ICT International HFD8 User manual
HFD8
Heat Field Deformation
ICT International
Solutions for soil, plant & environmental monitoring
HFD Sap Flow Meter Quick Start Guide
NOTE: This manual should be used in conjunction with the instructional videos
provided by ICT International to compliment each section of operation.
These videos are located on the ICT YouTube site: http://youtube.com/user/ictintl
WARNING –The measurement needles of the HFD Sap Flow Meter are made of hollow
1.9mmstainless steel tubing. They can easily be bent, damaged or broken off if basic care is
not taken in handling the instrument. The significant length of the needles relative to this
very thin diameter demandsadditional attention to detail when handling or transporting the
needles. Once installed in sleeves within the tree the needles are very robust.
NOTE: the needles gain much of their structural strength when combined with the sleeves.
1HFD Sap Flow Meter Start-Up Check List
WARNING 1 - Please Read, Understand and Complete this checklist before unpacking the
HFD8 Sap Flow Meter
Have you Read the Manual? http://www.ictinternational.com/support/product-
manuals/
Have you watched the instructional videos? http://youtube.com/user/ictintl
Have you contacted ICT to schedule webcast training?
Email: [email protected] Phone: + 61-26772 6770
2System Requirements
2.1 Hardware
The ICT Instrument software does not require a powerful computer.
Recommended Minimum System Specifications:
Intel Atom 1.66 GHz and 1GB RAM or higher.
2.2 Software:
The ICT Instrument software is fully resizable on screen and compatible with the
following Operating Systems:
a.
b.
Windows Vista
c.
Windows 7
d.
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows Virtual OS run from a Mac computer
3Charge the HFD Sap Flow Meter Internal Battery
The HFD is a self-contained instrument that incorporates a dual power supply consisting of a
4V, 1A lithium polymer battery, located between the circuit boards and a large capacity 4 v
5A Lithium battery located within the end cap at the top of the instrument where the
needles exit. Before use the instrument MUST be charged. To choose from a range of
charging options see section 3 –Charging - Powering the Instrument.
The unique power-bus plug design was developed by ICT to simplify the electrical wiring
process. It minimises the need for custom tools in the field,requiring only that the outer
cable sheath be stripped back to expose the copper wire. As shown below no other tools are
required with all necessary components and fixings fully incorporated into the instrument
design. Retaining straps ensure the power-bus plugs do not separate from the instrument
when removed from the power-bus during wiring preparation and connection of external
power.
3.1 Connecting a Power Supply to the Instrument
3.1.1 Individual Power Supply Connections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1. 12V Solar Panel Only
2. 12V Solar Panel and
Battery
3. 12V DC Power Supply
Remove both ICT bus plugs
from one end of the logger
3.2 Connecting Power Directly via Solar Panel
HFD8
3.3 Connecting Power via External 12V Battery
HFD8
3.4 Connecting Power via External 12V Battery and Solar Panel
HFD8
3.5 Sharing an External 12V Battery and Solar Panel via Daisy Chaining
HFD8 HFD8
HFD8
4Install the HFD Sap Flow Meter Software & USB Driver
Insert the supplied CD into the computer. The CD will auto-run to present a menu.
Choose install software.
5Turn the Instrument On
The HFD Sap Flow Meter can either be turned on manually by pressing the power button or
automatically by connecting an external 12V DC power supply. This includes a USB cable
connected to a PC. The HFD Sap Flow Meter can be charged directly from any computers
USB port.
6Connect to the Instrument
Connect the USB cable to the instrument. The HFD8 will automatically be detected by the
computer as with any USB device. Double click the HFD icon on the Desktop to open the
software and click the icon “Connect to HFD”, then click “Find Devices” to search for the
instrument and select the named instrument from the Available Devices within the Device
Selection Window.
LED light pipe
On/Off Switch
USB Port
Micro SD
Alternatively, if you are using an MCC1 wireless Radio Modem
Instrument Information:
Fields are provided to Name the instrument and attach a Comment. Entries in these fields
will be recorded in a header line within the data file and can be beneficial to recalling
important aspects of the experiment after data has been collected. Every time these fields
are changed and updated, the change is automatically recorded in a new header line entry
in the data file.
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