GoSense Air User manual

GoSense introduces students and educators to sensors, big data, computer science,
environmental sensing, and various fields of engineering through a series of sensor
kits designed for use in real-world projects.
1. GoSense Air Kit Contents and Unit Features
2. GoSense Air System Performance Attributes
3. Important Getting Started Considerations
4. Connecting GoSense Air to a Computer
5. Description of Menu Options with PC Connection
6. Setting up Number of Samples and Sample Display
7. Setting Date, Time, and UTC Offset
8. Setting Location
GoSense Air User's Guide V1.0

9. Recording Data
10. Downloading Data
11. Data File Name & Fields Description
12. Troubleshooting
Appendix 1 - Charging Batteries
Appendix 2 - Installing Arduino on PC
Appendix 3 - Installing and Removing Micro SD Card
Appendix 4 - GoSense Air v101 Temperature and Air Quality Stability and Temperature Offset

The GoSense Air Kit comes shipped with the contents listed in Table 1 and are shown below:
Table 1 - GoSense Air Kit Contents
List
Item Name Description Quantity
GoSense Air Unit Device to measure and record
temperature, humidity,
luminance, UV, gas
1
Micro SD Card 32GB data storage card 1
Micro SD Card
Adapter
Adapter for loading data from
Micro SD card onto PC
1
USB Cable Cable to connect GoSense Air Unit
to a computer
1
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AA Charger Charging unit for AA rechargeable
batteries
1
AA Batteries AA batteries for powering
GoSense Air unit
1
Charger Cable USB cable for connecting battery
charger to a USB port for power
1
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1. GoSense Air Kit Contents and Unit Features

GoSense Air Unit Features
Main Enclosure – for protecting the internal electronics
Sensor Enclosure - for protecting sensors.
On/O Switch – turns the unit on and o. A USB cable will power the unit on when
connected to a PC even if the switch is o.
Power Indicator – Green LED light turns on when the unit is powered
Air Vents – Allows fresh air to contact the temperature/humidity sensor and assure
accurate readings

Light Sensitive Protective Window – a circular clear lens allows light to enter so UV
index values can be obtained
Micro SD Card/Slot – allows for data readings to be recorded and downloaded later
USB Port – allows for the user to connect to a PC (computer?) to change parameters
and observe live data readings
Record Button – This button is pressed to start recording and pressed again to stop
recording. A red LED will be visible during recording
Battery Compartment – Houses the two rechargeable AA batteries