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1. _ a re er A i E oxy ho 11 i kb J t il ee SS Bg os Pp ur LLL F pa EL d N a O T o 7 technology NEXSENS En ee oe A mF A A See ee ea eS BEE A ES Eee Ee ee a OO Ee SS SS TT A E A Fa J u He sn Smart Sensors Powertul oe eB u o jm Vi i i i a 2 a gt o a A are Revision 2 01 NexSens Technology Inc TABLE OF CONTENTS I Sensor OPTa e NE ia 3 1 1 Temperature Only Senso aan 3 EEE WO TEMP Temperature re 3 2 SO Ware OPTa AS 4 2 1 Workine with Dildo 4 22 Data Validation and RyE Wiese 7 2 3 Chanson Ware SEUS aos 9 22 SCENE O 11 2 3 Flelpand Support 12 26 Workine with Project Files soea araa E EEE 13 ADDON t 15 Appendix A Material Safety Data Shen u a 15 Appendix B Wartanty and See a Re 15 Appendix Cs Computer Requirements edel 16 Appendix D Step by Step Driver Installation oocccccoonononnnnnnnnnnnnononnoncnnnnnnnnnononononccnnnnnnos 16 What is a WQSensor WQSensors offer the latest in smart sensor technology with direct computer interface An integral USB connector offers a simple hassle free connection without meters batteries or power supplies displaying the data in real time directly onto the PC Common water quality parameters include temperature dissolved oxygen pH ORP NO NHa and Cl Every sensor ships with WQSensor Software which offe2. Show introduction animation This option specifies whether to display the opening animation that plays each time WQSensors software is started Un checking this box will disable the software from playing the animation each time Remember last menu location This option specifies whether the WQSensors software should reload the last menu opened each time the WQSensors software starts Un checking this box will make the Sensors menu the default page when starting WQSensors software This feature is useful if a specific Library menu table or formula is used often Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit This option specifies whether to display temperature values in Celsius or Fahrenheit Un checking this box will display all temperature readings in degrees Fahrenheit Show mV values This option specifies whether the Sensors menu should display the mV readings from the sensors Un checking this box will disable the display of mV values mV readings are diagnostic information and are not required to take measurements They are useful however in determining sensor performance and calibration CEF ag aw 245 11 a File Sensors Settings Library Interval Application WO DO Sensor t NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual 9 NexSens Technology Inc Changing Log Interval The intervals at which the sensor logs data can be changed in the Software Logging Interval menu Clicking the Interval button on the Settings menu displays th
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4. Technology Inc 3 If the following dialog box appears click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware NexSens WOSensor has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows xP u ell me wt iy tt is testir 19 3 IM portar it Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway 4 Windows will search for the driver Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches Please wait while the wizard installs the software SS Y 2 NexSens WO Sensor wO TEMP NexSens WOSensor 2 gt Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future bac ext ance Make sure that the driver has been successfully installed If it has been click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard gt The wizard has finished installing the software for Ro Nasen W Sens Note The above steps only need to be completed successfully once Click Finish to close the wizard WQ Sensor User s Ma
5. nihii PD sounds and ducks Dsi WQ Sensor User s Manual 23 NexSens Technology Inc The System Properties dialog box will appear Go to the Hardware tab and click Device Manager System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles a Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store zy different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles You should see a device labeled USB Device that has a yellow icon by its name O Device Manager m o EJ Fie Action View Help lt FS28 lt Ra Floppy disk controllers 2 Floppy disk drives gy Human Interface Devices Sy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors BB Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT MB Processors amp SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Root Hub USB Root Hub VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Hos
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7. P When the USB adapter is plugged in for the first time Windows will detect and start the Found New Hardware Wizard i Found New Hardware MNexSens W QSensor WQ TEMP 1 Select No not this time and click Next when the Found New Hardware Wizard appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission ead our privacy p olicy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device O No not this time Click Next to continue Cancel 2a If the WQSensor installation CD is in the CD ROM drive then click the Install the Software automatically option and click Next This is the recommended method if the WQSensor CD is available Windows will scan the CD and automatically install the driver 7 Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NexSens WOSensor wG TEMP If your hardware came with an installation CD 42 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue WQ Sensor User s Manual 20 NexSens Technology Inc 2b If the WQSensor software is unavailable or the software has been down
