Instantel Minimate Blaster User manual

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Warranty:
All Instantel products come with a one-year warranty. Series III monitors (Blastmate® III,
Minimate™ Blaster, and Minimate Plus™) and sensors will have the warranty extended for a
second year if they are returned to the Instantel factory for service and calibration within 30 days of
the ‘Next Calibration’ date printed on the calibration label located on the product.
If within a period of one year from the date of shipment to a customer the instrument fails to
perform in accordance with Instantel’s published specifications and the operator’s manual, due to a
defect in materials or workmanship, it will be repaired or replaced at Instantel’s option, free of
charge. This warranty is void if the equipment has been dismantled, altered or abused in any way.
This warranty is nontransferable.
The above warranty does not include any implied warranty of functionality for a particular purpose.
Instantel assumes no responsibility for damages of any description resulting from the operation or
use of its products. Since it is impossible to anticipate all of the conditions under which its products
will be used either by themselves or in conjunction with other products, Instantel cannot accept
responsibility for the results unless it has entered into a contract for services which clearly define
such an extension of responsibility and liability.
Any shipments returned directly to Instantel Inc. must have our prior approval and all packages
must display the Return of Material Authorization (RMA) Number issued by Instantel. Shipping
charges to Instantel’s plant will be paid by the customer and those for return to the customer will
be paid by Instantel.
To protect your warranty, you must complete and return a Warranty Registration Certificate, or
complete the online Warranty Registration Form, within ten days of purchase. Units will be
assumed out of warranty if there is no warranty card on file at Instantel. Retain this portion and the
proof of purchase for your records.
Warning:
This is an electronic instrument. Although it has been designed for field use, it contains sensitive
components which cannot be expected to withstand the same stress and shock as heavy
machinery. It contains a microcomputer and solid state memory, both of which may be made
inoperative by severe radio interference. The use of transmitting equipment in the immediate
vicinity of the unit should be avoided. Evidence of negligence in the care or handling of the
instrument may void the manufacturer's warranty. This product contains no serviceable parts. The
battery is not intended to be replaced by the operator. The unit should be returned to an authorized
Instantel service center for service. Any attempt to service this product will void any and all
warranties offered by Instantel. Service enquiries should be made via your dealer.
EC Warning:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Table of Contents
Thank You …............................................................................................ v
Before You Begin..................................................................................... v
Check the Package Contents...............................................................................................v
Record the Minimate Blaster Identification Numbers ........................................................v
Check Your Local Electric Power Supply..........................................................................v
Connect the Battery ...........................................................................................................vi
Charge the Battery .............................................................................................................vi
Check the Monitor’s Memory...........................................................................................vii
Complete Your Registration Card or Register Online ......................................................vii
Handling Precautions........................................................................................................vii
Condensed Instructions................................................................................................... viii
Conventions Used throughout this Manual........................................................................ix
Notes:........................................................................................................ x
1. Introduction...................................................................................... 1–1
1.1. Minimate Blaster Features and Benefits ................................................................1–1
1.2. Accessories ............................................................................................................1–2
1.3. Minimate Blaster Keys ..........................................................................................1–3
2. Basic Tutorial ................................................................................... 2–1
3. The Minimate Blaster....................................................................... 3–1
3.1. Explanation of Sensor Orientation.........................................................................3–1
3.2. Installing the Standard Transducer ............................................................................3–1
3.2.1. Soft Surface Installation.......................................................................3–2
3.2.2. Hard Surface Installation .....................................................................3–3
3.3. Installing the Microphone......................................................................................3–4
3.4. The Minimate Blaster Keyboard............................................................................3–4
3.5. Enter * Key............................................................................................................3–4
3.6. Start Monitor Key ..................................................................................................3–4
3.7. Setups Key.............................................................................................................3–5
3.7.1. Record Mode........................................................................................3–5
3.7.2. Sample Rate .........................................................................................3–5
3.7.3. Storage Mode.......................................................................................3–5
3.7.4. Maximum Geo Range ..........................................................................3–6
3.7.5. Trigger Source .....................................................................................3–6
3.7.6. Trigger Level .......................................................................................3–6
3.7.7. Record Stop Mode ...............................................................................3–6
3.7.8. Record Time ........................................................................................3–7
3.7.9. Notes Format........................................................................................3–7
3.7.10. Job Number Format .............................................................................3–7
3.7.11. Scaled Distance....................................................................................3–8
3.7.12. Time.....................................................................................................3–8
3.7.13. Date......................................................................................................3–8
3.8. Right Arrow Key + Setups Key .............................................................................3–9
3.8.1. Timer Mode .........................................................................................3–9
3.8.2. Daily Self Check ................................................................................3–10

