curve and the low threshold is used to compute the GDD Actual Temperature horizontal cutoff Adjusts any temperatures above the upper threshold to the upper threshold Then it uses the logging interval of the temper
322. u are alerted to alarm conditions more frequently See Changing the Logging Interval and Connection Interval page 194 Monitoring Alarms Once you have configured alarms go to the Alarms window and click the Sensor pane to view tripped alarms Use Alarm Actions to receive visual audible or email text notification when an alarm trips See Adding a Sensor Alarm page 152 133 HOBOware User s Guide Pry 1 AO de hinar Tripped Alarm loon is Red Label erect Baj tee Configured _ Alarms a 1 P Tripped Alarms imanam Log FT ion Alarm Status also indicated by icons in Device Table NOTE If an alarm you configured is not appearing in the Alarms window make sure the filter is set to Show all Deployment Guide Before You Begin Before you begin the setup procedure Onset suggests you do the following to help make your deployment easier e Perform a Site Survey page 134 to determine your equipment needs and locations e Review Deployment Guidelines page 135 e Put the enclosed sticker on the front of your data nodes and write down a descriptive label to help you identify the data node You will enter the label in the software as well e Complete the Deployment Information Table to help you keep track of your data nodes e Create a Custom Network Map Image You can upload a custom image such as a floor plan to use in the Network Map If you don t already have an image you can create one usi
323. unching Devices To set up a logger to record data you must specify several parameters and launch or start the logger Tip Check that the time on the computer is correct before configuring a launch If it is not close HOBOware update your computer s clock manually or synchronize it with an online time server if available and then reopen HOBOware To launch a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer 2 Click the Launch ED icon on the toolbar or choose Launch from the Device menu 3 Different messages may appear depending on the state of the logger Answer each of the prompts accordingly A warning appears if the logger has already been launched Click Yes to continue or click No to cancel For U Series loggers only other than the HOBO U30 Station a warning appears if the logger has recorded data since its last readout Click Yes to proceed to the launch window or click No to cancel the launch and read out the data first Because loggers are tested before shipping there may be data in your logger the first time you launch it In this case it is not necessary to read out the logger Click Yes to proceed 4 Configure the launch parameters in the Launch Logger window 5 To verify that the sensors are working correctly or to review settings from the previous launch click the Status button 6 Click the Start button when you are finished setting the launch parameters note that this text on this button changes dep
324. utes m Edit icon Heartbeat Generates a system heartbeat every 12 hours starting at 17 00 PM C Low Battery Trips when a device s battery level is below 20 For Le nodes only 3 An Edit Missing Node Alarm dialog box may open automatically If it does not and you wish to change the settings then click the Edit icon for Missing Node as shown above 154 HOBOware User s Guide Edit Missing Mode Alarm Enable missing node alarm Alarm Condition The missing nade alarm indicates that one of your nodes is late by 10 minutes The time to declare a node as MISSING can be set in the Preferences Alarm Actions Gp Add New Action Add Default Action W Defaut Alarm Actions can be set in the Preferences Enter an email address ex johnigidae cam Notes gweill be included in Alarm Actions 4 Make sure the Enable missing node alarm checkbox is selected 5 By default the alarm will trip after the node is missing for 10 minutes Click the Preferences button if you wish to change the default time period 6 Add one or more alarm actions which is how you will be notified when the alarm trips You can be notified via email or text or by a visual cue or audible sound on the computer where HOBOnode Manager is running 7 Click Save The changes you made to the missing node alarm are displayed on the System tab Enabling a Heartbeat Alarm If you enable a Heartbeat alarm a heartbeat is generated every 12 hours configurable
325. val was chosen at launch e Launched Logging The logger has been launched and is actively recording data e Logger Is Full The logger has reached its memory capacity and is no longer recording data e Logger is stopped The logger is not logging is not full and is not awaiting a delayed or trigger start e On Hold for Later Launch HOBOware Pro only The logger has been launched with a Save Settings start if available Logging is not scheduled to begin but the launch settings have been entered and saved Current States U Series loggers except the U30 If your logger has an event button most often the current state will be Button Up meaning the button is not being pressed Current Readings This topic describes the elements of the Current Readings section of the Status window Screen Refresh Interval Frequency with which the Current Readings are updated up to 3600 seconds one hour A higher number means less stress on the logger s battery The Status icon blinks when the readings are updated Tilt meters not labeled For acceleration loggers only color coded meters display X Y and Z axis tilt relative to vertical assuming that the only acceleration force on the logger is gravity graphically Sensor Readings Sensor readings updated in real time NOTES e Readings are displayed for all available sensors even if they are not being logged If a channel is not being logged its name is dimmed in the display
