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2. Show Statistics calculates and displays statistical information about the data collected from the data channel currently selected on the Y Axis Select the appropriate data channel on the Y Axis Select Show Statistics from the Analysis menu e Max Maximum the highest value reading e Mean the arithmetic mean e SD standard deviation the scatter of a series of measurements about their mean value e Min Minimum the lowest value reading If only a part of the original graph is selected e g by using Use selection then the statistics will be calculated using the data from only the selected part of the graph To switch statistics off deselect Show Statistics from the Analysis menu Displaying data Data Value boxes The value recorded by a sensor will be displayed in a data value box The colour used in a data value box corresponds to the colour of the plotted line and the axis label on the graph Each data channel is allocated a different colour i e channel one is red channel two is blue and channel three is green These colours relate to the channel of data not the type of sensor or the input number e g if Temperature sensors are used connected to Input 2 and 4 on the interface they will be allocated to the first available data channels Channel 1 red and Channel 2 blue See page 32 to change the channel colours lf Example data is selected from the Interface menu simulated data Sensor 1 o will b
3. s Home screen or its PC Connection menu VISION s screen will alter to show its USB connected Select Remote gt Retrieve Remote from the PC s Home screen A dialog box will open showing a list of the sets of data presently stored in VISION Select the required set of data and click on the Retrieve button Note If the Erase the Data set from the Logger after Retrieve box is ticked the data set selected will be deleted after retrieval When you ve finished using VISION as an interface disconnect VISION from the USB port and VISION will restart Data Harvest Group Ltd 52 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 EASYSENSE users Connect the data logger to the Collect Remote Data computer Select Remote gt Date Time Type Description 05 May 2006 15 17 31 Analogue Retrieve Remote from the Home 05 May 2006 15 17 02 EasyLog 05 May 2006 15 16 54 Timing screen 05 May 2006 15 16 22 Logging 05 May 006 15 14 53 Snapshot class 3 05 May 2006 15 12 45 EasyLog by the pond The Date and Time of recording is set by the data logger Type indicates the method of recording e g Analogue EasyLog Snapshot and Timing Erase the Data set from the Logger after Retrieve Select the required set of data and click on the Retrieve button Choose Channels EASYSENSE Q 3 or 5 users Choose the Channels you wish to retrieve EasyLog or Remote data Deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are n
4. t a space between the or sign and the number Click on Finish Notes A negative number multiplied by a positive number creates a negative A negative number multiplied by a negative number creates a positive Any number multiplied by zero 0 To remove part of a function set the constant s a or b number to zero E g To multiplying a data set by a constant would require an ax function The function ax by can be altered to ax by setting b to O 0 multiplied by y 0 Anumber multiplied by 1 gives the same number To leave the value of a data set unchanged by a calculation then the value of a or b should be set as 1 E g when adding two data sets there is no function x y but there is ax by By setting both a and bto 1 makes the function ax by 1x 1y x y If you are using a Pre log Function click on the Start Stop icon Data will be calculated and displayed on the graph and table Values will not be displayed in the data values boxes during logging Data Harvest Group Ltd 39 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Best Fit User Level 2 8 3 Select Best Fit from the Tools menu to calculate and produce a straight line which fits most closely to the collected data It can be applied to the whole set of data or to a selected part Note If you want to apply an automatic line of best fit to only a part of the collected data make your selection before choosing Best Fit Add Line of Best Fit e Sel
5. 05 300 ne 6 e e DNAD e PIA s id Marie A box will be drawn around the section of graph and highlighted in the table The information box will display the time of the first point the time at the second point and the interval between them Click on the Interval icon again to deselect Click in the title area just above the graph area to deselect any selected readings Data Harvest Group Ltd 28 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Difference Select the Difference icon Click on ee the first reading to be used in the N W comparison to give a fixed cursor at S that point Shows as a brown or black line in the graph and table Click on a second reading rad Gl CEET i A tr em D aT a ob Fie Ect Gapin MENA Sept Tozi Fini fe IR Au fa mi i ei H lo y a eric Poma Mes Chee Opiom Vales ira en Loser ene Mob Dog ea thet dell terete beta Rep porti Difference in the readings Note Alternatively click on the first reading and then select the Difference icon The values in the data boxes will show the difference between the data at the two points While Difference is still selected it is possible to repeatedly select a second reading to ae eee compare with the first t 1 Reading 2 Reading Click on the Difference icon again to deselect Gradient User Level 2 amp 3 This feature calculates the rate of change of data in the vicinity of the Ay
6. Options Open File Using then File from the Home screen menu is an alternative way to load a previously saved data file Locate the correct EasySense SSL or SID file and click on Open Note The default location is the currently logged on user s My Documents directory EasySense Files Data Files Data Harvest Group Ltd 47 EASYSENSE software To open a Worksheet DO135 6 Use then Worksheet from the Home screen menu to open an experimental worksheet together with the software pre configured for an investigation Experimental worksheets can be written by the user or purchased as pre prepared files Some example pre prepared files are included with this program Address C Program Files DHG EasySense Setup Files Workroom files Primary Easy Se A workroom file has both a setup file and a directory with the same file name which contains an html file named index html Directory O 03 How warm How cold S 01 How noisy How quiet Kal 02 How bright How dark Contents of the 01 How noisy directory To open pre prepared files e Open the Data Harvest Investigations directory 1 e Open the Workroom files directory 2 1 e Open the subject directory 3 2 e Locate the investigation and double 3 click on its setup file 5 4 To open user saved files Open the My Investigations directory 4 Locate the investigation and double click on its setup file 5 The worksheet f
7. up a new change the the time calculates the entering Level 1 2 amp 3 l l experiment way data is elapsed rate of change information Level 1 2 amp 3 displayed between two Level 2 amp 3 only about an data points experiment Level 1 2 amp 3 Level 1 2 amp 3 Level 1 2 amp 3 The Toolbars can be positioned at the top bottom or left or right side of the graph To move position the mouse pointer over dotted line to the left of the toolbar when it becomes a symbol click hold down and drag to its new position gt Start Stop Data Harvest Group Ltd 25 EASYSENSE software With some logging options the table area will automatically be exposed If not select Show Table from the Display menu If it is not selected then the graph will automatically fill the window The table can still be exposed in this mode by dragging the window divider to the right i e position the mouse pointer over the window divider to the left of the screen when it becomes a symbol click hold down the mouse button and drag to the right to expose the table area Recording data DO135 6 DROS AM TM E Err Liso tm ll Sam wes rr besi Window divider p The table area E The graph area To begin recording simply click on the Start icon During logging the Start Stop icon will show a red square Click on this icon to stop data being recorded before the selected duration has p
8. 52 Start logging atadas cido leales 9 26 LAU STI GS EE 30 AN EE 21 O Say eae E 11 Subject ned EE 35 39 Subtract an offset function 0 eee 37 Subtract FUNCTION 2 0 0 niarainn Aaa 37 38 EASYSENSE software e lan EEN 24 BEE 26 Tare function EEN 37 TESEMOA EE 34 TEXUDO KEE 41 Nr EE 18 19 TING COIS eet ee 31 UM IMENA ebe 28 TVG DAS EE 16 30 TIMOSD ANT WEE 50 51 VUNG ME 7 17 Timing Card WT 17 TINNO WIZ te a ii 18 19 A A 34 A A 25 44 A ota EEN 34 Transfer Ce Rer RE 47 Transfer to Graph oocccccccncccccnccccncconnnoconononanos 9 Trigger Channel Jevel 1751 Data Harvest Group Ltd 56 D0135 6 Trigger when 15 51 A N 19 44 USB connection tod 5 47 Use selection Mita ee ia 21 Bee lei Een GE 43 Users level EE 5 Vales eet ne an oe See eege 13 28 Values on demand 14 37 VOI EE 18 20 Velocity Tunchons 36 vertical Sidi 30 Vertical graph oooccccocccccoccnconccnconcncnnnnnnnnoos 11 24 Volume added funchon 38 Worksheet iii laa 48 49 50 TEE 13 31 Dre yd EES RECA REC TRE AEE Rete PRM TREE Bee 30 31 CS eM EE 30 32 33 Zero column FUNCTION cc eeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeees 37 LO NEE 33 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 EASYSENSE Software Multi user Site Licence Definitions The following expressions have the meanings given here e DHG means Data Harvest Group Limited being owner of all intellectual property rights in the Software e Documentation means both printe
9. 7 0 _ Sound The picture image can be altered by double clicking in the cell showing the current image and selecting a preferred image OK See page 53 on adding new images to those available Select Image Reset to default Min Max Reset to Default Name To reset to the original name or scale select the data channel and select Reset to default Min Max or Reset to default Name Select New DN to set up a new recording Pictogram Wizard Select a sensor to change is settings The range picture or Deselect the name of the sensor can tick next to e also be changed from sod nac this window rom whic readings are Select the sensor first not required then the change option Pictogram Wizard Horizontal Vertical Select Next to show the orientations SE and display type of the chart or select Finish ET Pictogram Block Data Harvest Group Ltd 12 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 To display the real sensor value select the Values icon ei Select a data point a box will highlight the selection the value and its unit will be displayed in the information window Click on the Values icon again to deselect gt Stored 1 S To change the background colour of the chart select the Background tab from the Options icon and select a new colour To label a data point e Right click in the chart area and select Add Text e A dialogue box will open Type in the required t
10. AppConfig txt file must be altered on all computers running EASYSENSE Adding your own images You can add pictogram images saved in a jpg and png format to the selection available in either the DHG pictogram directory default location ProgramFiles dhg Pictogram Images or locally MyDocuments EasySense Files Pictogram Images Data Harvest Group Ltd 93 EASYSENSE software INDEX EE TIME yraa E 30 e E Le EE 20 Acceleration functions c cccceeseeseeseeseeeeees 36 Add TOC UO EE 37 38 tele E 13 41 ANALYSING Gala WEE 28 PADD AN ALUS ita 22 PVC EE 29 Asks for Value funchon eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Asks for Volume added 38 AUTO SCAN EE 33 PAV CT AGS E 30 34 Average functions neanneanneoenneoennenennnnene 37 O AA 30 31 32 33 Back to Meter cutis 9 Back OU ana 13 24 Bardales lali 10 Sieg ele el iure 11 31 BOS i EEN 40 Sint leg E 46 BIOCK e EE 11 24 Bluetooth connection ococcocococoncnconcncnncnnnnos 5 6 Calculation aa 24 35 40 Calibrate SENSO incida 42 Celsius to Fahrenheit function 38 Celsius to Kelvin function o o oocccnccncnccnccnnoos 38 Change from A Io 21 Change from A to B annsnnnnsnnnnnsnnnnsnnnnnennenennne 22 Change range ococcccccncccnccnoncnnononcnnnnaninnnnnnons 12 42 Change units 44 CNAN Sanan ruian a sida 10 Channel colour 32 Channel name 12 24 32 Collect data EE 53 e A 10 Colour palette una ads 32 COMIN
11. DO135 6 Analysing captured data There are a number of tools built into the graph window to allow the analysis of captured data Note Some of these tools will not be available when the X axis is a data channel i e Interval Difference Gradient and Area Click on Analysis in the menu bar to open the Analysis menu Values Values Values Interval Interval Interval Difference Difference Difference Gradient Area Analysis menu Show Statistics Gradient at Users Level 1 Show Statistics Analysis menu at Users Level 2 Analysis menu at Users Level 3 Values Select the Values icon and move the mouse pointer into the graph area cursor will appear which can be moved around the graph using the mouse Position the cursor at the point where information from the graph is needed The corresponding value will be shown in the data value box and highlighted in the table The information box will indicate the time of the selected data point If the X axis is a sensor then cross hair cursor gl o lines indicate what the value from the sensors dee FE would be if they crossed at the cursor point Click on the Values icon again to deselect Interval Select the Interval icon Click on the first point on the graph hold down and drag the mouse to the s second point a t T at Emir E Copiry Jan Sep Abr Lee n Hee i q Es A k Si burra Mes Lkvgige Cbom Wakes bps Deters Gokai dine boer
12. EasySense Files Data Files Saved as BMP type Export Bitmap Meters EasyLog Select Export Bitmap from the File menu to capture Snapshot Graph Scope Timer File menu option e Meters EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer a O 3 EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer Save EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer Save As Meters EasyLog Snapshot Graph Scope Timer Save Setup m E di Data Harvest Group Ltd Available in To return to the Home screen Use to set up a new recording e g opens Logging wizard Use to load previously saved data file Locate the correct EasySense file SSL or SID file and click on Open Default location is to the currently logged on user s My Documents directory EasySense Files Data Files Provided the file has been saved previously the data will be automatically saved retaining the name given the first time it was saved If you Save while only a selected part of the data is being used then only the selected data will be saved A dialogue box will open to allow the captured data to be saved as an EasySense file using a filename and destination of your choice Saved as SSL type file Default location is to the currently logged on user s My Documents directory EasySense Files Data Files Note The Save or Save As options are not available in Meters as the
