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1. Installing HOBOware from the Onset Web Site To download HOBOware from the Onset Web site go to the following URL and follow the instructions for downloading and installing HOBOware http www onsetcomp com products software 21 Installing HOBOware from the Installation CD To install the software from the CD Windows 1 Insert the CD in your computer s CD ROM 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 HOBOwarePro_ Setup exe or HOBOwareLite_Setup exe to launch the HOBOware installer NOTE HOBOware for Windows requires the Java 2 Runtime Environment If the correct Java 2 Runtime Environment version is not already installed on your computer the HOBOware Setup program will ask if you want to install it now You must be logged in as an administrator on your computer to install the Java 2 Runtime Environment Click Yes and follow the prompts After Java 2 Runtime Environment is installed the HOBOware installation will continue 2 Follow the prompts to install HOBOware HOBOware should open automatically when the installation is complete If it does not open by itself double click the HOBOware icon on your desktop or Quick Launch menu Or from the Start menu select Programs gt Onset Applications gt HOBOware Mac 1 Insert the CD in your computer s CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD icon in
2. 1 Label Text Enter up to a 24 character name for the label 2 Behavior Section Attach to Series To attach the label to a point on a series check this box and choose the name of the series from the drop down list After you exit this dialog you can use the hand tool to drag the label to the correct point Include Data Value in Label If the label is attached to a series check this box to have the label show the value of the labeled point Location If the label is attached to a series choose a compass point to describe the preferred position of the label relative to the labeled point Important The Location indicates the preferred location of the label space permitting with respect to the data point it references This is available only when the label is attached to a series 68 3 Appearance Section Draw Label Over Colored Background Check this box if you want the label to appear in a box with a colored background Label Color Background If you chose to give the label a colored background click this button to select a background color Label Color Text Click this button to select a color for the label text Transparency Adjust the label s transparency Transparency refers to the ability to see the graph through the label At 0 the label is opaque and you cannot see the graph through it At 100 the label is invisible and only the graph can be seen Font Select a font for the label text Fon
3. Important Make sure the base station coupler is the correct model for the logger you want to use Consult the manual that came with the logger if you are not sure 3 Attach the logger to the base station coupler as described in the documentation that came with your logger When the logger is recognized by HOBOware the right side of the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect the number of loggers connected At this point you can begin using the logger To disconnect a 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 leaving the base station coupler connected Then connect the next logger 26 Connecting a Serial Device HOBOware Pro Only To connect a device to a computer using a serial cable 1 Open HOBOware Pro Plug the 9 pin end of the serial interface cable into a serial port on the computer or Keyspan adapter 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 Click the Select Device icon Ch on the toolbar to ensure that the device is listed in the Select Device dialog Click the button next to the device in the dialog then click OK Configure Serial Port Settings Optional If you are
4. Readout This feature allows you to skip a number of default actions when reading out a logger such as being prompted to saving or the Plot Setup dialog For more information see Readout Time Saving Options Viewing Subset Statistics The Subset Statistics feature allows you to select a range of data in a graph and display the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range See Viewing Subset Statistics for more information Tools The Alarm and Readout Tool The Alarm and Readout Tool is designed to continuously monitor critical areas and allow you to receive instant notification if conditions exceed limits using this enhancement to HOBOware Pro Pa a ee The Bulk Export Tool The Bulk Export Tool makes it easy to export data from many logger data files at once This tool is a free add on for HOBOware Pro Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data that you enter before you display the plot For example the kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from an energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost All Data Assistants can be run from the Plot Setup window after you readout a logger or open a datafile With this method you need to run the Data Assistant each time you readout the logger or open a datafile Some Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh can also be run
5. To get a file from a different location click on Choose Folder and browse to the desired directory NOTE If you are experiencing problems with the module you can reset the channel to its default configuration by selecting Use Default Module Configuration then click Continue 5 Click Continue This will take you back to the Configure Channel dialog 6 To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module port will remain in this configuration until you send a different configuration to it 124 Default Module Configurations The following screen shots show the default configuration for the analog modules The CVIA Module TRMS Module 125 THE MAIN MENU The File Menu From the File Menu you can open datafiles and projects import and export data and print plot elements HOBOware Pro sim Device Edit View Window Help 1 O Open Datefile Ctrl 0 2 Open Project Ctrl Shift 0 3 Recent Files gt 4 Close Ctrl W 5 Close All Ctrl Shift W 6 7 al Save Project Ctrl Shift S 8 Import Text Data Ctrl T g Export Details Export Points as Excel Text Ctrl E _ Oo 11 Page Setup 12 Print Preview B Print Ctrl P 14 Print Details 15 Print Points 16 Preferences Ctrl Comma 17 Quit Ctrl Q 1 Open Data File Select this option to ppen a compatible datafile See Opening Files on page 31 for more information 2 Open Proje
6. Introduction Linear scaling allows you to convert recorded logger data to some other measurement by entering new values that correspond with the logged values The conversion must be based on a linear relationship If the relationship is based on a curve linear scaling will not give accurate results For information about linear scaling of FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports HOBOware Pro only see Configuring Modules Ports on page 114 For information about the Linear Scaling Assistant HOBOware Pro only refer to the Linear Scaling Assistant User s Guide Steps You access the Linear Scaling dialog from the Launch window Linear Scaling 4 CABLE 4 20mA 4 20 mA input Cable L omm 6 Scaled Channel Name Losd 4 Parameters Raw Wnts y Lbs Vake 1 0 00000 gt 0 00000 Vae 2500005 1000000 1 Select a channel name in the Channel list Click the Scale Channel box to activate scaling for that channel 3 Enter a descriptive name for the new scaled channel in the Scaled Channel Name field 4 Inthe Parameters section enter the units name for the Scaled series and enter the scaled values in the Scaled column to correspond with the numbers in the Raw column These values are used to establish a linear relationship between raw and scaled values The default values in the Raw column are based on the high and low values supported by the input cable but you may use different values as long as those val
7. The Configure Channel Dialog This topic describes the elements in the Configure Channel dialog Configure Channel Channel Info Module Port Name FS TRMS AC1 Firmware Version 2 5 Serial Number 1307256 Channel Number 1 Channel Name EMAIN Scaling Parameters Scaled Channel I nfo Module Name FlexSmart module model and description Firmware Version Version number of the module s firmware Serial Number Serial number of the module Channel Number Physical order of the channel in the module starting at 1 117 Channel Name Description up to 16 characters of the physical property this sensor will measure For example if the external sensor attached to this channel was a flow meter you could specify Flow rate as the measured property Choose one of the predefined names from the pull down menu or choose Custom to display a dialog that allows you to define a new name If you check the Save this value for next time box the name will be added to the Channel Name pull down menu so that it can be selected in the future when using the same type of module Saved names are stored as preferences and are removed when you restore preference defaults Excitation Power Some modules can supply power to attached sensors using the logger s battery Click the Set Excitation Power button to display the Excitation Power dialog Check the Excitation Power Used box to enable excitatio
8. 1 Open the source plot the plot which includes the series you want to copy and the destination plot the plot where you want to paste the series 2 Inthe source plot choose the arrow tool he and select the series you want to copy 3 Copy the series right click on the series and choose Copy Series from the pop up menu or from the Main Menu select Edit gt Copy Series or press Ctrl C Windows or Command C Mac 4 Go to the other plot and with the arrow tool right click anywhere on the destination plot and choose Paste Series from the pop up menu or from the main menu select Edit gt Paste Series or press Ctrl V Windows or Command V Mac The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane Related Topic Overlaying series from different times 95 21 CFR PART 11 COMPLIANCE Working in Secure Mode Overview You can create secure files in HOBOware Pro to comply with 21 CFR Part 11 or simply to add a level of security when working with datafiles When Secure Mode is enabled HOBOware Pro begins an audit trail in the logger when you launch it and adds an encoded digital signature to the new datafile when you read it out A digitally signed file or secure file has a filename extension of hsec for most U Series loggers or dsec for station type loggers NOTE You can open dsec files in HOBOware Lite but you can only create secure files in HOBOware Pro NOTE Issues may arise if yo
9. 10 Utilities not available on all loggers Includes Scaling Alarms z532 Launch Options for U Series Loggers This topic describes the launch parameters you set in the Launch Window for U Series Loggers Logger I nformation Logger Type Logger model and description Serial Number Note that some external sensors also have serial numbers which are not listed here Deployment Number Number of times including this time the logger has been launched Each time you start a new launch the deployment number increases by one Battery or Battery Level Condition of the battery when you opened the Launch window The indicator varies depending on the logger model For example some loggers require you to specify whether the battery is alkaline or lithium Consult the logger documentation for specifics on battery capacity Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the title of the graph Channels to Log See Channels to Log Guidelines for Station Loggers Logging Interval Choose the rate at which you want the logger to record data The minimum logging interval is one second and the maximum for most loggers is 18 hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds The shorter the logging interval the more quickly the memory fills and battery power is consumed If you did not select any ch
10. In this section you can configure the date and time to your desired format Y Date Time 7 Jina aaee ra 1 Pate format MDY Use locale for all 4 ee ee ee ee ee ee ae Note Changing the year or time formats will result in all plots being redrawn which can take several seconds Additional date and time format information is specified by the operating system To change the default language and formatting go to Regional Control Panel settings 1 Date e Date format Select the format in which you want the date to be displayed e Date separator Select the character you want to be place between date elements 2 Year format Select whether you want HOBOware to display the year as two digits or four The default is 2 digit Year Changing this setting will cause all open plots to be redrawn An example of the currently selected format is shown to the right in the Date sample box 150 Time format Select whether you want HOBOware to display the time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The default is 12 Hour Changing this setting will cause all open plots to be redrawn An example of the currently selected format is shown to the right in the Time sample box Use locale for all Check this box to have all options set to the default settings for the current locale 151 Warnings Preferences Some warning dialogs offer you a checkbox to disable the warning so that you do not see it again You can manage and re
11. 1 From the Launch window select a channel that can be configured with alarms it will have a small bell icon a next to it and click the Alarms button to access the Alarm dialog Select the High Alarm and or Low Alarm Use the sliders to set the values that will trigger the high and low alarms or enter the values manually If you enter values manually the software may adjust them slightly to the nearest values compatible with the logger In the Number of out of range samples logged before alarm raised fields enter the number of samples that are needed to trigger each alarm Select an alarm mode e Choose Cumulative if you want the alarm to be triggered after a specific number of samples have been logged above or below an allowed value even if the samples are not logged consecutively e Choose Consecutive if you want the alarm to be triggered only when the value has been above or below an allowed value for a specific amount of time If the value goes back in range before triggering the alarm the count is reset Click OK to return to the Launch window and proceed as usual The small bell icon a will now be colored green to indicate that the alarm has been set Refer to the logger s manual for information about how the logger responds when the alarm is triggered 53 READING OUT DATA AND SETTING UP A PLOT Reading Out Data from a Logger To retrieve data recorded by a logger you must read out the logger Reading out
12. Analog Sensor Port Configuration is only available with HOBOware Pro Description You can configure sensor excitation power and warmup on the Analog Sensor Ports Sensor excitation is a voltage output provided by the HOBO U30 Station to power a sensor that is connected to it This power may be needed because the sensor is not self powered or because the sensor s power capacity cannot support a long deployment When sensor excitation is required the logger can provide 12 V DC sensor excitation voltage up to 200 mA total for transducers that require external power for proper operation The excitation voltage has a programmable warmup time and is controlled by the Analog Sensor Port A warm up time can be up to 120 seconds If the warm up required is longer than 120 seconds or if you are not concerned with battery life you may choose the Continuous option which will power the sensor for the entire deployment Then click OK to return to the Configure Channel dialog Battery Life Providing excitation power drastically decreases the logger s battery life Consult the logger manual for more information In order to save battery power you may specify the minimum time needed to power the sensor before taking a measurement For example if you specify a Warm Up of one second and set the logging interval in the logger to one minute the logger will power the external sensor for one second log data and then turn off the excitation power for the
13. Current Status and Current State For more details see Device Details on page on page 19 4 OK Button Click to close the Status window 5 Help Click to launch the Help for the Status window Device Identification Device Logger model and description Manufacturer Manufacturer of the logger Description Description entered when the logger was last launched This description will be used as the default file name and the title in the graph Serial Number Serial number of the logger 100 Firmware Version Version number of the logger s firmware Device Details See page on page 102 Current Readings See page on page 104 Contact HOBOlink HOBO U30 Station Only For the HOBO U30 Station only a Contact HOBOlink button appears at the bottom of the Status window Click this button when you want the HOBO U30 Station to connect to HOBOlink When you click Contact HOBOlink a confirmation message is displayed Once you click Yes the Status screen will close and then the HOBO U30 Station will attempt to connect to HOBOlink within 30 seconds A warning may appear in the event that a live connection with HOBOlink is already underway 101 Device Details This topic describes the elements of the Device Details section of the Status window Battery Level Battery State Condition of the battery Consult the logger documentation for specifics on battery capacity Memory Used Percentage of the logger s memory tha
14. Include ine number column 7 Include plot title in header C Always show fractional seconds C Separate date and time into two columns Column header 7 No quotes or commas in headings properties in parentheses C Include logger serial number 7 Include location string or sensor serial number if avaiable Date format MOY Date sample 11 18 08 Time format 12 Hour w Poskive number format 1 234 56 Negative number format 1 234 56 8 C Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger Offioaded datafile must be saved and plotted first en Bypass muki fle expert dislog and save as single file Exported table data wil be automatically saved with the same file prefix and in the same directory as the offlosded datafile 7 gt 1 Use default Boxcar Pro export settings Click this button to export data using the default settings for Onset s Boxcar Pro software which are listed below 2 Export table data column separator Select the desired separator When Comma is selected as the column separator the default file type is csv which can be imported automatically into Microsoft Excel When Tab or Semicolon is selected for the column separator the default file type changes to txt instead of csv Other options Select or deselect options as desired e Include line number column By default exported files include line numbers Uncheck this box if you do not want line numbers
15. Sensors that are connected after logging begins will not log any data Guidelines RH Pressure Some loggers with RH or pressure sensors require that you also select the internal temperature channel in order to log relative humidity or pressure Refer to the manual that came with your logger for additional information Dew Point When both the internal temperature and RH channels are selected dew point will be calculated automatically External Channels For loggers with external channels you must select the part number of the sensor that is attached to ensure data is accurate during logging The sensor part number is listed on the shrink tube on the sensor cable make sure it matches the part number you select If you select an external channel but do not plug the sensor in false data will be recorded for that channel Event amp State Channels not on all loggers If external events and or states are available for your logger supports you can enter names to identify the event and state channels that are in use You can also rename the Open and Closed descriptions for each state and enter increments and units for each event channel Utilities If applicable select a channel and click on the Scaling or Alarms button in the Utilities section to configure scaling or alarms Battery Channel You can select the logger s internal battery channel The logger s battery voltage is recorded at each sample time Like the other
16. do take up some of the logger s memory the number of samples and end times are only estimates Frequent events will cause the logger to fill up sooner Steps To configure multiple logging intervals 1 Click the Add New Interval button until you have as many intervals as you want up to the number of intervals available for the logger 2 Set the hours minutes and seconds for each interval and the number of samples you want the logger to record at each interval 3 Use the Start and End times in the Duration column to help you decide how many samples to record at each interval To delete an interval click the Remove button next to the interval 45 Fast Logging Intervals Some loggers can be configured with fast logging intervals which allow you to log more than once per second up to 100 measurements per second hertz If fast logging intervals are available for your logger the Launch window for your logger will offer Logging Interval choices of Normal and Fast To use fast logging intervals click the Fast button Then choose a logging frequency from the Hertz drop down list or enter the logging interval in decimal form in the Sec field NOTES e A logger cannot communicate with a computer or shuttle while it is logging at a fast interval Once it has started logging if you connect it to a computer base station or shuttle to check status or read it out the logger will stop e Be aware that a fast logging interv
17. only after you save them To select specific files to delete click the checkbox for each unwanted file on the Shuttle Management dialog To select all of the files that have already been offloaded click the Check All button next to Previously Offloaded Files Then click Delete Checked To delete all files from a Waterproof Shuttle whether they have been offloaded or not click the Launch Shuttle button on the Shuttle Management dialog to launch the shuttle This will also reset the shuttle s clock and its Last Launched time 114 FLEXSMART MODULES ANALOG SENSOR PORTS HOBOWARE PRO ONLY Configuring an Analog Module Port This topic describes how to configure an analog sensor port in the HOBO U30 Station or a FlexSmart module in the HOBO Energy Logger Pro NOTE Analog Module Port Configuration is only available in HOBOware Pro Overview The HOBO Energy Logger Pro is compatible with Onset smart sensors and FlexSmart modules The HOBO U30 Station uses smart sensors and an optional analog sensor port FlexSmart modules and the analog sensor port are user configurable to accommodate a wide range of Onset and third party sensors To take advantage of this adaptability HOBOware Pro lets you configure these modules ports at launch time or create and save different configurations to be loaded into the modules ports whenever needed Steps NOTE This procedure is for creating a new configuration and sending it to a port To send an
18. this channel in the logger NOTE The default channel names Voltage and Current are just place holders and either channel can be configured to measure voltage or current For example both channels can be used to monitor sensors with 4 20 mA output 5 Select a channel name and then click the Configure button to open the Channel Configuration dialog NOTE You can also access the Channel Configuration dialog from the Launch window In the Channels to Log section double click the module port name to expand it click the channel name to select it and click the Configure button The Configure Channel dialog appears 6 Change any relevant configurable parameters 7 Save the Configuration Optional You do not have to save the configuration if you are going to send it to the module port right away but you may find it convenient to save the configuration for future use especially if you have defined custom sensor settings To save this configuration for future use with any module port of the same type click Save enter a name for the file and click Save By default the file is saved to the following location with an extension of hcfg Windows My Documents HOBOware Configs Mac Users lt username gt Library Application Support HOBOware Configs 8 To send the currently displayed configuration to the module port click Configure The module will remain in this configuration until you send a different configuration to it 116
