METER EM50 Series User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Em50®series data logger from METER Group. The Em50
is a data collection device that will allow you to collect and store data from as many
as ve sensors. The stored data can be downloaded via the included USB cable. It is
congured using either DataTrac 3 or ECH2O® Utility software.
Packing List
Please check to make sure all listed items are present. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact METER or your local distributor.
• Em50 series data logger
• USB cable
• Packet with ve zip ties and ve AA alkaline batteries
• USB with software, driver, and manual.
NOTE: The DataTrac 3 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 Conguring the Em50
1. Install the 5 AA Alkaline batteries (included with shipment).
2. Press the silver reset button located above the batteries.
3. Connect the USB cable from your computer’s USB port to the Em50’s COM port.
4. Launch DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility software.
5. Select “Direct on COM...” from the “Connect via” dropdown menu.
6. Click on the Connect icon.
7. On the main menu, name the Em50 using a maximum of 8 characters (optional).
8. Select the sensors for each port, as well as a measurement interval.
9. Make any other desired conguration settings, then click “Apply.”
10. When rst setting up the Em50, erase the memory. This ensures a clean data set
before taking measurements.
Em50®Series Data Logger
Quick Start Guide

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Em50®series data logger from METER Group. The Em50
is a data collection device that will allow you to collect and store data from as many
as ve sensors. The stored data can be downloaded via the included USB cable. It is
congured using either DataTrac 3 or ECH2O® Utility software.
Packing List
Please check to make sure all listed items are present. If any item is missing or
damaged, please contact METER or your local distributor.
• Em50 series data logger
• USB cable
• Packet with ve zip ties and ve AA alkaline batteries
• USB with software, driver, and manual.
NOTE: The DataTrac 3 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 Conguring the Em50
1. Install the 5 AA Alkaline batteries (included with shipment).
2. Press the silver reset button located above the batteries.
3. Connect the USB cable from the computer’s USB port to the Em50’s COM port.
4. Launch DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility software.
5. Select “Direct on COM...” from the “Connect via” dropdown menu.
6. Click on the Connect icon.
7. On the main menu, name the Em50 using a maximum of 8 characters (optional).
8. Select the sensors for each port, as well as a measurement interval.
9. Make any other desired conguration settings, then click “Apply.”
10. When rst setting up the Em50, erase the memory. This ensures a clean data set
before taking measurements.
Em50®Series Data Logger
Quick Start Guide


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11. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
12. Exit DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility.
NOTE: For more information, consult the troubleshooting chapter of the user manual.
Installing the Em50
1. Attach the Em50 in an upright position to a rm post or PVC pipe, using the ve zip
ties or similar fasteners.
Downloading Data
1. Connect a computer to the Em50 using the USB cable and an available COM port
on the computer.
2. Start DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility.
3. Select “Direct on COM...” from the “Connect via” dropdown menu.
4. Click on the Connect icon.
5. Click the Download icon to get the data from the Em50.
NOTE: The Download icon downloads only data collected since the last download. All data can be
downloaded at any time under the Actions tab (see the manual).
6. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
Turning Off the Em50
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 Manual.
11. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
12. Exit DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility.
NOTE: For more information, consult the troubleshooting chapter of the user manual.
Installing the Em50
1. Attach the Em50 in an upright position to a rm post or PVC pipe, using the ve zip
ties or similar fasteners.
Downloading Data
1. Connect a computer to the Em50 using the USB cable and an available COM port
on the computer.
2. Start DataTrac 3 or ECH2O Utility.
3. Select “Direct on COM...” from the “Connect via” dropdown menu.
4. Click on the Connect icon.
5. Click the Download icon to get the data from the Em50.
NOTE: The Download icon downloads only data collected since the last download. All data can be
downloaded at any time under the Actions tab (see the manual).
6. Log off the Em50 by clicking the Disconnect icon.
Turning Off the Em50
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 Manual.
©2007−2018 METER Group Inc. USA
10782-05 | 8.31.2018
©2007−2018 METER Group Inc. USA
10782-05 | 8.31.2018