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3.8.3. Sensorcheck........................................................................................3–10
3.8.4. Measurement System .........................................................................3–10
3.8.5. Basic Channels ...................................................................................3–10
3.8.6. Microphone Units...............................................................................3–11
3.8.7. Geo Alarm Level................................................................................3–11
3.8.8. Mic Alarm Level ................................................................................3–11
3.8.9. Serial Connection ...............................................................................3–11
3.8.10. Direct Baud Rate or Modem Baud Rate.............................................3–11
3.8.11. Beep When Triggered ........................................................................3–11
3.9. Up Arrow Key......................................................................................................3–12
3.9.1. View Events .......................................................................................3–12
3.9.2. Delete All Events ...............................................................................3–13
3.9.3. Print Event List ..................................................................................3–13
3.9.4. Print Selected Event ...........................................................................3–13
3.9.5. Print All Events ..................................................................................3–13
3.9.6. Upload One Event ..............................................................................3–14
3.9.7. Upload All Events ..............................................................................3–14
3.9.8. Copy BMIII Notes..............................................................................3–14
3.10. Cancel Key...........................................................................................................3–14
3.11. Test Key ...............................................................................................................3–15
3.12. Option Key...........................................................................................................3–15
3.12.1. Option Key + Setups Key...................................................................3–15
3.12.2. Option Key + Test Key = Review Setups ..........................................3–17
3.12.3. Option Key + Enter Key = On–Line Help .........................................3–17
3.12.4. Option Key + Cancel Key = Backlight ON........................................3–17
3.12.5. Option Key + Up Arrow Key = Down Arrow....................................3–17
3.12.6. Option Key + Right Arrow Key = Left Arrow...................................3–17
3.13. Right Arrow Key..................................................................................................3–17
4. Reference ......................................................................................... 4–1
4.1. Additional Installation Procedures........................................................................ 4–1
4.1.1. Standard Transducer Wall Installation ................................................ 4–1
4.1.2. Standard Transducer Ceiling Installation ............................................ 4–2
4.2. Theory of Operation.............................................................................................. 4–3
4.2.1. Transducer........................................................................................... 4–3
4.2.2. Microphone ......................................................................................... 4–4
4.3. Sensorcheck .......................................................................................................... 4–4
4.3.1. Checking the Standard Transducer Geophones................................... 4–5
4.3.2. Checking the Microphone ................................................................... 4–6
4.3.3. Sensorcheck Report............................................................................. 4–6
4.4. Anti-alias Filters.................................................................................................... 4–6
4.5. Data Analysis Techniques..................................................................................... 4–6
4.5.1. Vibrations............................................................................................ 4–6
4.5.2. Pressure ............................................................................................... 4–9
4.6. Alternate Manual Waveform Calculations...........................................................4–10
4.6.1. Sinusoidal Waveforms .......................................................................4–10
4.6.2. Nearly Triangular Waveforms............................................................4–10
4.6.3. Compound Waveforms ......................................................................4–11
4.6.4. Irregular Waveforms ..........................................................................4–12
Notes: ..................................................................................................4–13
5. Maintenance..................................................................................... 5–1
5.1. Battery Charging ................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2. Annual Calibration Requirements......................................................................... 5–2

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5.3. Cleaning the Minimate Blaster ..............................................................................5–2
6. Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 6–1
Appendix .................................................................................................. 1
a) Minimate Blaster Specifications.....................................................................................2
b) Parts and Accessories .....................................................................................................3
c) Compliance Reports........................................................................................................4
d) Calculating Battery Life .................................................................................................5
e) Connecting a Printer to the Minimate Blaster.................................................................5
Notes:........................................................................................................ 7
Index ......................................................................................................... 1