13. Step 1 Select how you want to record the data Click on Next race Distance Step 2 Select whether you want to measure at A at A or SpeedVelociy B from A to B at A then B etc Click on Next as ia Momentum and Kinetic Energy Raw Times Step 3 Select the apparatus interrupter you will be using in the experiment Click on Next Step 4 Enter the measurement of the apparatus interrupter required by the calculation Click on Next Step 5 Select the number of decimal places and the units for the display of calculated data from the drop down menus Click on Next Timing Wizard Step 6 Select if required to display any of the columns e calle a of data used in the calculation of the final set of data C Speed A C Speed A2 Acceleration at A Change in Velocity Speed A2 Speed A1 4 desta ime at Time Taken Time A1 to A2 O Time Ai to 42 Note The option to show these columns are also available from Show Columns in the Settings menu Click on Finish LEVEL 2 and 3 choices are User ka A to B laced AtoA e g Stopwatch at AorB at A EA B _ ee at A e g Pendulum Data Harvest Group Ltd 19 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Speed atA 1 2 3 Single interrupt card length of card mm ees EA Double interrupt card segment length mm 2 Picket fence fence pitch mm calculation increment AA AA O AA A AR A a E Distance atA 2 3 Picket fence fence pit
14. appropriate Spirometer Spirometer Air Flow to This function converts Air Flow data from the Spirometer to Volume Volume Volume units Litres l Spirometer Volume drift This function corrects Volume data which has already been correction calculated from the Air Flow data for drift Post log only Note Volume data must be available to select The multiplier and constant values are pre calculated Volume units Litres l Channel Multiply Channel by This function multiples the data of two Channels together Channel Divide Channel by This function divides the data from Channel one by Channel two Channel Subtract Channel from This function subtracts the data of Channel two from Channel one Channel Channel one Channel two Add two Channels This function adds the data from two Channels together together Saturation to mg l This function converts Oxygen saturation data to Oxygen in mg l You will need to supply the Air Pressure default 101 3 kPa and the Temperature C Conversion Convert Degrees Converts Degrees to Radians angles to Radians For Pendulum 20 adjust the minimum channel limits to 0 4 and maximum channel limits to 0 4 DA Radians to Degrees Converts Radians to Degrees REN Celsius to Fahrenheit Converts Celsius to Fahrenheit EH Fahrenheit to Celsius Converts Fahrenheit to Celsius Celsius to Kelvin Converts Celsius to Kelvin Data Harvest Group Ltd 38 EASYSENSE software DO135
15. associated worksheet can still be opened using Open Setup the logging option will open without opening the worksheet To Save your own Setup file e Set up the parameters of an experiment using the appropriate logging option i e EasyLog Meters Snapshot Graph Scope or Timing E g Select the Users level recording times interval between samples any start conditions or pre triggers plus any options required for display i e show table number of graphs line thickness and point style grid on off X axis name minimum and maximum limits title predictions deselected channels pre log functions notes overlay etc e Select Save Setup from the File Menu e Type in a suitable name for the experiment this Enter a name for the experiment is the name that will be displayed in the My id base ind Investigations list Click on OK e The Save EASYSENSE Setup file dialogue box will open Alter the file name if required and Save to the currently logged on user s My Documents directory EasySense Files Setup Files SSS type file Data Harvest Group Ltd 49 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 To associate a Worksheet to your Setup file When you save the Setup file make a note of the file name used and the save location Se Setup Files E ox File Edit View Favorit 2 CH Back K Si Address a C Document 53 Go E Red cabbage 555 lt Saved Setup file S555 File SETUP 2 kB Note Default locati
16. cursor When the graph line is horizontal the gradient is zero and values are not changing A positive gradient shows that values are increasing the larger the gradient the faster the change The calculation is performed over two points either side of the cursor Click on the Gradient icon and a vertical cursor with a small line will appear to indicate the slope of the graph for whichever data channel is currently selected on the Y axis The gradient Ces value for all data channels will be shown in the ee data value boxes Click on the Gradient icon again to deselect A manual Best Fit line can be used to calculate the gradient between two points see page 40 Area User Level 3 This feature is used to calculate and display the area under a chosen ly section of the graph The calculation for area is performed on the data from all channels The units correspond to the product of the Y and X axis Click on the Area icon Click on the first reading hold down and drag the mouse across the appropriate section of the graph Shading lines will mark the section under the graph for whichever data channel is currently selected on the Y axis The values for area will be shown in the data value boxes Click on the Area icon again to deselect Click in the area above the graph to deselect any selected readings Data Harvest Group Ltd 29 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Show Statistics user Level 2 8 3
17. data collected is live but data recorded behind the scenes can be transferred into the Graph window and then saved The settings for an experiment can be saved as a Setup file This allows the use of the same settings at a future date without going through the set up process e Set up the parameters for the experiment e Select Save Setup from the File menu Enter a name for the experiment which will be displayed in the Worksheet Setup window and click on OK Enter a name for the experiment The temperature game e Type in a file name for the EASYSENSE Setup file and Save to the currently logged on user s My Documents directory EasySense Files Setup Files as an SSS type file See page 49 for further information 46 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Transfer to EasyLog Snapshot Transfers the collected data into Microsoft Excel if it is installed on Excel Graph Scope Timer vour computer Excel will open a new worksheet with column User Level 2 headings and data imported from EASYSENSE ser Leve and 3 only Export asa_ EasyLog Snapshot Use to export save the collected data in a SID or CSV file SID CSV file rop Scope Timer format User Level 2 From the dialogue box select the Type as either SID or CSV and and 3 only enter a file name and destination of your choice Notes e Files saved in SID format contain information about units and measurements so allow free exchange of data between a variety
18. depend on the computers operating system and the decompression program on your computer For example ec WE S 4500 Compressed Decompressed zipped folder unzipped folder 1 Download the 4500 EasySense software zip file select to Save it to a temporary directory on your computer 2 Right click on the zipped 4500 directory and select Extract All or Extract or Unzip Select the extract destination as the temporary directory When the 4500 directory has decompressed the folder will appear minus its zip 3 From the unzipped folder either run the Setup exe or select the appropriate Windows installer package msi Data Harvest Group Ltd 4 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Connecting an Interface or Data logger e USB connection The first time an EASYSENSE unit e g Vu VISION 1Link 3Link Q3 Q5 Q3 Q5 Qt Timer QLink or Q Advanced is connected to a USB port on the computer the USB drivers will need to install Connect the EASYSENSE unit to the USB port on the computer Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the drivers e Bluetooth connection Use the instructions provided in the EASYSENSE logger s user manual e Serial connection Connect the interface data logger to the serial port on the computer Note which serial port you have connected to e g COM 1 as this information will be required when you start the EASYSENSE software Starting the EASYSENSE program for the first t
19. faint grating is marked on the graph There is a choice between a fine and coarse grid X Axis P PE Graph type X Axis Sensor settings Colour From this tab select whether you would like Time Reading Number or Channel e g sensor displayed on the X axis Select X Axis O Time Reading Number Time the selected time span is used for the X axis Channel Reading Number the X axis will be set to the number of single readings taken from a sensor without any regular time interval between them This axis is used for Snapshot data Channel the X axis will be set to use one of the data E channels e g a sensor This axis is used for an X vs Y plot la Geral Note To alter the data channel shown on the X axis click with the left hand mouse button in the space below the graph area to cycle through the data channels Data Harvest Group Ltd 31 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Sensor settings o ae From this tab the name and limits displayed for a data Se Sat ne emai eg channel or sensor can be altered poea Sound 40 0 110 0 Normally the full scale of a sensor is displayed on an axis Gees oo mm e g the scale for a Temperature sensor will show a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 110 C If the scale of an axis is too large the minimum and maximum limits displayed can be altered e g reduced to a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 5 0 e C Reset to Default Name Reset to De
20. from O to 1 When the clear part of the card is reached the infrared beam is restored and its logic state changes back to 0 and the event time is taken Raw times show the logic levels as 0 and 1 values with the time of the event Apparatus ag Single Interrupt card o Measure the solid part of the card that will pass through the Light Gate mm Speed is calculated using the length of the interrupt card divided by the time taken for the card to pass Double Interrupt card The two segments of a double interrupt card must be equal in width Measure the solid part of the card that will pass through the Light Gate mm A l y E g Average acceleration can be measured using a single Light Gate with a double interrupt card Acceleration is Time taken calculated using the length of the segments on the double for velocity V2 interrupt card to change Seege Acceleration Change in Velocity Time taken vi See V2 tenan of seamen V ent of seamen SCH Time Time Time taken Picket fence The picket fence is a multi segmented interrupt card so a sequence of measurements will be taken a Measure from the start of one black edge to the start of the next black edge Data Harvest Group Ltd 22 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 To improve the accuracy of readings a calculation increment can be applied to average the times over fewer pitches Note A calculation increme
21. in the area left of the graph to alter the channel displayed Right click left of the graph area to alter the sensor settings A Data Harvest Easy5ense Software ib ed i D State mg Hee Chor Cp Aalen Toob Help DO135 6 am P AO Values Interval Difference Cradi nt Aros Notes Sound dBA Light lx Temperature C 0 pp Ma Right click SIS Level User level Double left click in this area to enter a Title Show or Hide Channels Zoom In Zoom Off Auto scale graph Min Max Auto scale graph O to Max Auto scale channel Min Max Auto scale channel O to Max Predict name axis limits Ta Add Text Title e E E E 2 ao Tirr us Status bar S The graph area X axis Left click below the Right click below graph area to alter the graph area for the choice displayed the X Axis options The Toolbars Go a new set of Click on this Ge ele ne Values to Difference Area calculates E previous set icon to return Eeer find the value between the area under a to the Home 9 at a selected the data at section of the window Level 1 2 8 3 point two points graph Graph Snapshot Level 1 2 amp 3 and EasyLog Level 1 2 amp 3 Level 1 2 amp 3 ET DANA ADDA ws AAR Start Stop Home New Overlay Options Values Interval Difference Gradient Area Notes Level 3 only Start or Stop icon New to set Options to Interval find Gradient Notepad for
22. of data logging software systems Files saved in CSV format comma separated values are a simple text format suitable for database spreadsheet systems e g Microsoft Excel Interface Meters EasyLog Used to select the correct type of interface and the type of selection Polea ad connection used Note If the Example Data option is selected you will not be able to collect data from your interface or data logger The example sensors will replicate data from four sensors working at different values The program will save your selection so it will be automatically configured when EASYSENSE is next used Printing Page Set up Meters EasyLog To set up the print output to suit your printer Use to select SR whether to print in landscape or portrait format Scope Timer To print out a copy of the current screen display bes EasyLog Snapshot To print out a copy of the current graph Graph Scope Timer Print Table EasyLog Snapshot To print out a copy of the current table Graph Scope Timer Note A table can use multi pages to print Use Print Preview Table to establish the number of pages before you decide whether to print Use to view the printout before printing Print Preview EasyLog Snapshot Used to view the printout of a graph before printing Graph Graph Scope Timer Print Preview EasyLog Snapshot Used to view the printout of a table before printing Table Graph Scope Timer Other Home options
23. of the range or span of the sensor and is also displayed as a number from zero to ten de x Note Pictogram is only available if the User level is set to Level 1 See page 11 Data Harvest Group Ltd 6 EASYSENSE software WV EasyLog The window will open pre set to record sensor values continuously as a line graph until stopped See page 13 Snapshot The window will open pre set to record sensor values on demand manual sampling with a bar graph display See page 14 Graph Use graph to record sensor values against a chosen time span as a line graph display The window opens with a real time logging wizard from which the time span interval between samples start condition and triggers for the recording can be chosen Note Graph is only available for User level 2 or 3 See page 14 Scope A simple oscilloscope type display The data from a sensor is redrawn continuously on the screen Ideal for demonstrating fast events where there are rapid changes such as ECG traces sound waveform etc Note Scope is only available for User level 3 See page 16 Timing Timing is used to allow students to study Time Velocity Acceleration Momentum and Kinetic Energy relationships using switch type digital sensors such as Light gates See page 17 Data Harvest Group Ltd 7 DO135 6 Cu te E An l M s Despi Lap bg De Fei Bir RAAT amp Peo Hema Die ic ppo bima DSe
