Transferring data from Ecoprobe 5 to a personal computer
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1. Save Current Values Humidity Pressure unit Temperature unit Tor mbar psi C kPa fe C E X Cancel Figure 2 System Configuration File 6 Where to transfer data from Ecoprobe 5 6 1 Create a new folder for saving data The left window on the PC screen is associated with the computer Create a new folder for saving the data in the computer that are to be transferred from Ecoprobe 5 by clicking on the R button anywhere on the left window area A short menu will pop up offering the item New folder 6 2 Open an existing folder for saving data An existing folder is opened in the left window by clicking on the button and following the standard procedure for working with discs and folders T Data transfer There are two options to transfer data of a selected Locality from Ecoprobe 5 to the PC e Drag and drop the selected Locality from the right window to the left window e Use the R button to select a Locality in the right window A Sub Menu with an item Copy is displayed Click on Copy with the L button to initiate the tranfer of data Either operation above creates five file icons in the left window To access a file select it and click with the R button A Sub Menu will appear from which View is selected to open the file Figure 2 The five files from a Locality for example DESIREE contain the following information DESIREE dat All data from this localilty but without the appropriate parameters2. MB of memory Typical hard disk space required 25MB Installation Instructions e Insert disk into the appropriate CD drive e Select the Setup exe file e For automatic setup procedure double click the Setup exe file e Follow the instruction on the screen 3 Start up and establishing communication with Ecoprobe 5 e Connect Ecoprobe 5 with the appropriate cable to a PC either a Desk Top or a Notebook model The front of Ecoprobe 5 has a connector for the PC e Switch Ecoprobe 5 ON and select COMMUNICATION from the Main menu All subsequent commands are issued from the computer e Access the Main Menu Figure 1 by starting the Communication Program Communication with Ecoprobe 5 is established and a list of available localities is displayed in the right window This status is indicated by the symbol Connected on the toolbar The left window on the PC screen is associated with the computer the right window is associated with Ecoprobe 5 If the symbol Disconnected is displayed check if Ecoprobe 5 is in Communication mode With the pointer located anywhere in the right window click the R button to open a Sub Menu displaying an item Refresh By selecting Refresh with the L button communication with Ecoprobe 5 is established and a list of available localities is displayed The symbol Connected replaces the previously displayed Disconnected Note For information on solving some of the problems that may may occur when insta
3. e OK button in the bar above the Locality grid display Ci DESIREE_Ic ofz Figure 3 Locality grid 8 2 PID Methane Total Petroleum and CO graphs four graph display The values of the above parameters for a particular survey line are displayed separately in four different graphs Figure 4 For accessing these graphs click the OK buttton in the bar above the Locality grid display Figure 3 C DESIREE Ic l Save Print Mouse Line number 1 T aA OK Lines Distance IF Total Petroleum E Tap Eis dn Bos EoD io 40 40 B vo au an 100 Distance Distance Figure 4 PID Methane Total Petroleum and CO graphs 8 2 1 Toolbar symbols of the four graph display Line number The number of a survey line which can be changed e Navigates amongst the survey lines OK Escapes to the Main Menu Lines Displays graphically all lines of the Locality for a selected parameter PID Methane IR TP IR COz that can be changed by means of options in the bar above the display 8 2 2 Menu bar Save Saves a selected graph from the menu PID IR Methane IR Total Petroleum IR CO Print Prints a selected graph or the four graph display Mouse Offers 3 options Other values Current graph Edit titles Y Other Values In the Mouse menu select the Other values and click the L button on the appropriate dot station in the four graph display Other parameters of a selected station will be displayed Oz ab
4. lling Ecoprobe Plus see Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Ecoprobe 5 PI I F3 Locality Tools View Help luli 1 w Disconnected EE x ECOSdata tj J DESIREE cur e DESIREE dat aa DESIREE dt a DESIREE Ic a DESIREE tab EE DESIREE1 dat a DESIREE1 at DESIREET Ic DESIREET tab Figure1 Main Menu 4 Main Menu 4 1 Menu bar Locality Opens 3 options Load Accesses a list of Localities Select and open a Locality to display its System Configuration File Figure 2 Graph First select a lc extension file of a Locality for example Letaba lc to display its locality grid and stations and to access the graphic part of the program described in Chapter 8 Graphic presentation procedure gt Exit Exits the program Tools Offers 2 options gt Configuration Offers different ports for communication between Ecoprobe 5 and the PC gt Send time Adjusts the time in Ecoprobe 5 by transmitting the exact time from the PC View offers options to customize symbols of icons in the left window of the computer 4 Icons default settings Small icons obvious List list of localities t Details more detailed list of localities Help Help system 4 2 Button toolbar All button functions are included in the menu bar described above Buttons speed up work with the program displays the System Configuration File of a selected locality AJ offers different ports for communication between Ec