19. 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service Loggers HOBOware Lite is compatible with the following HOBO data loggers e HOBO U Series loggers except HOBO U30 Station Key Features e Easy logger setup launch e Graphing and analysis with ability to view multiple data files on one graph e Filters to extract key series information such as minimum maximum values e Save Project Changes e Export ASCII text data e Check Logger Status and view current readings File Types The following files can be opened by HOBOwareLite e hobo including files created with Onset s GreenLine software and both Macintosh and Windows compatible versions of HOBOware Lite and HOBOware Pro e hsec e hproj 13 Summary of Basic Tasks The illustration below shows the basic steps involved using HOBOware with a HOBO data logger It is assumed that you have connected the device to a computer running HOBOware See Task Details for more information 1 Launch Logger Go to Device gt Launch on the Main Menu and the configure Launch Settings in the Launch window Launch Window Optional Configure pre set parameters for the kWh Pulse m gt Scaling and Linear Scaling Data Assistants HOBOware Pro only serial loggers only 3 Plot Data Set plotting requirements and click the Plot button Plot Setup Dialog Optional Use Data Assistants HOBOware Pro only V Oste Assistarts CT 4 Analyze Data Use HOBOware tools to analyze th
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21. Importing Files from HOBOlink on page 90 for more information HOBO U DT 2 Shuttle for the HOBO U30 HOBOware can be used with the new HOBO U DT 2 Shuttle for the HOBO U30 HOBO U14 A Dew Point channel is now displayed in HOBOware for the HOBO U14 logger INTRODUCTION TO HOBOWARE Overview Onset loggers and software are designed to be easy to use with many powerful capabilities HOBOware software is used for launching reading out and plotting data from HOBO data loggers To get up and running quickly follow the instructions in the Getting Started Guide to install the software connect your logger launch and readout data You can expect to be comfortable with HOBOware fundamentals within a few minutes This documentation is for both HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows or Macintosh Any differences between the functionality are noted Note on Screen Captures Screen captures in this document are English versions If you have a version of HOBOware in another language see the software for the translated dialog boxes Introduction to HOBOware Pro Overview HOBOware Pro combines fast easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities making it easier than ever for users to analyze data recorded with HOBO loggers An intuitive graphical user interface allows users to select data parameters to display format graphs perform analysis and save projects for future use One click export
22. Logger Information Logger Type Serial Number Deployment Number and Battery Level Description A description you enter for the launch Channels to Log See Channel to Log Guidelines for Station Loggers Wrap Around When Full You have the option to allow station type loggers to wrap and continue logging after the memory has filled up The newly logged information will overwrite the oldest logged information Check this box if you want the logger to continue logging overwriting the older data instead of stopping when full Logging Interval How often the logger will record data from the sensors 38 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sampling Interval The sampling interval allows you to take multiple measurements within the logging interval then average them together to create a single logged measurement Logging Duration The approximate time it would take to fill the logger s memory based on the logging interval and the currently connected and enabled sensors if applicable Launch Options Select when to launch the logger Help Button Click to launch the on line help for the Launch Window Utilities HOBOware Pro Only Depending on the logger and sensors connected various utilities are available Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data When you use a Data Assistant from the Launch window the p
23. Logger Type Logger model and description Serial Number Serial number of the logger Note that some external sensors also have serial numbers which are not listed here Deployment Number Number of times including this time the logger has been launched Each time you start a new launch the deployment number increases by one Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the title of the graph Channels To Log Review and configure the data channels if any you want the logger to record If you do not select any channels to log the logger will record states and events only Only the sensors that are currently plugged in or built into the logger are listed Sensors are listed in ascending order by serial number regardless of their position in the logger If you add or remove sensors click the Refresh button to make sure your changes are seen by the logger Although it is helpful to see the connected sensors when setting up the launch it is not required that you connect the sensors during launch set up though they do need to be connected if you want to define locations or configure FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports You may set up the launch for a delayed or trigger start then connect the sensors later before logging begins Double click a sensor name or cli
24. Print Details Select this option to print the Details Pane Print Points Select this option to print the Points Table Preferences Select this option to access the Preferences window to change the default behavior of HOBOware See Setting Preferences on page 139 for more information Quit Select this option to close HOBOware 127 The Device Menu HOBOware Pro File SIR Edt View Window Help 1 Launch Ctri HL 2 Readout Ctrl R 3 Status Ctrl I 4 amp Stop Ctrl K 5 Manage Shuttle Ctrl Shift M 6 Configure Modules Ports Ctrl Shift C 7 Control Relay d 8 E Select Device Ctrl N 9 Default Action gt 1 Launch Select this option to access the Launch window to configure launch parameters and launch a logger 2 Readout Select this option to copy data from a logger to your computer allowing you to save the data in a datafile and view the plot in HOBOware 3 Status Select this option to view real time information about the attached logger including state of the logger time logging will begin current readings logger memory used 4 Stop Select this option to stop a device 5 Manage Shuttle HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to manage a HOBO shuttle See Working with a Shuttle on page 108 for more information 6 Configure Modules Ports HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to configure analog sensor ports or Flexsmart modules 7 Control Relay Select this option
25. Thermistor 10 V 2 Relative Mumadity Requires Temp Channe 1 7 3 Light tensaty 4 TMCx MA Viide Range Temperature CI 5 Logger s Battery Votage v Mamun fogging inter at 48 Hr 12 Mia 05 See Loggers rervet OS 0S Mn 1 gt See Logging Duration 0 Deys 04 Hr 01 Min 16 Seo This value is bared on the legging interval pers Bare to AW logger and channets selected adbowe A does not account for memory ured by everts Lanch Options 3 3606 1 35 02 PM GMT 05 00 3606 1 3512 PM CMT 05 00 Push Logger Button for 3 Ssconde 1 Logger Information Logger Type Serial Number Deployment Number Battery or Battery Level 2 Description Enter a description for the launch up to 40 characters in this field This description is used as the default file name when you read out and save the data recorded by the logger It is also the title of the graph 3 Channels to Log See Channels to Log Guidelines for Station Loggers 4 Logging Interval The rate at which you want the logger to record data Logging Duration Approximate time it would take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval and currently enabled sensors Launch Options When to Launch the logger Help Button Click to open the on line Help for the Launch window 8 Skip launch window next time HOBOware Pro only Check this box if you would like to bypass this window the next time you launch a device 9 Launch Button Click to launch the logger
26. a count over a period of time For series created by Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only additional filters may be available 3 Specify the interval over which you want these values to be calculated 4 Enter a new Resultant Series Name if desired 5 Click OK The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane 78 Setting Series Properties A series is the group of data points for the sensor measurement state or event you selected to display in the plot To change series properties double click the series you wish to modify or select the series and click the Properties icon on the main menu Descretice reencty Unts kumun Lines Points 7 Commect Ports C Mark Ports Styte Sosa Meara er verh 1 Port Sre Commect As Steps Ala ma Msc Tene Axts Tene Avas nd Vake Ads kent Emette Alarms Cotor ee tegh Alarm EE BS J Low Alarm Carcel Agaty Dore The following options are Setting Series Properties available on the Series Properties dialog 1 Description Enter up to a 40 character name for the series The series name is displayed in the legend The default name for a series with sensor data is the property that was measured and the units used to display the measurements The default name for a series with event or state data is the type of event or state 2 Units Enter the unit type in this field if it is different from the default If while viewin
27. already saved configuration to a port see Loading an Analog Module Port Configuration on page 123 To configure an analog module or port perform the following steps 1 Launch HOBOware Pro 2 Connect the logger to the computer 3 From the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports HOBOware Pro File ames Edit view Window Help P Launch Ctrl L J Readout Ctrl R E Status Ctrl I amp Stop Ctrl K Manage Shuttle Ctrl Shift M Configure Modules Ports Ctrl Shift C C Select Device Ctrl N Default Action If the logger is already logging you will be warned that the logger will have to be stopped first The Select Channel to Configure dialog will appear showing all configurable Analog Sensors attached to the logger If you are using the HOBO Energy Logger Pro you can attach additional modules while viewing this dialog when done click Refresh to update the module list 115 4 Click on the sign to expand the entry and show the channels Select Channel to Configure Click to see channels Select channel Attached Configurable Modules Ports Utilities Analog Input 91 U30 CVIA XX S N 2 Disable BT oe eate S 2 YoRage Configure Click button for desired action Each channel in the module is defined by its channel number the physical order in the module the configured channel name and any location assigned at launch defined for
28. and dsec HOBOware Lite hsec a padlock icon L appears in the legend next to the names of the series that were verified as original data View Properties dialog You can use the View Properties dialog to show or hide the Legend Title and Graph Border To open the View Properties dialog deselect all graph elements and click on the graph using the arrow tool 18 The Details Pane To display the Details pane in HOBOware Lite choose Details Pane from the View menu Choose Details Pane again to hide the pane For each sensor measurement event and state series the Details pane contains information and statistics including E Logger information such as the logger model and serial number Sensor information for station type loggers including the sensor location serial number and resolution Tip In HOBOware Pro if you do not want plots to open with the sensor location shown in the Points and Details panes go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Points Table and Details pane and disable the Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane option amp Deployment information such as the launch description deployment number start time and time zone logging interval and battery voltage at launch Series statistics including the total sensor samples and events time of the first and last sample and the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for each sensor series in the plot Au
29. any version of HOBOware Readout non Secure any version of HOBOware A backward compatible datafile hobo or dtf is created Launch non Secure any version of HOBOware Readout in Secure mode A secure file hsec or dsec is created with an audit trail that lists the readout user but not the launch user Secure files are not backward compatible Launch in Secure mode Readout in pre 2 3 version of HOBOware Most U Series loggers The logger cannot be read out Station type loggers A backward compatible datafile dtf is created Launch in Secure mode Readout non Secure in HOBOware 2 3 Most U Series loggers A datafile hobo is created but it is not backward compatible Station type loggers A backward compatible datafile dtf is created Launch in Secure mode Readout in Secure mode A secure file hSec or dsec is created with a full audit trail Secure files are not backward compatible 98 VIEWING LOGGER STATUS Checking Device Status The Status window displays real time information about the attached logger including e state of the logger e time logging will begin e current readings e logger memory used You can check the status for a logger whether it is waiting for logging to begin actively logging unless it is logging at a fast logging interval or stopped NOTE HOBOware Pro When a Station logger is logging HOBOware can only display the last sample taken by the logger at the last interval Im
30. before deploying the logger again e Stopped Time the logger was manually stopped with HOBOware e Host Connected Time the logger was connected to the computer e Coupler Connected Coupler Disconnected Time the logger was connected or disconnected from the coupler if the logger uses a coupler to communicate with the computer e Button Down Button Up For U Series loggers that have event buttons each button push of at least one second is logged as a Button Down event and a Button Up event e Interval Change For loggers that can be configured with multiple logging intervals an Interval Change event marks the moment when a new logging interval began 59 HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Overview HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data that you enter before you display the plot For example the kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from an energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost All Data Assistants can be run from the Plot Setup window after you readout a logger or open a datafile With this method you need to run the Data Assistant each time you readout the logger or open a datafile Some Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh can also be run from the Launch window so that parameters are applied automatically each time you readout the logger or open a data file Once you have pre defined a parameter set the parame
31. can also be run from the Launch window so that parameters are applied automatically each time you readout the logger or open a data file To use an assistant from the Launch window click the Data Assistants button and then double click the desired assistant or select the assistant and click the Create or Edit button More I nformation For details on using an assistant see the assistant s help files accessed by the Help button on the assistant s dialog or user guide located on the CD or web page where you downloaded the assistant For an overview of each assistant select the assistant and click the What s This button Hiding Assistants To prevent unwanted assistants from appearing in the Plot Setup dialog or to bring back assistants that you have previously hidden click the Manage button This will open the Preferences dialog to allow you to change these settings Installing a Data Assistant Data Assistants are included in the HOBOware application However there may be times when a new Data Assistant is released between HOBOware Pro releases To install a new Data Assistant click the Load button on the Plot Setup dialog and select the assistant s jar file 62 MODIFYING YOUR VIEW OF A PLOT Changing Views You can change your view of various aspects of the plot as you analyze the data Using Tools to Modify View Use the crosshair tool to zero in on a specific date and time in the plot and any data points associat
32. data channels logging the internal battery channel consumes some of the logger s memory Unless you suspect abnormal battery performance you probably do not need to log the battery voltage A U Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station will record a bad battery event even if it is not recording the battery channel 35 Read Header Failed Error Occasionally when trying to launch check status or read out a U Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station HOBO Waterproof Shuttle or HOBO U Shuttle you may receive the following error Read Header Failed These messages occur when a device s header cannot be read usually because of a communication error or corrupted header Disconnect the device from the computer then reconnect it and try to launch check status or read out again If you receive the message again the header has probably become corrupted The most common cause of header corruption is a communication problem during launch such as the USB cable coming loose or an optical logger slipping out of its base station coupler while the Launching Logger progress bar is displayed In that case there is a possibility that valid data has been logged but cannot be read out You can restore the header by launching the logger or shuttle This will reset the device s launch options to factory defaults However it will also cause any logged data or offloaded data from a shuttle to be lost If you receive a Read Header Failed me
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34. enable these warnings in the Warnings Preferences pane Warnings are listed in three groups e General e Warnings Before the Launch Screen e Warning After the Launch Screen To enable all of the warnings in a group click the Select All button for that group To disable all of the warnings in a group click the Select None button for that group Before you do so however keep in mind that the warnings are intended to help prevent mistakes and inadvertent data loss Review each warning carefully before disabling it 152 Restoring Default Preferences To return all preferences to their original settings for a user in the Preferences pane click the Restore Defaults button A warning appears asking if you are sure you want to continue Click Yes The preference defaults are restored In addition to these preferences HOBOware reverts to the following settings Data File Folder Locations Defines each user account s preferred folder locations for datafiles text files and project files The three folder locations are tracked separately based on the folders you last accessed When you restore the preference defaults the default folder for each file type is reset to the HOBOware folder in your My Documents Windows or Finder Mac folder FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports HOBOware Pro Only Custom defined channel names and units for FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports are stored as preferences When you restore the prefe
35. from the Launch window so that parameters are applied automatically each time you readout the logger or open a data file Once you have pre defined a parameter set the pre set parameters are also used when current readings are viewed in the Status window This feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station and the HOBO H22 Energy Logger Pro loggers For more information see HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Export Data to Other Programs e One click export to Microsoft Excel or other ASCII compatible programs e Bulk File Export Tool provides easy way of exporting many data files at once e Export in Onset Box Car Pro format e International date and time formats e Copy and paste graph images into other programs 12 Introduction to HOBOware Lite Overview HOBOware Lite is entry level software for HOBO USB loggers offering easy logger launch readout and data plotting HOBOware Lite combines fast easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities making it easier than ever for users to analyze data recorded with HOBO loggers An intuitive graphical user interface allows users to select data parameters to display format graphs perform analysis and save projects for future use One click export of data to Microsoft Excel or other ASCII compatible programs is also available Upgrading to HOBOware Pro To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800
36. from your computer s operating system To save the Launch User name you must have Secure Mode enabled when you launch the logger 96 Verification e Series that were created by filtering are not verified e Series that were created as a result of user input after readout such as running a data assistant or entering a constant temperature value for pressure or humidity are not verified e Series retain their verification status and padlock icon when copied and pasted into other plots Verification Failure If HOBOware cannot verify the digital signature when you open a file it will display a message that verification has failed This means that the file has been altered or become corrupted since it was originally saved It will offer to display the plot if possible but will not display the padlock icon in the legend or provide signing details in the Details pane You will still be able to perform typical HOBOware functions on the file 97 Security Mode Issues Issues may arise if you do not always use HOBOware Pro in Secure mode if you sometimes use HOBOweare Lite or if you sometimes use a version of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 Depending on the type of logger the version of HOBOware that launched the logger and the version of HOBOware that reads out the logger the resulting datafile may not be compatible with versions of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 or you may not be able to read out the logger at all Launch non Secure
37. included in the file for example to export in Onset s BoxCar like format e Include plot title in header Deselect this option if you do not want the plot title included in the header This option is primarily for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Always show fractional seconds 143 3 4 Select this option for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Separate date and time into two columns This setting controls how the columns in the Points table are separated in the export file By default date and time are exported as a single column to facilitate graphing in spreadsheet programs If enabled this setting splits the date and time into two columns Column header e No quotes or commas in headings properties in parenthesis Select this option for compatibility with Onset s BoxCar Pro software format e Include logger serial number This setting adds the logger s serial number to each column header when you export the Points table This is especially useful if you are exporting series that were copied and pasted from plots that came from different loggers e Include location string or sensor serial number if available HOBOware Pro only If this option is selected the sensor s serial number if available is added to each column header when you export the Points pane This is especially useful if you are exporting data that includes similarly named series that were recorded
38. next 59 seconds Always enable the logger s internal battery channel when logging with excitation power If the battery becomes too low to provide excitation power excitation power is turned off but logging continues as long as the battery can power the logger This will cause the further readings on that channel to become inaccurate If you are logging the internal battery channel when this happens an Excitation Off event will be shown in your datafile to mark the point at which excitation power was disabled Configuration You configure Excitation Power from the Configure Channel dialog 1 Click on the Set Excitation Power button to open the Excitation Power dialog Check off the Excitation Power Used box Select the Mode 2 3 4 Ifthe Mode is Warm Up select the warm up time in seconds 5 Click OK 121 Modes Warm up When in Warm up Mode the logger supplies excitation power for a brief user programmable period prior to each measurement This mode allows you to select the minimum warm up time needed to allow for sensor stabilization while conserving battery power For example if you specify a warm up of one second and set the Logging Interval to one minute the HOBO U30 Station will power the external sensor for one second log a measurement and then turn off the excitation power for the next 59 seconds The warm up time can be up to 120 seconds If the warm up time selected is greater than the logging interval se