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Thank You ...
Thank you for purchasing Instantel’s Minimate™ Blaster. If this is your first Instantel
seismograph, welcome to the new World Standard set by Instantel. If this seismograph adds to
your existing fleet, congratulations! You will find the features simple to use and offer you powerful
control over your monitoring operations.
Before You Begin
Before you begin using your new Minimate Blaster, please complete the following. It only takes
a few minutes of your time and ensures your monitor is ready for operation and that you become
part of Instantel’s Product Support Program.
Important information appears within the Blastware®software Readme file. Install the Blastware
software then read this file for additional information. See the Blastware Operator Manual for
installation instructions.
Check the Package Contents
Please check that you received all the parts identified on your shipping invoice. Remember to keep
your shipping box because it was designed to safely ship your monitor. It is an important
component of what you have just purchased.
Record the Minimate Blaster Identification Numbers
Record the following identification numbers for future reference.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Model Number
Monitor Serial Number
Monitor Software Version Number
Standard Transducer Serial Number
Microphone Serial Number
Dealer Name
Date Purchased
Check Your Local Electric Power Supply
Every Minimate Blaster comes with a 120 VAC 60 Hz input AC adapter providing 10 to 14
VDC, 500 mA output. An optional 220 VAC adapter is available. Check with your local power
utility to ensure the supplied electric power may be used with the Minimate Blaster. Ask your
dealer for information on an optional AC adapter to meet your local requirements.

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Note to Our Customers in India and Other Countries
Due to large power fluctuations found in countries including India, please use a voltage stabilizer
and a 220 V AC Adapter to provide 10 - 14 VDC @ 500 mA to power the monitor.
Connect the Battery
The Minimate Blaster comes with its battery disconnected to conserve battery life. To connect
the battery, loosen four screws located on the top of the Minimate Blaster. Remove the face
panel. Locate the battery connector. Attach the connector. Replace the face panel and tighten the
four screws being careful not to over tighten or pinch wires.
WARNING: Do not pull on the internal wires or allow them to be pinched and damaged when
assembling the monitor.
Battery Connector
Figure 1 Connecting the Minimate Blaster Battery.
To disconnect the battery for shipping or storage purposes, reverse the above procedure.
Charge the Battery
Before you use the Minimate Blaster, charge its battery for at least 24 hours. Although Instantel
ships every Minimate Blaster fully charged, it is a good idea to top up the battery charge before
use. To check the battery charge, turn the Minimate Blaster on and read the battery level
displayed in the Main Window.
Figure 2 Battery Level Indicator.
To charge the battery, plug the AC adapter into the top connector located on the right–hand side of
the Minimate Blaster. Plug the other end into a 120 VAC 60 Hz electrical outlet. The battery
charging indicator light turns on. For electrical outlets other than 120 VAC 60 Hz, you must use
an optional power converter. See your dealer for more information.
You can operate the Minimate Blaster during charging. Try the Basic Tutorial, Chapter 2, for a
quick and easy lesson on how to record events.
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WARNING: Always charge the monitor in a well ventilated area.
Do not allow the battery to become discharged and left in a discharged state for
any extended period of time. Allowing the battery to become discharged may
cause permanent damage to the battery.
Check the Monitor’s Memory
The Start Up Window displays the amount of memory available. The bar line has ten bars with
each representing ten percent of the total internal memory. When the memory is empty, you can
record events. When the memory is full, the memory has stored the maximum number of events
and cannot store more until you delete the stored events.
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Figure 3 Memory Available Indicator.
Complete Your Registration Card or Register Online
Instantel offers the most comprehensive Product Support Program available. You receive a two
year warranty, product support, and product updates (your monitor and sensors must be returned
to Instantel for annual calibration and servicing to maintain your warranty). You also receive free
software upgrades for the Minimate Blaster and the Blastware software programs for the first
year. All you have to do is complete the registration card included with your Minimate Blaster
and return it to Instantel by mail or facsimile within thirty (30) days of purchasing your new
monitor. Or, if you would like to register online, go to http://www.instantel.com/service, and
submit a completed warranty form.
Handling Precautions
•Handle All Components with Care.
•Keep the Minimate Blaster On Charge.
Leaving the Minimate Blaster battery in a totally discharged state for an extended period of time
irreparably damages the battery. Always charge the battery when fewer than two graph-bars
appear in the display. A message appears on the display telling you to charge the monitor. When
not in use, keep the Minimate Blaster on charge. The supplied Instantel charger protects the
battery from overcharging.
•Disconnect the Battery if Storing the Minimate Blaster.
If storing for prolonged periods of time, make sure the battery is fully charged, then disconnect the
battery. Recharge the battery every six months for twenty four hours.

