HOBOware Getting Started
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1. allowing you to save the data in a datafile and view the plot During readout the logger continues to record data unless you have stopped the logger or the logger is full 1 Click the Readout icon ts on the toolbar 2 A warning message appears indicating the logger is currently logging Click Don t Stop to continue logging or Stop to end logging before reading out 3 After reading out the logger HOBOware prompts you to save the datafile Type a name and select a location for the file and click Save The Plot Setup window appears For details on this see the next page 16 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Plotting and Analyzing Data After you read out a logger and save the datafile or any time you open an existing file the Plot Setup window appears Even if you only intend to export the data to another format you must plot the data first Plot Setup 1 Description Test launch Select Series to Plot Series Measurement Units Tenp g RH Yo 2 Intensi y lumjft Temp F Batt v DewPt F elect Internal Locger Events to Plot Event Event Type Units 3 Button Down Button Up tnd Of rile v Affset From GMT 4 2 4 13 0hours 0 GMT Y Data Assistants Process 4 se Growirg Degree Days Assistant ag What s Ths Grains Per Pound Assistant Manage v luad 5 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Da2. For this test leave the logger plugged in so you can become familiar with checking the status reading it out and plotting data Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 13 Checking Logger Status i To check the status click the Status icon on the toolbar a The Status window appears displaying information about the device Watch as the Current Readings update in real time p Device Identification Device Details E Battery Level Dg 100 wm Device HOBO U12 012 Temp RH Light Ext Memory Used NAMAMMMMAAM 10 4 3 Manufacturer Onset Computer caran arate Nevin eat o Corporation Last Launched 05 10 10 02 51 57 PM GMT 04 00 Description Test launch Deploymen Number 117 Serial Number 670790 Logging Interval OF Om 2s Firmware Version 1 0 3 Current States Bitton Up Curren Readings SS Screen Re resh Interval 1 sec Number Measurement Value Units 1 Temperature 10K Thermistor 73429 F Relat ve Humidity Desends on Temp Channel 1 53 107 3 Light Intensity 157 lum ft Temperature 10K Thermistor 70716 F 5 Logger s Battery Voltage 3 05 v 6 Dew Point Requires Temp and RH 55 350 oF x lt gt 1 Device Identification Displays identifying information for the device currently connected including the device type description entered at launch time serial number and firmware version 2 Current Readings Shows the latest readings for attached sensors i
3. cable Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 11 Working with Devices 4 Launch Options Now Bafiay This section covers the basics of working with loggers including launching checking status reading out and plotting data It is recommended that you perform a trial launch and readout as described in this section to familiarize yourself with the procedures before deploying your loggers Launching the Logger To launch the logger click the Launch icon ES on the toolbar The Launch window opens This window varies slightly for each type of logger but most look similar to the following Launch Logger Logger Type HOBO U12 012 Temp RH Light Ext Serial Number 670790 Deployment Number 117 Battery Level 4 100 Description Test launch 2 Channels to Log a Utilities 5 1 Temperature 10K Thermistor 2 Relative Humidity Depends on Temp Channel 1 v 3 Light Intensity v 4 TMCx HD Water Soil Temperature v F Si noaer s Batters Yalkane Maximum logging interval 3 Logging Interval ODHr OFMin 2 5ec 18Hr 12Min 15 Sec Logging Duration 0 Days 05 Hr 10 Min 10 Sec This value is based on the logging interwal Approx time to All logger and channel s selected above it does not account for memory used by events At Interval 09 10 10 02 48 34 PM GMT 04 00 Delayed Trigger Push Logger Button for 3 Seconds Skip launch window
4. next time Cancel Status Al Launch 6 12 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 1 Description Type a description for the launch 2 Channels to Log Select the channels sensors that you want to be logged 3 Logging Interval Set how often the logger will record data from the sensors To test the logger set a short Logging Interval five seconds or less so that you can get some readings quickly When you actually deploy the logger change this to your desired interval Note Station loggers also have a sampling interval which is how often measurements are taken within a logging interval When a sampling interval is configured readings taken at the sampling interval rate are averaged together to create a single logged measurement at the logging interval rate 4 Launch Options Select when to launch the logger To set up a test launch select Now When you actually deploy the logger change this to your desired option 5 Utilities HOBOware Pro only Depending on the logger and sensors connected various utilities such as Scaling Alarms and Data Assistants are available Refer to the online help or the HOBOware User s Guide for details on these tools 6 Launch Button Click Launch to launch the device HOBOware displays the progress of the launch and warns you not to unplug the logger while it is being configured Normally when the launch is finished you can unplug the logger and deploy it
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6. are from the Onset website After you install HOBOware and run it for the first time you will be prompted to enter the license key in the License Key Manager dialog You can also access the License Key Manager by selecting Help gt License Key If you are using a trial version of HOBOware the License Key Manager dialog will indicate how much time you have remaining in your trial period When the trial expires you will be prompted to enter a license key before you can continue using HOBOware Note If you are updating an existing version of HOBOware you will not need to enter a license key 6 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Steps for Windows 1 Insert the CD into the appropriate drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not navigate to the CD drive in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click HOBOware_ Setup exe to launch the HOBOware installer Notes e You must be logged in as an administrator on your computer to install HOBOware e HOBOware for Windows requires the Java Runtime Environment If the correct Java Runtime Environment version is not already installed on your computer the HOBOware Setup program will ask if you want to install it now Click Yes and follow the prompts After the Java Runtime Environment is installed the HOBOware installation will continue 2 Follow the prompts to install HOBOware Once the installation is complete double click the HOBO
