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2 Getting Started: Using HOBOware with HOBO Data Loggers

Contents

Contents........................................................................................................ 1

Introduction .................................................................................................. 4

An Overview of HOBOware .............................................................. 4

Installing HOBOware ..................................................................................... 6

Installing HOBOware or HOBOware Pro from the Onset Website ... 6

Installing HOBOware Pro from the Installation CD ........................... 6

Activating HOBOware Pro ................................................................ 7

Running the Setup Assistant ............................................................ 7

Connecting Devices ....................................................................................... 9

Connecting a USB Device ................................................................ 9

Connecting a Base Station/Coupler ............................................... 10

Connecting a Device Using a Serial Cable ..................................... 11

Working with Devices .................................................................................. 12

Launching the Logger ..................................................................... 12

Checking Logger Status ................................................................. 14

Reading Out the Logger ................................................................. 16

Plotting and Analyzing Data ........................................................... 17

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Contents Contents........................................................................................................1 Introduction ..................................................................................................4 An Overview of HOBOware .............................................................. 4 Installing HOBOware .....................................................................................6 Installing HOBOware or HOBOware Pro from the Onset Website ...
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Introduction 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.
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• HOBOnode Manager and support for wireless HOBO data nodes Installing HOBOware • Launch and readout time-saving options You can download and install HOBOware from the Onset website. HOBOware Pro is available from the Onset website or a software CD and requires a license key, which is located in the email confirmation or online receipt you received when purchasing the software or on the back of the CD case.
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the prompts. After the Java Runtime Environment is installed, the HOBOware installation will continue. serial ports, units of measurement, and data assistants. To run the Setup Assistant, click Start and follow the prompts. 2. Follow the prompts to install HOBOware. 3. To start HOBOware, double-click the HOBOware icon on your desktop or select Programs > Onset Applications > HOBOware from the Start menu. Note: The Setup Assistant is optional.
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Connecting a Base Station/Coupler Connecting Devices Connecting a USB Device Some loggers require an optic USB base station/coupler to connect to the computer. Consult the manual that came with the device for specific information about required base stations/couplers. You can connect most devices to the USB port by using an Onsetsupplied USB interface cable. Steps 1. Open HOBOware.
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Connecting a Device Using a Serial Cable Working with Devices Some loggers use a serial cable to connect to the computer. If your computer does not have a serial port and you are using a device that requires a serial cable, you can use a Keyspan™ adapter as described in this section. This section covers the basics of working with loggers, including launching, checking status, reading out, and plotting data.
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• Logger Information. The name of the logger currently selected appears at the top of this pane, which also includes the serial number, deployment number, and current battery level. Use the Description field to type up to a 40-character name for the logger deployment. This description will be used as the default file name when you read out the logger and save the data. It will also be the default title on the plot. Checking Logger Status To check the status, click the Status icon on the toolbar.
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Testing the Logger and Sensors To verify that your logger and sensors are working and recording data properly, perform the following tests. When you plot the data later, you should see the results of these tests in the graph. Change Sensor Reading: 1. Force a change in the condition you are measuring. For example, if you are measuring temperature, change the temperature reading by holding the logger or sensor in your hands for a minute or two. 2.
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The Plot Setup window contains the following information: Plotting and Analyzing Data • Description. This field shows the description you entered at launch time. Keep this description or type a new one. The description will be the title of the plot. After you read out a logger and save the datafile, or any time you open an existing file, the Plot Setup window appears. Even if you only intend to export the data to another format, you must plot the data first. • Select Series to Plot.
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• Legend. The legend to the right of the plot displays the keys for each sensor, state, and event series as well as any internal events. After you click the Plot button in the Plot Setup window, the data appears in a graph along with other information described below. Click the icons on the toolbar to experiment with the export, print, viewing, and customization tools available within HOBOware. Hover the mouse cursor over each icon on the toolbar for a description of each tool.