Hobo International UA-004-64 User's Manual
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1. of the Purchaser is solely the Purchaser s responsibility THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES BEYOND THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING A WARNING Do not cut open incinerate heat above 85 C 185 F or recharge the lithium battery The battery may explode if the logger 1s exposed to extreme heat or conditions that could damage or destroy the battery case Do not dispose of the logger or battery in fire Do not expose the contents of the battery to water Dispose of the battery according to local regulations for lithium batteries BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY ONSET ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THIS PRODUCT Indemnification Products supplied by Onset are not designed intended or authorized for use as components intended for surgical implant or ingestion into the body or other applications involving life support or for any application in which the failure of the Onset supplied product could create or contribute to a situation where personal injury or death may occur Products supplied by Onset are not designed intended or authorized for use in or with any nuclear installation or activity Products supplied by Onset are not desig2. 1 800 564 4377 or 508 759 9500 Fax 508 759 9100 E mail loggerhelp onsetcomp com Internet www onsetcomp com Warranty Onset Computer Corporation Onset warrants to the original end user purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase that the HOBO product s purchased will be free from defect in material and workmanship During the warranty period Onset will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the product is 1 damaged by extraneous cause such as fire water lightning etc or not maintained in accordance with the accompanying documentation 2 modified 3 improperly installed 4 repaired by someone other than Onset or 5 used in a manner or purpose for which the product was not intended THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES BEYOND THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY ABOVE IN NO EVENT SHALL ONSET BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT INCLUDING BREACH OF WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Limitation of Liability The Purchaser s sole remedy and the limit of Onset s liability for any loss whatsoever shall not exceed the Purchaser s price of the product s The determination of suitability of products to the specific needs
3. HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Logger Part UA 004 64 Inside this package e HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Thank you for purchasing a HOBO data logger With proper care it will Logger give you years of accurate and reliable measurements The HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Logger is a waterproof three channel logger with 8 bit resolution and can record up to approximately 21 800 combined x y and z axis acceleration readings or internal logger events The logger uses a coupler and optical base station with USB interface for launching and data readout by a computer e Mounting bracket and screw lL TTT The logger can be used for a wide variety of experiments demonstrations E Pendant G and field studies by measuring dynamic acceleration resulting from motion Patent 6 826 6 shock or vibration It can also detect static acceleration of gravity making Y it possible to measure tilt activity and inclination The logger uses an internal three axis accelerometer with a range of 3 g based on micro machined silicon sensors consisting of beams that deflect with acceleration These beams are arranged to act as a variable capacitor As the beams move the capacitance changes proportionately This capacitance change is converted to voltage filtered and measured by the logger and displayed in the software in units of g force Doc 10872 A MAN UA 004 Onset Computer Corporation A base station coupler and HOBOware so
4. anty period or are damaged by the customer as specified in the warranty provisions can be returned to Onset with a valid RMA number for evaluation ASAP Repair Policy For an additional charge Onset will expedite the repair of a returned product Data back Service HOBO data loggers store data in nonvolatile EEPROM memory Onset will if possible recover your data Tune Up Service Onset will examine and retest any HOBO data logger 2006 Onset Computer Corporation All rights reserved Part MAN UA 004 Doc 10872 A Patent 6 826 664 Onset HOBO and HOBOware are registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation for its data loggers and data logger configuration interface software Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
5. ftware are required for logger operation Visit www onsetcomp com for compatibility information Specifications Measurement 3 5 394 mie 065 fS ma range 0 075 g 0 735 m s 2 41 ft s at 25 C 77 F Accuracy 0 105 g 1 03 m s 3 38 ft s from 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 25 158 F fs Resolution i Logging 1 second to 18 hours 12minutes 15 seconds in Normal mode E interval 0 01 seconds 100 Hz to 0 99 seconds 1 01 Hz in Fast mode a Time accuracy ae a a ee Operating In water ice 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F 0 erat a range In air 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Plot A Water depth rating 30 m from 20 to 20 C 100 ft from 4 to 68 F see Plot B 40 1 year typical use in Normal mode 7 days logging at 0 01 seconds 100 Hz in Fast mode m Battery life 64K bytes approximately 21 8K combined x y and z axis readings or events Materials Polypropylene case stainless steel screws Buna N o ring Weight 18 g 0 6 oz 10 Dimensions 58 x 33 x 23 mm 2 3 x 1 3 x 0 9 inches The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with the P a a NA relevant directives in the European Union EU Temperature C Plot B Memory Waterproof range Depth m N O 2006 Onset Computer Corporation Part MAN UA 004 Doc 10872 A HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Logger Connecting the logger The HOBO Pendant G logger requi