7. device unplug it from the USB cable Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 9 Connecting a Base Station Coupler Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with the device for specific information about required base stations couplers Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the base station coupler cable into a USB port on the computer Important Make sure the base station coupler is the correct model for the logger you want to use Consult the logger device user manual if you are unsure 3 Attach the logger to the base station coupler as described in the in the logger device manual paying close attention to proper alignment Windows If the base station coupler or logger has never been connected to the computer before it may take several seconds for the computer to detect the new hardware and report that it has connected successfully A message may display indicating that you need to reboot before you can use the device This is optional you do not need to reboot at this time The status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect that the logger is connected At this point you can begin using the device To disconnect the logger simply unplug it from the base station coupler Wait for the status bar to update the number of devices before continuing To attach another logger via a base station coupler remove the logger
8. leaving the base station coupler connected and then connect the next logger To disconnect the base station coupler unplug it from the USB port 10 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Connecting a Device Using a Serial Cable HOBOware Pro Only Some loggers use a serial cable to connect to the computer If your computer does not have a serial port and you are using a device that requires a serial cable you can use a Keyspan adapter as described in this section Steps 1 Open HOBOware Pro 2 Plug the 9 pin end of the serial interface cable into a serial port on the computer or into a Keyspan adapter that is plugged into a USB port 3 Plug the other end of the serial interface cable into the communications port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port 4 Windows If you are using a serial port other than COM1 you will need to configure HOBOware to use another port To change the Serial Ports setting go to File gt Preferences gt Communications Note that checking multiple serial ports can take some time even when no devices are attached 5 Select the logger from the Select Device window and click OK The status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware Pro window will update to reflect that the device is connected and selected At this point you can begin using the device To disconnect the device simply unplug it from the serial
9. more HOBOware Lite HOBOware Lite is entry level software for use with all HOBO U Series loggers except the HOBO U30 Station It provides logger launch readout and data plotting but does not support data assistants or shuttles HOBOware Pro In addition to the basic features in HOBOware Lite HOBOware Pro offers the following e Valuable features such as scaling data to sensor units and saving graphs so they can be recalled and used in the future e Optional tools for real time readout alarm configuration and post processing of data to provide greater insight into your data e Support of numerous devices including HOBO U Series loggers HOBO Weather Stations and HOBO Micro Stations HOBO Energy Logger Systems HOBO U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle HOBO FlexSmart Modules HOBO ZW Series Data Nodes Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 5 Installing HOBOware Before You Begin Refer to the README on the installation CD or the HOBOware website at http www onsetcomp com products software for detailed information about the system requirements needed to run HOBOware If you have additional questions please call Onset Technical Support or check http www onsetcomp com support License Key A license key is required to run HOBOware Your license key is included in the email receipt sent to you when you purchased the software It is also displayed in the online receipt if you purchase HOBOw
10. ncluding series output from data assistants defined in a previous launch 3 Device Details Displays specifics about the device including battery level memory used current status when it was last launched deployment number logging interval and current state if applicable 14 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Testing the Logger and Sensors To verify that your logger and sensors are working and recording data properly perform the following tests Later when you plot the data you should see the results of these tests in the graph Change Sensor Reading 1 Force a change in the condition you are measuring For example if you are measuring temperature change the temperature reading by holding the logger or sensor in your hands for a minute or two 2 Watch the Current Readings in the Status window change as the conditions fluctuate Change Current State 1 If you are using a U Series logger that has a button hold the button down for several seconds 2 Watch the Current State field in the Status window change to Button Down 3 Release the button The Current State field changes back to Button Up Click OK to close the Status window when the tests are complete Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 15 Reading Out the Logger To retrieve data recorded by a logger you must read out the logger Reading out the logger copies data from the logger to your computer