39. of data to Microsoft Excel or other ASCII compatible programs is also available HOBOware Pro incorporates valuable capabilities such as scaling data to sensor units and saving graphs so they can be recalled and used in the future HOBOware Pro also provides 21 CFR Part 11 compliance Optional tools for real time data readout alarms and post processing of data provide users with even greater insight into their data Upgrading to HOBOware Pro To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service Devices HOBOware Pro is compatible with the following HOBO data loggers e HOBO U Series loggers e HOBO Weather Stations e HOBO Micro Stations e HOBO Energy Logger Pro Systems e HOBO U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle e HOBO FlexSmart Modules Basic Features Also see Advanced HOBOware Pro Features e Easy device setup launch e Graphing and analysis with ability to view multiple data files on one graph e Filters to extract key series information such as minimum maximum values e Save Project Changes e Import and Export ASCII text data e Export to BoxCar format e 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance e Secure mode enables compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 Ensures that current data files match actual data originally recorded by HOBO data loggers e Check Logger Status and view current readings e Access remote loggers through Ethernet requires Ethernet Server lt 10 Advanced HOBOware Pro Features Se
40. set Parameters for HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Serial Loggers Only This feature allows you to use the kWh Pulse Scaling and Linear Scaling Data Assistants from the Launch window so that parameters are applied automatically each time you readout the logger or open a data file Once you have pre defined a parameter set the pre set parameters are also used when current readings are viewed in the Status window This feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station and the HOBO H22 Energy Logger Pro loggers See the following topics for more information HOBOware Pro Data Assistants on page 60 Launch Window on page Error Bookmark not defined Additional HOBOware Pro Data Assistants The Growing Degree Days and Grains Per Pound Data Assistants are now included free with HOBOware Pro They are automatically installed when you install HOBOware Pro Enhanced Data Formatting Capabilities This feature give you more flexibility in setting various date and time formats for the display and exporting of data For users of Onset s BoxCar Pro software this allows you to export data in a format similiar to BoxCar Pro For more information see the following topics Export Settings on page 143 Display Preferences Data Time on page 150 Import Files from HOBOlink This feature allows you to import the current data file for a remote HOBO U30 Station from HOBOlink directly into HOBOware for analysis See
41. the When Launching drop down list select Show launch screen To always use the settings from the logger s memory you can return to the default setting by going to Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options and choose Fill launch window with contents of Current logger 42 Channels to Log Guidelines for Station Loggers This topic describes guidelines for the Channels to Log section in the Launch window for Station loggers Some general information is given below but you should always refer to the documentation that came with your logger for detailed information about the channels that are available to you Maximum Channels Do not attach more than 15 channels of sensors The logger cannot accommodate more than 15 channels Battery Channel In addition to logging up to 15 channels the HOBO Energy Logger Pro and HOBO U30 Station can record their internal battery channel Other sensors must be attached the logger cannot log battery alone The logger s battery voltage is recorded at each interval Like the other data channels logging the internal battery channel consumes some of the logger s memory Unless you are using excitation power or suspect abnormal battery performance you probably do not need to log the battery voltage in loggers other than the HOBO U30 Station Excitation Power Always enable the logger s internal battery channel when logging with excitation power This will enable you to determine w
42. the logger copies data from the logger to your computer 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 Steps To read out a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer i 2 Click the Readout icon ES on the toolbar or choose Readout from the Device menu If the logger is still logging a message asks whether you want to stop the logger Tip If you do not want to be prompted to stop the logger every time you read out a logging logger go to Preferences gt General gt Readout Time Saving Options and deselect the Ask to stop logging before reading out a running logger option Wait while the data is read out from the logger 3 When HOBOware prompts you to save the data accept the default location and name or enter a new name and click Save By default the data is saved in the HOBOware folder located in the My Documents directory or Documents on a Mac with the following extensions HOBOware Lite e Most U Series Loggers hobo HOBOware Pro e Most U Series Loggers hobo or hsec e Station Loggers dtf or dsec If you save the file to a different folder HOBOware will make that folder its new default HOBOware Pro Tip To bypass the Save dialog every time you read out a logger see Read Out Time Saving Options on page on page 56 The Plot Setup window appears See Plotting Data 5
43. to configure the default state of a relay on a HOBO U30 or to activate or deactivate the relay for testing See Controlling the Relay on the HOBO U30 Station on page 107 for more information 8 Select Device Select this option to select a device that is connected to the computer 9 Default Action HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to configure HOBOware Pro to perform the same action Launch Readout or get Status every time a logger is connected See Repeating an Action on Multiple U Series Devices on page 37 for more information 128 The Edit Menu gt HOBOware Pro File Device RGS View Window Help 1 Filter Series Temp 2 Copy Series Temp Ctrl C 3 4 Add Graph Label 5 Remove Series Temp Delete 6 I Graph Properties E Convert Units orm Copy Graph to Clipboard 1 Filter Series Select this option to create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time See Filtering a Series for more information 2 Copy Series Select this option to copy a series and then paste it into another plot See Copying a Series to another Plot on page 95 for more information 3 Paste Series Select this option to paste a series into another graph See Copying a Series to another Plot on page 95 for more information 4 Add Graph Label Select this option to access the Label Properties dialog to add labels to a graph to identify specific points or call attention t
44. tool in the graph the corresponding point is selected in the Points table if you click a value or event cell in the Points table the crosshair will appear on the graph at the time corresponding to that cell To print the points go to the File menu and choose Print Points available only with Java 1 5 or higher To copy points use the mouse to select the cells you want to copy then press Ctrl Command C to copy them to the clipboard Tip You can export the data points to a text file for use in Microsoft Excel or other programs To resize the pane drag the divider between the Points table and the graph HOBOware Pro If you do not want plots to open with the sensor location shown in the Points and Details panes disable the Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane setting under Points Table amp Details Pane on the Plotting Preference pane To hide the Points table from the View menu choose Points Table If you do not want the Points table to be displayed by default when you view data go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Layout and disable Show the points table when plotting data option HOBOware Lite To display the Points table choose Points Table from the View menu Choose Points Table again to hide the Points table If you want the Points table to be displayed by default when you view data go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Layout and enable the Show the points table when plot
45. using a Serial port other than COM1 PC or Default Macintosh you will need to set up HOBOware to look at another port To change the Serial Ports setting go to PC File gt Preferences gt Communications Mac HOBOware Pro gt Preferences gt Communications Note that checking multiple serial ports can take some time even when no devices are attached 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 cable 2907 2 Connecting Multiple Devices Overview If your computer has multiple USB and serial ports you can connect multiple devices and work with one at a time HOBOware Lite can only be used for USB Ports When multiple devices are connected the Select Device window opens every time you select Launch Readout Stop or Status from the Main Menu Click the button next to a device on the list to select it then click OK The selected action will proceed To access the Select Device window at any time click the Select Device icon on the toolbar or choose Select Device from the Device menu a With HOBOware Pro if you work with multiple U Series devices frequently you can set the Default Action to Launch Device menu and enable Launch Time Saving Options to work more efficiently NOTE HOBOware Pro If serial devices are selected in Prefere
46. you read out a logger or open a datafile all compatible assistants are listed in the Plot Setup dialog To learn more about an assistant click the question mark icon next to the assistant s name To prevent an assistant from being listed in the Plot Setup dialog clear the box next to its name To re enable an assistant that you have previously disabled check the box next to its name To enable all of the data assistants click Show All To disable all of them click Hide All To install new assistants click Setup Assistant at the bottom of the Preferences window or click the Load button in the Plot Setup dialog when opening any datafile 149 Display Preferences NOTE When you create an export file the date and time are exported as they appear in the Points table If you open the file in Excel they are automatically reformatted to Excel s default date and time format which you may customize within Excel The following preferences are available on the Display pane Default Units Unit System This setting allows you to set a default of US or SI Metric units throughout HOBOware It changes the units in the Current Readings the next time you display the Status window and the default units in the axis legend points and details the next time you display a plot The default is US Y Default Unit System Unit System US Yo Indicates default unit system when creating new plots and checking logger status Date Time
47. 00 AM 4 Check the Anchor Start Point box 5 Set the Duration to 2 Hours Start Date Start Time End Date End Time 1 23 08 pajet3 00 00 000 PM s i 00 Anchor Start Point Duration 0 gt Days 28 Hrs 0 gt Mins 0 2 Secs Example 2 To configure a range of 1 day prior to 10 00 PM on January 23 2008 1 Set the End Date to 1 23 08 2 Set the End Time to 10 00 00 000 PM 3 Check the Anchor End Point box 4 Set the Duration to 1 Day Start Date Start Time End Date End Time 1 23 08 v 10 00 00 000 Pm Anchor End Point Duration 1 Days O S Hrs 0 Mins 50 2 Secs 297 2 Filtering a Series You can create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time NOTE When you apply a filter the graph rescales to accommodate all of the displayed data Steps To filter a series 1 Access the Filter Series dialog Option 1 Choose the arrow tool he select the series right click and choose Filter Series from the pop up menu Option 2 Click on the series and then from the Main Menu select Edit gt Filter Series 2 Choose the type of statistic to use for the filter For sensor series you can create a series showing the minimum maximum or average over a period of time For external event series you can create a series showing a cumulative sum or a count over a period of time For internal event series you can create a series showing
48. 4 HOBOware Pro Tip Bypassing the Plot Setup dialog If you would like to bypass the Plot Setup dialog every time you read out a logger go to Preferences gt General gt Readout Time Saving Options and select When plotting Automatically plot This bypasses the Plot Setup dialog and displays the plot with default selections never use data assistants or change time zones an If you do not want to display plots while reading out loggers select Do not plot If you would like to bypass the Plot Setup dialog when opening datafiles go to Preferences gt General gt Readout Time Saving Options and choose Automatically plot z552 Readout Time Saving Options The following options are configurable by going to File gt Preferences gt General gt Readout Time Saving Options When saving datafile By default HOBOware Pro displays a save dialog after you read out a file This allows you to specify a location and name for the file or decline to save the file If you want to skip the save dialog choose Automatically save The file will be saved automatically with a default name based on the launch description and in the default location When plotting By default after reading out a logger and being prompted to save the datafile HOBOware Pro displays the Plot Setup dialog To bypass this dialog including Data Assistants and plot automatically choose Automatically plot To skip the dialog without displaying the plot useful if y
49. 7 23 05 01 27 57 PM g Details Details Pe Series Temp F Ar Pane E Soris Temp F Sol Plot 5 Views 6 m OTIS NS 120000 AM GMT 0400 Message Bar 1 Main Menu v From the Main Menu you can perform operations on a device or a project 2 Toolbar The toolbar includes icons for performing operations on a device as well as tool to manipulate a plot or graph For more information see The Toolbar on page 134 3 Points Table Logger data presented in a tabular format See The Points Table on page 20 4 Details Pane Information and statistics about the launch 5 Plot A graphical representation of the sensor readings and events 6 Views Use these icons to toggle between views when you have multiple plots open 7 Message Bar 16 Overview of a Graph A graph is a visual representation of the series you selected to view when you opened the plot Title Gridlines 07 2 O723N5 12 00 00 AM GMT 04 00 1 Title Title of the graph default is the description entered at launch Show or hide the Title from the View menu To change the title properties double click the title or select the title and click the Properties icon The following options are available on the Title Properties dialog Name Enter up to a 40 character title for the graph By default the name is the description entered when launching the logger Location Move the title to either the top or bottom of the graph Th
50. HOBOware Version 2 7 AADA STs 48S b oan QQ Hs y U2 Light Taree SH 0 babe g CABS Leds AN OV tae ENX OE 1 Or AY OMT Dane eS m Ows HISOUIZOL Tanpi ylig stat SH 670I User Guide HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows and Mac Contacting Onset 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 8AM to 5PM ET Monday through Friday E mail customer_service onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site www onsetcomp com Copyrights and Trademarks 2003 2008 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO HOBOware HOBOlink BoxCar FlexSmart and GreenLine are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Microsoft Windows Excel and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Keyspan is a trademark of InnoSys Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies MAN BHW UG Doc 12730 A Contents Contacting Onset tiie wade cera a ie ie eed hee pa dete a E EEES a donee eed ed 2 NOW Features ic
51. If the time selection falls within an event series but does not contain an event parentheses surround the value e A value of logged indicates an internal logger event happened at the selected time NOTE The legend must expand in height to list the point values If your application window is too small to accommodate the expanded height the values will not be added to the legend You can still refer to the Points table to find the values of the selected points Removing the Crosshair To remove the crosshair from the graph right click on the graph and select Remove Crosshair from the pop up menu Or choose Remove Crosshair from the View menu 136 The Zoom Tool Overview Use the zoom tool to focus on one area of the graph allowing you to see more detail NOTE Zooming will not work on an axis that is locked To unlock an axis double click the axis with the arrow tool and clear the checkmark next to Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Using the Zoom Tool To select the zoom tool e Click the Zoom icon A on the toolbar or e Press the Z key on your keyboard Toggle Right click to toggle between zoom in and zoom out Zoom Direction Check the symbol inside the zoom tool to determine the direction you are zooming A plus sign or arrows pointing outward will zoom in while a minus sign or arrows pointing in will zoom out Level Click an area on the graph inside the axes to zoom one level a factor of
52. OR oOCHOSMS Rs PQRaagah mem s Aa Launch opens the Launch window Readout opens the Readout window al Status opens the Status window which displays the logger s state and current readings Gs Stop stops a logging logger a Select Device opens the select Device window which displays available devices For HOBOware Pro the accompanying pulldown menu allows you to specify whether you want HOBOware to look for USB devices serial devices or both LJ Open launches the Open dialog from which you can open HOBOweare files ral Save opens the Save dialog from which you can save the plot as a project hproj file eS Close closes the currently focused plot g Export Opens the Export Options dialog from which you can configure settings for exporting a text file of the data in csv or txt format for use in spreadsheet and other applications t Print prints the graph as it appears on your screen he Arrow Launches the Arrow Tool which you can use to point to and select items on the graph to edit their properties Crosshair Launches the Crosshair Tool which you can use to display values for points on the graph and cross references them to cells in the Points pane Hand Launches the Hand Tool which you can use to scroll an axis or the entire graph Zoom Launches the Zoom Tool which you can use to adjust the scaling of an axis or the entire graph HOBOware Pro Only Launc
53. See The Window Menu on page 133 for more details Smart Scaling When you first display a graph the numerical bounds of the axes are on tick marks After you have panned or zoomed this may no longer be the case Use smart scaling to adjust the axes to end on tick marks With the hand arrow or crosshair tool right click anywhere on the graph and select SmartScale Graph 64 Setting Axis Properties To change the axis properties double click the axis you wish to modify with the arrow tool or select the axis and click the Properties icon The Axis Properties dialog appears Name Bounds Location T Tick Marks Tick Marks O Ato Cainte Tkk Mate Con anie Miscellaneous G Custom Tick Marks Cl Hide Axis Major C Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Minor Color m Choose _cercet_ _ apei _ _Done_ 1 Name Enter up to a 40 character name for the axis The default name for a value axis is the unit type for example F is the name for a temperature axis and is the name for an RH axis Normally the time axis is not named when you display a plot If you want plots to open with the time axis labeled as Time by default change the setting in Preferences gt Plotting gt Other Options 2 Location Change the location of the axis The time axis can be located at the top or bottom The value axes can be located on the left or right 3 Tick Marks Tick marks are the lines that represent values on the a
54. Tabbed View Windows click the Close icon on the tab of the plot Mac click the red button in the upper left corner of the internal frame containing the plot If you attempt to close a plot showing data that has not been saved as a datafile a message appears asking if you wish to save the data in a file Unless you are sure you do not need the data it is strongly recommended that you save the file To close all plots choose Close All from the File menu NOTE If you are sure that you do not want HOBOware to prompt you to save a plot as a datafile when you close it go to Preferences gt Warnings gt General and clear the checkmark next to Prompt me if there is any remaining unsaved data when closing plot or application 71 ANALYSING DATA Converting Units To change the units of an individual series right click the series with the arrow tool and choose Convert Series Units Select the new unit type from the drop down list To change the units for multiple series use the Convert Plot dialog To access the Convert Plot dialog 7 e click the Units icon EJ on the toolbar e or from the Main Menu select Edit gt Convert Units If a series can be configured with multiple units there will be drop down list in the units field Select the desired units from the drop down list then click Convert This changes the units displayed on the axis in the legend in the Details pane and in the Points table Convert Plot Selec
55. a series showing the minimum maximum or average over a period of time For external event series you can create a series showing a cumulative sum or a count over a period of time For internal event series you can create a series showing a count over a period of time For series created by Data Assistants additional filters may be available HOBOware Pro Only 2 Interval Specify the interval over which you want these values to be calculated 3 Resultant Series Name Enter a new Resultant Series Name if desired 4 Click OK The new series is added to the graph the Details pane and the Points pane 81 Overlaying Series If the series you are comparing were logged at different times you will need to make some adjustments to the plot in order to view the series together 1 2 3 10 11 12 Display the source plot s and the destination plot On the destination plot choose the arrow tool he Double click the time axis to access the Axis Properties dialog In the Axis Properties dialog give the axis a unique Name Click Done Copy a series from a source plot Paste the series into the destination plot When you paste the series a new time axis will appear on the graph Double click the new time axis to access the Axis Properties dialog Give the axis a unique Name Click Done Repeat steps 6 10 for each series you want to paste Identify the periods of interest in each series you want to combine
56. after Save 3 Choose files to save By default all of the files you offloaded will be selected for saving To uncheck individual files click the checkbox next to each file To uncheck all files click the Uncheck All button To save all files if you have already unchecked a few click the Check All button 4 Datafile Name Enter a new name if desired Cancel Save To exit without saving any files click Cancel Save 6 Save Checked Click this button to save all checked files Mi The files are saved to the specified folder 113 Deleting Files from a Shuttle NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro NOTE If the Files Offloaded From Shuttle panel is displayed you must save the offloaded files or cancel without saving before deleting any files Deleting Files from a U Shuttle To delete all files from a U Shuttle whether they have been offloaded and saved or not click the Launch Shuttle button on the Shuttle Management dialog to launch the shuttle You cannot delete individual files from a U Shuttle NOTE Because the shuttle s header information occupies 64 KB 3 94 MB is the maximum amount of free memory available on a U Shuttle Launching also resets the shuttle s clock and its Last Launched time Deleting Files from a Waterproof Shuttle To automatically delete files after you offload and save them enable the Delete Contents Upon Offload option before clicking Offload Checked Files will be automatically deleted