24. required and click on OK CEN I f Click on OK to finish Beene Been BEE Tite BEHET STEE MANE NANA li 3 E 1 Individual graph choices Some display options e Show or Hide Channels Zoom Auto scale and Title are applied on an individual graph basis rather than to all graphs displayed These are available by a right click in the graph area of the individual graph Show or Hide Channels Zoom In Zoom OFF Auto scale graph Min Max Auto scale graph 0 to Max Auto scale channel Min Max Auto scale channel O to Max Right click Predict context menu Add Text Title Data Harvest Group Ltd 32 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Show or Hide Channels The data from a channel or sensor can be hidden from view Right click in the graph area and select Show or Hide Channels Deselect the tick next to any sensors or channels you want to hide ree i Data Sei Example ong In this example two graphs are open Show or Hide Channels has been used to deselect one of the sensors from each graph i fanene Selbogn Aasiat lech E Level i 1 Tech Help Value tr Caenia Guide Auen Nolet a z mi D taral ZER Lal 18 D a 2 pony 3 Ta Cherry Opti EEE u 1 AAA Ez Show er Hide Chanel Zoom An area of the graph can be magnified so that it can be seen in greater detail Right click in the graph area and select Zoom In Position the mouse point
25. ris a fraction between 0 and 1 A high C tells you the line came very close to the points of data When r 1 all points line up exactly on a straight line with no scatter so Knowing x would let you predict y perfectly An r value of O means there is no linear relationship between x and y so knowing x doesn t not help you predict y Note The r value is only available if an Automatic line is drawn Show Calculation ay Timing only Use to show how a result has been calculated for a reading in Timing Select a reading from the table and select Show Calculation from the Tools menu The formula and measurements used in the calculation will be shown Data Harvest Group Ltd 40 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Click on Next to see the calculation for the next reading or Cancel to finish Note A calculation will not be available for data collected using a Picket fence or Pulley Show Calculation Calculation for Acceleration at 4 with Double Interrupt Card eleration Change in Velocity cceleration 0 66556 m s 0 60074 m s Time Taken 0 12757 s 0 50804 m s Individual graph choices Some tool options i e Predict Delete Predictions and Add Text are applied on an individual graph basis rather than to all graphs displayed These are available by a right click in the graph area of the individual graph Predict Used to anticipate the effect of a change to the measured parameter before data is recorded e g moving a Temper
26. set aiii 45 Elle E EE 5 30 47 Se EE 47 XO Raso Di Secale oct thee eee ccc eee 47 Expo GS CoV EE 47 EXPO Et e 46 Fahrenheit to Celsius function 38 Fast MOG EE 14 51 A mn e 46 First derivative of pH Tupnchon 38 FOMU WEE 35 Frequency average coccccocccconocnccnoncnnncnonnninonnnos 37 FUNCION Sut li ba 35 OP E TUNCUON SE 37 Sa 10 SAA 29 40 EI e DEE 7 14 Graph TV e 31 Graph wipdow 25 EIER 31 Hide Sensor EE 12 33 Home screen EE 6 46 Horizontal avis 30 31 Horizontal graph ccseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 24 A 44 Midori 12 24 53 HAE NUN EE 50 NC FAC EE 5 6 47 Interrupter EE 22 HST E 28 Interval between samples 16 50 51 WIVES GAllOM WEE 48 Kinetic ne LEE ZU Kinetic Energy Tunchon 37 LAD Cleese ets ieee ee ein ie coer 13 41 Launch do 48 BEE 5 IGE Gale raid daa 17 EASYSENSE software Bi Gl OM DEE 31 Line OF best EE 40 Linear displacement functiON cccoocccccocnc 36 Logger miormaton 43 Logging wizard 12 13 14 18 24 42 50 51 Magnify are 33 Manual data entry function occcccocccnnoc 37 Manual sampling sessnesnennnnennnsnnesenenrneennnesnnnne 14 EK dd in WEE 10 30 32 Maximize MiNiMIS ooccccoccncccccnconcncconcnocononononos 9 Meis a ibas 30 Measurement at A 21 Measurement at A orbe 21 Measurement at A then A 21 Measurement at A then be 21 Measurement from A IoA 21 Measurement from A job 21 Merge data file
27. source channel limits apply Autoscale see page 33 to find the limits of the calculated data Enter any parameters required e g type in a multiplier constant or scaler Numbers can be negative or positive make sure there isn t a space between the or sign and the number The action of the parameter is often indicated in the white panel Click on Finish 4 If you are using a Pre log Function click on the Start Stop icon Data will be calculated and displayed on the graph and table Values will not be displayed in the data values boxes during logging Data Harvest Group Ltd 35 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Pre set functions SUBJECT FUNCTION INFORMATION Electricity Resistance Calculates resistance from Voltage and Current data Current sensor values can be in units of A or mA Voltage in mV or V Identify the sensor s units and select the correct multiplier shown in the white information box For low resistances set decimal places to 3 When Current is A and Volts is V make Multiplier 1 When Current is A and Volts is mV make Multiplier 0 001 When Current is mA and Volts is V make Multiplier 1000 When Current is mA and Volts is mV make Multiplier 1 Calculates power from Voltage and Current data Current sensor values can be in units of A or mA Voltage in mV or V Identify the sensor units and select the correct multiplier Shown in the white information box When Current is A and Volts is V make Mu
28. that the correct calibration scales are displayed If not logging then the change will be detected once logging has started To alter the sensor displayed in a section right click with the mouse in the section window and a Sensor Selection window will open Select the sensor to display in that section from the list The display colour decimals name and the minimum and maximum limits of a sensor can be altered either from the Display menu or Options icon See page 32 To change the range of a sensor e g to alter the range of a Heart Rate sensor from Waveform to Beats per minute select Sensor Config from the Settings menu see page 42 A The Pictogram option User Level 1 Harvest Lasyeme Sof Menu bar gt 3 e sa tee mere tom rm Mies lt User Level icon Toolbar gt he Information _ om _ Double left click in the area above the chart to enter a Title 96699 Light Add Text Right click within the graph area for Add Text and Title Temperature A A A A A The program will open with values from the sensors displayed as images on the chart Each image represents an assigned amount of data a 10 of a total range or span of the sensor and displays the number from zero to 10 D The block or bar DI icons can be used to change the images to abstract colour blocks or a bar chart Charts can be oriented either horizontally or vertically D To capture a live reading
29. the sensor at Input B Timing will start when the signal change at Input A is detected and stops when the signal at Input B changes Measuremeni at A then B Uses two sensors connected to Input A and B Three measurements are recorded of an object travelling from the sensor at Input A to the sensor at Input B The measurements are 1 Time to pass through Sensor A 2 Time to pass through Sensor B 3 Time to travel from A to B Measurement at A or B Uses two sensors connected to Input A and B A measurement will be taken from whichever sensor detects the change in signal level The measurement will be the time to pass through either sensor A or sensor B Data Harvest Group Ltd 21 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Change from A to B Uses two sensors connected to Input A and B A double interrupt card is used to measure the acceleration at A and then at B The measurement shown will be the change in acceleration Acceleration at B Acceleration at A Distance at A Use the Picket fence or Pulley with a Light Gate connected to Input A to measure the distance moved Distance is calculated using the step size of the Data Harvest Pulley or the pitch length of the Picket fence Each time a new gap in the Pulley or the pitch of the Picket fence is reached the distance moved is known Raw Times Timing is usually started when the solid black part of an interrupt card blocks the infrared beam on a Light Gate and changes the logic level
30. 2 states ON or OFF Data Harvest Group Ltd 23 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 D The chart type can be changed to images or a colour block oriented either horizontally or vertically D Select the Sums icon Ni to cycle through simple calculations based on the counting data A B A B B A Difference which will be displayed in the information window Select New DN to set up a new recording Pictogram Wizard Select a sensor to change its settings A Deselect the qu tick next to gd any sensors from which 4 readings are not required Select the sensor first then the change option ETTE Pictogram Wizard Horizontal Select Next to select the orientations Depay Tye and display type of the chart or select Finish l O Bar Pictogram Block To change the name of a data channel select the sensor then Change Name Type in a new name OK To alter the picture image first select Select Image the sensor then Change Picture Select the preferred image OK See page 53 on adding images to those available To change the background colour of the chart select the Options icon and select a new colour Data Harvest Group Ltd 24 EASYSENSE software The Graph window EasyLog SnapShot Graph Scope and Timing use the graph window to display and analyse readings Menu bar Toolbar Information toolbar Data value boxes Window dividers Y axis Left click
31. 50 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 8 User Level 2 and 3 has a three stage recording wizard Stage 1 Sensor selection e Deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are not required If sensors have been altered after start up click on the Redetect button to identify the change of sensor To change a sensor s range click on the sensor s name when the set range window opens select the required range OK e Click on Next Remote Setup Wizard Stage 2 Recording duration e Select the total recording time from the list Select the total recording time e Select the interval between samples being taken The number of samples will automatically alter when the total recording time and the interval between samples are selected S S S a a Number of samples 600 The range of recording times will vary according to which data SEET e Click on Next Remote Setup Wizard Stage 3 e Select the Start condition as required Select Start Condition When Enter Pressed Trigger on Level This is used to set the condition required for the recording to start The choice of start conditions and triggers available on this page will depend on both the recording time selected and the data logger used Pre rigger At Start Above E O 25 50 75 100 Channel Trigger on Digital Condition Trigger on Time When Enter Pressed To begin recording as soon as you press Enter on the da
32. 6 Formula functions 1 Click on the down arrow to view the formulae available and select from the list The white panel at the bottom of the window will give information about what the function will be calculating AO e a Tse Leer amens e ee FE ee e e simple Click on Next 2 Select the data channel s to be used as the source of x or y Click on the arrow to reveal the list of Sensors connected it s presented in the order of the connected sensor ports With Post log functions the list will include any derived data channels Click on Next 3 Edit the default name and units for the new set of data Alter the number of decimal places to be displayed if required Select whether the axis limits of this data should either expand to fit or use manual limits o Expand to fit when the recording has finished the axis will automatically redraw if data has exceeded the limits taken from the original data o Manual use the limits of the axis as specified in the minimum and maximum boxes Note The default value is based on the default limits of the first source channel used in the calculation If the maximum value calculated by the function is less than the source channel limits apply Autoscale see page 33 to find the limits of the calculated data Enter any parameters required e g a and b are constants e a number or scaler c is an offset or intercept number Numbers can be negative or positive make sure there isn
33. ASYSENSE software DO135 6 The SnapShot option lf SnapShot is selected from the Home screen the graph window will open pre set to record sensor values on demand manual sampling with a bar graph display og EASYSENSE View Q3 or 5 users The New logging wizard will open deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are not required Click on the Start icon to begin recording Click within the graph area to collect a sample Click on the Stop icon p to stop data being recorded If you click on the Start icon ES again you will be given the option to add the new readings to the end of the existing data if No is selected the existing data will be deleted To change a sensors range select New E Select the sensor s name when the set range window opens select the required range OK and then Finish The Graph option User Level 2 amp 3 lf Graph is selected from the Home screen the graph window will open pre set to record sensor VAVA values against a chosen time span as a line graph display The window will open with a real time logging wizard from which the time span interval between samples start condition and triggers for the recording can be chosen When your selection has been made click on Finish The logging wizard Stage 1 Sensor selection e Deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are not required If sensors have been altered after start up click on the Redete
34. Condition Select Seat Condon Hore Hora E Teen ont Line Dei roger ze Lee Chari m F ae g Chanel Tarpani i selon t Da Aeren sw 00 T C Trigger on Digtal Condon Om 1 CH Hee pe Frum Cancel iisk Frith Cancel E g start conditions for QAdvanced if E g start conditions for REAL TIME a FAST recording time is selected recording time None To begin recording as soon as you click on the Start icon D Trigger on Level To begin recording when the selected sensor is above below rises above or falls below a set value occ cc cree ce cece ACA CAREERS AAA SET LEVEL SET LEVEL DT PETRA US SET LEVEL Above Below Rises above Falls below To start recording To start recording Logging will not start Logging will not start when the value from when the value until the value from until the value from a sensor is above a from a sensor is a sensor rises up a sensor falls below set level below the set level above the set level the set level Trigger on Digital Condition to begin recording when a digital sensor connected to input A or B is On Off Rising to On or Falling to Off Note This option is only A available with certain 7 loggers when a FAST a lane ls selected y If Falling to Off is selected logging will start when e an object has passed through the light beam y Z If Rising to On is selected logging will start when Te the first part of the object breaks th
