Logbook GLE Graphical Datalogger

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Quick Guide for Remote Datalogging

NB This is a quick guide for remote use of the Logbook GLE & GLE wireless for details of use when connected to
Logbook Graphing or Datadisc Pt software, see tooltip help in the software.
Logging performance
2 x Extended Memory files: Max. No of data points: 44604 x 4 channels; Variable recording interval from 125ms up to 2
minutes, which are filled using Rolling Capture mode only. Data not lost even if battery is removed.
8 Standard Files Max. No of data points: 501 x 4 channels; Min. recording interval 125ms; Max duration 47.5 days;
2 Recording modes: Normal (Auto-time) and Snapshot, Data not lost if battery removed.
Sensors
Remote datalogging with the Logbook GLE
Selectable

• Built-in temperature sensor. Range 0 to 45C. Res’n better than 0.2C.

• Built-in light sensor. Measures from 0 to 20 KLux. Res’n better than 2.5% of reading.
• Built-in sound sensor. Measures from 50 to 110dB.
• 4 Inputs for Datadisc/Philip Harris compatible sensors. No Auto-recognition for Blue Box
The 3 inbuilt sensors can be turned on or off using the selector buttons, which are labelled with their sensor icon.
The status bar on the screen, indicates which buttons are active in each menu screen, battery and recording status
and computer connectivity. All remote functions are accessed using the following five control keys. They may all be
used to perform menu actions, in the various screens. Follow on-screen tips to see which actions and when.

The Tick button is used to turn the logger on (press once) and the Cross button is used to turn it off
The Down arrow button is mainly used to scroll between the five main menu screens (meter, start
log, alter log type, files used/view files, logger status). See below for detailed diagram.
The Left and Right arrow buttons are used to scroll between the four live graph screens (meter,
roll, log and snapshot), from where you can start recordings. See overleaf for detailed diagram.

The main meter and menu screens

1. Press the Tick button to turn on the logger.
2. You briefly see the ScienceScope and then the Personalised splash screens. You then see the Meter
screen, which displays the values any selected in-built or external sensors.
3. By pressing the Down arrow button you go through the menu screens.

ScienceScope splash screen

Briefly displays Logbook model View these Menu screens by
(Only if GLE Wireless) pressing the Down arrow button
and version and copyright
6. Wireless Status Screen With the GLE there is a further screen,
message.
Displays wireless connection with the down arrow from the Roll
status Capture Start Screen, to allow user to
Personalised pick interval.
splash screen

1. Meter 5. Date, Time and Power 4. View Files / Memory Status

Displays sensor values being Status Displays number data files held
read from sensors (selected Displays current date and time in internal memory.
built-in and external). and power source Entry to ‘Open File’ screen.
(Use Left or Right
arrow for this menu)

(Only if 4 sensors are connected) 3. Alter Default Log Type 4b. Open File
2. Start Log / Start Snapshot Change default to alternative Scroll saved files, and then
Start a recording from this screen recording type from this screen choose to view them.

The live graph screens

1. Press the Tick button to turn on the logger.
2. You briefly see the ScienceScope and then the Personalised splash screens. You then see the Meter
screen, which displays the values any selected in-built or external sensors.
3. By pressing the Left or Right arrow buttons you go through the live graph screens. See overleaf.

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 Logbook GLE Graphical Datalogger
Quick Guide for Remote Datalogging
1 Live Meter 2. Live Roll Capture Graph View these
Displays sensor values being Displays a scrolling graph of Live Graph Screens
read from sensors (selected live data. Roll capture can by pressing the
built-in, and any external). be started from this screen. Left or Right arrows
Default log started from here.
4. Live Snapshot Graph 3. Live Log Graph The tick button will
Displays live data as the first bar Displays live data as the first start a log, of each
of a snapshot log. Snapshot log point of a normal log. Normal type, in each of the
can be started from here. log can be started from here. screens.

Remote recording modes

Logbook GLE has three remote recording types: Normal, Snapshot and Roll capture
In Normal mode, the logger starts recording fast, and then gradually increases the time between points, and
stops after 49 days. In Snapshot mode, recordings of sensors are taken when you press the tick button. Up to
96 snapshots can be recorded in a single file. In Roll capture mode 12 seconds of data is saved, within a 2 min
time window, when the user can see the data being scroll-graphed, and stop and save data on screen.
NB In Roll capture mode, the Logbook GLE will turn off, if no capture taken after 2 mins, and no log is saved.

Starting a remote recording

Do not plug-in or unplug sensors during a recording. Each screen has tips on which actions can be taken, with
which button, at the foot of the screen (with 4 sensors, you must press the Down arrow button to get the tips).
1. Press the Tick button to turn on the Logbook GLE and the Meter screen will appear.
2. Using the Right or Left arrow buttons, select the live graph screen of the recording type you wish to start.
3. Press the Tick button to start your recording. Follow the tips to take the appropriate actions. If you wish to
view the Meter screen during a recording, press the Right or Left arrow button.
4. Press the Cross button if you wish to stop recording, you will then be given the options to either continue
with the recording (except roll capture), saving or discard the data.
How to set the default remote recording type
1. Press the Tick button to turn on the Logbook GLE and the Meter screen will appear.
2. Press the Down arrow button until the Alter log type screen is displayed.
3. Press the Tick button to change to the alternative recording type.
If the memory is full
If the internal memory is full you will be asked if you want to overwrite the oldest file, before a recording starts.
Power saving screen-shutdown
Thel live graph screens turn off after seventeen minutes if no buttons are pressed. Other screens will turn off
after two minutes. If the screen turns off during a recording, simply press the TICK button to take you back to
the screen being displayed previously. Logging will continue unaffected.
Viewing your files remotely
1. Press the Tick button to turn on the Logbook GLE and the Meter screen will appear.
2. Press the Down arrow button until the Files Used/View Files screen is displayed.
3. Press the Right or Left arrow buttons to view the summary of File 1.
4. Then either press the Down arrow button, to see summary of the next file in memory, or press the Tick button to view
that file as a graph on the screen.
Transferring your data to the PC
Connect the Logbook GLE to a spare USB socket of a PC with Logbook Graphing installed. Start Logbook Graphing to view
a meter screen showing the connected and inbuilt sensors.
How to Check the Battery Level
With the Logbook GLE turned on there is a battery symbol displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. The number of
segments displayed in the battery symbol is proportional to the amount of power left. No segments are initially shown when
10% is left. If there is only one segment displayed, long recordings or recordings that cannot be repeated are not
recommended until the battery has been recharged. When power is exhausted, logging will be stopped if it is in progress
and only the Date, Time and Power Status screen will be displayed.
How to Recharge GLE Batteries
Please see the instructions supplied with the power adapters for the Logbook GLE for details. WARNING - Only use power
adapters supplied with Logbook GLE for recharging their batteries.

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