57. al typically means a very short Logging Duration Make sure the logger will run long enough to collect the data you need Disabling unnecessary channels will give you more time e Because fast logging deployments are so brief the logger must be launched with a trigger start Follow the instructions that came with your logger for a trigger coupler or button start If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when logging begins 46 Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro Only When launching By default HOBOware Pro displays the launch window when you initiate a launch If you want to skip the launch window and launch the logger with the default settings choose Automatically launch This is particularly useful if you want to launch many loggers quickly without changing any settings The default settings are determined by the Fill launch window with contents of setting For HOBOware Pro Only When used in conjunction with a Default Action of Launch Device menu this feature allows you to launch many U Series loggers in a row simply by plugging and unplugging individual loggers Fill launch window with contents of A logger s memory contains the most recent launch settings for that logger These settings normally become the defaults for the logger s next launch the Current logger option However if you plan to launch several loggers of the same model with similar settings you can change this preference to Previous l
58. and note the times for each Also determine which period is the longest this should be the length of time shown on each axis Double click a time axis and adjust its Min and Max bounds The new bounds should include the period of interest for the series and be the same length as the longest period identified in step 4 Repeat for each time axis Use the hand tool on each time axis to adjust the series horizontally as needed 82 Removing a Series from a Plot You can remove sensor state and event data series from the plot This is helpful if the datafile contains multiple series and you cannot easily view them all together Steps To remove a series from a plot 1 Select the arrow tool he from the toolbar 2 Click the series you wish to remove and press the Delete key or right click the series and choose Remove from the menu that appears On a laptop computer press Fn Delete A warning appears indicating that the only way to add the series back to the plot is to reopen the plot 3 Click Yes The series is removed from the graph the Details pane and the Points table 83 IMPORTING DATA HOBOWARE PRO ONLY Importing Text Files NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro You may graph non HOBOware data by importing data from certain text files You can easily open text files that were created by Onset s Alarm amp Readout Tool version 2 0 or higher You can also open text files that w
59. and timezone if required and click Plot The plot which includes a graph a Details Pane and a Points table appears For more information see Setting up a Plot on page 57 4 Analyze Data Use HOBOware tools to analyze the plot See Converting Units on page 72 5 Save Project A project file hproj is a plot that you have customized using the various features and tools of HOBOware When you open a project file the plot appears as it did when you saved the project file and contains all of the same data Changes that you make to the appearance or content of the plot are not retained when you save the datafile For example if you have pasted series from another plot created new axes and zoomed in those changes will be lost unless you save them in a project file To save your current data with a customized view of the plot click the Save icon al on the toolbar or choose Save Project from the File menu To open an existing project file choose Open Project from the File menu 15s THE HOBOWARE INTERFACE Overview of the HOBOware Interface The illustration below shows the HOBOware Main Window showing the plot and other elements that are shown when you generate a plot or open an existing data file Main HOBOware Pro Menu xN Fie Devke Edt View Window Hep n Toolbar 2 A a D D G OW SHO Rt MOQh Temp F Ar O7 23 05 01 27 51 PM Points 2 OTIZ NOS 01 27 53 PM G 0712305 01 27 55 PM Table 4 0
60. annels to log this field will be dimmed and unavailable Also see Multiple Logging Intervals and Fast Logging Intervals Logging Duration Approximate time it would take to fill the logger memory based on the logging interval and currently enabled sensors if applicable This is a theoretical estimate only battery life and frequent state and event logging will affect your deployment If you are logging only state changes and events no estimation is possible Launch Options This indicates when to Launch the logger The Launch Option defaults to the setting for the logger s previous launch To have all loggers default to the same launch option see Launch Time Saving Options on page 47 HOBOware Pro only Now Logging begins as soon as you click the Launch button At Interval Logging will begin at an exact interval for example 9 00 00 rather than 8 47 00 when you choose a one hour logging interval The exact start time depends on the logging interval you choose 33 Delayed Logging will begin at a date and time you specify up to approximately six months from the present Trigger Available only on certain loggers Logging will not start until you press the button on the logger and hold it down for at least three seconds or return the logger to the coupler without the base station for at least three seconds refer to your logger manual for more information If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when loggi
61. arameter set is saved and applied to data every time you readout a logger The derived data is also shown when you check the latest readings in the Status window You can use the following Data Assistants from the Launch window others can only be used from the Plot Setup window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh This feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station and the HOBO H22 Energy Logger Pro loggers Click on the Data Assistants button to access the Data Assistants dialog Select the desired assistant and click the Create button to run the selected assistant After you enter values click Save Parameter Set See HOBOware Pro Data Assistants for more information See the assistant on line help or user guide for more information on a specific assistant Alarms If alarms are available on the logger the Alarms button will be active Click the Alarms button to access the Alarm Configuration dialog User Notes You may enter up to 2000 characters of information about the deployment This text will be displayed in the Details pane after you read out the logger and display the data Skip launch window next time Check this box if you would like to bypass this window the next time you launch a device Launch Button Click to launch the device 39 Launch Parameters for Station Loggers This topic explains the elements in the Launch window for station loggers Field Description
62. as not been selected Select this option if you do not want to be prompted by the Select Device window every time you choose a logger operation You will still be prompted the first time you try to communicate with a logger but your logger selection will remain in effect until you change it manually with the Select Device command on the Device menu File Associations Windows Only Click buttons to change file type associations After you install HOBOware files with extensions of hobo hsec dtf dsec and hproj are automatically associated with HOBOware This means that these files are identified by a HOBOware icon and can be opened by double clicking them You may want to disable this association to avoid conflicts with another software application To unmap file extensions click UnMap To restore the association click Map NOTE You must have administrator privileges on the computer to change file type associations HOBO file types are hobo hsec and hproj DTF file types are dtf and dsec 140 Data Verification HOBOware Pro Only Enable Secure Mode In Secure Mode HOBOware Pro adds a digital signature to new datafiles when you read out loggers The digital signature is indicated by a filename extension of hsec for hobo files and dsec for dtf files The signature will be verified each time you open the datafile to ensure its integrity This option is turned off by default 141 Startup Preferences S
63. aunch This will fill the launch window with the settings from the previous logger that was launched This is particularly useful if you want to set up many loggers to start at the same time and with the same logging interval An indicator on the Launch window will remind you when this preference is in use If the logger you are launching is a different model from the previous logger Previous launch does not apply HOBOware Pro will use the settings in the logger s memory and those values will become the default for the next logger if it is the same model Default launch type This option allows you to set the default starting mode to ePrevious Launch type eLaunch now eLaunch at interval eDelayed launch e Triggered start If you want to always default to a specific launch option choose that option from the list The default is Previous launch type meaning that the launch option will default to the option used for the logger s previous launch Exception if the previous launch was a Launch at interval start the next launch will default to a delayed start Important If you choose Triggered start as the default launch type and then launch a logger that does not offer a trigger start option the launch option will default to Launch now If you set the Fill launch window with contents of preference to Previous launch the Default launch type will be ignored in favor of the launch type from the last launch 47 Linear Scaling
64. ber to indicate the correct format in the Edit Date Time Format dialog when you import the file UTC offset is assumed to be the same as your computer s current time zone Time 23 59 59 23 59 59 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 5 e No thousands separator can be used e Rows of data must be separated with a paragraph return 86 Measurements Data column headings must have the format Measurement Units Additional information such as channel number or serial number can follow but is optional Only spaces can be used between the end of the measurement name and the opening parenthesis An example is RH RH 38 7 38 9 39 0 39 0 If the column header and units of an imported series exactly matches the text in the table below HOBOware will recognize the measurement and be able to perform unit conversions apply data assistants etc to that series Measurements listed below that either have only one unit type or can be any unit type cannot have their units converted but may still be used with applicable data assistants Measurements that are not listed in the table or do not exactly match the text below can be exported but without any units conversions or use of Data Assistants Measurement Type Column Header Units Acceleration g m s2 ft s2 Carbon Dioxide co2 ppm Counts any units Leaf Wetness any units Light Intensity lux lum ft2 PAR par any units Pressure kPa Pa mbar mm Hg psi in Hg Rela
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67. ck the Set Location button while a sensor name is selected to enter a location string up to 30 characters that provides useful information about the sensor for this deployment For more information see Channels to Log Guidelines for Station Loggers on page on page 43 Wrap Around When Full You have the option to allow station type loggers to wrap and continue logging after the memory has filled up The newly logged information will overwrite the oldest logged information Check this box if you want the logger to continue logging overwriting the older data instead of stopping when full 40 User Notes You may enter up to 2000 characters of information about the deployment This text will be displayed in the Details pane after you read out the logger and display the data Logging Interval Choose the rate at which you want the logger to record data The minimum logging interval is one second and the maximum for most loggers is 18 hours 12 minutes and 15 seconds The shorter the logging interval the more quickly the memory fills and battery power is consumed Some sensors specifically the FlexSmart TRMS modules require a logging interval of two seconds or greater If you choose a faster logging interval erroneous data will be logged on these channels Sampling Interval The sampling interval allows you to take multiple measurements within the logging interval then average them together to create a single logged measureme
68. ck the graph and choose Add Graph Label from the pop up menu or choose Add Graph Label from the Edit menu The Label Properties dialog appears 2 Enter values in the Label Properties dialog as required See Setting Label Properties for more information 3 Use the hand tool to drag the label to the desired location If the label is attached to a series you can drag the label to attach it to any other point on the graph The hand tool must be close enough to a point to attach the label Labels that are attached to a point will move with that point during zooming and panning Free floating labels do not move during zooming and panning Deleting a Label To delete a label from the graph select the label you wish to remove and press the Delete key Fn Delete on a laptop computer or right click the label and choose Remove from the menu that appears 67 Setting Label Properties To add a label to a graph right click the graph and choose Add Graph Label from the pop up menu NOTE To change an existing label s properties double click the label or select the label and click the Properties icon on the main menu Label Properties Label Text Label Text Behavior Behavior Section _ Attach to Series 2 Note Attached series can alo be changed by dragging the label with the hand tool Appearance F Oraw Label Over Colored Background Appearance Section Label coke af 3 Transparency Buttons
69. ct Select this option to open a HOBOware project See Opening Files on page 31 for more information 3 Recent Files Select this option to quickly access the last 10 files you opened 4 Close Select this option to close the active file or project 5 Close All Select this option to close all open files and projects 6 Save Datafile Select this option to save the active datafile 7 Save Project 126 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Select this option to save the active project Import Text Data HOBOware Pro Only Select this option to graph non HOBOware data by importing data from certain text files See Importing Text Files on page 84 for more information Export Details Select this option to export the information in the Details Pane into a text file that can be opened in any text editor or imported into many other types of programs word processors spreadsheets etc See Exporting Details on page 94 for more information Export Points as Excel Text Select this option to export the points shown in the Points table to a text file csv or txt for importing into Microsoft Excel and other applications See Exporting Points as Excel Text on page 91 for more information Page Setup Select this option to set up your paper size margins and orientation for printing a graph Print Preview Select this option to preview the page for printing a graph Print Select this option to print a graph
70. d Topics Display Preferences Export Settings 92 Copying Points Data into another Application To copy a series from one graph into another 1 Select the data in the Points Table 2 Copy Data Windows press Ctrl C Mac press Command C 3 Open any text editor word processor or spreadsheet software 4 Paste the data into the other application Windows press Ctrl V Mac press Command V Fields are delimited by tabs and records are separated by paragraph returns You can also copy the graph as a bitmap for pasting into other programs and documents The graph must be visible when you do this With the graph visible select Copy Graph to Clipboard from the Edit menu 93 Exporting Details Overview You can export the information in the Details pane to a text file which can be opened in any text editor or imported into many other types of programs word processors spreadsheets etc To configure HOBOware to automatically export the data to a text file every time the logger is read out see Export Settings on page 141 Steps To export details 1 Make sure the Details pane includes the series you want to export This might include series pasted from other datafiles or series derived through filters or data assistants From the File menu select Export Details Accept the default file name or type a new name Click Save 94 Copying a Series to another Plot To copy a series from one plot to another
71. data See Data Assistants for more information NOTE The following Data Assistant can also be run from the Launch window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh 58 Data Types in Plots Four kinds of data can be displayed on a plot Sensor measurements Sensor measurements include the channels you selected to log at an interval during the launch such as temperature RH or battery voltage This type of data series consists of all the logged data points for that channel In addition if the logger recorded both temperature and RH a dew point series can be plotted States States are condition changes that can be recorded at any time during deployment regardless of the logging interval if any Only state loggers such as the U9 and U11 can record state changes External Events External Events are momentary switch closures e g from turnstiles that are recorded by loggers with external event channels such as the U11 logger Internal logger Events Internal Logger Events are individually logged occurrences that can be recorded at any time during deployment regardless of the logging interval U Series loggers Other than the HOBO U30 Station record internal logger events Examples of internal logger events include e End of File Marks the last record that was found in the logger e Bad Battery Time the battery capacity fell to an extremely low level if applicable If you see a Bad Battery event replace the battery
72. data is shown in the offset used to launch the logger with HOBOware not a shuttle To select a different offset enter the hours offset from GMT UTC in decimal form You may find this useful if you logged in multiple time zones or if you took the logger to a different time zone after launching it 4 HOBOware Pro Only If data assistants are available you can use them to create additional series Select an assistant from the list and click Process 5 When you have made your selections click the plot button The plot is displayed 57 The Plot Setup Dialog After you read out a logger or open a saved datafile the Plot Setup dialog appears a ae Plot Setup Select Internal Logger Everts to Piot Event Event Type 1 Host Connected 2 End f Fle Offset from GMT 13 0 hours O GMT 2 P Data Assistants C 4 Select Series to Plot Select the series you want to plot and the units if applicable Select Internal Logger Events to Plot Select internal logger events to plot only available for some loggers Offset from GMT Set the Time Zone Offset from GMT if required Plot Button Click this button to plot the selected data on a graph Help Click to launch the Help for the Plot Setup window Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only See Data Assistants on page on page 60on page 60 HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional
73. dit trail information for secure files To fully expand the details tree click the Show All button To fully collapse the tree click Hide All Click a series node in the details tree to select the corresponding series on the graph and corresponding column in the Points pane To print the details tree go to the File menu and choose Print Details To export the details tree to a text file go to the File menu and choose Export Details To resize the pane drag the divider between the Details pane and the graph You can hide the Details pane From the View menu choose Details Pane Choose Details Pane again to redisplay the Details pane NOTE You can configure if the Details pane is shown by default with the Show the details pane when plotting data option in Preferences gt Plotting gt Layout 19 The Points Table The Points table lists logger data in a table The Points table is linked to the graph only the data for the sensor measurements states and events displayed on the graph are listed in the Points table The data points are listed chronologically All the measurements state changes and events recorded by the logger at a given time are listed in a single row Each series is displayed in a column You can resize the columns by clicking and dragging the dividers between the column headers Use the arrow keys or scroll bars to move up down left and right in the Points table Additionally as you click the crosshair
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75. e computer s clock first Important If the difference between the shuttle s clock and the computer s clock is more than 59 minutes the Set Shuttle Clock button is not available You must launch the shuttle to correct the time difference 5 Launch Shuttle Click this button to Launch the shuttle Launching the shuttle will delete all datafiles and reset the shuttle s clock 110 Re Launching the shuttle also repairs a corrupted header 6 Offload Checked Click this button to offload all checked files to the computer 111 Offload Files from a Shuttle NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro To offload datafiles from a shuttle to a computer 1 Connect the shuttle to the computer 2 Choose Manage Shuttle from the Device menu Alternate Method To quickly offload all of the new datafiles that are on the shuttle choose Readout from the Device menu 3 Choose files to offload U Shuttle All files are selected by default if the shuttle has not been offloaded before To uncheck all files click the Uncheck All button To uncheck individual files click the checkbox next to each file Waterproof Shuttle Only the files that have not previously been offloaded and saved are selected by default To check or uncheck individual files click the checkbox next to each file Use the Check All and Uncheck All buttons next to Previously Offloaded Files and New Files Not Offloaded to control the selection of these groups of fil
76. e default location is the top of the graph Font Select a font type size and appearance 2 Axes The graph can contain several value axes depending on the number of series displayed Y axis Also called the value axes displays the values for all sensor series such as temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius or battery level in Volts X axis Also called the time axes displays the time ranges for the data a 7 2 3 Gridlines Show or hide vertical and horizontal gridlines from the View menu For example the temperature axis displays degrees in Fahrenheit or Celsius The graph can contain several value axes depending on the number of series displayed 4 Legend The legend is the area that lists the keys for each series line colors and marker types If the crosshair tool is in use it also lists the date time and point values currently selected by the crosshair Show or hide the Legend from the View menu To change the legend properties double click the legend or select the legend and click the Properties icon The following options are available on the Legend Properties dialog Name Enter up to a 40 character title for the legend There is no default name Location Move the legend to either the left or right side of the graph By default the legend appears on the right Show Border Toggles whether a box is drawn around the legend By default a border is shown For secure files HOBOware Pro hsec
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78. e manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers or cables e Connecting a USB Device to HOBOware page on page 25 e Connecting a Base Station Coupler to HOBOware page on page 26 e Connecting a Serial Device to HOBOware page on page 27 e Connecting Multiple Devices page on page 28 NOTE Lite For instructions on connecting HOBOware compatible shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide 24 Connecting a USB Device You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onset supplied USB interface cable NOTE HOBOware Pro For instructions on connecting HOBOware Pro compatible shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide NOTE If you are using a Base Station or Coupler see Connecting a Base Station or Coupler on page on page 26 Steps To connect a logger or shuttle to HOBOware using a USB cable 1 Open HOBOware 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 When the device is recognized by HOBOware the right side of the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware window will update to reflect the number of devices connected At this point you can begi