326. w Pulse i y Scaling _ Name Y hess 2 State State 2 Jopenjclosed w ilters Mame Increment Unit Advanced fi 3 Event Event 3 i units a Name n ob or Time Dff On 4 Runtime w Runtime 4 Custom w high llow C 5 Logger s Battery voltage Deployment Logging Interval 1 second v Logging Duration 31 9 days Start Logging Push Button v Stop Logging when memory fills Never wrapping Push Button C from start Options Turn LEDs off h elp ip launch window next time ance utton Star Hel Skip h wind tt T Button Start Logger Information e Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the default title of the plot e Serial Number This is the serial number for the logger Note that some external sensors or devices also have serial numbers which are not listed here e Deployment Number This is the number of times including this time the logger has been launched Each time you start a new launch the deployment number increases by one e Battery Level This shows the current battery level in the logger e Status Click the Status button to check the logger settings from the previous launch 355 HOBOware User s Guide Sensors The Sensors List displays
327. w data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data When you use a Data Assistant from the Launch Logger window the parameter set is saved and applied to data every time you read out a logger or open the resultant data file The derived data is also shown when you check the latest readings in the Status window Click the Scaling button to access the Data Assistants window and choose the Linear Scaling or Pulse Scaling Assistant Click the Create button to run the assistant After you enter values click Save Sensors that support Data Assistants at launch time display the Scaling icon next to their name Some loggers have alarm functionality Click the Alarms button if available to set alarms as desired Sensors that have alarm functionality display the Alarms icon next to their name Click the Filters button to create an additional filtered series such as average temperature per day automatically when you read out the logger and plot the data You have the option to record the logger s battery voltage at each sample time this is the last channel in the sensors list Like the other data channels logging the internal battery channel consumes some of the logger s memory Unless you suspect abnormal battery performance you do not need to log the battery voltage A U Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station will record a bad battery event even if it is not recording the battery channel You can also disable the battery chann
328. w values and their corresponding measurement values The conversion must be based on a linear relationship Nonlinear scaling is not supported After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series Supported Sensors This assistant is available for the following sensors e CABLE 2 5 STEREO Voltage Input Cable for U12 loggers e CABLE 4 20 mA Input Cable for U12 loggers e CABLE ADAPS for U12 loggers e CABLE ADAP10 for U12 loggers e S CIA xxxx 12 bit 4 20mA Input Adapter e S VIA xxxx 12 bit Voltage Input Adapter 83 HOBOware User s Guide e S FS CVIA FlexSmart Analog Module e S FS TRMSA FlexSmart TRMS Module e U30 Analog Sensor Port e S FS TRMSA U30 TRMSA Module e S LWA xxxx Leaf Wetness e S SMx xxxx Soil Moisture The Linear Scaling Assistant can be applied only to logged data from these sensors Other Types of Scaling To avoid confusion keep in mind the other types of scaling that are available within HOBOware Pro e FlexSmart modules are set up for scaling prior to launch as part of the module configuration process You can later rescale these scaled series using the Linear Scaling Assistant if you need to create a different measurement See Configuring an Analog Module Port e The Pulse Scaling Assistant is similar to the Linear Assistant but only allows scaling of pulse data Running the Assistant From the Launch window 1 Launch a logger that has a supporte
329. xes are continuously updated in response to the movement To stop dragging release the left mouse button Restrict Motion Hold down the X key while dragging to restrict motion horizontally Hold down the Y key while dragging to restrict motion vertically Pan One Series at a time Click the axis associated with the series and hold down the left mouse button Only the series connected with the axis will follow the movement of the mouse Tips e When you first display a graph the numerical bounds of the axes are on tick marks After you have panned or zoomed this may no longer be the case Use smart scaling to correct that With the hand arrow or crosshair tool right click anywhere on the graph and select SmartScale Graph This will automatically adjust the axes to end on tick marks e You can always return to the original plot view by clicking the View at Full Scale is from the toolbar or the View menu Setting Preferences You can change the default behavior of HOBOware in the categories listed below Preference settings are unique for each user login on your computer Some preferences have one of the following icons next to them indicating a difference in behavour between HOBOware and HOBOnode Manager Takes effect on next plotted file HOBOnode Manager Takes effect on restart or next created plot General Set Preferences for Export Settings Selecting Devices File Associations Startup Time Saving Options and
330. xport Data window J in le very Mote Device Communication must be running at the time the saved settings are run extract Wireless data using the saved settings Warnings and perform the Following actions with the exported File Email file to Data Nodes Note If you have not yet selected the sensors you wish to export then you will see a message indicating you need to create and save a settings file You must select the sensors in Plot Export Wireless Data before continuing 4 Select how often you want to save the data from your network from 1 minute to 7 days This will determine what schedule you use to share the data Sharing HOBOnode Viewer ViEWer Mote Device Communication must be running at the time the saved settings are run Data Delivery v Every S minutes extract wireless data using the saved settings Warehouse Zone amp and perform the Following actions with the exported file 5 Select the name of the saved settings that you created in Plot Export Wireless Data such as Warehouse Zone A in the example above 6 Select how you would like to share the file via email FTP or saved to a computer or network location You may select more than one method of sharing the file Email Type the email address where you want to send the file and select the checkbox if you want to compress the file before emailing it Note Data delivery uses the same email settings configured for alarm email noti