35. Dest a Mipi kizim hal Pia Bn a a g i Tosi Le Ad i d F d Heme Ligas D sen Ken bimg D st Conde Ana birim T D s he A a ds Te He la ap Hera las pias Weien ba re ied dove lien J Ne TAL UY Fee he baten e ds Test Tee E jimi bima lis Dyis Faim bima fies Frim Gaiu Ei EE qa e sn EE o Mala TT A QqzrEo mm oa O EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Counting CECR Use to count events by using switch type digital z sensors The chart type can be displayed as images or a colour block or bar chart oriented either horizontally or vertically wm Note Counting is only available if the User level is set to Level 1 or 2 See page 23 Sint gt Open File Used to load a previously saved SSL or SID file Locate the correct file and click on open See page 47 Open Setup To select and open an experimental setup file This will pre set the software for a specific operation See page 49 Open Worksheet To select and open a worksheet and its accompanying experimental setup file See page 48 Remote Remote gt Retrieve Remote Real Time Lossing Wizard Set up Remote Used for setting up the options to capture data while disconnected from the computer remote These options can include the duration of a recording the time between each sample and triggers See page 50 Retrieve Remote a mmm mmm Use this option to retrieve a data set stored in your
36. Ry DATA HARVEST Wd EasySense software manual PC Windows version Home Choose Experiment Type New Experiment SnapShot Timing Options Hemote Data Harvest Group Ltd 1 Eden Court Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4FY Tel 44 0 1525 373666 Fax 44 0 1525 851638 e mail sales data harvest co uk support data harvest co uk Document No DO 135 Website www data harvest co uk Revision 6 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Contents HEET oe aa cil 4 Installing the EASYSENSE software 4 Downloading the EASYSENSE software from our website 4 Connecting an Interface or Data logger nne 5 Starting the EASYSENSE program for the first me 5 THe enn E EE 6 Re AE SOD WO EE 9 CHANGO n E E E 10 ET EE 10 A ON 10 A e eae 10 The Pictogram Seite 11 TAG EASVEOG OPIO DEE 13 TRE SNAD SNOOP IN a ae EE 14 The Graph ODOM EE 14 EAC HOGGING EEN 14 TINS SCOPE OP de EE 16 The TIMINO OPUS a 17 The TMANG Wizard ita 18 ME A ee et Debs 21 O aE e OE AE E E E A e a 22 THE ee a le Beete EE 23 The Graph do 25 LAS Reie let Le 20 Recording Catal E 26 Selec ino Dala eee pees te tener e Gt ee Src ete te ne er ey et ane ee ee nee ee 26 Use sele cia odiada 27 Section WIZ Ad os 27 PREVIOUS elEco 27 Analysing captured data 28 MAIC S OP oq 28 OVA NEE 28 Ki Lee 29 CAG EE 29 A 29 SNOW Stall SHOES a tes Aba 30 DISDIAVING datada 30 Data Value DO o a A eh abe dae 30 AMAS GIS Play EE 30 Display ODUONS sa did 31 Number OF Ee e eric ri
37. Select Next Step 3 If a Time option was selected then the next page will be units and decimals see 3b If Speed was selected the next page will be for entering the measurement required for the calculation of speed 3a Timing Wizard Timing Wizard Enter Parameters for Velocity from 4 to B Enter Parameters for Speed at 4 with Single Interrupt Card Distance from the Sensor at 4 to Sensor at B I D Length of Single Interrupt Card I 1100 mm Velocity from A to B enter the distance Speed at A enter the length of the between the sensor connected to Input single interrupt card that will pass A and the sensor at Input B in metres through the sensor connected to Input A Click on Next in millimetres Click on Next Data Harvest Group Ltd 18 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 3b Select the number of decimal places and the units for Enter the Units and Decimal Places for the calculated results the display of calculated data from the drop down Decimal Places Units menus Je Kee d Select Finish Click on the Start icon When a signal change from the digital sensor sensors is received the timing measurement will automatically be entered into the table and graph The vertical axis scale automatically adjusts to match the largest value collected s8 User Level 2 and 3 The pages in the Wizard will vary according to the choice made in the previous step Timing Wizard How do you want to record the data
38. Strada 34 44 COMME Ecos acatar 34 Continuous recordmg 13 16 Conversion functions ococcococcnccncnncnconcnncnnnnos 38 Cody OFID geien 45 COPY Eege 45 Copy nelle EE 46 lel le dl EE 23 EE 47 Customising Tallen unicas egene tad eege 34 Data ee E nl LEE 30 Data entry column function occcccoccnnccconono 37 Data value eler EE 30 Decimal places ui a 19 44 Decimal isaac cid 10 32 Default calibration ooococcoccnconccccncnncncnnnnns 43 Degrees to Radians function nan00a1e000n 38 Delete COMMON 34 Delete data Olsson icono orcos 45 Delete predictions 0 n0annannnanennnnannnnnnnennnnnna 41 Delete selected EE 45 Delete TOK sae ee 13 42 Deselect channel 33 34 RE eg Cala VE 26 RICH 10 Data Harvest Group Ltd 54 DO135 6 Biel NEE 24 29 Digital CONGINON WEE 15 52 Digital SCN E 17 Displacement functions nannaaneannnenanaennnni 36 IS OIAY E 30 Display decmals 10 12 32 Display options nnonnnennnannennnnnnnneennnennnnnn 12 31 DIS TANG EH 20 22 Divide TUN CU ON BEE 37 38 Double Interrupt Card 22 Drops to volume Tunchon 38 ASV LOG WE 7 13 el 45 Edf eet EE 34 Edda 45 Edi Meios 45 A 285s ese teat ag sh oowcecasttatne td aoaet 13 42 Elapsed TIM EE 30 Elastic Potential Energy function 3 Electricity Tunchons 36 ENGIOy Uncle aos 37 Enter data function cccoocccccccncccccncconnncnnnnos 37 Erase data from ogoger 52 Erase data
39. The maximum and minimum values recorded will be displayed on the right hand axis by two short lines if Show Min Max from the Display menu is ticked Use Reset Min Max from Display to reset these values Dial This section displays a traditional dial whose pointer moves to the right as the measured value increases and moves to the left as the value decreases 3 Sound dBA o amp The scale around the dial is automatically set by the software to correspond to the sensor it is representing Two thin lines will display the maximum and minimum values recorded if Show Min Max from the Display menu is ticked Use Reset Min Max to reset these values Numeric This section displays the currently measured value as a number 3 Sound dBA e ISS The maximum and minimum value recorded will be displayed if Show Min Max from the Display menu is ticked Use Reset Min Max to reset these values Decimal numbers can be switched off by deselecting Display Decimals in Sensor Settings from the Display menu or Options icon Without decimals Min 43 0 Max 104 3 selected the reading will be rounded up to a whole number Data Harvest Group Ltd 10 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Sensors The sensors are automatically identified when the Meter option is selected To change sensors while Meters is logging simply replace the sensor with a different type Meters will automatically change the sensor settings so
40. age to say This Sensor does not have multiple ranges will be displayed e Select the required range and click on OK e Close Sensor Config Select the New recording wizard icon Si then Finish for the change in range to be detected The sensor range setting will be retained until changed by the user Calibrate Sensor Note This option is specifically for use with Smart Q sensors and cannot be used with Sense amp Control and EASYSENSE Interfaces All Smart Q Sensors are supplied calibrated but certain Sensors allow the user to adjust the calibration constants to the conditions of the experiment This option allows the user to adjust the sensor reading at either two or three points in its range The adjustments made will affect the whole Sensor range between and beyond these points The accuracy of the user calibration will depend upon the number of calibration points used and their spacing For example The pH Sensor has a default calibration set for operation at a temperature of 25 C If the samples being measured are at a lower or higher temperature then this default calibration may be improved by a User calibration Buffer solutions of a known pH are used to set the values for the calibration points It is essential that the buffer solutions used are at the same temperature as the samples in the experiment and that the pH value entered is the value of the buffer at that temperature For example a buffer solution with a pH
41. assed If you want to repeat the last experiment with all of the settings the same simply click on the Start icon again Selecting Data To select individual readings If you want to graph a new set of data without the previous set of data being erased select Overlay before you click on Start Not available in Scope or Timing To set up a new investigation e g to change the duration of a recording in Graph or to identify a change of sensors or change a sensor s range select the New experiment wizard To go from one option to another e g from EasyLog to Snapshot select the Home icon Click on the reading in the table or on the graph The reading will be highlighted in the table and marked with a cursor on the graph To deselect readings Click with the left hand mouse button in the area above the graph To select more than one reading in a series e Click on the first reading of the series hold down and drag the mouse to the last reading or e Click on the first reading of the series hold down the SHIFT key and click on the last reading The selected readings will be highlighted in the table and marked by a box in the graph Data Harvest Group Ltd Sound dBA GE 110 0 26 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 To select readings that are not in series TSA Cane Hold down the CTRL key and click on each z reading or point in turn z S The selected readin
42. ation about how the data was collected or your conclusions to the experiment Test Mode Tools menu at Users Level 2 3 e sensors away from the candle Use the high bell jars stored in Cupboa Use plasticine to make an airtight seal Smoothing Pre log Function Post log Function Best Fit Motes Test Mode flame rd 7 in Biology Room 2 Select Test Mode from the Tools menu to test that your sensor is operating correctly The current value from the sensor will appear in its data value box The Test option will be active until it is deselected or a recording is started Smoothing Used to even out the data of a selected line by applying a moving average Select Smoothing from the Tools menu Select the data channel that you want to smooth from the drop down menu Click on the gt button to smooth or lt to reverse the process The smooth level advances at one unit at a time for the gt symbol and 5 units for the gt gt symbol Click on OK when the smooth level is correct Data Harvest Group Ltd 34 Smooth Level Select the Channel to Smooth C y COLES 00 2 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Pre log or Post log Functions User Level 2 amp 3 Functions are mathematical operations that can be applied to data Functions can be applied to data as it is being collected using a Pre log function or after the data has been collected using a Post log function For example Select Pre log function
43. ature Sensor from hot to cold water Predict lines can be drawn on a graph to predict where you think the graph line will go To make a Prediction e Right click in the graph area and select Predict Show or Hide Channels Zoom In e Click at the start point move the mouse and a thick black line will Zoom Off appear Use the line to draw a prediction on the graph Click with the Auto scale graph Min Max mouse button at different points on the graph to fix the line in Auto scale graph 0 to Max position Right click to stop and deselect Predict A Auto scale channel 0 to Max Predict e Record the data as normal to test the validity of your prediction Add Text Predict can be reselected to make up to twenty predictions on a time Title graph or up to ten for an XY graph To delete any unwanted prediction lines right click in the graph area and select Delete Prediction Use the forward and backward buttons to cycle through the prediction lines As each line is selected it will turn red on the graph Click on the Delete button to erase the prediction Add Text Used to annotate the graph with text boxes that can be placed in any position in the graph area Each text box has a line which can be made to point to a part of the graph to which it refers e Right click in the graph area and select Add Text Enter Text e A dialogue box will open Type in the required text and OK Note Select Enter on your
44. ault calibration shows the current value recorded by the default calibration stored in the Sensor Current User calibration shows the current value recorded by using the calibration points last configured by the user Raw ADC shows the value from the analogue digital converter in the EASYSENSE unit in a range of 0 65535 This value is used by the software to calculate the calibration constants Logger Information Click on the Logger information button to check the type and the firmware version number of the EASYSENSE unit being used Data Harvest Group Ltd 43 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Snapshot VV EasyLog and Graph Overlay Select the Overlay icon from the toolbar or Overlay Mode from Settings to add a new set of data to the graph without the previous set of data being erased useful for repeating an experiment to compare data Note This option is not available in Scope or Timing Toolbar Toolbar These options let you choose whether to see small or large icons and whether the icons show text The options below define the way the toolbar is displayed C Small Toolbar Icons j P Display Toolbar T Smaller icons without text can be useful on low resolution displays sil as it gives more space to the main graph area Set Language If a choice of language is available then Set Language will be listed in the Settings menu To choose a different language select from the drop down
45. ch mm calculation increment _ ES Picket fence fence pitch calculation E ll SS from A to B Single interrupt card length of card mm a at A then B Double interrupt card segment length mm PP change from A to B ES Double interrupt card segment length mm and Kinetic mass of object passing through A kg RER EEN segment length mm mass of object passing through A kg fence fence pitch mm calculation increment mass of object passing through A kg ee mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through B kg mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through A kg at A then B Single interrupt card length of card mm mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through B kg change from A to B Single interrupt card length of card mm mass of object passing through A kg mass of object passing through B kg Raw Times at A interrupt edge times AAA gt Data Harvest Group Ltd 20 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Measurements Measurement at A Uses one digital sensor connected to Input A Timing starts when the signal from Input A changes ON and stops when the signal reverts back OFF e lf Light Gates are used with a single interrupt card the time measured is for how long the card took to pass through th
46. ct button to identify the change of sensor e To change a sensor s range click on the sensor s name when the set range window opens select the required range OK e Click on Next Stage 2 Recording duration e Select the length of time that you want to record from the list e Select the interval between samples being taken See tra teen sae Elle The number of samples will automatically alter when the total Pe recording time and the interval between samples are selected The range of recording times will vary according to which data logger is used PEA Pm Ee Miemb ool comple Lal If a very short recording and intersample time are selected then the recording will Select the total recording time Ge Mee ee RW GE be in FAST mode In this mode there will a rien ee eee b dispi f the dat til th Vi recording and intersample times are e no screen display of the data until the ae J salecied recording ends Note If you wish to view fast data as it is being recorded then use Scope see page 16 e Click on Next Data Harvest Group Ltd 14 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Stage 3 Select the Start condition as required This is used to set the condition required for the recording to start The choice of start conditions and triggers available on this page will depend on both the recording time selected and the data logger used Real Time Logging Wizard N Real Timo Logging Wizard CO elect Seam