79. e plot Save Project Project hproj 14 Basic Task Details This topic provides details on the steps in the Summary of Tasks topic 1 Launch Logger To set up a logger to record data you must specify several parameters and start or launch the logger See Overview of Launching a Device for more information 2 Readout Data After connecting the logger to a computer running HOBOware you select Device gt Readout from the Main Menu to readout the data from the logger For more information see Reading Out Data from a Logger After the logger is readout HOBOware prompts you to save the datafile Although you can save a project file without saving the original datafile Onset strongly recommends saving datafiles so that you will always have access to the original data that was read out from the logger Accept the default location and name or enter a new name and click Save By default the data is saved in the HOBOware folder located in your My Documents folder or Documents folder on a Mac If you decline to save the datafile the plot is displayed with a name like Untitled 1 on the tab The asterisk signifies that the data has not been saved To save the logger data as a datafile from the File menu select Save Datafile You can only save the data to a datafile once 3 Plot data After you readout a logger the Plot Setup dialog appears Select and define the series you want to plot change the default define units
80. ed with that date and time Use the hand tool to move different areas of the graph into view or adjust the position of one series so it can be viewed more easily This is particularly useful when you are zoomed into the graph and want to see another section of the graph without zooming out and then zooming back in on the new location Use the zoom tool to focus on one area of the graph allowing you to see more detail Changing the Order of a Series You can shuffle the order of series by moving a series to the front or back This is helpful if one series is hidden behind another It also changes the order of series in the Details pane Points table and the legend To change the order of the series 1 Select the arrow tool he from the toolbar 2 Select the series you wish to move 3 Right click and select either Bring Series to Front or Send Series to Back NOTE After you adjust the order of the series for optimal viewing copy the graph as a bitmap to paste into other programs such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint Displaying Gridlines By default vertical gridlines are always shown for the time axes horizontal gridlines are not shown You can use the gridline icons and UM on the toolbar or the Gridlines item on the View menu to toggle all horizontal or all vertical gridlines on and off You may also toggle gridlines on and off for each axis individually Using the arrow tool double click an axis to get the Axis Properti
81. ee Working with the HOBO U30 Station on page on page 105 Now Logging begins as soon as you click the Launch button If you do not have at least one sensor attached the logger will not launch At Interval Logging will begin at an exact interval for example 9 00 00 rather than 8 47 00 when you choose a one hour logging interval The exact start time depends on the logging interval you choose Delayed Logging will begin at a date and time you specify 41 Trigger Logging will not start until you press the button on the logger and hold it down or perform some other action as described in the logger manual If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when logging begins This is not available for the U30 Station Save Settings Logging will not start but the launch settings will be saved so that you do not have to re enter them when you are ready to launch at a later time The next time you view the Launch window for this logger the settings you entered will still be in place Skip launch window next time Check this box if you would like to bypass the Launch Window the next time you choose Launch from the Device menu or click the Launch icon This will cause the next logger to be launched with default settings as determined by the Fill launch window with contents of preference To turn this setting off so that you can access the Launch window again go to Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options and in
82. een launched with a Save Settings start if available Logging is not scheduled to begin but the launch settings have been entered and saved 102 Last Launched Date time and offset to Greenwich Mean Time GMT also known as Coordinated Universal Time UTC when the logger was last launched This is not necessarily the time when the first sample was recorded it is the time all of the launch parameters were loaded in the logger Delayed Start if applicable If the logger has been launched but is waiting for a delayed or interval start the scheduled start time is shown here in local time Deployment Number Number of times the logger has been launched The number listed includes the most recent launch Logging Interval Rate at which the logger was set up to record data the last time the logger was launched if applicable If multiple logging intervals are available for your logger the interval currently in use if the logger is logging will be shown in bold Sampling Interval HOBOware Pro only For station loggers only this is the sampling interval that was entered the last time the logger was launched if applicable Current States U Series loggers except the U30 If your logger has an event button most often the current state will be Button Up meaning the button is not being pressed 103 Current Readings This topic describes the elements of the Current Readings section of the Status window Scre
83. en Refresh Interval Frequency with which the Current Readings are updated up to 3600 seconds one hour A higher number means less stress on the logger s battery The Status icon blinks when the readings are updated Note For event state loggers the interval is set to 0 5 seconds and cannot be adjusted This ensures that you do not miss events and state changes that take place between refreshes Tilt meters not labeled For acceleration loggers only color coded meters display X Y and Z axis tilt relative to vertical assuming that the only acceleration force on the logger is gravity graphically Sensor Readings Sensor readings updated in real time NOTES e Readings are displayed for all available sensors even if they are not being logged If a channel is not being logged its name is dimmed in the display e Ifa logger has channels for external sensors a description and reading will be given for the external channels even if no sensors are plugged in e If aU Series logger other than a HOBO U30 Station has channels for external sensors a description and reading will be given for the external channels even if no sensors are plugged in e For event loggers the event count in the Current Readings box will always start at zero even if many events have already been logged e HOBOware Pro For station loggers the location if defined is displayed next to the reading e HOBOware Pro If a HOBO U30 Station has an A
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85. er datafiles that are available to be offloaded from the shuttle If the shuttle is empty this will say No Files Available on Shuttle Status Message that describes the state of the datafile on the shuttle When HOBOware Pro is offloading a file from the shuttle the status message is replaced by a progress bar For the U Shuttle only the status message AWAITING OFFLOAD appears when HOBOware Pro is offloading files from the shuttle and FINISHED after each file is offloaded For the Waterproof shuttle only files have the status message OFFLOADED only if the file has been offloaded from the shuttle and saved as a datafile If the file has not been offloaded or it has been offloaded but not saved its status is NOT OFFLOADED Logger Type Model and description of the logger that logged the data in this file Serial No Serial number of the logger that logged the data in this file Launch Desc Description entered when the logger was launched This description will be the default datafile name Launch Time Date time and offset to Greenwich Mean Time GMT also known as UTC when the shuttle was last launched File Size Actual size of the datafile 3 Check All Uncheck All Use these buttons to check or uncheck all of the files on the shuttle to be offloaded 4 Synch Shuttle Clock Click this button to synchronize the shuttle s clock to the computer clock without launching the shuttle Exit HOBOware Pro if you need to update th
86. ere exported from Onset s BoxCar Pro 4 3 software using the default BoxCar export settings This allows you to view data from Onset loggers that cannot be readout using HOBOware Pro With some adjustments you can open text files that were exported from other software You can also build text files from scratch using historical or other types of information Also see Importing Text File Requirements on page 84 Steps To import data from a properly formatted text file 1 5 From the File menu choose Import Text Data Select a text file txt and click Open If the text file was created by the Alarm amp Readout Tool skip ahead to step 8 Otherwise HOBOware Pro attempts to parse the text file and displays the Text Import Information dialog To conserve system resources it displays only the first several records in the file not the entire contents Look at the data in the Delimiter Preview area to be sure that the date time and data columns were separated correctly If they were not use the Data Separator Date Time Separator and Decimal Separator pull down lists to choose other delimiters until the data looks correct You can resize the columns by clicking and dragging the dividers between the column headers For text files that were not exported in BoxCar s default format click the Edit Date Time Format button and ensure that the import function is interpreting incoming date time and year formats and sepa
87. es To automatically delete files from a Waterproof Shuttle after you offload and save them enable the Delete Contents Upon Offload option Files will be automatically deleted only after you successfully save them to the host computer 4 Offload Files Click the Offload Checked button to begin offloading the datafiles Once offloading begins the Offload Checked button will change to Cancel Offload When offloading is complete the Files on Shuttle panel on the Shuttle Management dialog will change to a Files Offloaded From Shuttle panel You can now save the files to your computer See Saving Files from a Shuttle on page 113 112 Saving Files from a Shuttle Before you can save files you must offload them from the shuttle See Offloading Files from a Shuttle The illustration below shows the parts of the Shuttle Management dialog related to saving files On 5a poama und Serenes in nD 2209 51 55 18 AMDT o pen fode n Windows Crplerer After Seve Cotes Shuttle Management asoc wre Serino Launch Description Dutalile Mame 3 if em UL Uge Teme Prt Lage Teme Rit robe 1 Save Folder The default location for the save is indicated in the Save Folder box To change to another location click Choose and browse to the location 2 Automatically Open Files To have the folder automatically open on the desktop after the files are saved check Windows Open Folder in Windows Explorer after Save Mac Open Folder in Finder
88. es dialog Check the Show Gridlines box to display gridlines for that axis or clear the Show Gridlines box to hide the gridlines Go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Gridlines to control whether plots open with horizontal and or vertical gridlines displayed Marking Points By default points on a series are usually not marked You can use the Mark All Points item on the View menu or the Mark Points icon N on the toolbar to toggle all point markers on and off You may also toggle Mark Points on and off for each series individually Using the arrow tool right click a series to get the context menu then choose Mark Points To control whether plots open with all points marked by default go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Other Options and select the Mark all points when plotting data option 63 Tip Opening a large plot with all points marked takes longer and consumes more system memory Changing Font Size in Plots By default most text in a graph is 9 points To re size the font from 8 to 14 points go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Font Size for Plots Hiding Sensor Locations By default the location string for a station type logger sensor is shown in the Points or Details panes If you do not want to include the sensor locations deselect Use sensor Location in the Plotting Preferences Viewing Multiple Plots Use the Window menu to organize several plots by Tabbed View Tile Horizontally or Tile Vertically
89. g the plot you convert to another type of unit the text you enter here will change to the default name for the unit you chose 3 Lines Section Connect Points Toggles whether the points in this series are connected This option is selected by default for most series it is not selected for internal logger events Style Changes the appearance of the line used to connect the points in a series The default varies depending on how many series measuring the same property are being viewed Width Changes the size or weight of the line used to connect the points in a series The default is 1 point Connect as Steps Toggles whether the lines between the points in a series are connected as a curve or a step When this option is selected the line drawn between points keeps the value of the previous point until the next point in the series This is useful for state or event graphs This option is not selected by default for sensor series 79 4 Alarms Section Enable Alarms Alarms are available for sensor measurement series only not state or event series Enabling alarms will show lines on the graph for this series to indicate a visual threshold over or under which data may be falling for example if you want to quickly see how many points fall below 32 degrees Alarms are turned off by default For High Alarm enter a value relative to the series where you want the maximum red alarm line to appear For Low Alarm enter a va
90. h Click within the graph and hold down the left mouse button to pan a different section of the graph into view The graph follows the movement of the mouse and the axes are continuously updated in response to the movement To stop dragging release the left mouse button Restrict Motion Hold down the X key while dragging to restrict motion horizontally Hold down the Y key while dragging to restrict motion vertically Pan One Sseries at a time Click the axis associated with the series and hold down the left mouse button Only the series connected with the axis will follow the movement of the mouse 138 SETTING HOBOWARE PREFERENCES Setting Preferences You can change the default behavior of HOBOware in the categories listed below Preference settings are unique for each user login on your computer To change preferences go to the Preferences window Windows File gt Preferences and then the category Mac HOBOware gt Preferences and then the category HOBOware Pro Only To quickly change some key preferences or to install new data assistants use the Setup Assistant If you have installed add on tools for HOBOware Pro additional preferences may be available Refer to the Help within the add on tool for information about these preferences Preferences Categories General Set Preferences for Export Settings Selecting Devices File Associations Startup Time Saving Options and Data Verification indicates tha
91. he Details pane This is especially useful if you have data that includes similarly named series that were recorded on different sensors for example a HOBO Micro Station datafile with data from three voltage sensors When selected value in table is out of plot range drag series to that value Normally if you are zoomed in and click a point in the Points table that is outside the zoom area will scroll the marked point into view while retaining your zoom factor Clear this box if you do not want to scroll Gridlines Enable horizontal gridlines when plotting data By default horizontal gridlines are not displayed when you open a plot Enable this option if you always want a new plot to display gridlines for all value axes Enable vertical gridlines when plotting data By default vertical gridlines are always displayed when you open a plot Clear this checkbox if you never want a new plot to display gridlines for the time axis 147 Plot Setup Automatically select all data series for plotting By default when you read out a logger or open a datafile some series Such as Dew Point are not selected for display on the Plot Setup dialog Enable this option if you want every series to be selected Automatically select internal events for plotting e g Button Up Down Host Connected EOF When you open a plot internal events are selected by default on the Plot Setup dialog Clear this box if you usually do not want to see
92. hes the Subset Statistics Tool which you can use to view statistics for a particular time span S In Launches the Zoom In Tool which allows you to zoom in on a smaller area of the graph 134 3 Out Launches the Zoom Out Tool which allows you to zoom out to a larger area of the graph baal 5 Show graph at full scale Resets the scale of a graph to accommodate all of the displayed data Graph Properties Opens the View Properties window which allows you to modify the properties of various graph items ad Vertical Gridlines toggles vertical gridlines on or off Horizontal Gridlines toggles horizontal gridlines on or off MNimark Points toggles point markers on or off F El Units Opens the Convert Plot dialog which allows you to convert some or all of the series on the currently focused plot to other units for example from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius K Help opens the WebHelp 135 Using the Crosshair Tool Use the crosshair tool to zero in on a specific date and time in the plot and any data points associated with that date and time 1 Select the crosshair tool Click the Crosshair icon on the toolbar or press the C key on your keyboard 2 Click a point on the graph to mark it 3 Click another point to move the marker NOTE When you click on a graph HOBOware selects the nearest data point When series are very close together and the location you click is between two po
93. hether and when excitation power was turned off during a deployment 43 Data Assistants Window If you run a Data Assistant from the Launch window you can create parameter sets which are applied automatically each time you readout the logger Once you have pre defined a parameter set the parameters are also used when current readings are viewed in the Status window If you are not already in the Data Assistants window click the Data Assistants button on the Launch window new Scaling i The Data Assistants box shows all Data Assistants available for the logger The Parameter Sets box shows all parameter sets that have been configured Help Click this button to access the Help for this dialog Select a Data Assistant name and click Create to create a new parameter set or double click the Data Assistant name To edit an existing parameter set select it and click the Edit button or double click the Parameter Set name To delete an existing parameter set select it and click the Delete button Related Topic Data Assistants 44 Multiple Logging Intervals Overview Some loggers can be configured with multiple logging intervals which allow you to define separate intervals for different phases of the deployment If multiple logging intervals are available for your logger you will see an Add New Interval button on the Launch window for your logger Because internal logger events such as coupler events
94. hift T 2 Tile Horizontally Ctri Shift H 3 iL Tile Vertically Ctri Shift 1 Tabbed View Layers the plots as tabs so that you can see the file name of each open plot or Untitled for an unsaved datafile You can also get to this view by clicking the Tabs icon in the lower left of the window 2 Tile Horizontally Arranges up to five plots horizontally If six or more plots are open they will be tiled as a grid You can also get to this view by clicking the Horizontal Tile icon in the lower left of the window 3 Tile Vertically Arranges up to five plots vertically If six or more plots are open they will be tiled as a grid You can also get to this view by clicking the Vertical Tile icon in the lower left of the window Multiple Views You can open the same datafile multiple times to create different views of the graph then use the Tile commands on the Window menu or resize and move the windows manually to see all of them at once This is helpful if you want to zoom in on several different areas and view them side by side see the detail of a small area while the full graph is still in view or view each series in a different window 133 TOOLS The Toolbar The toolbar located at the top of the main HOBOware window allows point and click access to the most frequently used functions Pause the pointer over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool File Device Edit view Tools Window Help ASF E
95. hoose Stop from the Device menu After the logger has been stopped the data remains in the logger until the next launch DOs LAUNCHING A DEVICE Overview of Launching a Device To set up a logger to record data you must specify several parameters and start or launch the logger Before opening HOBOware check the time on the computer and ensure that it is correct If it is not update your computer s clock manually or synchronize it with an online time server if available Steps To launch a logger 1 Open HOBOware 2 Connect the logger to the computer 3 Click the Launch icon on the toolbar or choose Launch from the Device menu 4 Different messages may appear depending on the state of the logger Answer each of the prompts accordingly A warning appears if the logger has already been launched Click Yes to continue or click No to cancel For U Series loggers only other than the HOBO U30 Station a warning appears if the logger has collected data since its last readout Click Yes to proceed to the launch window or click No to cancel the launch and read out the data first Because loggers are tested before shipping there may be data in your logger the first time you launch it In this case it is not necessary to read out the logger Click Yes to proceed The Launch window appears See Launch Window for U Series Loggers or Launch Window for Station Loggers 5 Configure the launch parameters 6 To verify that the sens
96. horizontal indicator up or down 74 3 Edit Subset Bar Resizing Moving Subset Place the cursor in the middle of the bar and drag to move the entire range left or right Place the cursor at the edge of the bar to move the range If you have multiple time axes click inside the subset statistics bar to drag it to a different time axis Show Hide Display Double click on the Edit Subset statistics bar to toggle between showing and hiding the display of subset indicators and labels 4 Subset Statistics pane Summarizes the data within the subset Subset Statistics Properties Click on the check mark to access the Subset Statistics Properties dialog which allows you to refine the subset to a precise time range Removing the Subset To remove the graph subset and related elements e Right click on the graph and select Remove Subset Stats from the pop up menu or e Choose Remove Subset Stats from the View menu or e Click the X icon in the upper right corner of the Subset Statistics pane P s Setting Graph Subset Properties This topic describes the Subset Statistics section of the Axis Properties dialog which you use to refine the range of a subset of a graph that you created using the Subset Statistics tool Related Topics Viewing Subset Statistics Overview of a Graph Subset Subset Statistics Properties Dialog Axis Properties Show Hide Subset General Subset Statistics Elements 7 Show subset statis
97. how splash screen on startup By default the splash screen appears when you start to let you know that the software is loading If you clear this checkbox the splash screen will not display You can still display it manually by choosing About from the Windows File menu Mac HOBOware menu Check for HOBOware updates If you have an Internet connection HOBOware can periodically prompt you to check the Onset website for updates to HOBOware and for HOBOWare Pro other associated software The default is once per week but you can configure HOBOware to check daily or monthly If you do not have an Internet connection or if you would prefer to check for updates manually using the Check for Updates item on the Help menu choose Never When checking for HOBOware updates HOBOware Pro Only e Notify me of new HOBOware add on components and updates to my installed components By default when you check for updates HOBOware Pro informs you of updates to HOBOware Pro components that you have installed and also notifies you if any new HOBOware Pro components are available e Notify me of updates to my installed components only Select this option if you do not want to be notified of any new components 142 Export Settings Use this dialog to customize how your data is formatted when you export a data file Y Export Settings gt Use default BoxCar Pro export settings Export table date column separator Comma Om F