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•Always Hold a Cable by its Connector.
Do not hold the cord to pull on a connector when connecting or disconnecting it.
•Never Force a Connector.
Always align the connector to the port before inserting.
•Use Only the Instantel Supplied Cable to Connect the Minimate Blaster to a
Personal Computer.
Use the Blastmate®III PC connecting cable only, part number 712A2301. Using other cables
including the BlastMate II to MiniMate™ connecting cable, part number 715A0501, may
damage your unit.
•Never Connect or Disconnect Cables Without First Turning Off the Minimate
Blaster and Your Computer.
•Do Not Drop the Minimate Blaster or Submerge it in Liquids.
The Minimate Blaster is rugged and designed to withstand normal wear and tear. The Minimate
Blaster is splash resistant designed to withstand temporary exposure to drops of water. It is not
waterproof and should not be immersed in water. Immersing the monitor or installing the monitor
where standing water may accumulate may damage the monitor.
•Keep Computer Disks Away from the Minimate Blaster and Transducers.
The Minimate Blaster external transducers contain magnets that could erase the data stored on
computer disks.
•Clean the Minimate Blaster Periodically.
Vacuum dust, dirt, and sand from the Minimate Blaster. Use alcohol to remove stains. Do not use
paint thinners and ketone solvents. These may damage the Minimate Blaster. To avoid scratching
the protective cover and display, do not scrub the surfaces with abrasive material including
cleaning pads.
Condensed Instructions
1. Set and level sensors and connect cables.
2. Turn on the unit by pressing *. Watch the display for battery, time and date.
3. Press SETUP to verify or edit setups. TEST to check sensor channels, or the UP ARROW
key to access events.
4. Press START MONITOR to begin monitoring.
5. Depending on setup, the unit may perform a sensor test and “PERFORMING
SENSORCHECK” is displayed on the LCD. Do not touch the sensors while this message
is shown.
6. If accidentally triggered, press CANCEL and go back to Step 4.
7. When finished, turn off by pressing and holding *.
IMPORTANT: KEEP UNIT ON CHARGE WHEN NOT IN USE TO AVOID BATTERY
DAMAGE.

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Conventions Used throughout this Manual
The following typographical conventions appear throughout this manual.
Bold type This type indicates the Minimate Blaster keys you press. For example, when you
see Setups key, it means press the Setups key located on the Minimate Blaster
keyboard.
Window This word, when capitalized, refers to a message window appearing on the
Minimate Blaster display. For example, when you see Main Window, it refers to
the following display:
Ready to Monito
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Battery: E - - - - - - - - - - F
Jan 25 99 12:05:23
Hold *=Of
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual is divided into sections. The first section is a tutorial for the new user. Follow this
tutorial to record your first event quickly and easily. This section describes basic functions with
illustrative examples to lead you through. The following section, called the Compliance Module,
covers the operation of the monitor. The last sections provide reference and maintenance
information, extensive troubleshooting support, followed by supporting information in the
Appendix.
1.1. Minimate Blaster Features and Benefits
The Minimate Blaster offers outstanding features unequaled in the industry. The following table
lists some of the features. Please see the specifications located in the Appendix of this manual for
a complete list.
•Small, rugged package for portability and easy setup.
•Easy-to-use keypad with intuitive menu-driven operation.
•Rechargeable gel cell battery allows continuous monitoring for up to 210 hours.
•Non-volatile memory with storage capacity for up to 300 events.
•Sample rates from 1024 to 4096 samples per second.
•Integral monitor log records time and duration of monitoring jobs.
•AutoRecord stop mode allows the monitor to continue recording as long as activity cycles
above the trigger level.
•Continuous monitoring means zero dead time, even while the unit is processing.