47. d WEEN 50 Reset Min MaX EEN 10 Resistance Tunchon 36 EE e ee seen ads 45 Retrieve ANd merde be 45 Retrieve remote asalta 8 52 Retrieving fast data 16 Save Caa oO RCT i 46 DAVE OCU EE 46 49 he OF S RCE eee Oe Pere ONCE OR Urns NE POPS eee 12 e a 30 32 33 SCOPE feed 7 16 Section rie e e EE 9 Selecting data 26 Seleccion WIZANG EE 27 SCN SON EEN 11 12 14 17 50 Sensor ANS cua Eeer 30 31 Sensor COI Ur iii Ee 32 Sensor Confg 42 Sensor NAME 1 cee eeceeceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 12 24 32 Sensor range cccccocooccncnnconccnnonnnononnncnnanancnnnns 12 42 Sensor selechon eneren 9 11 51 Sensor settmgs sees 10 12 30 32 Sensor value boxes eee ceececeeeeeceeeeeeeeneeeenees 30 Serial conpnechon 5 47 E WEE 42 Setup Remote oocccocccccocccccccnccoccncconnncnnnnnnas 8 50 Show calculation serinin A A 40 SHOW COMAS aea ra 44 Ile UE 44 SNOW Gi e DEE 31 SHOW WWI E EE 10 Show or Hide channel 33 34 SNOW E er 30 SNOW LAO Or cece o eee cane 26 SID TNS onus creda ee 47 Single Interrupt Card 22 era Uber CH 44 RE NEE E EE 42 SMON eg 34 A EE 7 14 SOM Cala EE 11 SO a a 18 20 Spirometer functions ooocccccccnccocnnocannncunonos 38 gt poked EE 23 Spring TUNCUONS cios 37 Standard deviation ccccceceeseeceeceeeeeeeeeeness 30 Start condition Digital condition cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 52 Kies 15 51 Sensor va lue ce eeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 17 51 Time and date
48. d and electronic user documentation e Software means the program supplied Licence This software package may be freely used copied and disseminated This includes any associated documentation and user guides The software may not be amended changed or altered in anyway Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Liability The Software is supplied as is DHG makes no warranty whether express or implied as to the merchant ability of the Software or its fitness for any particular purpose In no circumstances will DHG be liable for any damage loss of profits goodwill or for any indirect or consequential loss arising out of your use of the Software or inability to use the Software even if DHG has been advised of the possibility of such loss General These conditions supersede any prior agreement oral or written between the licensee and DHG relating to the software Data Harvest Group Ltd 57
49. d data If the data is recorded with a constant time interval between readings Graph and EasyLog the data will be deleted but the time intervals will remain consistent If readings are displayed as joined by a line it will redraw between the data points If data is recorded with an inconsistent time point Snapshot both the data and reading number will be deleted and the graph will redraw Edit a value Double click on the appropriate reading in the table edit the value and select Enter on your keyboard Delete Data Sets Use Delete Data Set from the Edit menu to erase an entire set of data User Level 2 amp 3 Erase Channel E Choose the channel of data to erase from the drop down menu Click on Erase and confirm the permanent deletion of the data set from that channel Cancel Note Once a data set has been deleted there is no recover option Merging data E Merge with file User Level 3 Select Merge with file from the File menu to merge the current data with a saved SSL file The data must be recorded with a time base not suitable for Snapshot data and the intersample time of the data must be the same for both Note You may find it best to set up a recording using a method in which the intersample time for the recording is specified e g Graph rather than using EasyLog if you intend to merge the resulting files This option is not available at User Level 1 amp 2 CD Retrieve and Merge User Level 3 Le
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51. e available The data value box will be labelled as Sensor The window divider can be used to resize the data value boxes i e position the mouse pointer over the window divider under the data boxes when it becomes a symbol click hold down and drag downwards Window divider Axis display E Click with the left hand mouse button in the space to the left of the graph area to alter the data SN channel displayed Subsequent clicks will cycle the Y axis through all the data channels open Click with the right hand mouse button in this space to open the Sensor Setting tab option see page 32 Click with the left hand mouse button in the space pe eee below the graph area to cycle through the options Time s i available for whatever is currently displayed on the 2 X axis 1 Time select between e Elapsed Time from zero until that point in seconds Time s e Elapsed Time in days hours minutes and seconds Time ss mm ss hh mm ss d hh mm ss hes e Absolute Time the time amp date from the start of recording until that point Absolute Time hh mm ss d hh mm ss 2 Sensor cycle through the data channels available 3 Reading Number no choice is available Data Harvest Group Ltd 30 T i TE o WE EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Click with the right hand mouse button in the space below the graph area to open the X Axis tab options From
52. e light beam Select any Pre Trigger requirements Pre rigger Note This option will only become available if a FAST recording time with a trigger on level At Start or digital condition is selected O 25 Pre trigger will allow a percentage of samples to be stored before the trigger O 50 condition is met and the remainder to be taken afterwards O 75 For example if 1 000 readings are to be taken and a 25 pre trigger is selected 100 249 readings will be taken before the trigger condition is met and 750 on and after the trigger Data Harvest Group Ltd 15 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Note Sufficient time must be allowed to elapse for the pre trigger samples to be taken e g at a relatively slow sample time of 100 milliseconds with 1 000 samples and a 25 pre trigger it will take 25 seconds to get to the pre trigger position e Click on Finish e Click on the Start icon gt Recording will start when the start condition you have selected is met The recording will stop when the selected time span has passed Note If you want to stop recording before the time span has passed click on the Stop icon Mell lf None was the selected trigger then the recording will start as soon as the Start icon 2 is clicked If recording REAL TIME with a trigger on level selected a Waiting for Trigger message will appear in the status bar below the graph When the trigger condition is reached the recording will begin If recordin
53. e sensor e Fora Push Switch it will be the length of time that the switch is kept depressed e For Timing mats it will be the length of time someone stands on the mat Measurement from A to A E g stopwatch Uses one digital sensor connected to Input A Timing will start when the signal at input A changes ON and will continue until the signal at A goes OFF and then ON again Period at A E g pendulum Start the pendulum swinging when it is moving freely click on the Start icon Timing will start when the pendulum first passes through the Light Gate When the pendulum passes back through it will ignore the second signal change and will stop at the third change when the pendulum arrives back at the Light Gate The time shown will be for a complete period Point at which the pendulum starts and stops the recording Measurement at A then A Uses one digital sensor connected to Input A Time will be measured for a single interrupt card passing through a Light Gate A1 and then returning back through A2 E g for rebound collisions Change from Ato A Uses one digital sensor connected to Input A The measurement will be for the change in value from A2 to A1 e g for a single interrupt card passing through a Light Gate and returning back through Measurement from A to B Uses two sensors connected to Input A and B A measurement is taken for the time an object takes to travel from the sensor at Input A to
54. ect the method of Best Fit Soo acto dl Bacal he D Stent Cia seiss Automatic computer calculated the line will be drawn automatically Mar Po bah across the entire range of the selected data Manual drawn freehand lets you draw the line of best fit between any two points e Click on Next e Select the Axes for the line of Best Fit Select Y axis select the data channel sensor to which you want to fit to the line from the drop down menu Select X axis the current X axis will be selected by default If the X axis is Channel select the data channel to be used from the drop down list e fa part of the collected data was selected for an automatic line choose whether you want to apply the Best Fit line to the selected data only e Click on OK lf Automatic was selected the line will be drawn automatically lf Manual was selected click at the start point move the mouse and a rubber band line will follow click at the end point A manual best fit line can be adjusted Click on the end point of the line hold down and drag to its new position To delete the best fit line right click on the line and select Delete Information shown Automatic y bx a r Manual y bx a y 72305 58075 0970 y the data channel selected x as selected i e time reading or a data channel b is the constant of the slope gradient between two points Reegele Getic neren a is the intercept
55. ection Select a Preset function or a Formula The white panel at the bottom of the window gives information about what the function will be calculating what additional information will be needed for the calculation units etc Click on Next 2 Select the data channel s to be used as the source Click on the arrow to reveal the list of sensors connected it is presented in the order of the connected sensor ports With Post log functions the list will include any derived data channels Click on Next 3 Enter the details for the new set of data A default EE EE name and units maybe already entered but they SE can be edited Alter the number of decimal places ian to be displayed if required SE ane Peer Channel limits Parameters Select whether the axis limits of this data should at ees A either expand to fit or use manual limits i Channel Max 12 Expand to fit a when the recording has finished SE E Nu ae pipe Her For low resistances set decimal places to 3 D D a D en Current is amp an ols I Y make MUltipiier I the axis will automatically redraw if data has HM When Current is m and Volts is mv make Multiplier 1 exceeded the limits taken from the original data Manual use the limits of the axis as specified in the minimum and maximum boxes Note The default value is based on the default limits of the first source channel used in the calculation If the maximum value calculated by the function is less than the
56. ed logging will start when the first part of the object breaks the beam Trigger on Time to begin recording at the time and date specified e Click on the Now button to set the current time and date using your computer s clock e Alter Trigger on Time to a time and date in the future Click on the hour minute or second number and then use the up down arrows to scroll the number up or down Click on the date drop down arrow and select a future date from the calendar e Select any Pre Trigger requirements Note This option will only become available a trigger on level or digital condition selected Pre trigger will allow a percentage of samples to be stored before the trigger condition is met and the remainder to be taken afterwards For example if 1 000 readings are to be taken and a 25 pre trigger is selected 249 readings will be taken before the trigger condition is met and 750 on and after the trigger Stage 4 e Click on Finish Recording will start when the start condition you have selected is met Recording will stop when the selected time span has passed Retrieve Remote Select Remote then Retrieve Remote from the Home page to retrieve remotely captured data Retrieved data can be used in the same way as real time data i e it can be analysed saved and printed Note This option will only be available for data loggers that support remote logging operations EASYSENSE VISION users Select Interface from VISION
57. eft mouse button above the graph area Enter Title Type in the text for the title The Table display Sensors channels columns can be hidden from view Right click in the table area Deselect the tick next to any sensors channels you want to hide The width of the columns in the table can be increased or decreased Position the mouse pointer over the line in the column heading Click hold down and drag to adjust the width Line A SE Light Ik Temperature C Comment The Comment column Temperature Once some data has been collected you can add text to the Comment column in the Table Double click on the relevant cell in the Comment column A dialogue box will appear for you to type in text or numbers from your keyboard To Edit double click on the comment to re open the dialogue box and alter as required Smoothing Using Tools on the data Click on Tools in the menu bar to open the Tools menu Notes Test Mode Tools menu at Note Some tool options i e Predict Delete Predictions Users Level 1 ena and Add Text which apply to an individual graph are available by a right click in the graph area See page 41 Notes Select Notes from the toolbar or from the Tools menu to open the notes window which has basic text editing facilities The text written in this window is automatically saved in a data file Use this window to write notes that would be useful when setting up the experiment inform
58. er at the top corner of the area SES ly rectangular box over the area to be magnified Release the mouse button to show the magnified area To expand this magnified area further right click select Zoom in and repeat the above K Right click and select Zoom Out to zoom out by one step Right click and select Zoom Off to return to the original graph Auto scale This option scales the Y axis by using the values of the data collected Right click in the graph area and select one of the four choices The graph will automatically be adjusted Auto scale graph Min Max applies the Auto scale to all the channels of data on the graph using the minimum and maximum limits of the data Auto scale graph 0 to Max applies the Auto scale to all the channels of data on the graph using a minimum value of zero with maximum of the maximum limit of the data Auto scale channel Min Max applies the Auto scale to whatever data channel is currently selected on the Y axis using the minimum and maximum limits of the data Auto scale channel 0 to Max applies the Auto scale to whatever data channel is currently selected on the Y axis using a minimum value of zero with maximum of the maximum limit of the data Deselect to return to the original scale Data Harvest Group Ltd 33 EASYSENSE software Title DO135 6 To add a title to a graph either right click in the graph area and select Title or double click with the l
