HOBOware Getting Started Guide
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1. onsetcomp com This software is furnished in accordance with a separate license agreement included with the software and subject to any restrictions set forth therein For more information about Onset s licensing terms and policies contact Onset Customer Service at 1 800 LOGGERS or visit http www onsetcomp com legal Contact Information For support please contact the company that you bought the products from Onset Computer Corporation or an Onset Authorized Dealer Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing Address P O Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 Hours of Operation 8 AM to 5 PM ET Monday through Friday E mail loggerhelp onsetcomp com Main Onset Web site http www onsetcomp com 2008 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Onset HOBO and HOBOware are trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data logger products and configuration interface software Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Keyspan is a registered trademark of InnoSys Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies Part MAN BHW GS Doc 12284 B Contents INtHODUCTION RRRRCPRRERSUERCELRAFAURFFEPERATPPERREESFEREEETERLESSEPIELERFTGEFLERELTERLELFEERETELSESTTEFERCOTTELPRUUETVESPRHRTRCEREESFECLTT2. 220 id iin a di 18 Introduction NOTE This Getting Started Guide is for HOBOware Pro and HOBOware Lite for Windows or Macintosh Any differences in functionality are noted Onset loggers and software are designed to be easy to use with many powerful capabilities To get up and running quickly follow the instructions in this 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 HOBOware software is used for launching reading out and plotting data from HOBO data loggers Summary of Tasks 1 Install and Run HOBOware Connect Device s Configure Launch Settings 2 3 4 Launch Device 5 Deploy Device 6 Readout Device 7 View Data More Information For detailed information on all of the HOBOware features use the on line help or refer to the User s Guide that came with your software You can find the User s Guide on your installation CD or on Onset s product manual web page http www onsetcomp com support manuals Screen Captures Windows and Dialog Box screen captures in this document are English versions If you have a version of HOBOware in another language see the software for the translated windows and dialog boxes An Overview of HOBOware Pro HOBOware Pro combines fast easy logger launch and readout functions with powerful data plotting capabilities making it easier than eve
3. Tutorial Follow these steps for a quick demonstration of launching and collecting data with a logger This procedure assumes that you have installed and opened the HOBOware software and connected a device Launching the Logger 1 Click the Launch icon on the toolbar Lo This displays the logger s Launch window see page 14 Review the default Launch settings and change them if you wish Enter a new name in the Description field Select or deselect Channels to Log and connect appropriate sensors if applicable Make sure that at least one of the channels you log is a measurement of something that will be easy to change such as light or temperature Set a short Logging Interval five seconds or less and choose the Launch Option of Now Click the Data Assistants button to use applicable scaling Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling Kilowatt Hour if desired Click Launch to begin logging HOBOware displays the progress of the launch and warns you not to unplug the logger while it is being configured Normally you will unplug the logger and deploy it when the launch is finished For this tutorial leave the logger plugged in 13 The Launch Window The Launch window varies slightly for each type of logger but most look similar to the following 10 11 12 13 14 15 Logger Type HOBO USO Station Serial Number 1156297 Deployment Number 112 Battery Level Aal Utites Internal
4. 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 such as Scaling Alarms and Data Assistants are available Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Only You can use the scaling Data Assistants Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling and kWh from the Launch window for certain loggers Scaled series are generated automatically each time you readout the logger See the HOBOware User Guide for details Alarms Click the button to configure alarms for the HOBO U30 Station See the HOBO U30 User Manual for more information 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 14 Checking Logger Status 1 Click the Status icon on the toolbar gal The Status Window appears see page 16 Watch as the Current Readings update in real time 2 Change Current State If you are using a U Series logger that has a button hold the button down for several seconds Watch t
5. Channels 10 Pl Battery Vokage External Sensors and Modules 02 Enabled Channels Attached reten Analog Input 91 US0 CVIA KX SIN 2 m Data Assist Yi alamo lt gt 2 Wrap Around When Full User Notes Manera logging tery al Loggng interval 18 She 0S Mn OSSe Me Sampling Interval O G O Logging Duration 96156 Days 06 Hr 00 Min 00 Sec Appros time to Mf logger Now 11 13 08 09 07 56 AM GMT 05 00 At interval 11 13 08 06 00 00 PM GMT 05 00 Delayed Launch Options Trigger Save Settings Save Settings C Ship launch window next time Cancel Status Lauch 1 Logger Information Logger Type Serial Number Deployment Number and Battery Level Description A description you enter for the launch Channels to Log Wrap Around When Full Station Loggers Only 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 Sampling Interval Station Loggers only The sampling interval allows you to take multiple measurements within the logging interval and then average them together to create a single logged measurement Logging Duration The approximate
