EASYSENSE user manual 1
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1. Care and maintenance e Clean with a damp cloth do not immerse in water or detergent e EASYSENSE ILink is suitable for use in an operating range of 0 40 C and 0 to 95 RH non condensing e Do not subject to extreme heat or cold or leave in a location where it will get wet e EASYSENSE 1Link is not waterproof e There are no user serviceable parts inside EASYSENSE Link Trouble shooting If EASYSENSE 1Link fails to respond to the computer disconnect the sensor and the USB cable Re connect the USB cable then the sensor and try again If the product still fails to respond please contact the Technical Support department at Data Harvest Please provide details of e The computer platform it is being used with e The software and its version number e A description of the problem being encountered If possible telephone from a location where you can operate EASYSENSE 1Link with the computer Data Harvest Group Ltd 8 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Updating EASYSENSE 1Link s firmware Occasionally Data Harvest may release updated firmware which will contain improvements or new features Updates will be made available from the Data Harvest website To update the firmware of EASYSENSE ILink FirmwareUpdate_1Link_V 10 FirmwareUpdate_1Link_Y 10 FirmwareUpdate_1Link_Y 10 FirmwareUpdate_1Link_Y 10 Data Harvest Group Ltd Step 1 Copy the English Firmware Update for 5530 EASYSENSE 1Link onto the2. Ry DATA HARVEST EASYSENSE Link user manual EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 CONTENTS RES SURE re ee 2 Using EASYSENSE 1Link for the first tume ccccssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeees 3 Using EASYSENSE 1Link with the computer after initial setup 4 The EASYSENSE software overview ccccsscccccccccccccccceeeeseesseeesesssnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Uns Smart O ON O ee ee 6 Technic al Tora ee EEE 8 Updating EASYSENSE I1Link s firmware 0 0 c0sscccssssesesssesssesssesesesesesseeesssseeesssesscoesees 9 VV AIAN ee ee ee ee 10 Copyright all rights reserved This manual may be copied for use within the premises of the Licensee on condition that it is not loaned sold or used outside the Licensee s premises Data Harvest s policy is to continually improve products and services so we reserve the right to make changes without notice It is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this publication for which responsibility cannot be assumed No liability will be accepted for loss or damage resulting from use of information contained in this manual or from uses as described Document No DO228 Issue 1 What is supplied w wa EASYSENSE E The EASYSENSE software e with Quick Start Guide al a lt Quick Start Guide 1 Link interface A standard A to ie long sensor lead Data Harvest Group Ltd 2 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 What else is required Smart Q S
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4. e facing upwards e Connect the other end of the cable to the shaped socket on EASYSENSE 1Link with the locating arrow facing upwards All Smart Q sensors are automatically calibrated but some also have multiple ranges If the sensor has more than one range and the currently selected range is not suitable for your investigation e Start the EASYSENSE program and select one of the logging modes from the Home page e g EasyLog Meters Graph or SnapShot Select Sensor Config from the Settings menu Select the sensor from the list and click on the Change Range button The current range will be highlighted Select the required range and click on OK Close Sensor Config Click on New and then Finish for the change in range to be detected The range setting will be retained until changed by the user Data Harvest Group Ltd 7 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Technical information Powering EASYSENSE 1Link is powered by the USB port whilst connected to the computer Note EASYSENSE 1Link can only be connected directly to a computer s USB port or by using a powered USB hub It will not work with an unpowered hub EASYSENSE 1Link requires an output current of 500 mA Specifications USB compatible communication V1 1 full speed 12 bit sampling resolution Fastest sampling speed 20 us 50 000 samples per second Digital timing accurate to 4 us Sensor inputs 1 Operating range 0 40 C and 0 to 95 RH non condensing
5. ected will automatically be recognised and calibrated Note It is best to connect Link to the USB port on the computer so it is powered before connecting a sensor especially when connecting high current sensors such as Motion or CO3 The EASYSENSE software overview Home is the main navigation page On this page are the icons for all of EASYSENSE 1Link s logging options Home Choose Experiment Type x New Experiment Graph Options Note Setup Remote and Retrieve Remote will not be available as 1 Link only operates while connected to the computer EasyLog N EasyLog will open pre set to record sensor values continuously as a line graph until The Home page stopped Level 2 amp 3 gt Click on the Start Stop icon to begin recording Recording will start with a time span of 30 seconds and when this has elapsed the time will double automatically This will continue until the recording is stopped by clicking on the Start Stop icon Data Harvest Group Ltd 4 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Meters The Meters window gives an introduction to sensors and how they respond to SE change Up to four section displays can be open at any one time The program will open with live data from the sensor in a Numeric window Click on the appropriate picture icon on the Menu bar to open other section displays 1 e Gauge Colour Change or Bar Click on the Start Stop icon on to stop recording Snapshot Snapshot wil
6. elect Program Level window will automatically open Select a suitable user s level e Level is aimed at start level e g up to 9 years old e Level 2 is aimed at mid level e g 9 15 years old e Level 3 is aimed at exam level e g 15 years plus Data Harvest Group Ltd 3 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Note The program level can be altered at anytime using the Level icon once a logging option has been opened Step 5 An Interface option window will open Select Interface 1 Select the Interface as EasySense Range cia 2 Select the method of connection as USB Port 3 Ifyou use different interfaces or methods of connection Connection tick the Show at startup option so you can check your sis current selection and make any adjustments as necessary each time EASYSENSE opens 4 Click on OK The program will save your selection so it will be automatically configured when next used EasySense Range G USB Port C Show at startup When a connection is established the Home page will open Select one of the experiment modes i e EasyLog Graph Meters Scope Snapshot or Timing Using EASYSENSE 1Link with the computer after initial setup e Connect EASYSENSE 1Link to the computer using the USB cable e Connect the Smart Q Sensor being used to the shaped socket e Open the EASYSENSE software program e Select one of the recording modes e g EasyLog from the Home page The sensor conn
