Decagon Devices EM50 User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Em50 series data logger. This data collection device
allows you to collect and store data from up to five sensors. The stored data can be
downloaded using the included USB cable or via radio to a base station (in case of
the Em50R). It is con-figured using either DataTrac ,or ECH2O software
Packing List
Please check to make sure all listed items are present. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact Decagon or your local distributor.
• Em50 series data logger (Em50 or Em50)
• USB cable
• Packet with 5 zip-ties and 5 AA alkaline batteries
• Antenna (Em50R)
•USB flashdrive with Software, driver and manual.
Note: The DataTrac  or ECH2O Utility software and driver is required for
communication with the Em50 series data loggers. The software and driver must be installed
before using the Em50 (see the manual for software and driver installation instructions).
Turning on and Configuring the Em50
 Install the 5 AA Alkaline batteries (included with shipment).
Note: Em50 olar logger comes with batteries reinstalled. emove battery ulltab to
activate batteries. Use only NiH (Niceletal Hydride batteries with the Em50
olar logger.
 Press the silver reset button located above the batteries.
 o    ro or ors  or o  s
 or
  r  ii or  ii oi sor
  ir o  ro  o i roo 
 i o  o io
   i     si  i o  rrs o
io
   ssors o i  si i  or s  s  sr
ir
  si  rio  s  io   ro
 io   ro  o orrso i 
io or  o i o i  rosi
Em50Em50Em50 oar
Quick Start Guide

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Em50 series data logger. This data collection device
allows you to collect and store data from up to five sensors. The stored data can be
downloaded using the included USB cable or via radio to a base station (in case of
the Em50R). It is con-figured using either DataTrac ,or ECH2O software
Packing List
Please check to make sure all listed items are present. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact Decagon or your local distributor.
• Em50 series data logger (Em50 or Em50)
• USB cable
• Packet with 5 zip-ties and 5 AA alkaline batteries
• Antenna (Em50R)
•USB flashdrive with Software, driver and manual.
Note: The DataTrac  or ECH2O Utility software and driver is required for
communication with the Em50 series data loggers. The software and driver must be installed
before using the Em50 (see the manual for software and driver installation instructions).
Turning on and Configuring the Em50
 Install the 5 AA Alkaline batteries (included with shipment).
Note: Em50 olar logger comes with batteries reinstalled. emove battery ulltab to
activate batteries. Use only NiH (Niceletal Hydride batteries with the Em50
olar logger.
 Press the silver reset button located above the batteries.
 o    ro or ors  or o  s
 or
  r  ii or  ii oi sor
  ir o  ro  o i roo 
 i o  o io
   i     si  i o  rrs o
io
   ssors o i  si i  or s  s  sr
ir
  si  rio  s  io   ro
 io   ro  o orrso i 
io or  o i o i  rosi
Em50Em50Em50 oar
Quick Start Guide


2365 NE Hopkins Court
Pullman, Washington 99163
tel: [phone]
[email protected]
Make any other desired configuration settings, then click “Apply.”
10.
When first setting up the Em50, erase the memory. This ensures a clean data
set before taking measurements.
11.
Installing the Em50
 Attach the Em50 in an upright position to a firm post or PVC pipe, using
the 5 zip ties or similar fasteners.
 If using the Em50R , ensure there is a good line of sight between the logger
and your base station. Radio signal strength can be attenuated by obstruc-
tions.
3.
Downloading Data
To turn off the Em50, either set the measurment interval to “0 minutes” or remove
the batteries.
For more detailed information, see the Em50 series User’s Manual.
©2015 Decagon Devices, Inc
10782 | 02-10-15
2.
3.
Turning Off the Em50
12. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
13. Exit DataTrac  or ECHO Utility.
 si   or  or is  or i  oio 
srs  sor  ris  i o o si  
orr isr is i s   or so  o
  sor isr is i s    or so
 or
r r  or  ii
2365 NE Hopkins Court
Pullman, Washington 99163
tel: [phone]
[email protected]
Make any other desired configuration settings, then click “Apply.”
10.
When first setting up the Em50, erase the memory. This ensures a clean data
set before taking measurements.
11.
Installing the Em50
 Attach the Em50 in an upright position to a firm post or PVC pipe, using
the 5 zip ties or similar fasteners.
 If using the Em50R , ensure there is a good line of sight between the logger
and your base station. Radio signal strength can be attenuated by obstruc-
tions.
3.
Downloading Data
To turn off the Em50, either set the measurment interval to “0 minutes” or remove
the batteries.
For more detailed information, see the Em50 series User’s Manual.
©2015 Decagon Devices, Inc
10782 | 02-10-15
2.
3.
Turning Off the Em50
12. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
13. Exit DataTrac  or ECHO Utility.
 si   or  or is  or i  oio 
srs  sor  ris  i o o si  
orr isr is i s   or so  o
  sor isr is i s    or so
 or
r r  or  ii