8. PPRLEPRFLLPFFLDRRTLPELTPRRTLERTTRR I Microsoft Windows Update Terre annsnnssnnsnsnsssunnnsssnssnnnssnnssnsnnnnnnnsnsnnsnnnunnnee lt Back Cancel WQ Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc Click Browse and go to the location of the driver By default the driver is located in C Program Files NexSens WQSenson Driven wasensor inf Click Open Locate File am SS 2 Preinstaller exe setup ini tory silib sys H Jesktop F wasuninzk exe ZEN F wasunin exe i wgsunin u2k My Documents wgsunin u98 w Je My Computer Yao My Network P Click OK to continue Found New Hardware Wizard m C Program Files NexSens driver Da 4 Once Windows has successfully found the driver click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Driver Files Search Results The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device WQ Sensor User s Manual 18 NexSens Technology Inc 5 Click Finish in the following window Make sure that the driver has been successfully installed Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard xy NexSens WOSensor Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish i Bancel Note The above steps only need to be completed successfully once WQ Sensor User s Manual 19 NexSens Technology Inc Installation for Windows X
9. WQSensor Software Knowledge Library CD e WQSensor Quick Start Guide WQ TEMP Sensor Specifications Construction Construction Santoprene PVC 316 stainless steel Temperature Range O to 50 C Accuracy 0 2 C Response Time 30 seconds full range swing Temperature Element Thermistor Size Cable Length 6 ft WO Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc 2 Software Operation 2 1 Working with Data After running WQSensors software and connecting a WQSensor real time data can be viewed in the Sensors menu When a single sensor is connected it will be displayed as shown The serial number of the sensor as well as the time of last obtained reading is displayed on the bottom of the screen SSL I FT FI IES 71 ai Sensors Settings Library Calibrate Log by NexSens Technology If multiple sensors are connected they will be displayed in a tabular format as shown Numerical buttons on the bottom of the screen allow scrolling through each panel of four sensors CEF a7 aw 29925 11 File Sensors Settings Library Calibrate Log 07812345 TEST Last 2 13 2008 10 05 43 AM 07612345 TEST Last 2 13 2008 10 05 43 AM me ED by NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual 4 NexSens Technology Inc Logging Data Data can be logged either as single measurements or as a stream of measurements over user specified time intervals This interval can be specified by clicking the Interval button in the Se
10. asonable care loss of parts failure to perform prescribed maintenance or accidents of nature are not covered This warranty excludes all other warranties express or implied and is limited to a value not exceeding the purchase price of the instrument Limitation of Warranty This warranty is not applicable to any NexSens Technology Inc product damage or failure caused by i failure to install operate or use the product in accordance with NexSens Technology Inc written instructions ii abuse or misuse of the product iii failure to maintain the product in accordance with NexSens Technology Inc written instructions iv any improper repairs to the product v use of defective or improper components or parts in servicing or repairing the product vi modification of the product in any way not expressly authorized by NexSens Technology Inc or vii performance issues such as loss of slope and speed of response Long term sensor performance is highly dependent on proper care and storage which is the responsibility of the end user Warning NexSens Technology Inc products are not authorized for use as critical components in any life support system where failure of the product is likely to affect its safety or effectiveness Authorized U S Service Centers Corporate Headquarters NexSens Technology Inc 1415 Research Park Drive Dayton Ohio 45432 Phone 937 426 2703 Fax 937 426 1125 E Mail support nexsens
11. com WQ Sensor User s Manual 15 NexSens Technology Inc Appendix C Computer Requirements WQSensor Software requires the following minimum system configuration Pentium class PC 64 MB RAM 100 MB hard drive 2MB video card CD ROM drive for Software installation Adobe Flash Windows 2000 SP1 or higher or Windows XP Appendix D Step by Step Driver Installation After installation of the WQSensor Software USB communicate with the sensor will be enabled When the adapter is plugged in for the first time Windows will automatically recognize it and start the Found New Hardware wizard See the following sections for details Installation for Windows 2000 When the USB adapter is plugged in for the first time Windows will detect and start the Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware A USB Device 1 Click Next when the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Cancel WQ Sensor User s Manual 16 NexSens Technology Inc 2 Check the Search for suitable driver for my device option Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers SS A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with I an operating system This wizard will complete the
12. e current log interval in seconds To change the interval enter a new value and click Apply CEF 7 aw 2745 O File Sensors Settings Library Interval Application WQ DO Sensor t NexSens Technology Please see the Logging Data section for starting and stopping this feature WQ Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc 2 4 Science Library The WQSensor software Library menu is a desktop reference for water wastewater and environmental professionals It s packed with tables calculations and many conversions Features include e Converting units of measure Calculating flow over a weir Determining the inside diameter of PVC pipe Finding the ammonia tolerance level for rainbow trout Determining the atomic weight of bromine Finding the concentrations of elements in sea water And much more CLT MD AL EEA 7 he Sensors aa E Environmental Mechanical Electrical Unit Conversion a iE 2 E A E FE EEEREEEECE elos famicom ax fcr Bec Hem iluaiined e 20 Z FEAE EEE Flee elle She eje sjoe je alle alle ejfe alf 35 217 8 she aloe aTa elle slo Jn o by NexSens Technology CEF ay aw 29925 MIE File Sensors i Settings Library Help Chemical E Environmental Mechanical Electrical by NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc 2 5 Help and Support WQSensors software integrates the internet into part of its functionality Software u