6. h and read out the logger You can read out the logger or check its status while it continues to log in Normal logging mode only stop it manually with the software or let it record data until the memory is full Refer to the software user s guide for complete details on launching reading out and viewing data from the logger Triggered start This logger can be configured to start at your command using the magnet in the coupler to trigger a start To log in Fast mode this 1s the only way to launch the logger 1 Use the logger software to launch the logger with Trigger Start selected Remove the logger from the coupler 2 Bring the logger and an empty coupler or strong magnet to the deployment location Important Any magnet can trigger a start This can be helpful but it can also cause a premature start Keep the logger away from strong magnetic fields until you are ready to begin logging 3 When you are ready for the logger to start logging insert the logger into the empty coupler or place it next to a strong magnet and remove it after three seconds Important The logger will not launch if the base station is in the coupler 4 Verify that the logger s light is blinking at least every four seconds Sample and event logging While logging in Normal mode the logger can record two types of data samples and internal logger events Samples are the measurements recorded at each logging interval for example x a
7. he battery prematurely Keep the logger away from magnets Being near a magnet can cause false coupler events to be logged It can also launch the logger prematurely if it is waiting for a trigger start Note Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging To avoid electrostatic discharge transport the logger in an anti static bag and ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface before handling the logger For more information about electrostatic discharge visit http www onsetcomp com support support html HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Logger Periodically inspect the desiccant and dry it if it is not bright blue The desiccant pack is located in the cap of the logger To dry the desiccant remove the desiccant pack from the cap and leave the pack in a warm dry location until the bright blue color is restored Refer to the Battery section for instructions on removing and replacing the logger cap Temperature range Desiccant maintenance schedule Less than 30 C 86 F Approximately once per year 30 to 40 C 86 to 104 F Approximately every six months Over 40 C 104 F Approximately every three months Factory calibration The logger is factory calibrated and does not require any additional calibration To verify proper calibration check the logger s status when it is not logging in the HOBOware software to check the logger s response to gravity When any of the axes are held hor
8. isplayed on the Launch window in HOBOware Operation A light LED on the front of the logger confirms logger operation The following table explains when the light blinks during logger operation The logger is awaiting an Blinks once every eight seconds until Interval Delayed or Trigger logging begins Start Logger is subjected to a Blinks once every second when the magnetic field magnet is present then Normal mode only blinks rapidly three times when logging begins The logger is logging in Blinks once every one to four seconds Normal mode the shorter the logging interval the faster the light blinks blinks when logging a sample The logger is logging in Fast Blinks once every quarter second mode Mounting the logger The provided mounting bracket offers two orientation options for securing the logger to a rigid surface Secure the bracket to the object of interest then use the mounting screw provided to attach the logger to the bracket SI Protecting the logger The logger can be damaged if the water depth rating is exceeded The depth rating 1s approximately 30 m 100 ft at temperatures below 20 C 68 F but is less in warmer water Refer to Plot B for details Do not store the logger in the coupler Remove the logger from the coupler when you are not using it When the logger is in the coupler or near a magnet it consumes more power and will drain t
9. izontally you should see a reading close to zero When held vertically with the arrow facing downwards the response should be close to 1 g Battery The logger requires one 3 Volt CR 2032 lithium battery Battery life varies based on the temperature and the frequency at which the logger is recording data the logging interval A new battery typically lasts one year with logging intervals greater than one minute Deployments in extremely cold or hot temperatures or logging intervals faster than one minute may significantly reduce battery life Continuous logging at the fastest logging rate of 0 01 seconds 100 Hz will deplete the battery in as little as one week To replace the battery 1 Remove the two screws that secure the end cap to the case and remove the cap 2 Examine the desiccant pack that is tucked into the cap If the desiccant is not bright blue put the desiccant pack in a warm dry place until the blue color is restored 3 Gently tap the case to loosen the circuit board and remove it from the case 4 Carefully push the battery out of the holder with a small nonmetallic blunt instrument 5 Insert a new battery positive side facing up 6 Return the circuit board and label to the case carefully aligning the circuit board with the grooves in the case so that the battery faces the ridged side of the case HOBO Pendant G Acceleration Data Logger 7 Replace the end cap ensuring that the desiccant pack i