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1.2. Accessories
Instantel’s complete line of Minimate Blaster accessories offers you the control and flexibility to
monitor all types of events. Sensors connect to the Minimate Blaster external models.
•Transducer Leveling Plate – with adjustable leveling feet and integrated bubble level. Used
to mount the transducer to a wall or ceiling as well as ground installations.
•Remote Alarm – self contained remote alarm indicator complete with high power auxiliary
drive capability for external sirens and other alarms.
•DS 20 Wire Trigger – a wire, broken by an explosion, transmits a signal to trigger the
Minimate Blaster to start recording.
•110 VAC and 220 VAC Adapter – connect the Minimate Blaster to your local electrical
power supply.
•Auto / 12 V Adapter – connect the Minimate Blaster to your vehicle’s 12 volt power supply
or a 12 volt battery for remote installations.
•Extension Cable – general purpose extension cable to connect transducers, microphones, and
a personal computer. Available in standard and custom lengths.
•Null Modem Cable – for modem communication between the monitor and a modem (25 pin
connection).
•Optional Accessory Case – carry Minimate Blaster and accessories in a hard case.
Removable foam accommodates your accessories.

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2. BASIC TUTORIAL
In this tutorial, you will learn how to turn on and setup the Minimate Blaster to record an event.
Follow this tutorial to practice event monitoring. You can also use it as a guide when recording
actual events.
Step 1: Install the Minimate Blaster
Unpack your Minimate Blaster. Attach the ground spikes to the standard transducer. Point the
transducer in the direction of the event. For this tutorial, point it away from yourself. Press on the
transducer to force the ground spikes fully into the ground. Check that the transducer is level.
Attach the transducer cable to the GEO connector on the side of the Minimate Blaster. Screw the
three sections of the microphone stand together and attach the microphone to the stand. Aim the
front of the microphone towards the event. In our case, aim it away from yourself. Press the
microphone stand into the ground keeping it in an upright position. Attach the microphone cable
to the MIC connector located on the side of the Minimate Blaster.
Figure 1 Installing the Minimate Blaster.