98. ing Default Preferences cccce cece eee eee eee eee eee eee neta teeta etnias 153 New Features On line Software Download You can now download HOBOware from the Onset Web site This ability was previously only available for updates When you purchase HOBOware your e mail receipt will include a license key If you purchase HOBOware on line the license key is also displayed in the on line receipt 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 dialog by selecting Help gt License Key NOTE If you are updating an existing version of HOBOware you will not need to enter a license key See Installing HOBOware on page 21 for more information HOBO U30 Alarms HOBOware Pro Only HOBOware can now be used to configure alarms to trigger the Relay Contact on the HOBO U30 NRC No Remote Communication Multiple alarm conditions can be configured to control the relay activate deactivate and pulse if an alarm is triggered NOTE Although it is possible to configure alarms for the HOBO U30 Remote Communication models GSM Wi Fi Ethernet using HOBOware the configuration in HOBOlink will take precedence the next time the device connects to HOBOlink Onset recommends that you use HOBOlink to configure alarms for the HOBO U30 Remote Communication models For details see the HOBO U30 NRC User s Manual Pre
99. ints it is possible that the nearest point is not on the series you clicked You can also mark the point on the graph by clicking the corresponding cell in the Points table Scrolling Normally if you are zoomed in and click a point in the Points table that is outside the zoom area HOBOware will scroll to the marked point s area of the graph If you do not want HOBOware to scroll change the setting under Points Table amp Details Pane on the Plotting preference pane Changes to Plot The plot changes in several ways when the crosshair is in use The Points pane shifts to the row that contains the data point Where the crosshair intersects a data point a square surrounds the data point The intersection points are also marked by small color coded arrows on the left and right value axes Legend If the legend is displayed next to the graph the point values for each series are updated to reflect the crosshair location Values are listed in the legend differently depending on whether the data is a logged sample state or event e Values that are not in parentheses are actual data points logged at the time selected by the crosshair e Values in parentheses are estimated because there were no exact values for the series at the time selected by the crosshair Zoom in or move the crosshair to see actual values e A value of indicates that there is no series data during the time selected This is seen most frequently for events
100. large Boxcar Settings The following graphic shows the settings if you select Use default BoxCar Pro export settings Y Export Settings Export table data column separator Tab v C Include line number column C Include piot title in header F Always show fractional seconds C Separate date and time into two columns Cohen header F No quotes or commas in headings properties in parentheses C Indude logger serial number F indude location string or sensor serial number if avalable Date format M D Y w Date sample 11 18 08 Time foemat 24 Hour v Postive number format 1 234 56 Negative number format 1 234 56 v C Automatically export table data upon reading out a logger Offloaded datafile must be saved and plotted first Bypass multi file export dislog and save as single file Exported table data wil be automatically saved with the same file prefix and in the same directory as the offloaded datafile 145 Communication Preferences The following preferences are available on the Communications pane Device Types HOBOware Pro Only Select device type If you use only USB loggers or only serial loggers click the appropriate button for improved logger response time Otherwise if you use both types of loggers regularly keep the default of USB and serial devices You can quickly change this preference by using the pulldown next to the Select Device icon m on the toolbar Serial Ports HOBOwa
101. last logger launched the Launch window will be populated with the settings from the previous launch and an indicator on the upper right corner of the Launch window will remind you that the Previous launch preference is in use Important Note for Windows The first time you connect a device the Default Action may not be triggered After the device has been connected to the computer and disconnected at least once the Default Action should be triggered Pie 7 The Launch Window for Station Loggers This topic describes the Launch Window for the following station loggers HOBO Weather Station U21 01 HOBO Micro Station U21 02 HOBO Energy Station H 22 HOBO U30 Station see Working with the HOBO U30 Station on page on page 105 for more information For more details see Launch Parameters for Station Loggers Launch Logger E HOBO L30 Station 1156297 1 M2 Eg 10 Uu E ampie A Uitias interna Channels lt 10 F Battery Vokage External Sensors and Modules 02 Enabled Channels Attached Refresh E Analog Input 91 U30 CVIA XX S N 2 L Ml S Nars lt gt 7 Wrap Around When Full User Notes Masten herval sah oie oi Sra e 2 13 98156 Days 06 Hr 00 Min 00 Sec Apevos time to Mt logger Now 11 13 08 09 07 54 AM GMT 05 00 At interval 11 13 08 06 00 00 PM GMT 05 00 Delayed Trigger Save Settings Save Settings in joes Not Launch seimh naa crea 5
102. le if you set a connection interval for 4 hours then the HOBO U30 Station will contact HOBOlink automatically every 4 hours There may be circumstances in which you want to override this schedule and contact HOBOlink immediately For example you moved the HOBO U30 Station to a different location and you want to make sure it can still connect to HOBOlink but you don t want to wait four hours until the next connection Click the Contact HOBOlink button in the Status window to force an immediate connection Which Software to Use The following table details when to use HOBOware Pro instead of HOBOlink Launching It is strongly recommended that launching be done exclusively through HOBOlink Any launch that you have configured with HOBOlink will override the launch parameters set with HOBOware Pro Reading out Readouts are done automatically on a schedule that you set with HOBOlink Use HOBOware Pro to read out only if you are conducting a test or if you need an immediate readout Checking status and signal strength Check HOBOlink for the latest data current status and alarm information Open the Status window in HOBOware Pro if you wish to check how powerful the cellular signal for the HOBO U30 Station in the current location This will help you determine if you need to reposition the station for optimal signal strength Configuring the Analog Sensor Port This can only be done in HOBOware Pro and is accessed through the Launch windo
103. lected the logger will interpret the excitation mode as continuous Continuous When in Continuous Mode the logger supplies constant excitation power to the sensor for the entire duration of the deployment This mode will result in reduced battery life Continuous mode is required if the sensor needs more than two minutes of warm up time The Analog Sensor Ports begin functioning when logging begins When the ports are functioning correctly the Active indicator LED on the port blinks once per logging interval to indicate that a successful measurement has been made The Ex On indicator LED will also be lit when excitation is enabled 122 Load Configuration Dialog NOTE Analog Sensor Configuration is only available in HOBOware Pro Once you have created and saved a sensor configuration you can load it into any module port of the same type For example a configuration for a FlexSmart TRMS module can be loaded into any other FlexSmart TRMS module but not into a FlexSmart Analog module The Load Configuration dialog lists all defined configurations in the currently selected folder that are compatible with the module port Use Oef ak MoxdsemPort Co Use Configuration Pie Fie Locations pey rE mare ork Doo Poida fener Configuration icto a Meaasomert lt d p m Lactation OFF tirasse I yai a aouit Memsorert F Dute Saved OAID E255 L9 PM EDT Sedet 00 100P Cuctations 0 09 om Piemares 1 ASH G2 2000 de
104. lue relative to the series where you want the minimum blue alarm line to appear 5 Points Section Mark Points If you enable Mark Points a marker appears at each data point in this series By default this option is selected for any series with event data or only one point To avoid cluttering the graph it is not selected by default for other series Marker Changes the shape of the marker used The default marker varies depending on how many series are being viewed Point size Changes the point size for the marker 6 Miscellaneous Section Time Axis Allows you to create an additional time axis for this series This is useful when you want to compare data from two different time periods Value Axis Changes the axis being used for the series Choose one of the axes already in view or select New Value Axis from the dropdown list to create your own Color Changes the color used for the series The default color varies depending on how many series are displayed on the graph 80 Filter Series Dialog You can create a new series based on statistical analysis of an existing series over specified periods of time NOTE When you apply a filter the graph rescales to accommodate all of the displayed data Filter Series Show the GER ber E E Y in each 3 gt Resultant Series Name Max Solar Radiation 1 Statistic Type Choose the type of statistic to use for the filter For sensor series you can create
105. mported Steps To open a file From Windows Desktop or Mac Finder Double click a compatible file HOBOware automatically launches itself if it is not open already and opens the file From HOBOware Click the Open icon on the toolbar or choose Open Datafile from the File menu Select a compatible file and click Open If verification fails see Verification Failure on page 96 Complete the Plot Setup dialog to select the items you wish to view in the plot Then click the Plot button The plot is displayed Tip If you never use data assistants or change time zones and would like to bypass the Plot Setup dialog every time you open a datafile go to Preferences gt General gt Open File Time Saving Options and select When opening a datafile Automatically plot This displays the plot with default Plot Setup selections Project Files To open a project file choose Open Project from the File menu Then select a project hproj file and click Open Click the File menu and select a recently opened datafile or project file from the Recent Files list 31 The Launch Window for U Series Loggers The Launch Window for all U Series loggers except the U30 Station is shown below See Launch Parameters for U Series Loggers on page on page 33 for more information Logger Type HOGO U12 012 Temp RHUG Serial eanber 764521 Deployment Number 1 Battery Levet wy Desorption Expermert Charra ark F 1 Temperature 10K
106. n power and then select the mode See Configuring Excitation Power on page on page 121 Measurement Type Native measurement recorded by the module if applicable Some modules have multiple types of native measurements For example the FlexSmart Analog module can measure either current or voltage If your module offers more than one type of input select the correct one for your sensor Scaling Parameters See Setting Scaling Parameters on page on page 119 118 Setting Scaling Parameters This topic describes the settings for the scaling parameters section of the Configure Channel pane Scaling Parameters Scaled Units Value 1 Value 2 B Raw Units This is the type of output the sensor has either V or mA corresponding to the type of sensor selected Raw Value 1 and Raw Value 2 should be input in these units For example if the external sensor has an output of 4 20 mA the raw units would be in mA Value 1 The low raw value given by the external sensor In the previous example this would be 4 mA Value 2 The high raw value given by the external sensor In the previous example this would be 20 mA Raw Value 2 must always be greater than Raw Value 1 Scaled Units Choose one of the predefined units from the pull down list or choose Custom to define units for other types of sensors See Custom Units below Value 1 The value you will see on the graph when the se
107. n using the device NOTES Windows Only e If the device has never been connected to this computer before it may take some time for the computer 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 e Your computer may tell you to reboot before you can use the device It is not necessary to reboot Disconnecting a Device To disconnect the device simply unplug it from the USB cable Wait for the status bar to update the number of devices before continuing 25 Connecting a Base Station or Coupler Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler or serial cable to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers or cables NOTES Windows Only e If you are connecting a base station coupler or logger that has never been connected to this computer before it may take some time for the computer 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 e You may be prompted to reboot you computer before you can use the logger It is not necessary to reboot Steps To connect a logger to a base station coupler 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the base station coupler cable into a USB port on the computer
108. nalog Sensor Port readings for one or both channels are displayed e HOBOware Pro The RSSI Signal Level is displayed for the HOBO U30 GSM Station This helps you determine if there is enough signal strength in the current location for the HOBO U30 Station to contact a cellular tower for connecting with HOBOlink Signal level is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being no signal 1 being a weak signal and 10 being a strong signal e The battery voltage is displayed for some loggers 104 THE HOBO U30 STATION HOBOWARE PRO ONLY Working with the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro Only The HOBO U30 Station is designed primarily for use with HOBOlink which allows for continuous logging and transmission of data using mobile network technology There are however some features that are only accessible through HOBOware Pro and some recommended guidelines for using HOBOware Pro Overriding HOBOlink If you attempt to launch read out or check that status of the HOBO U30 Station using HOBOware Pro you may see a message indicating there is already a live HOBOlink session underway You can choose to override the HOBOlink connection and use HOBOware Pro instead Alternatively you may see a message indicating the HOBO U30 Station is busy anda HOBOware Pro session cannot begin Try again in a few minutes The readout configuration you define in HOBOlink sets up how frequently the HOBO U30 Station will connect to HOBOlink For examp
109. nces it may take some time for HOBOware Pro to scan all of the serial ports You can select the device you want as soon as it is displayed You do not have to wait for all of the ports to be scanned Verifying Selected Device If the Blink Device Light button is available you can click it to verify that you have selected the appropriate device This briefly illuminates the light on the devices that you have selected If the device does not have a light or if the light is not visible when the devices is in the base station coupler simply check the serial number S N on your devices to make sure that it matches the one that is selected in this window When the Select Device window is not open you can check the status bar at the bottom of the screen to quickly determine which device is selected The left side of the status bar indicates the model description and serial number of the device the right side indicates the total number of devices connected NOTE HOBOware Pro Serial devices that you have added or removed are not reflected in the device count until you click the Select Device icon on the toolbar to update the device list 28 Stopping a Device A logger automatically stops recording data when the memory is full or the battery runs down You can also stop the logger manually at any time with the stop command To stop a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer aa 2 Click the Stop icon S on the toolbar or c
110. nd name and click Save 4 To split the data over multiple files particularly important if your data cannot fit in a single spreadsheet choose Export to multiple files and make your selections e Indicate the maximum Number of rows per file Consult the documentation that came with your spreadsheet program to find out the maximum number of rows it accepts and remember to leave room for header rows e Accept the default Export Location or click Choose to use a different location The default location creates a new folder for the files e Accept the default Filename Prefix based on the datafile name or enter a new one The export file names will consist of this text plus _ PageX where X indicates the order of the files starting with 0 e Click Export You can now open the file s in Excel or another package You can easily view the raw data in a text editor Related Topic Formatting the date time column in Excel 91 Exporting Data in BoxCar Format The Export Settings pane gives you flexibility in setting various date and time formats allowing you to export and import data in a format compatible with Onset s Box Car Pro software Select the Use default Boxcar Pro export settings option to have all Export settings set to Box Car defaults See Export Settings for more information You can also change the following Display Preferences e 12 hour and 24 hour time formats e MDY DMY formats e Date separator Relate
111. nearest values compatible with the logger 3 Samples 51 Set the number of samples 30 seconds per sample that must be displayed before the alarm will be triggered Samples To avoid unintended activation of the relay contact set the number of samples to allow for anticipated breaches of the alarm threshold If the alarm is tripped and the number of samples is set to more than 1 the LCD will indicate Alert Delayed If the measurement is still out of range when the number of samples is reached the relay contact will be activated See Avoiding Unintended Relay Activation 4 Relay Contacts 5 If you are using an external device that will be triggered by an alarm Such as a Remote Alarm or Automatic Dialer set the desired default relay contact state e Normally Closed default Relay opens during an alarm condition e Normally Open Relay closes during an alarm condition Maintain Alarm Until You can select when the alarm will be deactivated e Host has re launched logger e Sensor reading has returned within limits Set Relay Contact Battery Alarm Select the Battery Alarm checkbox to enable the Battery Alarm which will trigger if the battery drops to 0 52 Configuring Alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger The following procedure is for configuring alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger For U14 or U30 alarm configuration see the logger s user manual Steps To set up the alarms
112. ng begins Skip launch window next time HOBOware Pro only Check this box if you would like to bypass the Launch Window the next time you choose Launch from the Device menu or click the Launch icon This will cause the next logger to be launched with default settings as determined by the Fill launch window with contents of preference To turn this setting off so that you can access the Launch window again go to Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options and in the When Launching drop down list select Show launch screen To always use the settings from the logger s memory you can return to the default setting by going to Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options and choose Fill launch window with contents of Current logger Bae ae Channels to Log for Series Loggers Select the data channels if any you want the logger to record Only the sensors that are currently plugged in or built into the logger are listed If you add or remove sensors click the Refresh button to make sure your changes are seen by the logger Although it is helpful to see the connected sensors when setting up the launch it is not required that you connect the sensors during launch set up though they do need to be connected if you want to define locations or configure FlexSmart modules or Analog Sensor Ports You may set up the launch for a delayed or trigger start then connect the sensors later before logging begins Important
113. nge or reformat columns of data you may need to use a spreadsheet program Remember to save the corrected file in text txt format Serial Number There may be an optional header for serial number information located at the beginning of the file before the column headings At the beginning of the line must be the phrase Serial Number followed by a space then the serial number then two dashes Serial Number 733329 Contents Below the header if any should be the data starting with column headings There must be no other text in the file other than the optional header column headings and data The first column must be date the next must be time and the rest must be data Delimiters Valid delimiters for separating date and time are space comma tab and semicolon Valid delimiters for separating other data are comma tab and semicolon The delimiter used to separate the date from the time may be different from the delimiter used to separate the data Date The date column must have the heading Date and date values should be formatted as mm dd yy If they are in a different format remember to indicate the correct format in the Edit Date Time Format dialog when you import the file Date 12 31 04 12 31 04 01 01 05 01 01 05 Time The time column must have the heading Time and time values should be formatted in 24 hour format as hh mm ss sss decimals are optional If they are in a different format remem
114. nk The Import File from HOBOlink dialog appears 1OBOt ad link Note that an Internet connection is required to use this feature U30 Info U30 Serial Number HOBOlink User Info Username Password Save this information Cancel Go Enter the serial number of the HOBO U30 Serial Number Enter the Username and Password of the HOBOlink account To have your log in information saved select the Save this information box mR WON To import the file click Go 90 EXPORTING DATA Exporting Points as Excel Text Overview You can export the points shown in the Points table to a text file csv or txt for importing into Microsoft Excel and other applications Before You Begin Year and date format controls are located on the Display pane To change the year format and time format column separators or include serial numbers in the export file go to Preferences gt General gt Export Settings Steps To export points 1 Make sure the Points table includes the series you want to export This might include series pasted from other datafiles or series derived through filters or data assistants E 2 Click the Export icon g on the toolbar or choose Export as Excel Text from the File menu The Export Options dialog displays 3 To export all of the data in a single file choose Export to a single file and click Export In the Save dialog accept the default location and file name or enter a new location a
115. nsor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 1 This value should be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box Value 2 The value you will see on the graph when the sensor reports a raw value equal to Raw Value 2 This value should be entered in the same units that are specified in the Scaled Units box 119 Custom Units If you select Custom in the Scaled Units drop down list the following dialog appears Insert Units Insert your custom unit value here C Save this value for next time Enter a description up to eight characters of the units associated with the physical property to be measured For example if the sensor attached to this channel was a flow meter that measured flow rate you could specify CFS Cubic Feet per Second as the scaled unit If you want to see data in particular SI or US units you need to enter the appropriate scaling values and units here Custom units do not allow for conversion between SI to US units It is only a reference used to indicate how the module is configured and how the resulting data should be labeled Check the Save this value for next time box to have this unit name added to the Scaled Units drop down list so that it can be selected in the future when using the same type of module Custom unit names are removed when you restore preference defaults Click OK to return to the Configure Channel dialog 120 Configuring Excitation Power NOTE