6. S units e Data Assistants Default is enable all installed data assistants Other Preferences To see all of the preferences you can configure in HOBOware go to PC File gt Preferences Macintosh HOBOware gt Preferences 10 Connecting Devices 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 shuttles or using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle as a base station refer to the shuttle s user guide Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into a USB port on the computer 3 Plug the small end of the USB interface cable into the port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port NOTE PC Only 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 NOTE PC Only Your computer may tell you to reboot before you can use the device It is not necessary to reboot 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 access the device from HOBOware To di
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8. caling Barometric Compensation and kWh Grains per Pound and Growing Degree Days e Subset Statistics Tool included with software e Bulk Export Tool included with software e Optional Alarm Readout Tool available separately e Secure data storage to support 21 CFR Part II Compliance 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 HOBOware Pro Data Assistants Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger to other formats that are more useful for specific applications For example the kWh Assistant converts logged pulse data from an energy transducer to kWh average kW and energy cost For an overview of each assistant select the assistant and click the What s This button For instructions and more detailed information about supported data types and filters refer to each assistant s user guide Plot Setup All of the Data Assistants can be run when you read out a logger or open a data file if they apply to the data in the file All available assistants for a file are listed in the Data Assistants section at the bottom of the Plot Setup window Laun
9. ch The Data Assistants used for scaling data Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling Kilowatt Hour 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 Using a Data Assistant From the Launch Window To use the Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling or kWh Data Assistants from the Launch window click the Data Assistants button and the double click the desired assistant or select the assistant and click the Create or Edit button From the Plot Setup Window To use a Data Assistant from the Plot Setup window click the assistant name to select it and then click the Process button Help To access the on line help for a Data Assistant click the Help button on the assistant s dialog or see the user guide located on the CD or web page where you downloaded the assistant Hide Assistants Click the Manage button to open the Preferences dialog An Overview of HOBOware Lite HOBOware Lite is entry level software 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 environmental conditions recorded with HOBO loggers An intuitive graphical user interface allows users to select environmental parameters to display format graphs perform analysis a nd save projects for future use HOBOware Lite supports one cl
10. he Current States field in the Status window change to Button Down Release the button 3 Change Sensor Readings If you are measuring temperature change the temperature reading by holding the logger or sensor in your hands for a minute or two Watch the Current Readings in the Status window change as the conditions change 4 Close the Status window by clicking OK 15 The Status Window The Status Window displays information about the device Device identification Device Details Battery Levet C F Device HOBO UN 2 012 Temp RHUME Memory Used x Current Status Launched Logging Manufacturer Onset Computer Corporabon Last Launched 2 8 06 1 36 49 PM GMT 05 00 B Description Experiment Deployment Number 1 Serial Number 764521 Logging intervat Oh Om 1s Firmware Version Current States Button Down Current Readings Dew Port Requres Temp srd RH 1 Device Identification Includes device type and serial number 2 Current Readings Shows current readings for attached sensors including series output from data assistants defined in a previous launch 3 Device Details Includes Battery Level Memory Used Current Status and Current State 4 OK Button Click to close the Status window 5 Help Click to launch the Help for the Status window Reading Out the Device 1 Click the Readout icon on the toolbar 3 2 Click Stop when HOBOware Pro asks if you want to stop the logger before reading out After read
11. ick export of data to Microsoft Excel or other ASCII compatible programs Supported Devices All HOBO U Series loggers except the HOBO U30 Station Features Easy logger setup launch Graphing and analysis with ability to view multiple data files on one graph Filters to extract key series information such as minimum maximum values Save Project Changes Export ASCII text data Check Logger Status and view current readings Installing HOBOware Before You Begin Refer to the README file on the Web site or the installation CD for detailed information about system requirements needed to run HOBOware If you have additional questions please call Onset Technical Support or check the HOBOware website at http www onsetcomp com support 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 Installing HOBOware 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 HOBOware_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 progra
