Onset BASE-U-4 User manual

Optic USB Base Station
(Part # BASE-U-4)
Inside this package:
•Optic USB Base Station
•Set of couplers:
- For UA Pendant (COUPLER2-A)
- For U20 Water Level (COUPLER2-B)
- For U22 Water Temp Pro v2 (COUPLER2-C)
- For UTBI TidbiT v2 (COUPLER2-D)
- For U23 HOBO Pro v2 (COUPLER2-E)
Doc # 10655-D, MAN-BASE-U-4
Onset Computer Corporation
Thank you for purchasing an Onset Optic USB Base Station.
With proper care, it will give you years of reliable service.
Overview
The Optic USB Base Station allows communication between the host computer and HOBO®optic loggers. The
base station uses infrared light to transfer data, which allows loggers to be completely sealed and waterproof. The
Optic USB Base Station converts the USB communication protocol into an infrared protocol used by the optic USB
loggers.
A coupler is required to connect the logger to the base station. Refer to the documentation that came with your
logger for the part number of the correct coupler.
Support Loggers
This model of the Optic USB Base Station supports HOBO U-Series loggers with an optic USB interface. Contact
your Onset Authorized dealer or the Onset website (http://www.onsetcomp.com) for more information about
compatible loggers and couplers.

Optic USB Base Station
2
Coupler
(Water Temp Pro v2 coupler shown)
Installation
1. Plug the USB connector on the base station into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Firmly insert the optical end of the base station into the D-shaped end of the coupler, as shown below.
3. Insert the logger into the coupler, aligning the logger as described in the documentation that came with your
logger.
The base station’s LED will illuminate when the logger is able to communicate with the computer.
If the logger is not aligned properly, or if the coupler is not seated firmly on the base station, the logger and the
Optic USB Base Station will be unable to communicate.
Operating Tips
•This base station is water-resistant. It is splash proof, but it is not designed to be immersed or operated
under water.
•Strong sunlight may interfere with communications. If the base station does not seem to be working, try
again in a shaded area.
•Remove the logger from the coupler when it is not communicating with the computer. Storing the logger in
the coupler may cause the logger’s battery to run down prematurely.
•Do not take the Optic USB Base Station apart. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
•This Optic USB Base Station requires HOBOware®2.2 or later to launch and read out data. For detailed
software instructions, refer to the HOBOware User’s Guide.
•The Optic USB Base Station will operate at temperatures of 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F). The device can be
safely stored at temperatures of -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F).
- The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with the relevant directives in the European Union (EU).
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Onset, HOBO, and HOBOware are registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation. Other products and brand names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Coupler lever
Base station
USB cable