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Step 2: Turn the Minimate Blaster On
Press and hold the Enter key, located on the Minimate Blaster face panel, until you hear an
audible beep. A Start Up Window displays for three seconds followed by the Main Window
display. The Start Up Window shows the Minimate Blaster serial number, operating software
release number, amount of installed memory, whether the memory is empty or full, and the
number of events stored in the Minimate Blaster.
Operating System
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Figure 2 The Minimate Blaster Start Up Window.
The Main Window tells you the Minimate Blaster is ready to monitor. It also indicates battery
level, date, time, and on–line help information. This is your starting window whenever you setup
the Minimate Blaster. From here, you access all setups.
Figure 3 The Minimate Blaster Main Window.
Step 3: Check Your Installation
Check your installation by pressing the Test key. This executes the Sensorcheck program and tests
the transducer and microphone. The message “Performing SensorCheck”, then “Check
Channel(s):” with “Press Option + Test to Review Setups” appears on the display confirming that
the installation is level.
Step 4: Review Setups
To review setups, press the Option key and the Test key together. The current setups scroll past
on the Minimate Blaster display. You can pause the display by pressing the Enter key. To
continue the scrolling, press the Enter key again.
Step 5: Change the Minimate Blaster Setups
After reviewing the setups, we have decided to change them, specifically the record mode, trigger
source, trigger levels, record stop mode, the time, and the date. To change these setups, follow the
steps below.
a) Change the Record Mode
The Minimate Blaster has two record modes: Continuous and Manual. In Continuous record
mode, the Minimate Blaster records multiple events until you stop monitoring or the memory
fills up with recorded events.
To change the record mode, press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed. The
Recording Mode Window appears. Press the Right Arrow key to toggle between the two record
modes. When the “Recording Mode: Continuous” window appears, press the Enter key to select
this record mode. The Minimate Blaster is now set to record in the continuous record mode.
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b) Choose a Trigger Source
By choosing a trigger source, you set the Minimate Blaster to trigger and start recording on either
ground vibrations, measured by the standard transducer, or sound pressure, measured by the
microphone. The trigger source may be the transducer, microphone, or both the transducer and
microphone.
To choose a trigger source, press the Setups key with the Main Window displayed. Use the Enter
key to scroll through the windows until the Trigger Source Window appears. Press the Right
Arrow key to scroll through the trigger sources until the Geo and/or Mic Window appears. Press
the Enter key to select this trigger source.
c) Set the Trigger Levels
The Minimate Blaster uses a trigger level, chosen by you, to automatically start recording when
an event’s activity exceeds this preset level. For our purposes, we will set an arbitrary trigger level
for the transducer and the microphone.
To set the trigger level, press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed. Press the Enter
key to scroll through the windows until the Geo Trigger Level Window appears. Set the Geo
trigger level to 3.0 mm/s using the Right Arrow key to move the cursor and the Up Arrow key to
change the trigger level number. Press the Enter key to save your setting. The Mic Trigger Level
Window appears. Set the Linear Mic trigger level to 100 dB using the Right Arrow key to move
the cursor and the Up Arrow key to change the trigger level numbers. Press the Enter key to save
your setting.
d) Choose a Recording Stop Mode
The recording stop mode sets how the Minimate Blaster stops recording after being triggered.
You can choose between a Fixed setting or an AutoRecord™ setting. Selecting “Fixed” sets the
record time to a specified length. In AutoRecord, unlike in Fixed, the Minimate Blaster
continues to record event activity as long as that activity remains above the trigger level. We will
set a fixed record time of two seconds.
To change the record time, press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed. Press the
Enter key to scroll though the windows until the Recording Stop Mode Window appears. Use the
Up Arrow key to choose the Fixed setting. Press the Enter key. The Record Time Window
appears. Press the Up Arrow key to change the setting to two seconds. Press the Enter key to
save this setting.
e) Set the Current Time
The Minimate Blaster supports the twelve hour, 11:55:23 PM, and twenty four hour, 23:55:23,
time formats. You can choose either format.
To set the time, press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed. Press the Enter key to
scroll through the windows until the Time: Window appears. Use the Right Arrow key to move
the cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the present time. To select either the 12 or 24 hour time
format, position the cursor under the AM/PM/24 hour indicator. Press the Up Arrow key to
display the required setting. Press the Enter key to save your setting.
f) Set Today’s Date
The Minimate Blaster uses the Month/Day/Year date format.
To set the date, press the Setups key when the Main Window is displayed. Press the Enter key to
scroll through the windows until the Date Window appears. Use the Right Arrow key to move the
cursor and the Up Arrow key to set the date. Press the Enter key to save your setting.

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Step 6: Record Events
At this point, you are ready to record events. Press the Start Monitor key to begin monitoring. To
see an event being recorded, clap your hands once in front of the microphone. The Minimate
Blaster beeps indicating an event activity has exceeded the trigger level and the event’s results
appear on the Minimate Blaster display. The Minimate Blaster then returns to the monitoring
mode ready to record another event. Now bump the Minimate Blaster standard transducer. Again,
the Minimate Blaster beeps. The results appear on the display and the Minimate Blaster returns
to the monitoring mode. Press the Cancel key to stop monitoring.
We have just recorded two events and stored them in the Minimate Blaster memory. In the next
step, we view these events.
Step 7: View the Events
Let us view the events we just recorded. From the Main Window, press the Up Arrow key to
display the View Events Window. Press the Enter key to view the most recently recorded event.
In our tutorial, this is the one we triggered by bumping the transducer. Next, press the Up Arrow
key to display the event we recorded caused by clapping our hands in front of the microphone.
Step 8: Turn the Minimate Blaster OFF
We are finished with the Minimate Blaster, so we can turn it off. Press the Cancel key to return
to the Main Window. Press and hold the Enter key until the display disappears. The Minimate
Blaster is now turned off.
Congratulations, you are now a Minimate Blaster User.