12. ing out the logger HOBOware Pro prompts you to save the datafile 3 Click Save The Plot Setup dialog appears 4 Review the settings on the Plot Setup dialog The channels you enabled in the Launch window should be checked along with button and other events if applicable 5 Click Plot 16 The Plot Setup Window Use the Plot Setup window to specify what data is displayed in the graph Plot Setup Description 1296490 Select Series to Plot a js Series Measurement Units Temp oF M2 RH 3 Batt v Select Internal Logger Events to Plot 2 5 Event Event Type 1 Host Connected 2 EndOfFie 3 Fan 5 4 1 Series to Plot Select the series you want to plot and the units if applicable 2 Internal Logger Events to Plot Select internal logger events to plot only supported for some loggers 3 Offset Set the Time Zone Offset from GMT if required 4 Plot Button Click this button to plot the selected data on a graph 5 Help Click to launch the Help for the Plot Setup window 6 Data Assistants HOBOware Pro Data Assistants let you create new data series by combining data recorded by the logger with additional data See the HOBOware User Guide for more information NOTE The following Data Assistant can also be run from the Launch window Pulse Scaling Linear Scaling kWh 17 Verify Sensor Readings and Graph Your screen will not match this example exactly but you should see Button Up and Button Do
13. m 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 the 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 Macintosh 1 Insert the CD in your computer s CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD icon in the Finder and double click the HOBOware pkg to launch the HOBOware installer 3 When you reach the final screen of the installation program click Restart 4 After restarting open HOBOware by double clicking the HOBOware icon in your computer s Applications folder Using the HOBOware Setup Assistant HOBOware Pro Only When you open HOBOware Pro for the first time you are greeted by the HOBOware Setup Assistant which allows you to change some key preferences To run the Setup Assistant click Start and follow the prompts NOTE The Setup Assistant is optional If you click Cancel you will be able to use HOBOware with its default settings listed below e Device Types Default is USB If you enable Serial Devices HOBOware Pro only you can select the port to use e Unit System Default is U
14. r for users to analyze environmental conditions recorded with HOBO loggers An intuitive graphical user interface allows users to select environmental parameters to display format graphs perform analysis and save projects for future use HOBOware Pro supports one click export of data to Microsoft Excel or other ASCII compatible programs 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 capabilities to support 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 Supported Devices HOBOware Pro is compatible with the following devices e HOBO U Series loggers e HOBO Weather Stations and HOBO Micro Stations e HOBO Energy Logger Pro Systems e HOBO U Shuttle and Waterproof Shuttle e HOBO FlexSmart Modules Features e Setup Assistant 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 Check Logger Status and view current readings e Time saving options for launch readout and opening files e Access remote loggers through Ethernet requires supported Ethernet Server e Data Assistants for Linear Scaling Pulse S
15. sconnect the device simply unplug it from the USB cable Using a Base Station Coupler Some loggers require an optic USB base station coupler to connect to the computer Consult the manual that came with your device for specific information about required base stations couplers NOTE Windows Only 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 NOTE Windows Only You may be prompted to reboot you computer before you can use the logger It is not necessary to reboot Steps 1 Open HOBOware 2 Plug the base station coupler cable into a USB port on the computer Important Make sure the base station coupler is the correct model for the logger you want to use Consult the 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 Pro the right side of the status bar at the bottom of the HOBOware Pro window will update to reflect the number of loggers connected At this point you can access the device from HOBOware To disconnect a logger simply unplug it from the base station coupler Wait for the status bar to upda
16. te 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 To disconnect the base station coupler just unplug it from the USB port 11 Connecting a Device Using a Serial Cable HOBOware Pro Only 1 Open HOBOware Pro 2 Plug the 9 pin end of the serial interface cable into a serial port on the computer or Keyspan adapter 3 Plug the other end of the serial interface cable into the communications port on the device Refer to the diagram and instructions that came with the device if you need help finding the port 4 Click the Select Device icon on the toolbar to ensure that the device is listed in the Select Device dialog mj 5 Click the button next to the logger in the dialog 6 Click OK If you are 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 Macintosh 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 12
17. wn events if applicable and the graph should reflect the change in conditions that you caused in step 6 1 Points Pane Lists the data in table format See Note below Details Pane Lists information about the launch and summarizes the deployment See Note below Toolbar Click the icons to quickly access HOBOware s most frequently used functions 2 3 4 Graph Plots the data 5 Legend Displays the keys for each sensor state and event series 6 See the changes in sensor readings that you initiated in Checking Logger Status Step 3 7 See the state changes you initiated in Checking Logger Status Step 2 if applicable NOTE To enable the Points Pane and the Details Pane in HOBOware Lite go to Preferences gt Plotting gt Points Table and Details Pane Other Actions Use the tools on the toolbar to experiment with the export print and many viewing and customization tools available within HOBOware Pro Pause the pointer over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool Viewing analysis customization export and print options are discussed in depth in the User s Guide 18 19 Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 20
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