13. installation for this device od USB Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel 3a If the WQSensor installation CD is in the CD ROM drive place a check mark in the CD Rom drives option and click Next This is the recommended method if the WQSensor CD is available Windows will scan the CD and automatically install the driver 3b If the WQSensor software is unavailable or the software has been downloaded from the internet Check Specify a location and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device oy USB Device The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations JS Floppy disk drives T CD ROM drives M Specify a location PILLLELLLELTLPPEPPPRPFPPPFPPPLTL
14. loaded from the internet Check Specify a location and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NexSens wWOSensor wQ TEMP If your hardware came with an installation CD ad 42 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Click Browse and go to the location of the driver By default the driver is located in C Program Files NexSens WQSenson Driver waqsensor inf Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options SS SI Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search C Program Files NexSens WOSensor Driver Browse Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Click Ok Browse For Folder WOsSensor O tmp O devlib H FirmwareUpdate O SampleDatabasewalkthrou O SoftwareUpdate m M gt To view any subfolders click a plus sign above WQ Sensor User s Manual 21 NexSens
15. nes in the sensor sections earlier in this manual for information on when and what values to calibrate with CEF ay SA AA EAL A he File Sensors Settings Library Calibrate t NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual 6 NexSens Technology Inc 2 2 Data Validation and Review Good Laboratory Practice Files WQSensors software automatically records every calibration to a Good Laboratory Practice GLP file The GLP file will include the time data sample readings and diagnostic data for each calibration This file is stored on the sensor and will carry over from PC to PC fu CEF ig aw ME MET OI Ss File Sensors Settings Library t NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc Data Reports Data is stored inside WQSensors software project files and can be viewed in graphical statistical and tabular formats To view this data click the View button then click the Report button Select the desired report options and then click Generate CEF ay aw EZITE O S File Sensors Settings Library NexSens Technology From the report tool bar data can be saved printed or exported to Microsoft Excel Hox oA 08C06142 DO PERE Pr ja rn FT T hH ko A Sample Date Time DOSat DO Temperature ME XSENS mg L c schnoingy 3 13 2008 5 14 08 PM 98 04 7 89 26 42 3 13 2008 5 14 10 PM 98 04 7 89 26 42 3 13 2008 5 14 11 PM 98 04 7 89 26 42 3 13 2008 5 14 12 PM 98 04 7 89 26 42 3 13 2008
16. nual 22 NexSens Technology Inc If for any reason the following window appears r Hardware Update Wizard Cannot Install this Hardware There was a problem installing this hardware USB Device An error occurred during the installation of the device The driver cannot be installed because it is either not digitally signed or not signed in the appropriate manner Contact your hardware vendor Click Finish to close the wizard The driver will need to be reinstalled Typically Windows will not redisplay the Found New Hardware wizard automatically again Therefore Windows Device Manager will have to be used The Device Manager can be accessed by going to the Start menu and clicking on Control Panel Click on the file labeled System ie Control Panel Cia fi FE GEE eu Forbes Took Hep A Swe gt Fokes eal ri ese g control Pare ES irks Y AL abiy Dp A Sen 1 5 Ad Hade Pma Lirellpdate Adi or Feroe Frage ut g warch bo Category Vise TAn ini strat ve Tools al Tata a a Start Merri h aone Upditos kr Accounts 3 Blustonth Cercas e dor areaal use Also E A Dae and Tire a Wr lass Mebvork Setup Wizard A Dises h indo laden Folder Cpe A Help and Sopar Fonts gana Corners Thrane Tgog Th Jawa Hug Suk esboard an PB An bna y Flo Weak Conmections Ae Pron and Modem Coon fir Optics pri hers amd Faxe Regora and Lemus Options Si Scanners and Camaras piirded Tasks Pin mecenas Case
17. pdates technical support and other information can be obtained in the Help menu Shhh EAA E ee Sensors Settings Library Help Manuals About NexSens by NexSens Technology Technical questions or comments NexSens technical staff can be reached right inside of the program Click on the Help button in the Help menu to send an email directly to NexSens technical support Be sure to include a name and email address that they can contact you with If you would prefer to be contacted by phone include that in the message along with your phone number CEF ay aw 2995 1 Sensors Settings Library Help Updates Manuals About NexSens Shop by NexSens Technology Note An internet connection is not required to run WQSensors software WQ Sensor User s Manual 12 NexSens Technology Inc 2 6 Working with Project Files When WQSensors software first runs it defaults to Project_ 1 This is simply a default name for the default project file Each project file contains information about every sensor that was connected to the computer while that file was open as well as any data that was collected during that time as well ss ig aw EZITE IS Sensors Settings Library New Open Rename t NexSens Technology Creating new project files To create a new project for a specific experiment or study click the New button in the File menu and enter a project name Click OK when finished CEF ay aw HE OTS File Senso