11. re gt Preferences 8 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers Connecting Devices Connecting a USB Device You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onset supplied USB interface cable HOBOware Pro For instructions on connecting HOBOware shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the computer 3 Plug the small end of the USB interface cable into the port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port Windows If the device has never been connected to the computer before it may take several seconds to detect the new hardware and report that it has connected successfully One or more messages will appear indicating that new hardware has been found You may also hear a chime A message may display indicating that you need to reboot before you can use the device This is optional you do not need to reboot at this time Once the device is recognized by HOBOware the device name will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window as shown below The status bar also lists the total number of devices connected At this point you can access the device from HOBOware Ready Dev HOBO U12 012 Temp RH Light Ext S N 670790 1 device connected To disconnect the
12. s Pane Lists information about the launch and summarizes the deployment 3 Graph Displays the data plotted You should be able to see the changes in sensor readings and state changes that you initiated in Testing the Logger and Sensors in the graph 4 Legend Displays the keys for each sensor state and event series Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 19 20 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers
13. ta ecseceseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeareeaeeeeeeeetaees 17 onsetcomp com 2 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers This software is furnished in accordance with a separate license agreement included with the software and subject to any restrictions set forth therein For more information about Onset s licensing terms and policies contact Onset Customer Service at 1 800 LOGGERS or visit http www onsetcomp com legal Contact Information For support please contact the company that you bought the products from Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing Address P O Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Hours of Operation 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday Email loggerhelp onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site http www onsetcomp com 2009 2010 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO and HOBOware are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Microsoft Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and or its affiliates Keyspan is a registered trademark of InnoSys Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respecti
14. ta Loggers 17 18 Description Keep the description you entered at launch time or type a new one This description will be the title of the plot Select Series to Plot Select the series you want to appear on the graph and the units if applicable Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Select any events you want to appear on the graph if applicable Offset from GMT Keep the offset from Greenwich Mean Time GMT that was used at launch or change it to a different one Data Assistants HOBOware Pro only You can create new data series by converting logged data to other useful formats with Data Assistants See the HOBOware User s Guide for more information Plot Button Click Plot to display the selected sensor data ona graph Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers After you click the Plot button in the Plot Setup window the data Click the icons on the toolbar to experiment with the export print appears in a graph along with other information viewing and customization tools available within HOBOware Pause the pointer over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool IMPORTANT Make sure you change the launch settings to those you prefer before deploying the logger See the HOBOware User s Guide for more information on features described in this guide and additional details about the software UT Ji uy ret A 1 Points Pane Lists the data in table format 2 Detail
15. ve companies Part MAN BHW GS Doc 12284 E Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 3 Introduction This guide is intended to help you become familiar with the basic functionality of using HOBOware with HOBO data loggers including e Installing HOBOware on Windows and Macintosh e Connecting devices and e Working with devices including launching reading out and analyzing data This guide is for HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows and Macintosh Any differences in functionality are noted For detailed information on all HOBOware features use the online help or refer to the HOBOware User s Guide which you can find on your installation CD or on the Onset product manual web page http www onsetcomp com support manuals Notes e This guide covers HOBO data loggers If you are configuring a HOBO data node wireless network refer to the HOBO Data Node Setup Guide e Windows screen captures in this document are English versions If you have a version of HOBOware in another language see the software for screen renderings 4 Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers An Overview of HOBOware HOBOware combines fast easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities for analyzing environmental conditions recorded with HOBO loggers With HOBOware you can view data create graphs perform analysis save projects for future use and much
16. ware icon on your desktop or Quick Launch menu Or from the Start menu select Programs gt Onset Applications gt HOBOware Steps for Macintosh 1 Insert the CD into the appropriate drive 2 Double click the CD icon in Finder and then double click the HOBOware pkg to launch the HOBOware installer 3 Follow the instructions on the screen When you reach the final screen of the installation program click Restart so that the operating system is prepared to work with Onset devices 4 After restarting open HOBOware by double clicking the HOBOware icon in your computer s Applications folder Getting Started Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers 7 Using the HOBOware Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro Only When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time the HOBOware Setup Assistant opens to guide you in selecting key preferences To run the Setup Assistant click Start and follow the prompts Note The Setup Assistant is optional If you click Cancel you will be able to use HOBOware with its default settings listed below e Device Types Default is USB If you enable serial devices HOBOware Pro only you can select the port to use e Unit System Default is US units e Data Assistants Default is to enable all installed data assistants Other Preferences To see all the preferences you can configure in HOBOware including those configured with the Setup Assistant go to Windows File gt Preferences Macintosh HOBOwa
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