GeoPrecision USB905R10 USB-Dongle (US) User Manual GP5W Shell English 200 loc label

GeoPrecision GmbH USB-Dongle (US) GP5W Shell English 200 loc label

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GP5W-Shell and CSViewOverviewGP5W-SHELL is an easy-2-use software interface for our wireless data loggers. Included inGP5W-Shell is CSView, a graphical viewer. The software can be used for local access of data loggersas well as remote access (for GSM/GPRS based INTERNET data, only for special version, notdescribed in this shortform manual)RequirementsThe GP5W-Shell package was tested on WIN 98 SE, XP, VISTA. and Win 7 and Win 8. It wasdesigned for low CPU load, so it even will run on very small Sub-Notebooks and Netbooks.Please note: The devices are available with several different radio frequencies, depending on the localregulations of the country (e.g.: 433 MHz in Europe, parts of Africa and Asia, 905 MHz in USA andCanada, ...). It is in the responsibility of the user, not to use devices that are not allowed in the countryof usage.InstallationThe latest version can be downloaded for free from our homepage. This manuals describesGP5W-Shell V2.00.xxPlease start the Setup-Program and follow the instructions before connecting the wirelessUSB-Dongle!The wireless USB-Dongle (here with 433MHz Antenna for use in Europe/Africa/Asia).. On Request other types of antennas might be available (e.g. beam antennas for longer ranges). Thenormal range is between 10 and up to 100 meters (depending on the environment, with specialGP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013All trademarks are owned by the respective companies- 1 -Subject to technical modifications
antennas up to 300 meters is possible). The used radio frequencies have been selected for optimal rugged and outdoor usage, even for loggers buried under soil, water or snow.After starting GP5W-SHELL, we recommend to set up the parameters: Click on the button „Setup“:The Setup FormWe recommend to install the used paths: In „Data Path“ the raw data are stored (in a compressedformat), the other path is where the exported data are stored. Exported data are in the commonly usedCSV format („Comma separated values“), which can be read by almost all spread sheet calculationsoftware or databases.Selecting a pathFormat settings: Two checkboxes control the format of the exported data: Some European areas usea decimal comma instead of a decimal point. The other checkbox controls, if extended informationshould (like the results of GPRS transmission, ...) should be included in the exported data.All settings are saved on exit.Communication with the loggersAfter starting the software, it might need several seconds until all available loggers are displayed in thetab on the right side. GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013All trademarks are owned by the respective companies- 2 -Subject to technical modifications
Entering the Access-CodeThe loggers are protected against unauthorised access by a small accesscode. The GP5W-Shell willremember all entered accesscodes. This is how it works:Before connecting the USB dongles to the PC, please install the software (GP5W-Shell) first.To access the Logger, enter the 4-Digit Accesscode as found on the Logger.Click on the unchecked checkbox and enter the 4-Digit-Accesscode, as it can be found on thelogger. Normal usage for local communicationSelect one logger and press „Identify“.After successful identification some of the dynamic parameters of the logger (used memory size, clockdeviation, ...) are shown.The time of the logger is compared to the PC time. After power on and if the logger does not include abattery backup for its real time clock, the logger starts at January 1st 1998, 00:00:00, soGP5W-SHELL will show a huge deviation.The menu item „Display Measure“ will start a measure, that is not recorded and only displayed. With „Upload Data“ the logger is read and the uploaded data are stored on the PC.Upload types „Incremental“ und „Full“: for local uploads the user can decide if all data (= full) should beread or if only the new data (since the last upload (= incremental)) should be uploaded. The logger uses non volatile memory („Flash memory“). The contents of this memory are keep evenduring power off (only the clock might be reset). The Flash memory is organised like traditional datarecorders: Only new data can be added. The user must manually clear the memory (with menu item„Clear Logger“.GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013All trademarks are owned by the respective companies- 3 -Subject to technical modifications
Data representationThe data loggers use a compressed data format (also called „raw“ format) for communication. Thisformat has the file extension „*.G2D“. Compared to a textual representation it requires only 10-20% ofmemory. Also the „*.G2D“ format includes other logger information. Normally the „*.G2D“-files are automatically expanded as text into a directory the user can select in theGP-Shell’s „Setup“-Menue (as already mentioned). It is also possible to read raw data files later withthe GP-Shell2 with „Data from Disk“.ParametersThere are two kinds of parameters:1. Parameters concerning settings for logging („Global Parameters“)2. Probe/version specific parameters („Channel Parameters“ and optionally „Sensor Power“).After selecting the „Parameters“ button, a form containing type 1.) and 2.) will be displayed:Parameter formThe displayed buttons and edit field are depending on the logger’s configuration. Here only the „GlobalParameters“ are explained, the Prove/version specific parameters are described in a separateaddendum to this document.„Period“ is the logging period. Together with „Offset“ the times for logging can be selected very easily:The „Period“ is the distance between two measures, „Offset“ may shift the absolute time: As anexample: If the „Period“ might be 12 hours, the logging times without „Offset“ would be: 00:00h,12:00h, 00:00h, ... „Offset“ can shift this interval: If e.g. „Offset“ is set to 1h, the new logging timeswould be 01:00h, 13:00h, 01:00h, 13:00h , ... It is obvious, that Offset hence must be smaller than„Period“.GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013All trademarks are owned by the respective companies- 4 -Subject to technical modifications
With „Name“ the logger can be named. Avoid special characters.The logger monitors periodically some housekeeping-data, like battery voltages, internal temperatureand others. The „HK-Counter“ is decremented every logged measure. If it reaches zero, thehousekeeping-data (as marked in the checkboxes) are recorded in addition to the regular data. Pleasenot, that the HK-Temperature is only calibrated on demand.To manage different settings („Parameter Sets“), each parameter set is marked with a (almost) uniquename. This field is only informative.Technical data / Logger specific instructionsThis manual describes only the Software and the use of the Wireless-USB-Dongle. SinceGP5W-Shell was designed for use with different types of loggers, all loggers are equippedwith a small „Short-form-instruction manual“ for technical and logger specific data.Compliance informations (only for USA/Canada):a) User Information according to FCC 15.21:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. b) Part 15 Statement according FCC 15.19/RSS Gen Issue 3 Sect. 7.1.3This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts delicence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire debrouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si lebrouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.USB-Dongle (US): FCC-ID 2AAREUSB905R10 / IC Certification No IC: 11303A-USB905R10(Label assembled on bottom side of the transparent enclosure. See picture to the right)GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013All trademarks are owned by the respective companies- 5 -Subject to technical modificationsModel: USB-Dongle (US) FCC-ID: 2AAREUSB905R10IC: 11303A-USB905R101cm2.54cm

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