59. er mas Se iS data logger s memory See page 52 Data Harvest Group Ltd 8 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 ESA The Meters option Start Stop icon Menu bar User Level icon Toolbar Information window 1 Temperature PO Close section window Section window Maximise window Sensor and its unit of measurement 1 Temperature C 138 0 94 0 50 0 6 0 38 0 Status bar Corel When Meters is selected from the Home screen the window will open with live data being displayed from a sensor in a Numeric window Click on the Stop icon D to stop data being recorded To begin recording again click on the Start icon E e Up to four section windows can be open at any one time and they can be any combination of sensors and displays e A section window can be opened either by clicking on the appropriate icon on the Toolbar or from the drop down Display menu e To alter the sensor displayed in a section right click with the mouse in the section window and a Sensor Selection window will open Select the sensor to display in that section from the list e Click on the close button x to close a section window e A section window can be maximized to fill the whole window by selecting the maximize button el click again to return to A screen size e Click on the Home icon e to return to the Home screen Es As soon as you open Meters or you click on the Start Stop icon the data is recorded behind the YN sce
60. erved Data Harvest s policy is to continually improve products and services so we reserve the right to make changes without notice It is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication for which responsibility cannot be assumed No liability will be accepted for loss or damage resulting from use of information contained in this manual or from uses as described Data Harvest Group Ltd 3 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 System requirements Computer IBM PC or compatible Operating System Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit compatible Minimum Software Windows Installer 3 1 Microsoft NET Framework 2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 Adobe Reader software V7 0 or above Display Minimum 800 x 600 with 256 colours Recommended 1024 x 768 with high colour 16 bit If Microsoft NET Framework 2 or Installer 3 1 is not detected during the installation set up process they will be automatically installed prior to the EASYSENSE application install This will extend the installation time significantly V8 minimum Internet Explorer is required to view documentation on the EasySense CD To view and print PDF files you will need Adobe Reader installed Installing the EASYSENSE software USB users Make sure the EasySense logger is not connected to the USB port prior to or while the EASYSENSE software is being installed e Log on as ADMINISTRATOR or with equivalent access rig
61. ext and OK e Move the curser over the data point you want to label a highlight box will indicate the point selected and the label will appear as a ghost box Stored 1 e Click and the label will appear Brown enis To move edit or delete a label right click on the label and select the appropriate function sl Move Tip Long labels are best displayed when the chart is displayed horizontally The EasyLog option If EasyLog is selected from the Home screen the graph window will open pre set to record sensor values continuously as a line graph until stopped This makes it ideal for experiments when the time of the recording is unknown EASYSENSE View Q3 or 5 users The New logging wizard will open deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are not required Click on a sensors name to change its range Click on the Start icon to begin recording Logging will start with a time span of 30 seconds and when it has elapsed the time span will double automatically This will continue until the recording is stopped by clicking on the Stop icon To change a sensors range select New DI Select the sensor s name when the set range window opens select the required range OK and then Finish Choose EasyLog when an X vs Y graph is required to plot the readings of one sensor against another Alter the X axis to display a sensor rather than time see page 31 Data Harvest Group Ltd 13 E
62. fault Min Max On all Sensors Display Decimals The name used for a data channel can also be changed e g OK Lee from Temperature to Room Temperature Name Double click in the cell with the data channel sensors name and type in the new name The altered name will be marked by an asterisk Minimum amp Maximum Double click on the cell with the Minimum or Maximum value and type in the new number The altered number will be marked by an asterisk Room Temperature HD 40 0 To reset to the original name or scale click to select the data channel and select Reset to Default Name or Reset to Default Min Max Click on OK to finish Note If the value from a sensor being recorded rises above the maximum or falls below the minimum limits that have been set Graph will not be able to accurately display the true value Display Decimals Used to switch decimal numbers on and off from the display If Display Decimals is not selected the reading will be rounded up to a whole number Note While in Timing the number of decimal places displayed can be altered see Change Units on page 44 ms Se Options Colour Rumba d Grech Graph tae K Aenm Sarwar petiga Daar From this tab the colour used by a data channel can be altered Charna Cobo Double cick on the Channel is changa pa Garde cslsur Double click on the data channel sensor name A colour palette ee will open Select the colour
63. from the Tools menu to show both Velocity and Distance data from a Motion sensor as logging progresses There maybe a slight delay in most cases unseen between collection of data and presenting the pre log data on the screen e g 3 data points are needed before calculation of velocity can commence acceleration would need 5 points Note Pre log functions are not available in Scope For example Select Post log function from the Tools menu to create a new set of data from data that has already been collected e g calculates Power from Voltage and Current data e Select whether you want to use a pre set function or formula to create the set of data o Pre set functions are described in words to make creating the data set simpler o Formula presents mathematical formula for generating data Pre set functions 1 The top menu indicates the subject topic area click on the down arrow to view the options available ee eee and select the subject area from the drop down list Coen Resistance The lower menu will indicate the function s a available within the selected subject area click on the down arrow to view the options available and then select the functions from the list When Cunert s A and Vots 8 Y make Mulier nd o OSS deona places 10 3 When Current is 4 and Volts is mv make Multiplier 0 001 When Current is m and Volts is Y make Multiplier 1000 When Current is m and Volts is mv make Multiplier 1 Pre log Function Sel
64. from the sensors click on the Store icon The maximum number of stored readings is 10 Stored data can be sorted either by its sample number or by the maximum or minimum value of each sensor Stop p logging select the Sort Data icon HI and choose how you want the data organised MO 8 WO WO WO O ee ee M i ia E 9 aa MO WO 9 Sorted by sensors Max to Min A LU A 3 A 9 O 9 9 9 9 WO ee ee A a a H Data Harvest Group Ltd 11 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 The amount of data assigned to each image or block can be altered by changing the range of the sensor and or its scale For example with a Light sensor e If its range is O 1 k Lux 1 000 Lux then each image will represent 1 10 of this range 100 Lux If the range was 0 10 k Lux 10 000 Lux then each image will represent 1 000 Lux e Ifthe minimum to maximum scale of the O 1 000 Lux range is reduced to 0 500 Lux then each Image will represent 50 Lux To change the range of a sensor either use New DN or Sensor Config Settings menu Select the sensors name then Change Range When the set range window opens select the required range OK To change the scale of the sensor select Options D Sensor Scale Double click in the cell with the Min and Max value and type in the new number OK Options The name for the data channel can be changed in Background Sensor Scale this window by double clicking in the cell with the
65. g FAST with a triggered start a recording data Fast bugging message will display if there is sufficient time until the Recording Data trigger condition is met The data collected will download as soon as the recording has finished The Scope option User Level 2 amp 3 Scope models many of the functions of a simple oscilloscope It displays real time plots A as they occur from the value of a sensor versus time Unlike a graph that has a beginning and an end the scope trace is refreshed or redrawn continuously as long as data is being measured Make your selection from the control panel on the right hand section of the Scope window and then click on the Start icon M to begin recording Once data has been recorded it can be treated in the same manner as normal graph data e g the X axis altered from time Reading number Timebase Note Overlay and Pre Log functions are not available Interval 50 us Duration 12 8 me Sl Timebase The duration intervals that are available will depend on the method of Viga ac connection to the computer and the type of interface connected nana Auto The fastest speeds with an interval shorter than 20 ms require both direct Single Shot USB communication and an interface capable of fast logging ae ngger Edge Co Positive O Negative For example e When an EASYSENSE Q Advanced is connected via Bluetooth the fastest Trigger Channel and Level interval between readi
66. gs will be highlighted in the su i 8 table and marked with cursor lines in the graph i H 00 1 fag Kr al pi j 1110 ma a 1350 Su E 2 Use selection SS User Level 2 amp 3 To display a selection of the recorded data select the data required from the table or graph area so it its highlighted Click on Use Selection from the Edit menu and the graph will alter to use the selected data only If you save while the selected part of the data is displayed then only the selected data will be saved not the full data set Selection Wizard SBS User Level 2 8 3 Selection Wizard from the Edit menu can be used to select readings at specified intervals Auto Selection Start with reading End with reading Type in the first and last reading of the selection and the interval Interval between the readings e g every 10 reading Click on OK and the selected readings will be highlighted in the table and graph C Use the selection If the Use the selection box is ticked the graph will automatically alter to display only the selected data 0 Md 20150 m Es iMi Cap 1744 0 ao rad 0 Ad 11554 ii 2 ki aia EXE 0 et Gre aa 0 EX ef 1 Fx ms LU Aa 173 SS 1795 ge 1735 DE UE DS ms COMA A A iMi Previous Selection 2 User Level 2 amp 3 Use Previous Selection from the Edit menu to revert back to the previous selection Data Harvest Group Ltd 27 EASYSENSE software
67. hts on the system e Close any open programs you may need to restart your machine for configuration changes to be made e Insert the EASYSENSE CD ROM into the CD Drive Windows should detect the CD and automatically start up the EASYSENSE auto run program If auto run fails to start use Windows Explorer to navigate the CD ROM contents and double click on the Setup exe file e Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation of EASYSENSE and its associated files onto the hard disk e When the installation is complete eject the CD ROM and store it safely Restart your system Complete installs all whereas a Custom install allows you to deselect the installation of logger manuals or to change their installation path A Windows installer package msi of the EASYSENSE software is available The msi package for e 32 bit systems is supplied in the 1386 directory and for e 64 bit systems in the amd64 directory To check your system properties click on Start right click on Computer and select Properties See page 53 for information on altering the default locations for data and setup files Downloading the EASYSENSE software from our website The 4500 EASYSENSE software is available as a download from the Data Harvest website www data harvest co uk Save the compressed file to your computer then unzip it to extract all files before you run the setup exe or msi Note The method used to unzip a file will
68. ime aa Start the EASYSENSE software e g Start gt Programs gt Data Harvest gt and click on TET EASYSENSE Software Select the Language If a choice of language is available a Set Language window will open To choose a different language select from the drop down menu and OK The program will close Restart to apply your choice Select a User level The first time the EASYSENSE program is opened a Select Program Level window will automatically open Select a suitable user level e Level 1 is aimed at start level e g up to 9 years old e Level 2 is aimed at mid level e g 9 15 years old e Level 3 is aimed at exam level e g 15 years plus Note The program level can be altered by clicking on the Level icon and cycling through the levels one bar for Level 1 two for Level 2 and 3 for Level 3 The currently selected level will be saved when the EASYSENSE program is closed Select an Interface and Connection The first time EASYSENSE is opened a Select Interface window will automatically open to allow the correct interface and connection to be selected Select Interface a Select the correct interface from the drop down menu e EasySense Range for an EASYSENSE data logger or Interface a EasySense Range interface e Flash Logger for the EASYSENSE Flash Logger XP only Connection e Sense and Control for the Sense 8 Control or Sense A EE Control E asyL O g b Bluetooth Com
69. ing Average This is a smoothing function Each value is the mean of the previous points 1 to 5 2 to 6 3 to 7 etc will be taken Mean x a The sum of all the values in a set of a data points divided by a e g if a 5 an mean will be calculated for each set of 5 data points 1 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 etc Average of 2 Channels Adds and divides the data from two Channels to show the average of both channels Note Alter the number of decimal places as appropriate Average of 3 Channels Adds and divides the data from three Channels to show the average of all three channels Note Alter the number of decimal places as appropriate Data Harvest Group Ltd 37 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Titration Asks for the Volume This pre log function will only be available in SnapShot mode Each added time you click in the graph area to record a value from the pH Snapshot Pre log only Sensor a dialogue box will appear for you to type in a number from your keyboard Enter the TOTAL volume added so far aa First derivative of pH Creates a sharp peak to identify the point of most rapid change in pH Convert Drops to Use this function to convert number of drops to a volume Volume measurement This function needs a value for the volume of one drop Divide the volume in cm by the number of drops required to fill this volume e g 1 cm 27 drops 1 27 0 037 cm per drop Note Alter the number of decimal places as
