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1. Meters The Meters window gives an introduction to sensors and how they respond to at change Up to four section displays can be open at any one time The program will open with live data from the sensor in a Numeric window Click on the appropriate picture icon on the Menu bar to open other section displays 1 e Gauge Colour Change or Bar Click on the Start Stop icon eee stop recording Snapshot Snapshot will open pre set to record sensor values on demand manual sampling with a bar graph display gt When the logging wizard opens click on Finish Click on the Start Stop icon to begin recording Click in the graph area to record the sensor s current value Click on the Start Stop icon o stop data being recorded Graph a Graph is pre set to record sensor values against a chosen time span as a line graph display The window opens with the real time logging wizard from which the time span interval between samples start condition and triggers for the recording can be chosen The options available will depend on the level you have selected to work at When the selection has been made click on Finish Note The fastest interval between samples is 20 us microseconds FAST log and Pre trigger Click on the Start Stop icon fl and the recording will start when the start condition you have selected is met e g if None was the selected trigger then the recording will start as soon as the Start Stop icon is clicked2. 1 e EasyLog Graph Meters Scope Snapshot or Timing Using SMARTSENSE ONE Link with the computer after initial setup e Connect SMARTSENSE ONE Link to the computer using the USB cable e Connect the Sensor being used to the shaped socket e Open the SMARTSENSE software program e Select one of the recording modes e g EasyLog from the Home page The sensor connected will automatically be recognised and calibrated Note It is best to connect ONE Link to the USB port on the computer so it is powered before connecting a sensor especially when connecting high current sensors such as Motion or CO The SMARTSENSE software Home Choose Experiment Type X overview o Home is the main navigation page On 2 55 this page are the icons for all of Meters SMARTSENSE ONE Link s logging options Options a al Note Setup Remote and Retrieve Remote will not be available as ONE Link only operates while connected to the computer Open Worksheet my CEC f ip The Home page ln EasyLog Level 2 amp 3 i EasyLog will open pre set to record sensor values continuously as a line graph until stopped SmartSchool Systems 4 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Click on the Start Stop icon ill to begin recording Recording will start with a time span of 30 seconds and when this has elapsed the time will double automatically This will continue until the recording is stopped by clicking on the Start Stop icon
3. 9 SMARTSCHOOL SmartSense ONE Link www smartschoolsytems com Product Number 5530 wy HH SmartSchool Systems SmartSense Software File Settings Help 6 gt Home Exit lt 10 5 16 6 8 a Om n i iles and fol 2A SmartSchool S n Pending Orders EJ Microsoft Exce SmartSchool S SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 CONTENTS Waari SUPPE en ee a Re er nr Poe ee eR Re 2 Using SMARTSENSE ONE Link for the first time 0 ee eccccceccceeseeceeaeeeeeeeeeeees 3 Using SMARTSENSE ONE Link with the computer after initial setup 4 The SMARTSENSE software OV rview cccccssssccceesccccessceceescccauseceesaeseseaueecesenees 4 WSU SCS ONS acute Aan eats te eee teas anes elena E ee dace a A ada 6 TEC MiiCal IL On a OU ssir asaussansie eave aneren tase A E 8 Updating SMARTSENSE ONE Link s firmware c cc ecccceeecccceeeeceeeeeeceaeeeseeeneeees 9 WY ANTAL gs ca chen cist anil cite eaus ah T ele ecu aaah ss a eel meneame oeaeuna tens 10 Copyright all rights reserved This manual may be copied for use within the premises of the Licensee on condition that it is not loaned sold or used outside the Licensee s premises SmartSchool Systems policy is to continually improve products and services so we reserve the right to make changes without notice It 1s acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication for which responsibility cannot be assumed No liability will