116. nt The sampling interval is optional and is valid only for sensors with measurement averaging Refer to the sensor s user manual to determine whether measurement averaging is available on the sensor If you have at least one sensor that supports measurement averaging check the box to enable measurement averaging then set the sampling interval at less than or equal to the logging interval up to four minutes Rapid sampling faster than one minute will reduce the logger s battery life If you do not have any sensors with measurement averaging uncheck the box to disable the sampling interval and avoid unnecessary strain on the logger s battery Logging Duration Approximate time it would take to fill the logger s memory based on the logging interval and the currently connected and enabled sensors if applicable This is a theoretical estimate only battery life will affect your deployment In addition if you plan to connect additional sensors before logging begins i e while awaiting a trigger or delayed start the estimate will not be correct If you add or remove sensors while viewing the Launch window click the Refresh button to get an updated Logging Duration Launch Options The Launch Option defaults to the setting for the logger s previous launch To have all loggers default to the same launch option see Launch Time Saving Options on page 47 HOBOware Pro only NOTE For additional details on launching the HOBO U30 Station s
117. o a region of the graph See Adding Labels to a Graph on page 67 for more information 5 Remove Series Select this option to remove a series from a plot after you have selected the series in the graph or in the Details pane If you remove a Series it can only be recovered by reopening the original datafile or a saved project file that contains the series 6 Graph Properties Select this option to access the Series Properties dialog See Setting Series Properties on page 79 for more information 129 7 Convert Units Select this option to access the Convert Plot dialog which allows you to convert some or all of the series on the currently focused plot to other units for example from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius NOTE Changing the units of a plot will result in the entire plot being redrawn See Converting Units on page 72 for more information 8 Copy Graph to Clipboard Select this option to copy the graph to the clipboard You can then paste it into another text editor or word processing application 130 The View Menu gt HOBOware Pro File Device Edit View Window Help 1 Zoom In 2 Zoom Out 3S View Full Scale 4 Details Pane 5 v Points Table 6 y Show Title 7 v Show Legend 8 A Mark All Points 9 w M Vertical Gridlines 10 Horizontal Gridlines 11 Select None 12 13 14 Bring Series To Front 15 Send Series To Back 1 Zoomin Select this option to access the Zoom In t
118. on Otherwise it is left open If the Status window was opened from the Launch window it will close automatically even if this option is not selected 146 Plotting Preferences You can set the following Plotting Preferences Fonts Font Size for Plots Controls the size of most text on the graph The default is 9 points but you can also choose 8 10 11 12 or 14 The plot title will default to two points larger than the selected font size Layout Show the details pane when plotting data HOBOware Pro By default the Details pane is not open when you display a plot If you want the Details pane to be hidden when you display a plot clear this box HOBOware Lite By default the Details pane is not open when you display a plot If you want the Details pane to be shown when you display a plot check this box Show the points table when plotting data HOBOware Pro By default the Points table is open when you display a plot If you want the Points table to be hidden when you display a plot clear this box HOBOware Lite By default the Points table is not open when you display a plot If you want the Points table to be shown when you display a plot check this box Points Table amp Details Pane Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane HOBOware Pro Only This setting adds the sensor s location string if it has a location defined to each column header in the Points table and to t
119. on different sensors for example a HOBO Weather Station datafile with data from three temperature sensors If No quotes or commas in headings properties in parenthes is selected the location string if available will be added instead of the sensor serial number NOTE In order to export the location string you must also select Include sensor Location if available in points table and details pane in the Plotting Preferences pane Formats e Date Format Select the format in which you want the date to be shown e Time Format Select whether you want HOBOware to show the time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The default is 12 Hour e Positive Number Format Select the desired format for positive numbers e Negative Number Format Select the desired format for negative numbers 5 Automatically export table data upon reading out of a logger 6 Enable this setting if you want the data to be exported to a separate text file every time a logger is readout and you plot the data by clicking Plot in the Plot Setup dialog An export file is saved in addition to the standard data file Bypass Multi file Export By default the data will be exported to a single text file with the same prefix and in the same location as the datafile To export multiple files uncheck this option 144 7 Show multi file export Dialog Select this option to save the exported data to multiple files which may be helpful if the datafile is very
120. on of the Axis Properties dialog See Setting Graph Subset Properties for more information 73 Overview of a Graph Subset The Subset Statistics Tool allows you to select a subset of a graph and display the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range Related Topics Viewing Subset Statistics Setting Subset Statistics Properties Subset Range A 2 Subset Duration 14000 10 35 20 channels AT dewpoint 2798 sat Details Subset Statistics P Series TRMS miv Series TRNG miv Properties B Series Csvert mA ad Series VoRage m 4 a Series Batt V 1000 soco 4 Cona WE 1 gt Subset Statistics Sret satires wo Ais Tine p Series TRIS mv 4 P Series TRIMS mv wee Series Currert sA Series VoRage mv 4 T Series Bart V aeeo 4 oJ 06 315 0906 40 AM GMT Edit Subset Bar 1 Subset Range Two vertical indicators black appear on the graph to show the range of the subset To adjust the start or end of the subset click and drag the left or right end of the Edit Subset Bar You can also use the arrow keys to move the left boundary and Ctrl Windows or Command Mac arrow keys to move the right boundary Place the cursor in the middle of the bar and drag to move the entire range left or right 2 Subset Duration A labeled horizontal indicator blue shows the duration of the subset Use the up and down arrows to move the
121. ool 2 Zoom Out Select this option to access the Zoom Out tool 3 View Full Scale Select this option to 4 Details Pane Select this option to show or hide the Details Pane 5 Points Table Select this option to show or hide the Points Table 6 Show Title Select this option to show or hide the Graph Title 7 Show Legend Select this option to show or hide the Legend 8 Mark All Points Select this option to 9 Vertical Gridlines 131 10 11 12 13 14 15 Select this option to show or hide vertical gridlines on the graph See Displaying Gridlines in on page 63 for more information Horizontal Gridlines Select this option to show or hide horizontal gridlines on the graph See Displaying Gridlines on page 63 for more information Select None Select this option to deselect all elements in the graph Remove Crosshair Select this option to remove crosshairs from the graph Remove Subset Stats Select this option to remove a subset from a graph Bring Series To Front Select this option to bring a series to the front in a graph See Changing the Order of a Series on page 63 for more information Send Series To Back Select this option to send a series to the back of a graph See Changing the Order of a Series on page 63 for more information 132 The Window Menu Use the Window menu to organize several plots gt HOBOware Pro File Device Edit view EWEEN 1 Tabbed View Ctrl S
122. ors are working correctly or to review settings from the previous launch click the Status button 7 Click the Launch button NOTE If the logger is a U Series logger other than the HOBO U 30 Station and was already logging from a previous deployment it will not stop logging the previous deployment until you click the Launch button Click Cancel if you want to continue the previous deployment If the logger is a station type logger and is currently logging it will stop logging if you click Yes to continue Click No if you do not want to stop the logger HOBOware displays the progress of the launch and warns you not to unplug the logger while it is being configured Once the logger begins logging it will continue logging until you stop it the memory is full or the battery runs out 30 Opening Files The following files can be opened by HOBOware Pro FileType CNtes O hobo Including files created with Onset s GreenLine software and both Macintosh and Windows compatible versions of HOBOware Lite and HOBOware Pro hsec Secure files 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance for U Series loggers hproj HOBOware Project dtf Files with an extension of dtf must come from a HOBO U30 Station Weather Station Micro Station or Energy Logger Pro Other dtf files are not compatible with HOBOware Pro dsec Secure Files 21 CFR Part 11 Conformance for Station loggers txt cSV txt or csv files aS well as most ASCII files can be i
123. ou are reading out many loggers now and prefer to look at the plots later choose Do not plot Ask to stop logging before reading out a running logger When this option is selected a prompt appears every time you read out a logger that is logging asking whether you want to stop the logger or let it continue logging data during readout If this option is not selected the logger will always continue logging during readout Reading Out Multiple Loggers When used in conjunction with a Default Action of Readout the Readout Time Saving Options allow you to read out many U Series loggers in a row simply by plugging and unplugging individual loggers To do this set these options as follows When saving datafile Automatically save When plotting Do not plot Ask to stop logging Disabled unchecked Then from the Device menu choose a Default Action of Readout The Default Action will reset to Do Nothing the next time you start HOBOware Pro 56 Setting Up a Plot After you readout a logger the Plot Setup dialog appears Follow this procedure to setup a plot Steps 1 Select the series you wish to view on the plot Click each checkbox individually to select or clear sensor measurements states and events or click the All or None buttons to select or clear all sensor measurements states and events Select the units you want to display for each series if available 3 Adjust the time zone offset if necessary By default
124. p RMH OMINO 1040 95 AM QHD 0 43 EB G Oedi Uncheck Al One or more of the files on this shuttle have not been oifissded by HOOwere ret oe 1 Device Details Device Type Shuttle model and description Serial Number Serial number of the shuttle Firmware Version Version number of the shuttle s firmware Main Batt Level AA U Shuttle only Condition of the shuttle s main batteries Consult the U Shuttle User s Guide for specifics on battery capacity Clock Batt Level CR1225 U Shuttle only Condition of the battery that provides backup power to the shuttle s clock Consult the U Shuttle User s Guide for details Battery Level Waterproof Shuttle only Condition of the shuttle s batteries when you opened the Waterproof Shuttle Management dialog If the batteries are low remember to change them before going 109 into the field Consult the Waterproof Shuttle User s Guide for specifics on battery capacity Last Launched Date time and offset to Greenwich Mean Time GMT also Known as UTC when the shuttle was last launched Computer Clock Time reported by the computer s clock Shuttle Clock Status of the shuttle s clock in relation to the computer s clock If the difference is more than five seconds the shuttle clock label and icon will flash red The shuttle s clock is synchronized to the computer when you launch the shuttle or press the Set Shuttle Clock button 2 Files on Shuttle This panel lists the logg
125. portant Battery power is drained more rapidly while checking status Keep this in mind when frequently checking status during a deployment You can significantly reduce the demand on the battery by adjusting the Screen Refresh Interval to five seconds or higher not available on all loggers Steps To check the status of a logger 1 Connect the logger to the computer faa i 2 Click the Status icon LE on the toolbar or choose Status from the Device menu You can also access the Status window by clicking the Status button on the Launch window 99 The Status Window This topic describes the elements in the Status window Status Device dertification Devece Det ais Battery Levet r Desce HOBO U12 012 Temp RHUO Da Current Status Launched Logging Manufacturer Onset Computer Corporation LastLeunched VOG 1 96 49 PM GMT 05 00 Q Description Experiment Deptoyment Number 1 Serial Number 764521 Logging ttervat Oh Om 1s Firmware Version 1 03 Current States Button Down Curreri Readings da Screen Retresh rterwat 13 sec 2 Number Messureenent 1 Temperature 10K Thermistor gt Roiate Murnnity Requres Torp Charnet 1 Light rtensty Dew Port Requires Tee and RH Device Identification Includes device type and serial number 2 Current Readings Shows current readings for attached sensors For more details see Current Readings on page on page 104 3 Device Details Includes Battery Level Memory Used
126. rators correctly Use the current date and time displayed in the Sample panel as a guide Make changes as needed then click OK When the Delimiter Preview is correct click OK 84 6 Depending on the file s contents the Plot Setup dialog may be displayed at this time If so skip ahead to step 8 Otherwise the Text File Information dialog is displayed This dialog allows you to add optional information and change units if needed e Enter a Description which will become the plot title and be included in the Details pane e Select a Model from the list If you select Other 3rd Party you can enter a description up to 20 characters of the logger or other data source in the next field e Enter the logger s Serial Number if applicable e Inthe Channel Parameters box verify that the units are correct for the data in the file Click OK 8 The Plot Setup dialog is displayed Select the series you wish to view in the plot You also have the option of changing the times on the plot to a different time zone 9 When you have made your selections click the Plot button The plot is displayed You may want to save your work in a project hproj file for quick viewing later 85 Import Text Files Requirements NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro When you import a text file the file must meet certain requirements You can view or edit text files in a text editor or word processor To delete rearra
127. re Pro Only Serial port s to use Select the specific serial ports you want HOBOware Pro to search for devices or click Select All to have HOBOware Pro check all of the serial ports shown on this list when it searches for devices Note that if you want HOBOware Pro to use only one port you can have only one serial logger connected at a time However checking multiple ports can cause slow performance even when no loggers are connected Device Speeds Serial port speed Fast serial enabled HOBOware Pro Only allows the computer to read out your serial logger at a speed that is appropriate for most systems Disable this option only if you are having communication problems with the logger for example when the logger is connected via a slow serial to LAN bridge device Communication between the computer and the logger is slower when this option is turned off USB logger readout Fast readout enabled allows the computer to read out your USB logger quickly Disable this option only if you are having communication problems with the logger Communication between the computer and the logger is slower when this option is turned off Other Options Close the status window on logger disconnect or communication error When this option is selected the Status window closes automatically on the next refresh if it is open when you remove the interface cable base station or coupler from the logger or if communication is interrupted for another reas
128. rence defaults the custom defined channel names and units are removed from the pull down menus in the Configure Channel dialog However this will not affect customized channel names and units that you saved in configuration files hcfg HOBOware software updates The date and time of the most recent check for HOBOware software updates When you restore the preference defaults HOBOware will not retain this date and will offer to check for updates the next time you restart HOBOware 153 Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 154
129. rs for alarm conditions When alarms are tripped the software notifies you by e mail mobile phone text message or pager For more information see http www onsetcomp com products software bhw t alrm 50 The Alarms Dialog NOTE This topic documents the Alarms dialog for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger model UA 001 For other loggers see the logger s user manual for details about alarms Description Use the Alarm feature to flash a warning on the LCD if monitored sensor falls outside user selectable limits If the reading measured by the logger falls outside the selected high or low limit the word Alert an alert symbol and the reading that went out of limits will flash If you require remote or secondary notification of an alarm condition you can connect a remote audio alarm and or an Automatic Dialer to the contact closure You access the Alarms dialog from the Launch window Also see Configuring Alarms on page 50 Alarm Dialog Mortan arm Urti Most has relaunched logger 3 gt Normaby Open Sarsa reading wiin lets Notmaly Closed Battery Alen CEI EZ Set Aarm on Low Duttary 1 Channel Select the desired sensor 2 Enable Alarms Select the check box for the High Alarm and or the Low Alarm Enter a value to define the alarm threshold You can enter a value in the box or use the sliders If you enter values manually the software may adjust them slightly to the
130. ssage and are unable to read out the logger or offload a shuttle please contact the vendor that sold you the device It may be possible to retrieve the logged data 36 Repeating an Action on Multiple U Series Devices NOTE This feature is only available with HOBOware Pro If you have many U Series devices the Default Action option on the Device menu may help you work more efficiently The Default Action function can save you the most time when you are launching many loggers especially if the loggers are the same model and will have similar launch settings NOTE This feature is available only for U Series devices Description The default Default Action is Do Nothing If you change it to an action Launch Readout Get Status HOBOware Pro will perform that action each time you connect a device For example if you choose Readout and then you connect a logger HOBOware Pro will read out that logger immediately You can then disconnect that logger connect another logger and that logger will be read out automatically If you connect a shuttle the shuttle s new files will be offloaded automatically The Default Action only works when a single device is plugged in Steps 1 Set the Default Action to Launch 2 Goto Preferences gt General gt Launch Time Saving Options 3 Select the Fill launch window with contents of option Each time you connect a logger the Launch window will open If the logger is the same model as the
131. sted below To run the Setup Assistant at any time go to Windows File gt Preferences gt General Mac HOBOware gt Preferences gt General and click the Setup Assistant button in the bottom right of the pane Setup Preferences Device Types Serial Port s to use e Support serial devices on COM1 Windows e Support serial devices on the default serial port only Mac The default is USB If you enable Serial Devices you can select the port to use Unit System e US default e SI Data Assistants Select the installed Data Assistants you want to show when relevant data is present All loaded Data Assistants are checked by default You can also load a new Data Assistant 23 CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting Devices HOBOware Pro can be used with the following devices e HOBO U Series data loggers and shuttles communicate with the computer by connecting to a USB port e HOBO Weather Station e HOBO Micro Station e HOBO Energy Logger Pro loggers There loggers communicate with the computer by connecting to a serial port or USB port with Keyspan serial adapter HOBOware Lite can be used with most HOBO U Series data loggers which communicate with the computer by connecting to a USB port You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onset supplied USB interface cable Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler or serial cable HOBOware Pro only to connect to the computer Consult th
132. such as estimating harvest time or pest growth e Grains Per Pound Assistant calculates the absolute amount of water in the air based on temperature humidity dew point and altitude You can also create an altitude corrected dew point series e kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from a WattNode Veris or other energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost 60 e Pulse Scaling Assistant converts a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement when you enter a raw value and its corresponding measurement value e Linear Scaling Assistant converts a data series from a compatible sensor to some other measurement when you enter two raw values and their corresponding measurement values The conversion must be based on a linear relationship Nonlinear scaling is not available See the assistant s on line help or user guide for more information 61 Using Data Assistants There are two methods for using Data Assistants e Plot Setup all Data Assistants e Launch Scaling Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling Kilowatt Hour Plot Setup When you read out a logger or open a datafile all available assistants are listed in the Data Assistants section at the bottom of the Plot Setup dialog To use a Data Assistant click the assistant name to select it and then click the Process button Launch The Data Assistants used for scaling data Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling Kilowatt Hour
133. t Size Select a font size for the label text 69 Printing Plot Elements Printing a Graph You can simply print the graph or you can set up the page and preview it before printing To set up the paper for printing the graph 1 From the File menu choose Page Setup Change the paper type orientation and margins as necessary and click OK 3 To preview how the graph will look on the page from the File menu choose Print Preview 4 Zoom as necessary 5 Click the Print icon to print directly from Print Preview Or click Close to exit the preview window without printing To print the graph 1 Click the Print icon on the toolbar or choose Print from the File menu 2 Select the appropriate printer if applicable and click OK Printing Points and Details You can print all of the data in the Points or Details panes From the File menu select Print Points available only with Java 1 5 or higher or Print Details If you highlight a selection of points with your mouse before choosing Print Points you will also be given the option to print only the selected points 70 Closing a Plot Important Property changes are not saved when you close the datafile To preserve these changes you can paste a bitmap of the graph into other programs or save changes to the plot in a hproj project file To close a plot click the Close icon eS on the toolbar or choose Close from the File menu To close a plot when you are in