331. xport table data upon reading out a logger OFFloaded datafile must be saved and plotted First O Show multi File export dialog or this Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger Offloaded datafile must be sawed and plotted First Bypass multi File export dialog and save as single File Exported table data will be automatically saved with the same file prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile 101 HOBOware User s Guide but not like this Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger OFfloaded datafile must be say Bypass multi File export dialog a Exported table data will be autatigtically saved with the same File prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile for files to export correctly Log File In the directory chosen for the export a log file is created showing the result of each exported file It will either indicate the successful export and the resulting file names or an error message if there was a problem with the export The final dialog will indicate if there was an error and refer to the log file for more information Log File Naming Convention Export_ lt day gt _ lt month gt _ lt year gt _ lt hour gt _ lt minute gt _ lt second gt log Working in Secure Mode 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance You can create secure files in HOBOware Pro to comply with 21 CFR Part 11 or simply to add a level of security when working with datafiles
332. y Re install the batteries Click Form Network in HOBOnode Manager Reactivate the data node by briefly tapping the Activate button Verify that the data node appears in the HOBOnode Manager table and is identified as a Node no routing capabilities See Determining Data Node Type on page 197 CON DM BW N Switching from Battery Power to AC Power If you initially powered a data node using batteries but are switching it to AC Power you must perform the following steps so that HOBOnode Manager recognizes the data node as having routing capabilities 1 Deactivate the data node by pressing the activation button for 5 seconds until the red LED starts flashing repeatedly Remove the batteries from the data node Wait at least 30 seconds to clear the memory Plug the data node into an AC power outlet Re install the batteries Click Form Network in HOBOnode Manager Reactivate the data node by briefly tapping the Activate button Verify that the data node appears in the HOBOnode Manager table and is identified as a router See Determining Data Node Type on page 197 CON DM BW N Changing Logging and Connection Intervals There are two types of intervals associated with data nodes e the logging interval which is how often the node records data and e the connection interval which is how often the node transmits data to the receiver When a data node joins a network it uses the default logging and connecti
333. y to button 3 Select Copy Option You can copy the alarm to all sensors of the same Measurement Type or to Measurement Type and Group s The alarms are copied to the sensors as shown below Status gt Label Device Label Sensor Meas Type Direction limitis E TI Buking Bola Roam RH RH above 43 000 E E Buking 1 Boller Room Teng Tempersture below 35 001 F Temp alarm a Bulking 1 Lob RH RH above 000 copied oO P3 bukingilab Temp Temperature below 35 001 F O EJ Buliding 2 Office Temp Temperature below 35 001 F Enabling a Missing Node Alarm A Missing Node alarm trips when a data node has not connected to the receiver within the specified timeframe The default period to determine that a node is missing is 10 minutes You can change this in the Preferences To enable a missing node alarm 1 Click the Alarms tab in HOBOnode Manager 2 Click the System tab and select the checkbox in the Enable column for Missing Node If alarm actions have already been configured by a previous edit then the Status icon for Missing Node will change to an active alarm icon as shown below This means the alarm is enabled If an Edit Missing Node Alarm dialog box appears or you wish to make additional changes to this alarm then proceed to next step 13 HOBOnode Manager Plots Map Alarms e Sensor E System l Status Enable Active alarm icon EJ Missing Node Trips when a node is late by 10 min
334. zalect Anal g ere 42401 1 4 OFF Steps Follow these steps to select a Sensor Type for configurable external sensors A Double click the row for the sensor in the Device Table Select the Sensor Type from the drop down list B C Adda label for the sensor optional D Click OK Once you select a sensor type the Status will change to ACTIVE and the appropriate measurement type will appear in the Measurement Type column Task 7 Verify Proper Operation View Readings You should see values in the Reading column for internal sensors within a few minutes after the node is added to the network External sensor readings may take up to 10 minutes after you select a Sensor Type Select Label Type SN Stabus Meas Type Pot Time all g mwa earns CONNECTIO L g wa Mae ACTIVE 0O E NT TFL Z991 ACTIVE Temper ature O s a E NTAH HHI ACTE EH O isok o E es Ee r aa OFF T a i ts Port OFF Troubleshooting If you do not see readings for an external sensor make sure it is securely plugged into the data node and that you have selected a sensor type View Real Time Data 1 Check the box in the Plot column for the sensor in the Device Table 2 Verify that the plot appears It may take up to 10 minutes after you add the data node to the network for data to begin appearing in the plot 2145 HOBOware User s Guide T MOHCH eo che Abeer Pott Man Alara m Meaement a a Sot Pets By Meas Toe wo Y C Eir L

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