70. inse the electrode thoroughly with distilled water DO135 6 Sensor Config Light lx No Sensor No Sensor LS No Sensor 2 No Sensor No Sensor LS O O O O O O No Sensor 2 Redetect Change Range Calibrate Sensor Logger Information Calibrate pH Sensor Calibration Points Use three point calibration First Second Last Instructions Enter the Test Solution values and click Next Current Reading Using Default Calibration Curent User Calibration Faw ADC Place the Sensor in the test solution with the highest value e g pH 10 buffer Agitate then leave for a minute until the reading shown in the lower section of the Calibrate sensor window stabilizes click on the Next button check the ADC value is entered alongside the Last Values box A message to say The User range has been programmed Disconnect and reconnect the Sensor from the EASYSENSE unit will be displayed Unplug the pH sensor from the EASYSENSE unit and then plug back in OK the message Click on Change Range button and select User Cal as the range and click on OK Close Sensor Config Click on the New DN icon then Finish for the change in range to be detected The User calibration values will be stored in the Smart Q Sensor and will be retained until recalibrated The lower section of the Calibrate sensor window displays the current reading from the selected sensor Def
71. keyboard to move to a new line e Move the cursor to the point on the line that you want the label to refer to and click once e A ghost rectangular box will appear move it to the required position for the label Click and the label will appear Data Harvest Group Ltd 41 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 The label can be moved at any time click on the label and drag using the mouse To edit or delete a label right click on the appropriate label and select Edit or Delete Changing Settings Changing a sensor s range Note This option is specifically for use with Smart Q sensors and cannot be used with Sense amp Control and EASYSENSE Interfaces Some Smart Q sensors have multiple ranges e g a Light Level Sensor The simplest way to change a sensor s range to one suitable for an experiment is e Select the New recording wizard icon E e Click on the sensor s name it will be listed using its current range Click on Sensor s name e A set sensor range window will open the range currently selected will be highlighted Set Sensor Range Note If the sensor only has one range this window won t open e Select the required range then OK OA PEA In Out 10k lx e Select Finish to exit the wizard Outdoor 100k ke e Select Sensor Config from the Settings menu e Select the sensor requiring configuration from the list Click on the Change Range button Note If no choice is available a mess
72. ltiplier 1 When Current is A and Volts is mV make Multiplier 0 001 When Current is mA and Volts is V make Multiplier 0 001 When Current is mA and Volts is mV make Multiplier 0 000001 SUBJECT BJECT FUNCTION INFORMATION Cl Velocity calculated from position distance or displacement data first derivative as dx where x is the distance data and t is the time data dt Enter the units as appropriate e g Linear Motion units m m s cm cm s mm mm s in in s Pendulum units deg deg s Acceleration from Acceleration calculated from position or distance data second position data or distance derivative as d s or d 0 data d d Enter the units as appropriate e g Linear Motion units m m s s cm cm s s mm mm s s in in s s Pendulum units Angular acceleration deg s s Acceleration from Acceleration calculated as the first derivative of Velocity data linear Velocity data first derivative Enter the units as appropriate e g Linear Velocity m s Linear Acceleration m s s Angular Acceleration Angular Acceleration calculated from Angular Velocity data first from Angular Velocity derivative Enter the units as appropriate e g Angular Velocity revs s Angular Acceleration units revs s s Angular Velocity rads s Angular Acceleration units rads s s Displacement from a Displacement the distance from a reference point refere
73. menu and OK The program will close Restart to apply for your choice Show Columns od Timing only To show data used to calculate the final result Timing Wizard select Show Columns from the Settings menu in Ti m j n g Select the columns to display C Time 42 Tick the box next to any columns you would like C Acceleration at A C Time 81 displayed from the list The columns available will ona Let x ee C Speed A C Time 41 to 42 vary depending on the Timing mode selected O Speed A2 F Tine B1 to B2 Speed Di C Speed B2 C Time 41 Change Units Timing only Select Change Units from the Settings menu to specify the units and number of decimal places displayed 0 to 0 000000 in Timing Each measurement has its own drop down menu E ms Speed Velocity mm s cm s m s mph km h g m s kg m s ml Kinetic Energy mJ J Show Data as Timing only Data can be recalculated in another form without having to repeat an experiment using Show data as from the Settings menu The Timing Wizard will open select how you want to show the current data and enter any measurements required for the calculation E g recalculate Distance data collected using a picket fence to show Speed Data Harvest Group Ltd 44 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Deleting data Delete selected Select the data that you want to delete see page 26 Select Delete selected from the Edit menu and confirm the deletion of the currently selecte
74. munications Port COM9 vi e Example Data for stored example data to show how sensor USP Port readings are displayed If this option is selected you will not c p C Srowatstatup be able to collect data from your interface or data logger b Select the appropriate connection i e either Serial or USB Port e If you are connecting via a USB lead select USB Port d e f you are using a serial lead select Serial Port and then the number of the communication port used from the serial port drop down list e g Communications Port COM1 e Ifyou are using a USB serial adapter select Serial Port and then the adapter from the serial port drop down list e g AMC232USBDH USB Serial Port COMA Data Harvest Group Ltd 5 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 e Ifyou are using Bluetooth select Serial Port and then the serial port configured for Bluetooth from the serial port drop down list e g Bluetooth Communications Port COM5 c If these settings will stay the same leave the Show at startup box unticked If the box is ticked enabled the Select Interface window will automatically open when you next start EASYSENSE so you can check that the currently selected Interface and method of connection are correct This is useful if you use different types of interface e g both Sense amp Control and EASYSENSE Advanced units or if the interfaces use different methods of connection e g use both EASYSENSE Advanced units which con
75. nce point The distance value of the reference point is subtracted from the distance data to give the displacement E g with an oscillating spring the reference point would be the distance value of the centre of the oscillation The displacement required is the displacement from the centre of oscillation Pendulum Linear Calculates the linear displacement along the arc of the pendulum Displacement oscillation It is calculated from the midpoint of the oscillation Assumption the angles are small less than 20 and sinR R in radians Displacement from Calculates the displacement from Velocity data Velocity Data Harvest Group Ltd 36 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 G P E Ep mass kg x acceleration due to gravity m s s x distance m Gravitational Potential Energy G P E Use to calculate the change in potential energy of an object between two points in a gravitational field E g the GPE gained when a ball bounces to a certain height above the floor AEp mxg xX Ah l Kinetic Energy Kinetic Energy 0 5 x mass kg x velocit Pendulum Potential Calculates the difference in the potential energy of the pendulum bob Energy between the centre of the oscillation and any other position in the oscillation The angular displacement data must be in radians before this function is used see the Conversion pre set functions Spring Elastic Calculates the change in the ela
76. nect via a serial port and EASYSENSE LINK units which connect via a USB port d Click on OK The program will save the current selection Note To change this selection at any time CANCEL any failure to connect errors select Interface from the File menu and alter the selection The Home screen Home is the main navigation screen which contains the icons for all available options a The appearance of the Home screen and the complexity of the toolbars and functions in the experiment options are altered by the user level selected Note If the interface data logger detected cannot use an option it will appear greyed out e g the Setup Remote and Retrieve Remote options will only be available for data loggers that support remote data collection Home Choose Experiment Type Home Choose Experiment Type Home Choose Experiment Type New Experiment New Experiment New Experiment Graph SnapShot Counting SnapShot Counting SnapShot Timing Options Options Options Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Meters Ci The Meters window gives an introduction to ee sensors and how they respond to change Up d 8 to four section displays can be open at any 2 6 2 f one time and they can be any combination of sensors and displays See page 9 KR Pictogram Peres MEA Ce The value from the sensors can be displayed ge as images or an abstract colour block or bar a 8 8 3 chart Each image represents a 10
77. nes This data can be transferred into the Graph window for display and analysis using the Transfer to Graph icon or select from the Edit menu When in Graph click on the Back to Meters Ka icon Lol to return to the Meters window Data Harvest Group Ltd 9 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 1 Temperature C Ps ENE Changes This is the simplest of all four sections It displays a block of colour that changes to reflect the value being collected by the sensor Colour changes happen within the span of a sensor s limits The minimum and maximum of these limits can be altered in Sensor Settings from the Display menu or Options icon For example Temperature begins at light blue coldest and then works its way up to become dark red hottest Light begins at black no light works through greys until it becomes white full light pH simulates the colour change of universal indicator Sound and other sensors begin at dark green minimum becomes lighter until works through to bright green maximum Note To alter the sensor displayed right click in the section window and select the required sensor from the Sensor Selection window Gauge 3 Sound dBA a a se This section will display a simple bar gauge that e increases and decreases with the measured value e 92 5 The scale on the left hand side is divided into sections to correspond to the sensor it is representing 75 0
78. ngs available is 20 ms If connected via the USB port the Light v fastest interval is 20 us Higher e When EASYSENSE Advanced is connected via the serial port or a USB serial Level 500 Ix adapter the fastest interval between readings will be 20 ms e The fastest interval between readings available for EASYSENSE Q3 Q3 or Pretigae Peston Q5 is 20 ms For Q5 the fastest interval will be 1 ms O 0 25 l l 50 O 75 The timebase interval between samples and duration can be changed O 100 during logging Use Faster to decrease and Slower to increase the time period between samples pes EA son A PA O E ame ome T ims Data Harvest Group Ltd 16 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Roll mode Roll mode Roll mode Roll mode Roll mode When the interval between readings is 20 ms or slower the timebase will be in roll mode In this mode the graph trace is redrawn continuously When you click on Stop the trace displayed will freeze and the data will become visible in the table If the interval between readings is 10 ms or faster Scope will be in trigger mode Trigger Mode e Normal records a trace for the specified duration each time a specific starting condition trigger is met e Auto operates in a similar way to Normal but if after a second the specified start condition is not activated a trace will be recorded This feature is useful in testing that the trigger settings for an experime
79. nt of more than 1 will result in fewer measurements than the number of pitches on a fence might indicate Pitch length Suggested calculation increment 6GOmmormore ot Note If a picket fence with a pitch length of 10 mm is used with buggy type investigations which produce slower times than gravity investigations the times can be averaged over less pitches so the calculation increment could be reduced to 5 When a Picket fence is used to measure speed or acceleration the measurements shown are for instantaneous values i e it took this amount of time to travel this distance and the acceleration was Spoked Pulley The measurements for the Data Harvest Spoked Pulley are pre defined The spokes on the pulley can easily interrupt the Light Gates beam to create false results Wait until all is ready before you click on the Start icon When a Spoked Pulley is used to measure speed or acceleration the measurements shown are for instantaneous values i e at this distance the speed was The Counting option User Level 1 and 2 Menu bar AE 4 User Level icon Toolbar gt Q AMA E HI Fans Information P A 8 14 Double left click in the area above the chart or right click within the graph area to enter a Title Cars in A Cars out B j El 8 i lz 0 1 d 3 4 5 6 7 3 3 Title This option is used to count events using switch type digital sensors such as Light gates or Timing mats which only have
80. nt are correct The trace will continue to be updated at a frequency of once per second e Single Shot records one single trace and then stops recording automatically Trigger Edge e Positive the reading from a channel has to rise above a set value to trigger a recording e Negative the reading from a channel has to fall through a set value to trigger a recording Trigger Channel and Level e Select the Channel to be used for the trigger condition from the drop down menu e Click on the Higher or Lower buttons to change the threshold value for the trigger An orange dotted line on the graph will mark the current level Pretrigger Position e Allows a percentage of samples to be stored before the trigger condition is met and the remainder to be taken afterwards When logging stops a brown dotted line will mark the pre trigger position on the trace The Timing option The diagram below shows a typical apparatus set up for use with Timing This option is used to handle data from switch type sensors such as Light gates and Timing mats which only have two states ON or OFF Connect the digital sensors being used to the interface Measurements can be taken from either a single sensor connected to Input A or from two sensors connected to both Input A and B To perform calculations for Speed Velocity Acceleration Distance Momentum and Kinetic Energy it is necessary to enter the parameters used in an experiment For example to calculate