134. t is full Note If the battery died while the logger was logging this will be 100 even if only a small amount of the memory was used Wrap Around When Full HOBOware Pro Only e Enabled e Disabled Wrap Count For Station loggers only this indicator lists the number of times the logger has wrapped if wrapping is enabled Current Status Messages that describe the state of the logger For the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro only the current state of the relay is also noted After the state of the logger the message Relay is open or Relay is closed will display e Awaiting Button Coupler Start The logger has been launched with a trigger start if available Press and hold down the button on the logger for three seconds to begin logging or follow the instructions that came with your logger if it offers a triggered start but does not have a button If the logger has a light the light will flash quickly when logging begins e Awaiting Delayed Start The logger will begin recording data at a specific time because either Delayed Start or Start at Interval was chosen at launch e Launched Logging The logger has been launched and is actively recording data e Logger Is Full The logger has reached its memory capacity and is no longer recording data e Logger is stopped The logger is not logging is not full and is not awaiting a delayed or trigger start e On Hold for Later Launch HOBOware Pro only The logger has b
135. t preference is available in HOBOware Pro Only Communications Set Preferences for Device Types Serial Ports Device Speed and Other Options indicates that preference is available in HOBOware Pro Only Plotting Set Preferences for Fonts Layout Points Table and Details Pane Gridlines Plot Setup and Other Options Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only Set show hide preferences for HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Display Set Preferences for Default Unit System and Date Time Warnings Set Preferences for various warning types 139 General Preferences Launch Time Saving Options See Launch Time Saving Options HOBOware Pro Only Readout Time Saving Options See Readout Time Saving Options Open File Time Saving Options When opening a datafile By default when opening a datafile HOBOware Pro displays the Plot Setup dialog To bypass this dialog which includes HOBOware Pro Data Assistants and automatically generate the plot choose Automatically plot Export Settings See Export Settings on page 141 Selecting Devices Normally when multiple loggers are connected HOBOware displays a window listing all connected loggers every time you choose a logger operation such as launch readout status or stop This allows you to choose the device you want to work with before continuing with the command and it ensures that you are always working with the logger you expect Only show Select Device window if a device h
136. t units for all series Note Changing the units of the plot will result in the entire plot being redrawn Series Measurement Units Temp iia v Current 4 Batt Y Cancel Convert 72 Viewing Subset Statistics NOTE The Subset Statistics feature is only available with HOBOware Pro The Subset Statistics feature allows you to select a range of data in a graph and display the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for the measurements in that range Demo To view a Demo on Viewing Subset Statistics go to http www onsetcomp com BHW_GraphingAnalysis Steps 1 Select the Subset Statistics tool A from the toolbar Alternate Method Press the S key on your keyboard when the mouse pointer is on the graph The mouse cursor will become the Subset Statistics Tool icon 2 Draw Subset With the left mouse button click within the graph to define the start time of the subset and drag to the right Release the mouse button when you reach the end time of the subset The graph subset appears in the graph and the subset statistics pane appears in the left frame See Graph Subset for more information NOTE When you first draw the subset it is attached to the oldest time axis on the graph the time axis that was created when you displayed the plot 3 Refine Subset Range To refine the range of the subset click the checkmark icon in the Subset Statistics pane This opens the Subset Statistics properties secti
137. te mase PING wee Saved ANAA ED LS OM EDT Seated Cech aters 0 09 sex Piense T ASH 300 Ube aze PMG 1 Use Default Module Port Configuration Use Configuration File File Location To browse to a file in a folder other than the default click Choose Folder To load a file from the default directory select it from the list 4 Click Continue 5 Click Configure to send the currently displayed configuration to the module port The module port will remain in this configuration until you send a different configuration to it NOTE If you are experiencing problems with the module you can reset the channel to its default configuration Select Use Default Module Configuration then click Continue 123 Resetting a Module to the Default Configuration If you are experiencing problems with a module you can rest it to the default configuration Steps 1 From the Device menu choose Configure Modules Ports 2 Inthe Select Channel to Configure dialog select a channel and click Configure 3 Inthe Configure Channel dialog click the Load button The Load Configuration dialog appears This lists all defined configurations in the currently selected folder that are compatible with the module port 4 Choose a configuration To use one of the previously saved configurations click the button next to Use Configuration File then click the button next to the name of the configuration file you want to use
138. ters are also used when current readings are viewed in the window This feature is available for the HOBO U30 the HOBO H21 Weather Station and Micro Station and the HOBO H22 Energy Logger Pro loggers Parameter sets are stored on the logger and apply to that logger and channel configuration only The parameters last entered into any given Data Assistant will be the default used the next time the Data Assistant is run unless it is being used to edit an existing parameter set If you run a Data Assistant at Plot Setup time and the next time you run it from the Launch window the default values are the value you entered at Plot Setup time For an overview of each assistant select the assistant and click the What s This button For instructions and more detailed information about data types and filters refer to each assistant s user guide Data Assistants The following Data Assistants are available e Barometric Compensation Assistant uses water pressure data from a HOBO U20 Water Level Logger and additional information from you to compensate for barometric pressure and create a water level or sensor depth series After you use the assistant and display the plot you may apply filters to the new series e Growing Degree Days Assistant calculates growing degree days based on temperature data spanning at least one full calendar day midnight to midnight Growing degree days are used for agricultural and turf management applications
139. the Device menu select Control Relay 3 Select Set default deactivated state 4 Select either Open or Closed Testing the Relay To conduct an immediate test of the relay 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable 2 From the Device menu select Control Relay 3 Select Activate close relay You should hear a click in the HOBO U30 Station 4 Select Deactivate open relay You should hear the click again Use HOBOlink to configure alarms for individual sensors low battery and low memory 107 HOBO SHUTTLES HOBOWARE PRO ONLY Working with a Shuttle HOBOware Pro Only NOTE HOBO Shuttles require HOBOware Pro HOBO shuttles provide a convenient way to read out and relaunch loggers in the field The HOBO U Shuttle features a text display and is compatible with all loggers that can be used with HOBOware Pro The HOBO Waterproof Shuttle communicates with HOBOware compatible optic loggers NOTE To use a U Series logger other than the HOBO U30 Station with a shuttle the logger must first be launched with HOBOware version 2 2 or higher at least once Consult the shuttle user guide for details HOBOware Pro allows you to launch these shuttles collect logger data in the field and offload the datafiles from them e Shuttle Management dialog e Offloading Files from a Shuttle e Saving Files from a Shuttle e Deleting shuttle files For detailed instructions refer to the user guide that came with
140. the Finder and double click the HOBOwarePro pkg or HOBOwareLite pkg to launch the HOBOware installer When you reach the final screen of the installation program click Restart After restarting open HOBOware by double clicking the HOBOware icon in your computer s Applications folder Software Updates If you have an Internet connection HOBOware will periodically ask if you would like it to check the Onset website for software updates The default is to check once per week but you can configure HOBOware to check daily or monthly Go to Preferences gt General gt Startup gt Check for HOBOware updates If you do not have an Internet connection choose Never You may check for updates manually at any time by clicking Check for Updates from the Help menu Upgrading to HOBOware Pro To upgrade from HOBOware Lite to HOBOware Pro call 1 800 564 4377 and ask for Onset Customer Service 229 2 HOBOware Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro Only When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time you are greeted by the HOBOware Setup Assistant a series of dialogs intended to help you quickly change some key preference settings for device types and serial ports units of measurement and data assistants To run the Setup Assistant click Start and follow the prompts to change some key preferences listed below NOTE The Setup Assistant is optional If you click Cancel you will be able to use HOBOware Pro with its default settings as li
141. these events Other Options Mark all points when plotting data By default when you display a plot point markers are displayed for any series with event data Otherwise to avoid cluttering the graph point markers are not displayed Enable this option if you want all points to be marked on every series whenever you display a plot On a large plot marking all points takes longer and consumes more system memory Series that consist of only one point are always marked Label the time axis By default the time axis is not labeled when you display a plot If you enable this preference the time axis will have a default name of Time when you open a plot Use sensor locations if available in legend When plotting multiple series of the same unit type By default if there are multiple series of the same unit type for example temperature and dew point series in degrees Fahrenheit plots all of the series in the same color and uses a different line style solid dashed dotted etc for each Choose Use a different color for each series if you prefer each series to have a solid line ina different color The series will still be attached to a single common axis but only one series will match the axis color 148 Data Assistant Preferences Data assistants are HOBOware Pro plug ins that let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data that you enter before you display the plot When
142. tics for time bounds below O 7 Show times duration amp vertical indicators on graph double chck in subset stats bar to toggle on off Start Date Stat Time End Date End Time 12 9 05 03 55 59 618PM gt 12 11 05 wo 06 40 14 501 AM gt Configure Subset M anchor Start Point C Anchor End Point Range Dialog Elements 1 Show Hide Subset Elements Show subset statistics for time bounds below Check this box to enable subset statistics for this time axis Only one time axis can have a subset If you enable subset statistics for one time axis when another time axis already has a subset the other time axis s subset will be removed Show times duration amp vertical indicators on graph Check this box to toggle the display of subset indicators and labels on the graph If you disable this option the Subset Statistics pane and the shaded subset statistics bar on the time axis will still remain visible 2 Configure Subset Range The easiest method to set a range for the subset is to indicate a fixed Start Date Time or End Date Time and then indicate the duration Alternatively you can enter both a Start Date Time or End Date Time without specifying a duration 76 Example 1 To set a range beginning at 8 00 a m on 1 23 08 with a duration of 2 hours 1 Check the Show subset statistics box 2 Set the Start Date to 1 23 08 3 Set the Start Time to 08 00 00 0
143. ting data option lt 20 INSTALLATION Installing HOBOware You can install HOBOware from the Onset Web site or from the Installation CD Before You Begin Refer to the README file on the Onset Web site or the installation CD for detailed information about the hardware and software needed to run HOBOware If you have additional questions please call Onset Technical Support or check the HOBOware website at http www onsetcomp com HOBOware License Key When you purchase HOBOware your e mail receipt will include a license key If you purchase HOBOware on line the license key is also displayed in the on line receipt 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 shown below You can also access the License Key Manager dialog 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 License Key Manager rLicense Key You have a valid HOBOware Pro license Check out www onsetcomp com for more information on HOBOware licensing Enter license key below then click OK XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
144. tive Humidity Soil Moisture any units Solar Radiation W m2 Sum Vector g m s2 ft s2 Temperature F C Wind Speed m s km hr mph knots gt 87 Gust Speed gust speed m s km hr mph knots Wind Direction wind direction any units 88 Formatting the date time column in Excel In Excel dates and times for each data point may initially appear as Times also may not have seconds listed Steps To display the full date and time with seconds in Excel Adjust the time column width so you can see the whole date and time Select the time column from row 3 down From the Format menu click Cells Select the Custom category and then select m d yyyy h mm as the type uR WN Add ss or ss 000 if you used a fast logging interval to the end of the string in the Type field m d yyyy h mm ss normal logging interval m d yyyy h mm ss 000 fast logging interval 6 Click OK The seconds should be listed automatically To export the date and time in separate columns go to Preferences gt General gt Export Settings and enable the Date and time format Separate into two columns 89 Importing Files from HOBOlink NOTE This feature is only available in HOBOware Pro This feature allows you to import the current data file for a remote HOBO U30 Station from HOBOlink directly into HOBOware for analysis To import a file from HOBOlink into HOBOware 1 Select File gt Import Data File from HOBOli
145. tup Assistant When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time you are greeted by the HOBOware Setup Assistant a series of dialogs intended to help you quickly change some key preference settings for device types and serial ports units of measurement and data assistants See HOBOware Pro Setup Assistant for more information Data Analysis Analysis features can be used to extract key information from logged data You can create new data series which can be graphed or exported You can also filter data over user specified intervals that can be in seconds minutes hours or days The Subset Statistics tool included with HOBOware Pro calculates statistics over a user defined interval Plug in Tools Plug in tools for HOBOware Pro provide additional functionality For example the Real Time Alarm Software monitors HOBO data loggers and notifies you when sensor and logger conditions fall outside the limits you specify For instructions on installing and using plug in tools refer to the tool s user guide located on the CD or web page where you downloaded the tool Time Saving Options Launching By default HOBOware Pro displays the launch window when you initiate a launch If you want to skip the launch window and launch the logger with the default settings choose Automatically launch This is particularly useful if you want to launch many loggers quickly without changing any settings For more information see Launch Time Saving Options
146. two Continue clicking to zoom multiple levels Zoom Continuously Hold down the left mouse button in one location to zoom continuously Release the mouse button to stop zooming Zoom in Area Hold down the left mouse button while drawing a rectangle around the area you wish to zoom in on then click inside the rectangle The area inside the rectangle expands to fill the whole graph Restrict Motion Hold down the X key while zooming to restrict motion horizontally Hold down the Y key while zooming to restrict motion vertically Tip If you are currently working with the crosshair arrow or hand tool you can click the a Zoom In Out icons aS and 3 on the toolbar to quickly zoom into and out of the middle of the display without changing tools 137 The Hand Tool Overview Use the hand tool to move different areas of the graph into view or adjust the position of one series so it can be viewed more easily This is particularly useful when you are zoomed into the graph and want to see another section of the graph without zooming out and then zooming back in on the new location NOTE Panning will not work on an axis that is locked To unlock an axis double click the axis with the arrow tool and clear the checkmark next to Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Using the Hand Tool There are two ways to select the hand tool e Click the Hand icon on the toolbar or e Press the H key on your keyboard Pan Across Grap
147. u do not always use HOBOware Pro in the Secure Mode if you sometimes use HOBOware Lite or if you sometimes use a version of HOBOware prior to 2 3 0 See Security Mode Issues on page on page 98 Related Topics Using HOBOware Pro as part of 21 CFR Part II Systems external pdf Enabling Secure Mode HOBOware Pro Only Secure Mode must be enabled to create a secure file NOTE Project hproj and export files are not secure even if you create them from secure files To enable Secure mode 1 Go to Preferences gt General 2 Select Enable Secure Mode When Secure mode is enabled a padlock icon appears in the lower right corner of the main HOBOware Pro window Opening a Secure File Secure files can be opened with HOBOware Pro 2 3 0 or greater You can open hsec files only with HOBOware Lite 2 3 0 or greater Every time you open a secure file even when you are not in Secure mode HOBOware verifies the encoded digital signature to detect whether the file has been corrupted or tampered with If even one bit of the data has changed since readout a warning message will appear when you open the file and none of the series will be marked as verified The padlock icon J appears in the legend next to the series that were verified as original data In the Details pane audit trail information is displayed under the Data Verification node for each series HOBOware Pro automatically obtains the Launch User and Readout User names
148. ues fall within the cable s range 5 To set up linear scaling for another channel repeat from step 3 or click OK if done to the Launch window 48 The small icon al next to the input cable name will now be colored green to indicate that linear scaling has been set up When you read out the logger the new scaled series will be listed in the Plot Setup dialog along with any other channels you logged 49 Configuring Alarms Overview HOBOware can be used to configure alarms for the following loggers e HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger model UA 001 e HOBO U14 LCD Logger e HOBO U30 Station If alarms are available for your logger you will see an Alarms button on the Launch window Click the button to access the Alarms dialog Built in alarm indicators are triggered when data is logged above or below values that you define You can set up alarms to be triggered when the data has been above or below an allowed value for a specified amount of time or when the data has been logged above or below an allowed value for a specified number of times throughout the deployment For details on configuring alarms for the HOBO Temperature Alarm Data Logger see The Alarms Dialog topic For details on configuring alarms for other loggers see the logger s user manual Alarm and Readout Tool If you have a HOBOware compatible logger without built in alarm capability you can use Onset s Alarm amp Readout Tool to monitor logge
149. w See Configuring An Analog Module Port on page 114 for details 105 Changing the default relay setting or testing the relay The default relay setting for the HOBO U30 Station is normally open and can only be changed in HOBOware Pro You can also use HOBOware Pro to test the relay See Controlling the Relay on the U30 Station on page on page 107 for details Use HOBOlink to set up individual alarms Testing individual Smart Sensors Use HOBOware Pro to test the accuracy of individual Smart Sensors When the HOBO U30 Station is not logging 1 Unplug all Smart Sensors 2 Plug one Smart Sensor back in 3 Check the current reading for the sensor in the HOBOware Pro launch window 4 Repeat with the remaining Smart Sensors Additional plotting and analysis of datafiles HOBOlink displays data read out from the HOBO U30 Station in line graphs and shows the readings from the last connection The data is also saved in a datafile that can be downloaded and saved to your computer You can then open the datafile in HOBOware Pro and view and plot the data in different ways 106 Controlling the Relay on the HOBO U30 Station HOBOware Pro Only NOTE You can only configure the relay on the HOBO U30 Station using HOBOware Pro The HOBO U30 Station has a built in system wide relay The default setting is deactivated open Steps To change the relay 1 Connect the HOBO U30 Station to the computer with the USB cable 2 From
150. xis Numbers or values are listed next to major tick marks minor tick marks are not numbered e Auto Calculate Tick Marks By default tick marks are automatically calculated for both the time and value axes e Custom Tick Marks Choose this option to specify different major and minor tick marks for the axis 4 Bounds Min Enter the minimum value you want displayed for the axis For the time axis you can select a date and time 65 Max Enter the maximum value you want displayed for the axis For the time axis you can select a date and time Miscellaneous e Show Gridlines Toggles whether gridlines are displayed in the background By default gridlines are shown for the time axis only e Hide Axis Toggles whether the axis is displayed or temporarily hidden Axes for sensor series are visible by default e Lock Axis Scaling and Tick Marks Toggles whether the axis and associated tick marks remain in the original position when zooming or navigating with the hand tool Locking the axis and tick marks helps to avoid inadvertently zooming or navigating to an area on the graph without data e Color Changes the color of the axis Black is the default color for the time axis The color of the value axis matches the series color by default 66 Adding Labels to a Graph You can add labels to a graph to identify specific points or call attention to a region of the graph Steps To add a label to the graph 1 Right cli
151. your shuttle Shuttle Status To check the shuttle status go to the Shuttle Management dialog U Shuttle Firmware Updates To update your U Shuttle s firmware download the firmware update file from the website then choose Update U Shuttle Firmware from HOBOware Pro s Help menu 108 Shuttle Management Dialog This topic describes the fields in the Shuttle Management dialog for the U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle NOTE You can only offload HOBO Shuttles using HOBOware Pro U Shuttle Battery Life While the Shuttle Management dialog is displayed the U Shuttle remains on battery power for up to an hour After one hour or any time the U Shuttle s main battery level becomes low the dialog closes and the shuttle powers down To further conserve the shuttle s battery life you should close the dialog disconnect the shuttle and turn the shuttle off as soon as you finish working with it The Waterproof Shuttle is powered by the USB port and does not need to be turned off tthe Management Orce Type HOOO U Putik UOTE Sei Nuber 1225797 Fome voso 1 0 9 Man Gott Level AA Ging 06 2 72 wots Cock Bat Lowel CREM GL gf 100 2 12 wats Last Launched ONZZ ON 0 44 26 AM T 0400 Computer Gack ORTOS 11 A209 AM Q4T 04 00 T y Syre Duttie Goo Baste Gack Matches Computer a rs on Shade 0 00 MB Lani 2 94 MD Free 2 Status Logger Type Serle Lawnch Desc taunch Tene Ide Seow i OBO UED402 Tempua 67000 Uiz uge Tan

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