18. rs Settings Library Open Rename t NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual 13 NexSens Technology Inc Open an existing project To open a previously created project select Open from the File menu Select the project to open and click OK WQSensors software will begin using that project file as the current project CEF ay aw EZITE OTS ee ee Sensors Settings Library by NexSens Technology Renaming project files To rename the current project select Rename from the File menu Enter a new name and click OK To rename projects other than the current one simply select Open and select the project to be renamed from the list of existing projects This project can then be renamed on this tab CARAY mW MIS O S File Sensors Settings Library by NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual 14 NexSens Technology Inc Appendix Appendix A Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets can be found at http www nexsens com support msds htm Appendix B Warranty and Service NexSens Technology Inc warrants WQSensors against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 6 months extended warranties up to 2 years are available for purchase from the date of delivery to the original customer This warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of such defects without charge when the instrument is returned to NexSens Technology Inc Damage due to accidents misuse tampering lack of re
19. rs a simple graphical interface to the smart sensors The software includes the popular NexSens SCIENCE LIBRARY with an interactive periodic table unit converter and other useful science utilities Download a FREE copy today Software Installation WQSensor Software is distributed on CD ROM The setup program starts automatically when the CD is inserted If the program does not load automatically you can manually start the setup process by running Setup exe from the CD ROM drive We suggest that you accept the default options presented by the WQSensor Software setup program Uninstalling WQSensors Software If you need to uninstall WQSensor Software click Settings in the Start Menu Select Control Panel followed by Add Remove Programs Follow the step by step instructions to remove WQSensor Software and all associated files WQ Sensor User s Manual 2 NexSens Technology Inc 1 Sensor Operation 1 1 Temperature Only Sensors 1 1 1 WQ TEMP Temperature Sensor WQSensor probes come ready to go and with most of the accessories you will need WQ TEMP Sensor Constructed of chemically resistant stainless steel and Santoprene elastomer this WQSensor offers precision measurements over a broad temperature range An internally stored unique ID and GLP file ensures quality data and tracks calibration and sensor status Temperature Package Includes e WQ TEMP Temperature sensor with 6 feet of cable and integral USB connector e
20. t Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller YIA USB Enhanced Host Controller WQ Sensor User s Manual 24 NexSens Technology Inc Right click on the device and select Update Driver This will restart the Found New Hardware Wizard Go back to step one and follow to install the driver 4 Device Manager Jm File Action View Help 5 ax Ra 4 Floppy disk controllers 43 Floppy disk drives 43 Human Interface Devices 2 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers 5 gt Keyboards y Mice and other pointing devices Monitors B Network adapters oy Ports COM 8 LPT Processors SG SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers System devices z Universal Serial Bus controllers USB USB F USB F USB F VIAR Scan for hardware changes troller VIAR troller viau Properties TR AAA A AE Update Driver Disable R Uninstall Launches the Hardware Update Wizard for the selected device If you need further assistance call a NexSens Support Representative at 937 426 2151 or email us at info O NexSens com Installation for Windows Vista In Windows Vista driver installation is automatic You may see a small screen pop up on the bottom right hand corner of the screen for the first few seconds the device is plugged in after which it will appear in the software WQ Sensor User s Manual 25 1415 Research Park Drive Beavercreek OH 45431 937 426 2703 www
21. ttings menu Logged data can be viewed by clicking the Report button in the View menu To log a single data point click on the left hand side of the Log button The left side of the button will turn blue and a short animation with the letter L will display on the bottom left hand corner of the screen CEF ag aw EZITE File Sensors Settings Library Calibrate by NexSens Technology To start logging continuous measurements at the user defined interval click on the right hand side of the Log button The entire button will turn blue and at the log interval a short animation with the letter L will display on the bottom left hand corner of the screen CEF ag aw EZITE File Sensors Settings Library Calibrate p a by NexSens Technology WQ Sensor User s Manual NexSens Technology Inc Calibrating Sensor Readings To calibrate Sensor Readings 1 Click on the Calibrate button 2 Select the parameter reading to calibrate as shown below 3 Enter the calibrated value 4 Click the Calibrate button again to complete the change A short animation with the letter C will display on the bottom left hand corner of the screen Temperature and mV values cannot be calibrated except for calibration of ORP This calibration is stored on the sensor which means that the sensor can be calibrated on one computer and still returned calibrated results no matter which other computers it is used on Refer to the calibration guideli
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