10. ned intended or authorized for use in any aeronautical or related application Should any Onset supplied product or equipment be used in any application involving surgical implant or ingestion life support or where failure of the product could lead to personal injury or death or should any Onset supplied product or equipment be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity or in or with any aeronautical or related application or activity Purchaser will indemnify Onset and hold Onset harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the product and or equipment in such manner Returns Please direct all warranty claims and repair requests to place of purchase Before returning a failed unit directly to Onset you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number from Onset You must provide proof that you purchased the Onset product s directly from Onset purchase order number or Onset invoice number Onset will issue an RMA number that is valid for 30 days You must ship the product s properly packaged against further damage to Onset at your expense with the RMA number marked clearly on the outside of the package Onset is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the package by any shipping company Loggers must be clean before they are sent back to Onset or they may be returned to you Repair Policy Products that are returned after the warr
11. res HOBOware Pro or HOBOware Lite and either of the following to connect to the computer e Pendant Optic USB Base Station amp Coupler part BASE U 1 OR e Optic USB Base Station part BASE U 4 or HOBO Waterproof Shuttle part U DTW 1 coupler part COUPLER2 A If possible avoid connecting at temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F 1 Plug the USB connector on the base station into an available USB port on your computer 2 Insert the logger and the base station into the coupler as shown in the following diagrams For BASE U 1 make sure that the logger is inserted in the end of the coupler that has the magnet and that the ridges on the base station and logger are aligned with the grooves in the coupler BASE U 1 amp COUPLER Magnet For BASE U 4 or the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle firmly insert the optical end of the base station into the D shaped end of the coupler and make sure that the ridge on the logger is aligned with the groove in the coupler To BASE U 4 or HOBO Waterproof Shuttle LOGGER Ridge side down COUPLER2 A Coupler lever for use with HOBO Waterproof Shuttle 3 If you are using the HOBO Waterproof Shuttle briefly press the coupler lever to put the shuttle into base station mode 4 If the logger has never been connected to the computer before it may take a few seconds for the new hardware to be detected 5 Use the logger software to set up the alarms launc
12. s tucked into the cap and the o ring is seated in the groove not pinched or twisted Make sure no dirt or lint is trapped on the o ring as this could result in a leak 8 Re fasten the screws Do not over tighten the screws Service and Support As part of Onset s ongoing efforts to provide 100 customer satisfaction our Continuing Engineering Group constantly monitors and evaluates all of our products and software In the unlikely event any significant defect is found Onset will notify you If you find a defect please e mail us at loggerhelp onsetcomp com HOBO products are easy to use and reliable In the unlikely event that you have a problem with this instrument contact the company where you bought the logger Onset or an Onset Authorized Dealer Before calling you can evaluate and often solve the problem if you write down the events that led to the problem are you doing anything differently and if you visit the Technical Support section of the Onset web site at www onsetcomp com support html When contacting Onset ask for technical support and be prepared to provide the product number and serial number for the logger and software version in question Also completely describe the problem or question The more information you provide the faster and more accurately we will be able to respond Onset Computer Corporation 470 MacArthur Blvd Bourne MA 02532 Mailing PO Box 3450 Pocasset MA 02559 3450 Phone 1 800 LOGGERS
13. xis acceleration every minute Events are independent occurrences triggered by a logger activity such as Bad Battery or Host Connected Events help you determine what was happening while the logger was logging Events are not logged in Fast mode Normal vs Fast logging modes When you launch the logger you can choose between Normal mode and Fast mode In Normal mode the logger s fastest logging interval is once per second Normal mode 1s ideal for applications involving tilt activity and inclination These applications do not require information about the dynamics of the acceleration events but rely more on the static acceleration of gravity Fast mode allows logging intervals between 0 01 and 0 99 seconds 100 to 1 01 Hz making it ideal for applications involving vibration and shock These applications are more concerned with the dynamics of the acceleration events over short periods and would not be captured in Normal mode Important Connecting the logger to the computer or a shuttle when logging in Fast mode will stop the logger The logger s memory can store roughly 60 000 measurements The time required to fill this memory depends on how many channels and events are being logged as well as the logging interval For example if you log x y and z axis acceleration at 100 Hz the logger s memory will fill up in less than four minutes An estimated duration based on the logging interval and channels you select is d
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