5. oprobe 5 and PC adjusts the time in Ecoprobe 5 by transmitting the exact time from the PC help graph button all graphic displays are accessed by selecting a xxXx lc file and clicking on the graph button desribed in Chapter 8 5 System Configuration File Each locality in the instrument Ecoprobe 5 contains a set of parameters System Configuration File that can be changed according to specific requirements of the locality either in the instrument or by means of Communication program Ecoprobe Plus 5 1 View the System Configuration File e Onthe Locality menu click Load Select and open a Locality to display its System Configuration File Figure 2 e Offers the same function as Load 5 2 Change System Configuration File parameters in Ecoprobe 5 e Click on the selected locality in the right window associated with the Ecoprobe 5 e Onthe short menu click Edit System Configuration File will be displayed Figure 2 All changes can be saved in Ecoprobe 5 CI DESIREE lc x Graph Print Exit Gri EEE hoo W PID Configuration ENEN hoo FIL Configuratio Gas Calibration Isabutylene Evaluation C Integral C mam f Find Peak Value Sampling Interval l e Inira Ried Resetting Period AUT 2 Infra Fie Freintegration Period l W Methane M Total Petroleum Integration Feriod Probe Depth l i Evaluatio gg t Integral IR Temperature Find Maximal Value Group Measurement Uxegen 5
6. or descriptions This particular format is required by graphic pro grams such as Grapher Surfer Excel etc DESIREE tab As above but all data are labeled with the appropriate parameter or description This particular format is for programs such as Excel for printing a data table DESIREE cur These data are in the Ecoprobe code and are not accessible to the operator DESIREE dt As above DESIREE Ilc This file contains all the graphic information derived from the data Use this file for graphic presentation by selecting it and clicking on the graph button described bellow 8 Graphic presentation procedure The following graphic displays are accessed by selecting a xxx lc file for example DESIREE Ic and clicking the L button on the graph button Chapter 4 2 8 1 Locality grid showing all the stations Each station represented by a dot is positioned according to its x y value in different Zones lines parallel to the y axis of the grid Figure 3 The zone width and consequently the number of zones lines may be changed by toggling the or button This action is particularly useful for displaying points fixed by GPS and also for stations that are not located on the standard grid Changing the zone width will either increase or decrease the number of dots stations per zone line All stations from one zone are related to one line for further graphic presentations that can be accessed by clicking on th
7. pCOPROBE PLUS Communication and Data Acquisition Software Transferring data from Ecoprobe 5 to a personal computer User Manual Communication and Data Acquisition Soflware Contents 1 Introduction 2 Installing Communication Program Ecoprobe Plus 3 otart up and establishing communication with Ecoprobe 5 4 Main Menu 4 1 Menu bar 4 2 Button toolbar System Configuration File 5 1 View the System Configuration File 5 2 Change System Configuration File parameters in Ecoprobe 5 Where to transfer data from Ecoprobe 5 6 1 Create a new folder for saving data 6 2 Open an existing folder for saving data Data transfer Graphic presentation procedure 8 1 Locality grid showing all the stations 8 2 PID Methane Total petroleum and CO2 graphs four graph display 8 2 1 Toolbar symbols of the four graph display 8 2 2 Menu bar 8 3 Enlarged display of PID Methane Total Petroleum and CO graphs Data table Troubleshooting cC O N N ODO OO Aaa a RA A C Q CO 12 12 1 Introduction Data collected by and saved in Ecoprobe 5 can be transferred with the aid of a user friendly program to a computer for evaluation and processing This operation can be performed either in the field or in the office 2 Installing Communication Program Ecoprobe Plus To use Ecoprobe Plus you need Personal computer with a 486 or higher processor Pentium family recommended Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 NT 4 0 operating system 16
8. ph 11 9 Data table e Inthe left window of the Main Menu click a file with extension tab e Right click on the selected file e onthe short menu click View The data table is displayed For printing use other graphic programes like Excel MD Dc S Ele Edi Search Help Sampling Il Ambient Y pressure pressure Oxy B n0 18 88 1008 32 8 59 2 B ud 2H ud 1008 55 8 63 2 B ud 38 88 1008 37 0 63 2 B ud 48 88 1008 40 8 64 2 B ud 54 88 1008 55 H 68 2 B ud 68 88 1887 38 8 64 2 B ud 78 88 1007 70 0 04 2 B ud 8H ud 1887 68 H 68 2 B n0 98 88 1887 57 BH 67 2 B ud 188 88 1887 58 H 68 2 18 88 HB dd 1887 16 0 69 2 18 00 18 88 1666 74 BH 67 2 14 688 28 88 1886 69 8 64 2 148 88 38 88 1886 68 0 69 2 10 0 48 88 1886 58 8 64 2 18 88 54 88 1886 56 0 65 2 18 88 68 88 1886 57 0 65 2 18 688 78 88 1886 57 0 69 2 18 88 38 88 1886 53 8 6 7 2 20 088 78 88 1086 88 8 64 2 28 88 38 88 1007 02 H 6 2 age 10 Figure 9 Troubleshooting A part of a Data table 12 RS DYNAMICS Earth Science amp Medical Equipment UUUt NBI PLUS Communication and Data Acquisition Soflware Version 91006 SNR 200012
9. solute pressure underpressure external temperature internal temperature humidity average and maximum measured values from PID and IR channels Other values Absolute pressur DEA j el 58 1008 37 mbar 0 63 mbar i External temperatur j Internal temperature Hurnidit E 18 64 0 00 180 568 g FID 0 1 0 0 IA Methan 0 0 0 0 i IR Total Petroleum 0 0 D IR CO2 204 5 34 x U 00 Figure 5 Other values v Current Samples In the Mouse menu select Current Samples and click the L button on the appropriate dot station in the four graph display This option opens the concentration time graphs displayed by Ecoprobe 5 while measuring a station if option Save current values was selected in the Configuration file of the locality C Current Samples BE Current samples of COZ Figure 6 Current samples 10 v Edit titles Select the option in the Mouse menu and click the L button on the appropriate graph area to write text heading for the graph and its axes Graph tte EE A axis Distance Y axis E FID X Cancel Figure 7 Edit titles 8 3 Enlarged display of PID Methane Total Petroleum and CO graphs Click the R button on a selected graph area for an enlarged display of a graph Click the R button on an enlarged graph area to return to the four graph display Save Print Mouse Line number d en aA OK Lines 5 B Distance Figure 8 Enlarged CO gra
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