81. of 7 01 at 25 C can change its value to 7 10 at 5 C or 6 98 at 40 C Data Harvest Group Ltd 42 EASYSENSE software Select Sensor Config from the Settings menu select the Sensor requiring configuration from the list Click on the Calibrate Sensor button Note If no choice is available a message to say This sensor does not have User Calibration will be displayed If you are using 3 test solutions to set the calibration points check the Use Three point calibration box is ticked If only 2 test solutions are available deselect the tick in the Use Three point calibration box Only the First and Last calibration points will then be available Type in the test solution value of all the buffers that will be used and click on Next Rinse the electrode thoroughly with distilled water Place the Sensor in the test solution with the lowest value e g pH 4 buffer Agitate then leave for a minute until the reading shown in the lower section of the Calibrate sensor window stabilizes click on the Next button check the ADC value is entered alongside the First Values box Rinse the electrode thoroughly with distilled water Place the Sensor in the test solution with the mid range value e g pH 7 buffer Agitate then leave for a minute until the reading shown in the lower section of the Calibrate sensor window stabilizes click on the Next button check the ADC value is entered alongside the Second Values box R
82. on is the currently logged on user s My Documents EasySense Files Setup Files directory A3 Create a new directory with exactly the same name as the Setup file in the same location Load a word processor application capable of saving HTML format files e g Microsoft Office Word Publisher or FrontPage Create your worksheet document Cal Red cabbage lt lt New directory with the same name lt gt e e A Page title Red cabbage anae Title Save the document as an index html file into the j change Tte directory that has the same name as the set up file 27 nemm Y Save as type Web Page Filtered htm html v Note Ensure that the file is saved as html some versions of Microsoft Word will save web pages as htm files which will not be recognised by the setup If so type in the missing so bim becomes html Note Applications used to create HTML files such as MS Publisher may want to create more than just the index html file e g pictures to go on the page that have been saved as GIF or JPG s If this is the case ensure that all of the files are saved in the same directory Select then Worksheet from the Home window in EASYSENSE Select the appropriate directory and then investigation from the list using the name given for the investigation during the saving process The HTML worksheet will open Click on the Launch icon to open the logging option pre set to record
83. or the investigation will open Set up the apparatus as required Click on the Launch icon to open the logging option pre set to record this investigation Note The Cancel icon can be used to close the worksheet and return to the directory window Use the To Experiment or To Worksheet icons to swap between the worksheet and the experiment window Note The Forward and Back icons will remain inactive until a hyperlink in the text is selected Data Harvest Group Ltd 48 Setup file 01 How noisy How quiet SSS SETUP 1 KE 02 How bright How dark SSS SETUP L 03 How warm How cold SSS SSS File eer 1 KB 5 File KB Index html file Data Haree LasySenan So bere Y Data Hest Iprapztegtee E dior 2 S Cl Setup isi E kosa le CH 5 Hirats Activia Sy Parmar Eanan H DI Haa ray Her oset fC Hos bigi H dsi 7 Mew wa How cold 4 ue pour hands saras than mina 13 hal hrer red Tit dida T Geseent parte d Mu lees Paari 3 Heat Heats 24 Hopi wel pug Bee d When CN e Ge Patel i Data Harvest EasySense Software Sunglasses Getting started BASSE kS Osch the Launch burton to load Srap hot pa gt EA ei ef We Choose a tetle for the date Eg Sunglasses or Colours right clock wrih the mouse in the graph area and select Tithe Activity Before you start make a predichon as to which af the sunglasses you think will block out the mogt ligit E Setup foir tes
84. ot required Sound Light Timing Data The Timing Wizard will open Select how you want to asian retrieve the collected time data the type of interrupter that was used and any measurement required for the calculation of the data Sense amp Control users e Connect Sense amp Control to the computer Ensure it is switched ON Manual and is not logging e Select Retrieve Remote from the Home screen Altering the default configuration for data setup files and images The default locations for the local data setup file or pictogram image directory can be altered by changing the AppConfig txt file For 32 bit users this is located at C Program Files DHG EasySense Objects For 64 bit users it s at C Program Files x86 DHG EasySense Objects The default locations are DHGSetupDirectory ProgramFiles dhg EasySense Setup Files DHGSetupDirectoryV2 ProgramFiles dhg EasySense Setup Files V2 LocalSetupDirectory MyDocuments EasySense Files Setup Files LocalDataDirectory MyDocuments EasySense Files Data Files DHGPictogramDirectory ProgramFiles dhg Pictogram Images LocalPictogramDirectory MyDocuments EasySense Files Pictogram Images Open the AppConfig txt file into Notepad Locate and change to point to the directory you wish to set as the new default Once the AppConfig txt file has been altered it should be saved If the setup files are to be stored onto a shared area on your network rather than the local machine then the
85. speed from A to B enter the distance between the two digital sensors connected to A and B In this set up Light gates are connected to Input A and B on the interface and are used to monitor the movement of a cart down a track An interrupt card is fixed to the top of the cart The card will cut through the Light gate s infrared beam Data Harvest Group Ltd EASYSENSE software DO135 6 When Timing is selected from the Home screen the graph window will be pre set to record as a bar graph display against reading number The window will open with a timing wizard from which the measurements required apparatus and its parameters and units for display can be chosen the options available will depend on the level you have selected to work at When your selection has been made click on Finish The Timing Wizard User Level 1 has a simple wizard to record Time or Speed at A Time or Speed from A to B or Time from A to A stopwatch e Time CS Units and decimal places NN from A to B Units and decimal places OMA IONA Units and decimal places e g Stopwatch Enter the length of the single l l gt peed CA interrupt card in millimetres A a pide a from A to B pu lero LL dl Units and decimal places Step 1 Select whether you want to record Time or Speed Select Next Step 2 Select whether you want to measure Time Speed e atA e atA e fromA to B e from A to B e from A to A e g Stopwatch
86. stic potential energy of the spring as Potential Energy a result of the displacement of the spring mass system from the midpoint of the oscillation Calculated as 72Fx Joules Use this function to subtract an offset from a sensors readings typically used to zero the value from a sensor Find the tare value before using this function Note Make the value negative or positive as appropriate e g 2 2 0 2 2 0 Asks for Value This pre log function will only be available in SnapShot mode Each time you click in the graph area to record a value a dialogue box will Snapshot Pre log only appear for you to type in a number from your keyboard Note Enter a Name and Units as appropriate Manual Entry Use this function to create a column full of zeros so that your own data can be entered via the keyboard To enter data double click in a cell and type in your own data Add a constant Use this function to add a number constant to each data point Subtract a constant Use this function to subtract a number constant from each data point Multiply by a constant Use this function to multiply each data point by a number constant Note Alter the number of decimal places as appropriate Divide by a constant Use this function to divide each data point by a number constant Note Alter the number of decimal places as appropriate _ simple a number of data points e g if a 5 then the averages of data Mov
87. t for the sunglasses A Chek Start to began logging Click inthe qroph crea to take the first MESIIPATAAA 3 bouble click im the comment columna of the table and type in a nome for the sunglosses used EASYSENSE software DO135 6 To open a Setup Use Open then Setup from the Home screen menu to open the software pre configured for an investigation Some pre prepared setup files are included with this program 0 Dota Harvest CosySense Software Ei Bethany patero El ce pagen ennsumption Ein Carbon dine to pH to men gr respiratory Cen El E Iepa are recia aber A hz H CS empala ard recom abon AH Ae Cie Dempeialuca ard iguan Z be al a 5 Photosyrniheds al bh SH 11 Plant growth 1 12 egiatan of body hest 11 13 Hot ag Er Sweating lo codl EI ap Disadoranta EE Huetar WI 17 Aasi lez puch Lullone Sa 18 Hil The braket 13 Habia To open pre prepared setup files e Open the Data Harvest Investigations directory e Open the Setup files directory e Open the subject directory e Locate the investigation and double click on its Setup file One of the logging options e g Graph will open pre set to record this investigation To open user files e Open the My Investigations directory or select the Open Setup con el e Locate the investigation and double click on its Setup file One of the logging options e g Graph will open pre set to record this investigation Note A Setup that has an
88. ta logger When you click on Finish the settings will be downloaded and a message will appear on the computer to inform that The logger is now set up for remote logging Click on OK The data logger can be taken away from the computer and placed in the recording position It will not start logging until the Enter or Go button on the logger is pressed Trigger on Level To begin recording when the selected sensor is above below rises above or falls below a set value e g when the value from a temperature sensor rises above 15 C TTT TTT SET LEVEL SET LEVEL DOIT TITTEN DUT SET LEVEL Above For example To start recording when the value from the temperature sensor is above 15 C Data Harvest Group Ltd Below For example To start recording when the value from the temperature sensor is below 15 C 91 Rises above For example Logging will not start until the temperature value rises up above the set level Falls below For example Logging will not start until the temperature value falls down to below the set level EASYSENSE software DO135 6 Trigger on Digital Condition to begin recording when a digital sensor connected to input A or B is On Off is rising to on or falling to off E g when used with Light Gates If Falling to Off is selected logging will start when the object has passed through the beam If Rising to On is select
89. the investigation Setup Remote Select Remote then Setup Remote to program a data logger to collect data independently from the computer The collected data is stored in the logger s memory to be retrieved by the computer at a later stage Note The Set up Remote option is only available for data loggers that support remote data collection If the interface selected does not have this facility the Remote option will either not appear or will be greyed out User Level 1 has a simple two stage logging wizard to set up the available options before capturing data Stage 1 Sensor selection Stage 2 Recording duration Deselect the tick next to any sensors from which readings are not required To change a sensor s range click on the sensor s name when the set range window opens select the required range OK If sensors have been altered after start up click on the Redetect button to identify the change of sensor Real Tine Logging Wizard Click on Next Seed tha haal ecc iir Select the length of time that you want to record from the list bier al betrreen ta D me The interval between each sample and the number of samples will automatically alter when the time duration is selected The range of recording times available will vary according to which data logger is used Hiesber of samples Hi Tesch Cancel Click on Finish Click on the Start icon to begin recording data Data Harvest Group Ltd
90. this tab select whether you would like Time Reading Number or Channel e g sensor displayed on the X axis Display Options Number of Graphs The options to alter the overall graph display are available SE either from Display in the menu bar or from the Options ee icon Sensor settings Note Other display choices e g Show or Hide Channels Zoom Grid Title and Auto scale which apply to an individual graph are Colour available by a right click in the graph area See page 33 Show Table The Display menu in the graph window Users Level 2 and 3 Number of Graphs 24 Select the radio button next to the number of graphs that you ten want displayed in the graph area Graph type Use this tab to customise the appearance of the collected data in the graph e g the graph type thickness of line point style and grid Options E Choose whether you want to display readings as a line or Number Gr Gach pe Ans Sensor satis Cu bar graph E m Line thickness Point Style e None O None e If Line Graph is selected then individual readings i S eo a S i Bar Graph SE are by default joined by a line There is a choice of A four different thickness of line or no line none The all de readings can be marked by a choice of symbols or Show Gs remain unmarked none N N e f Bar Graph is selected then readings will be shown as bars of colour Show Grid If a grid is selected then a
91. ts the current data merge with a data set retrieved from an EASYSENSE data logger The data must be recorded with a time base not suitable for Snapshot data and the intersample time of the data must be the same for both Note You may find it best to set up a recording with a specified intersample time e g using Setup Remote to ensure the interval between samples is the same rather than EasyLog if the intention is to merge the resulting data This option is not available at User Level 1 amp 2 Screen capture options Item Available in Description _ _ O o Copy Table EasyLog Snapshot Used to copy the current Table onto the clipboard Graph Scope Timer from where it can be pasted into spreadsheet word processor or desktop publishing applications Copy Graph EasyLog Snapshot Used to copy the current Graph onto the clipboard Graph Scope Timer from where it can be pasted into word processor or desktop publishing applications Data Harvest Group Ltd 45 EASYSENSE software DO135 6 displayed on the screen onto clipboard where it can be pasted into word processor or desktop publishing applications Copy Window Meters EasyLog Used to copy the current EASYSENSE window as Snapshot Graph Scope Timer and save whatever is shown in the graph and or table area as a bitmap image using a filename and destination of your choice default location is to the currently logged on user s My Documents directory

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