7. ensors for capturing data Please visit our website www data harvest co uk or contact your supplier for an up to date list of Smart Q Sensors Using EASYSENSE 1Link for the first time EASYSENSE 1Link is used connected to the USB port on a computer The data from any Smart Q Sensor connected to EASYSENSE 1Link will be transmitted immediately to the computer and displayed on the computer s screen using the applications in the EASYSENSE software Note Do not connect EASYSENSE ILink to the USB port until after the EASYSENSE software has been installed Step 1 Install the EASYSENSE software if it is not already on your computer For details of how to install and operate this program please refer to the instructions provided with the EASYSENSE software Make sure EASYSENSE 1Link is not connected to the USB port during this installation EASYSENSE 1Link requires version 2 8 or above of the EASYSENSE software The version number can be verified in About from the Help menu Step 2 Install the EASYSENSE 1Link USB drivers e Connect the mini plug of the USB cable to the USB input on EASYSENSE 1Link e Connect the flat standard USB plug to a USB port on your computer e Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the drivers Step 3 Connect the Smart Q Sensor being used to EASYSENSE ILink See page 7 Step 4 Open the EASYSENSE software program The first time the EASYSENSE program opens a S
8. hard disc of your computer and run the exe Step 2 Connect EASYSENSE Link to the computer using the USB cable A progress bar will indicate EASYSENSE 1Link is being programmed WARNING Do not disconnect Link during this re programming stage or it may be seriously damaged A tick will indicate if the process was successful To repeat the process connect another EASYSENSE 1Link and click on the update window A cross will indicate that an error occurred Click in the update window to try again Step 3 Disconnect EASYSENSE 1 Link and exit the program EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Warranty EASYSENSE 1Link is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase provided it has been used in accordance with any instructions under normal laboratory conditions This warranty does not apply if EASYSENSE 1Link has been damaged by accident or misuse In the event of a fault developing within the 12 month period EASYSENSE ILink must be returned to Data Harvest for repair or replacement at no expense to the user other than postal charges WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Legislation Data Harvest Group Ltd is fully compliant with WEEE legislation and is pleased to provide a disposal service for any of our products when their life expires Simply return them to us clearly identified as life expired and we will dispose of them for you Dat
9. k on the Start Stop icon to begin recording If the interval 1s set to 20 ms or slower roll mode the graph trace will be redrawn continuously on the screen until you click on the Start Stop icon _ when the trace will freeze Note Scope is not available when the User Level is set to Level 1 Data Harvest Group Ltd 5 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Timing Timing allows students to study Time Velocity Acceleration Momentum and Kinetic Energy relationships using a switch type digital sensor such as a Light gate The recording wizard will open from which how the data at A is recorded the parameters of the experiment units amp decimal places for the calcuated results and the data columns to display can be chosen The options will depend on the user level selected When the selection has been made click on Finish Click on the Start Stop icon and a reading will be displayed when a change in signal is detected from the digital sensor Click on the Start Stop icon FM to stop data being recorded Open File Used to load a previously saved SSL or s d file Locate the correct file and click on open Open Worksheet To select and open a worksheet and its accompany ng experimental set up file To select and open an experimental set up file This will pre set the software G Open Setup Level 2 and 3 only for a specific operation Using Smart O Sensors Smart Q Sensors Data Harvest manufact
10. l open pre set to record sensor values on demand manual sampling with a bar graph display gt When the logging wizard opens click on Finish Click on the Start Stop icon to begin recording Click in the graph area to record the sensor s current value Click on the Start Stop icon to stop data being recorded Graph bede Graph is pre set to record sensor values against a chosen time span as a line graph display The window opens with the real time logging wizard from which the time span interval between samples start condition and triggers for the recording can be chosen The options available will depend on the level you have selected to work at When the selection has been made click on Finish Note The fastest interval between samples is 20 us microseconds FAST log and Pre trigger Click on the Start Stop icon and the recording will start when the start condition you have selected is met e g if None was the selected trigger then the recording will start as soon as the Start Stop icon is clicked The recording will stop when the selected time span has passed If you want to stop a recording before it has run the full term click on the Start Stop in icon a e When the logging wizard opens click on Finish e In the panel on the right select a suitable time base Scope Scope will open an oscilloscope type display Note The fastest interval between samples is 20 microseconds us gt e Clic
11. ures a wide range of Smart Q Sensors for use with the EASYSENSE range of loggers Each Smart Q Sensor incorporates a microprocessor that stores the calibration and auto identification data This dramatically simplifies set up procedures and allows for greater flexibility when logging data Smart Q Sensors can be divided into two main types 1 Analogue Sensors which measure physical changes Sew such as light level temperature and sound This physical value is converted into an electrical signal which is measured by EASYSENSE 1Link and communicated to the computer Smart Q Sound sensor 2 Digital switch type Sensors which are capable of measuring ON OFF conditions Typical digital sensors include Light gates and Timing mats Note Smart Q Sensors are available to purchase separately Please visit ze our website www data harvest co uk for further information Snare O Light pate Data Harvest Group Ltd 6 EASYSENSE 1Link DO228 1 Connecting The housing for most Smart Q Sensors is fitted with a mini DIN socket The sensor lead supplied is used to connect a Smart Q Sensor to EASYSENSE 1Link for specific instructions see the sensor s user manual Sensor cable with locating arrows facing upwards For the majority of Smart Q Sensors e Hold the sensor housing with the Smart Q label showing on the top e Push one end of the sensor cable into the shaped socket on the sensor housing with the locating arrow on the cabl
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