4. The recording will stop when the selected time span has passed If you want to stop a recording before it has run the full term click on the Start Stop gt m icon as e When the logging wizard opens click on Finish e In the panel on the right select a suitable time base Scope Scope will open an oscilloscope type display Note The fastest interval between samples is 20 microseconds us gt e Click on the Start Stop icon alll to begin recording If the interval is set to 20 ms or slower roll mode the graph trace will be redrawn continuously on the screen until you click on the Start Stop icon _ phen the trace will freeze SmartSchool Systems 5 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Note Scope is not available when the User Level is set to Level 1 Timing Timing allows students to study Time Velocity Acceleration Momentum and Kinetic Energy relationships using a switch type digital sensor such as a Light gate The recording wizard will open from which how the data at A is recorded the parameters of the experiment units amp decimal places for the calcuated results and the data columns to display can be chosen The options will depend on the user level selected When the selection has been made click on Finish Click on the Start Stop icon and a reading will be displayed when a change in signal is detected from the digital sensor Click on the Start Stop icon gt m to stop data
5. being recorded Open File kx Used to load a previously saved SSL or sid file Locate the correct file and click on open Open Worksheet Be To select and open a worksheet and its accompanying experimental set up file To select and open an experimental set up file This will pre set the software an Open Setup Level 2 and 3 only for a specific operation Using Sensors Sensors SmartSchool Systems manufactures a wide range of Sensors for use with the SMARTSENSE range of loggers Each Sensor incorporates a microprocessor that stores the calibration and auto identification data This dramatically simplifies set up procedures and allows for greater flexibility when logging data Sensors can be divided into two main types 1 Analogue Sensors which measure physical changes such as light level temperature and sound This physical value is converted into an electrical signal which is measured by SMARTSENSE ONE Link and communicated to the computer Sound sensor 2 Digital switch type Sensors which are capable of measuring ON OFF conditions Typical digital sensors include Light gates and Timing mats SmartSchool Systems 6 Light gate SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Note Sensors are available to purchase separately Please visit our website www smartschoolsystems com for further information Connecting The housing for most Sensors 1s fitted with a mini DIN socket The sensor lead supplied is used t
6. the 12 month period SMARTSENSE ONE Link must be returned to SmartSchool Systems for repair or replacement at no expense to the user other than postal charges WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Legislation SmartSchool Systems Ltd is fully compliant with WEEE legislation and is pleased to provide a disposal service for any of our products when their life expires Simply return them to us clearly identified as life expired and we will dispose of them for you SmartSchool Systems 2411 Fir Grove Kingwood TX 77339 Tel 1 866 722 2051 Fax 1 866 215 2967 e mail support smartschoolsystems com Website www smartschoolsystems com SmartSchool Systems 10
7. MARTSENSE ONE Link e Connect the flat standard USB plug to a USB port on your computer e Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the drivers Step 3 Connect the Sensor being used to SMARTSENSE ONE Link See page 7 Step 4 Open the SMARTSENSE software program The first time the SMARTSENSE program opens a Select Program Level window will automatically open Select a suitable user s level e Level 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 SmartSchool Systems 3 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 e Level 3 is aimed at exam level e g 15 years plus Note The program level can be altered at anytime using the Level icon once a Level logging option has been opened Step 5 An Interface option window will open Select Interface 1 Select the Interface as SmartSense Range iol 2 Select the method of connection as USB Port e 3 If you use different interfaces or methods of connection Connection Serial Port tick the Show at startup option so you can check your current selection and make any adjustments as necessary each time SMARTSENSE opens 4 Click on OK The program will save your selection so it will be automatically configured when next used USB Port C Show at startup When a connection is established the Home page will open Select one of the experiment modes
8. be accepted for loss or damage resulting from use of information contained in this manual or from uses as described Document No DO228 Issue 1 What is supplied SmartSense ONE Link USB Cable SmartSense Software SmartSense Software Quick Start Guide SmartSchool Systems 2 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 What else is required Sensors for capturing data Please visit our website www smartschoolsystems com or us for an up to date list of Sensors Using SMARTSENSE ONE Link for the first time SMARTSENSE ONE Link is used connected to the USB port on a computer The data from any Sensor connected to SMARTSENSE ONE Link will be transmitted immediately to the computer and displayed on the computer s screen using the applications in the SMARTSENSE software Note Do not connect SMARTSENSE ONE Link to the USB port until after the SMARTSENSE software has been installed Step 1 Install the SMARTSENSE software if it is not already on your computer For details of how to install and operate this program please refer to the instructions provided with the SMARTSENSE software Make sure SMARTSENSE ONE Link is not connected to the USB port during this installation SMARTSENSE ONE Link requires version 2 8 or above of the SMARTSENSE software The version number can be verified in About from the Help menu Step 2 Install the SMARTSENSE ONE Link USB drivers e Connect the mini plug of the USB cable to the USB input on S
