SWR SCIENCE SenseDisc Basic User manual

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USER GUIDE

Brief Introduction
Hardware
System Specification
Connection of Sensor Modules
Stand-alone Mode
Usage of Combination with Other Systems
Notes
Common problems and their solutions
Configure Table of Sensor Modules
Contents
Standard Configuration
Buttons & ports
Interface of Built-in Software
Function
Connection Modes
Usage of Windows&Mac OSX System
Usage of Android Platform
Usage of iOS Platform
Clean
Applicable environment
Storage
Attentions
Reset
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SenseDisc is a new concept of portable digital experimental
system with powerful function, which is available to the experi-
mental teaching of primary and secondary schools all over the
world. Equipped with wireless & exquisite sensor modules, create
a simple and safe experimental environment for students, and
they can explore the science world as they wish.
SenseDisc is a multi-channel data logger, the entire�outward
appearance designs�succinctly�naturally and human friendly.
Every sensor modules are set around data logger flexibly, and has
its own independent connection port, not stereotypical. Each
series of SenseDisc data logger, has built-in accelerometer (3
Axis), GPS, ambient temp and barometer, more diversified and
high efficient.
SenseDisc adopts 3.5' TFT 480*320 touchscreen, and a built-in
1800mAh lithium battery (over 6 months of standby time). Sense-
Disc has two acquisition modes to choose from, stand-alone and
external equipment mode. When connect to an external equip-
ment, can supports the Windows, Android, Mac OSX and iOS ope
ating systems, and provided wired mode and wireless linking
methods.
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Brief Introduction
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Hardware
Standard Configuration
NO. Name Picture
SenseDisc Data Logger 1
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Screen Stylus
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Universal Joint
Aluminium rod
Software CD
Manual
Bag
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Buttons & ports
Touch Screen Power Button
USB Port
Threaded Hole
Slot for Screen Stylus Reset Hole
Sensor Modules
Indicator Light of Power Supply
Bracket
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System Information
Platform
GPS
Stand-alone mode
Max sampling rate
Sampling Resolution 12-bit
4MStorage
Battery 1800 mAh lithium battery
Stand-by > 6 months
3.5’TFT 480*320 touch screen
USB 2.0
Screen
Port
Wireless connection √
Size ɸ=170mm, H=46mm
Temperature Range -20∽70 °C
Power Adapter 100∽240V AC / 5V DC 1A
Software SenseDisc iLab
Sensor Port 7
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100,000 times/s
Stand-alone mode, Windows, iOS,
Android, Mac and etc.
Accelerometer (3 Axis), GPS, ambient temp,
barometer and etc.
Built-in sensors
（Each series of different configuration）
Item Specification
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Connection of Sensor Modules
SenseDisc uses surround-type
design philosophies, namely the
sensor modules and the data
logger to form a circle-type
connection, 7 sensor modules can
be connected to the main body
simultaneously; Using pluggable
measuring modulus, and these
modulus can according the
requirements of experiment to be
combined freely.
When in usage, only need to insert
one module into any port of the
main body. Indicated as follows:
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Stand-alone Mode
Before the first usage, please make
ensure the power is enough! In the
case of power shortage and power
unknown, please charging or connect
to power supply. When in charging,
1st, connect the USB cable to the
power adapter; 2nd, connect the USB
cable to the USB port of main body;
3rd, connect the power adapter to
power source.Or, connect the USB
cable to computer.
Power on: long press the power button
until the screen lit, and determines the
indicator light of sensor were lit (the
state of sensor communication can be
controlled via the built-in software:
when connecting to a sensor, the
indicator light is bright; Otherwise off).
Power off: long press the power button
until the screen turned off, and the
indicator light off.
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Interface of Built-in Software
status bar
main function area
function button bar
Function
Collect
After starting up the SenseDisc,
enter into the Home page, you
can find the status bar, major
functional areas and function
button.
Status bar: display the date&time,
battery, USB, Bluetooth, charging
state, sign of experimental
acquisition and etc.
Major functional areas: contains
collect, setting, experiment and
system info.
Function button: the Home page
will display our logo; other pages
will show the Return button.
click this icon ,SenseDisc will
identify the connected sensor
automatically, and real-time display
the acquired data of sensor.
The opened interface will show the
information of connected sensor
modules, such as name, real-time
value and etc. For instance:
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Setting
Click this icon or the Power button, will back to the Home page;
Click on any one of the sensor channel, can show the detail information of
the corresponding sensor and in three types: digital, bar, meter (e.g.
current sensor):
Click this icon or the Power button, will back to the previous interface.
Datetime: can set the date & time;
Bluetooth: turn on or off the Bluetooth communication, mainly used to
connect with external device;
Bright: set the brightness;
Storage: save the experimental data and import it to external device for
detailed analysis;
Language: switch language;
Calibration: calibrate the accuracy of screen;
Click this icon to enter into the setting interface:
Datetime
Storage
Bluetooth
Language
Bright
Calibration
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: Setting of SenseDisc:
Click this icon or the Power button, will back to the Home page.