9. martSchool Systems may release updated firmware which will contain improvements or new features Updates will be made available from the SmartSchool Systems website To update the firmware of SMARTSENSE ONE Link EirmwareUpdate1Link V10 Step 1 Copy the English Firmware Update for 5530 SMARTSENSE ONE Link onto the hard disc of your computer and run the exe Step 2 Connect SMARTSENSE ONE Link to the computer using the USB cable FirmwareUpdate_1Link_V10 A progress bar will indicate SMARTSENSE ONE Link is being programmed WARNING Do not disconnect ONE Link during this re programming stage Wanennenene or it may be seriously damaged FirmwareUpdate_1Link_V10 A tick will indicate if the process was successful To repeat the process connect another SMARTSENSE ONE Link and click on the update window FirmwareUpdate_1Link_V10 A cross will indicate that an error occurred Click in the update window to try again Step 3 Disconnect SMARTSENSE ONE Link and exit the program SmartSchool Systems 9 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Warranty SMARTSENSE ONE Link is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase provided it has been used in accordance with any instructions under normal laboratory conditions This warranty does not apply if SMARTSENSE ONE Link has been damaged by accident or misuse In the event of a fault developing within
10. o connect a Sensor to SMARTSENSE ONE Link for specific instructions see the sensor s user manual Input socket Sensor cable with ocana arrows facing upwards label on top For the majority of Sensors e Hold the sensor housing with the label showing on the top e Push one end of the sensor cable into the shaped socket on the sensor housing with the locating arrow on the cable facing upwards e Connect the other end of the cable to the shaped socket on SMARTSENSE ONE Link with the locating arrow facing upwards All sensors are automatically calibrated but some also have multiple ranges If the sensor has more than one range and the currently selected range is not suitable for your investigation e Start the SMARTSENSE program and select one of the logging modes from the Home page e g EasyLog Meters Graph or SnapShot Select Sensor Config from the Settings menu Select the sensor from the list and click on the Change Range button The current range will be highlighted Select the required range and click on OK Close Sensor Config Click on New _ and then Finish for the change in range to be detected ca The range setting will be retained until changed by the user SmartSchool Systems 7 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Technical information Powering SMARTSENSE ONE Link is powered by the USB port whilst connected to the computer Note SMARTSENSE ONE Link can only be connected directly to a computer s USB
11. port or by using a powered USB hub It will not work with an unpowered hub SMARTSENSE ONE Link requires an output current of 500 mA Specifications USB compatible communication V1 1 full speed 12 bit sampling resolution Fastest sampling speed 20 us 50 000 samples per second Digital timing accurate to 4 us Sensor inputs 1 Operating range 0 40 C and 0 to 95 RH non condensing Care and maintenance e Clean with a damp cloth do not immerse in water or detergent e SMARTSENSE ONE Link is suitable for use in an operating range of 0 40 C and 0 to 95 RH non condensing e Do not subject to extreme heat or cold or leave in a location where it will get wet e SMARTSENSE ONE Link is not waterproof e There are no user serviceable parts inside SMARTSENSE ONE Link Trouble shooting If SMARTSENSE ONE Link fails to respond to the computer disconnect the sensor and the USB cable Re connect the USB cable then the sensor and try again If the product still fails to respond please contact the Technical Support department at SmartSchool Systems Please provide details of e The computer platform it is being used with e The software and its version number e A description of the problem being encountered If possible telephone from a location where you can operate SMARTSENSE ONE Link with the computer SmartSchool Systems 8 SMARTSENSE ONE Link DO228 1 Updating SMARTSENSE ONE Link s firmware Occasionally S
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