Sensr GP1 User manual
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PROGRAMMABLE ACCELEROMETER
GP1
User Guide
Version 2.2
August 27, 2007
GP1 USER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK START GUIDE 5
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6
1.1 Packing List 6
GETTING STARTED 6
2.1 Installing Batteries 6
2.2 Installing the Software 6
2.3 Connecting the Hardware 7
2.4 Launching the Software 9
2.5 Review the User Manual 9
2.6 Technical Support 9
GP1 USER GUIDE 10
1 PREAMBLE 11
1.1 FCC Statement 11
1.2 Software License Agreement 11
1.3 Acceptable Use 12
1.4 Safe Transport 13
2 GP1 PROGRAMMABLE ACCELEROMETER 13
2.1 General 13
2.2 Specications 13
2.3 Acceleration Ranges 13
2.4 Data Recorder Mode 14
2.5 Event Recorder Mode 14
2.6 Real-Time Data Capture Mode 14
2.7 LED Status Indicator 15
2.8 Start Button 15
3 DATA RECORDER MEASUREMENTS AND FEATURES 15
3.1 Maximum Axis Acceleration 15
3.2 Minimum Axis Acceleration 15
3.3 Average Axis Acceleration 15
3.4 Axis Threshold Counter 16
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3.5 Vector Magnitude (VM) Max 16
3.6 Vector Magnitude (VM) Average 16
3.7 Vector Magnitude Threshold Counter 16
3.8 Orientation 16
3.9 Near Zero G 16
3.10 Peak Duration 16
3.11 Temperature 17
3.12 Button Press 17
3.13 Alerts 17
4 EVENT RECORDER MEASUREMENTS 18
4.1 Axis Acceleration 18
4.2 Temperature 18
5 SYSTEM SETUP 19
5.1 Battery Information 19
5.2 Installing Batteries 19
5.3 Installing the Software 19
5.4 Connecting the GP1 20
6 SENSWARE 21
6.1 Sensware Description 21
6.2 Accessing Help 21
6.3 Using Sensware 21
6.4 Connecting to a GP1 22
6.5 Main Control Panel 23
6.6 Device Initialization 23
6.7 GP1 Init General 24
6.8 GP1 Init Data Recorder 25
6.9 GP1 Init Event Recorder 26
6.10 Downloading Data 27
6.11 Reviewing the Data 27
6.12 Device Information 30
6.13 Real Time Data Capture 31
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7 CONFIGURING THE DATA RECORDER 33
7.1 X Y Z Axis 33
7.1.1 X Y Z Axis Measurements 33
7.1.2 X Y Z Axis Settings 34
7.1.3 X Y Z Axis Alerts 35
7.2 Vector Magnitude 36
7.2.1 Vector Magnitude Measurements 36
7.2.2 Vector Magnitude Settings 37
7.2.3 Vector Magnitude Alerts 38
7.3 Orientation 39
7.3.1 Orientation Settings 39
7.3.2 Orientation Alerts 40
7.4 Near Zero G 41
7.4.1 Near Zero G Measurements 41
7.4.2 Near Zero G Settings 42
7.4.3 Near Zero G Alerts 43
7.5 Peak Duration 44
7.5.1 Peak Duration Settings 44
7.5.2 Peak Duration Alerts 46
7.6 Temperature 47
7.6.1 Temperature Alerts 47
7.7 Button Press 48
8 CONFIGURING THE EVENT RECORDER 49
9 SAVING DATA 50
10 EXPORTING DATA 50
11 MISCELLANEOUS 50
11.1 GP1 Maintenance 50
11.2 Technical Support 50
11.3 Product Warranty 50
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GP1
Quick Start
Guide
QUICK START GUIDE
1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1.1 Packing List
Please conrm that you received a complete GP1 Programmable Accelerometer kit.
You should have received:
• 1 x GP1 Programmable Accelerometer
• 1 x USB Interface cable
• 2 x AA Batteries
• 1 x Sensware CD
2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Installing Batteries
The GP1 Programmable Accelerometer is powered by two AA alkaline batteries. To install the batteries
you must remove the access cover (See Figure 1). The cover is secured to the housing by 2 quarter-turn
fasteners. Remove the cover by turning the fasteners counter-clockwise approximately ¼ of a turn.
Once the fastener disengages, it will pop up and you can lift the cover o of the housing. The SENSR GP1’s
battery box contains an embossed diagram that illustrates proper battery orientation; please consult
this diagram before installing the batteries.
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Figure 1 Battery Access Cover
2.2 Installing the Software
Before installing the software take a moment and verify that the computer meets the following minimum
systems requirements:
• Operating System: Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP2
• CPU: Pentium 4, 2.00GHz
• System Memory (RAM): 512MB
• Hard Disk: 200MB free space
• Display: 1024 x 768, 32-bit “True Color”
QUICK START GUIDE
The software for the GP1 Programmable Accelerometer is based upon Microsoft’s .NET Framework.
You can download this environment from Microsoft using your Windows update utility.
Depending on your update settings you may need to select the Custom update option.
The .NET Framework 2.0 is considered an optional component and is listed in the Software category.
You must install the .NET Framework 2.0 before you install the Sensware application.
To install the Sensware application:
• Insert the CD into your CD/ DVD drive.
• Double-click your My Computer icon.
• Double-click your CD / DVD drive icon.
• Double-click the Sensware set -up icon (See Figure 2).
• Follow the installation wizard’s instructions.
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Figure 2 Set-up icon
2.3 Connecting the Hardware
The Sensr GP1 Programmable Accelerometer communicates with your computer via USB. Connect the
supplied USB cable to your computer. The GP1 features an internal USB connector; you must remove
the access cover (See Figure 1) in order to connect the GP1. The cover is secured to the housing by
2 quarter-turn fasteners. Remove the cover by turning the fasteners counter-clockwise approximately
¼ of a turn, once the fastener disengages it will pop up and you can lift the cover o of the housing.
The GP1 has a mini-B USB connector that is located in a pocket between the battery box and the housing
(See Figure 3). Note that it is a keyed connector and you are required to align the USB cable before
plugging it in.
Figure 3. Mini-B Connector
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To install the GP1 hardware, rst plug the USB cable into the USB connector on the GP1 and into an
available USB connector on the computer.
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You should see an indication near the system tray that the computer has detected new hardware.
A moment later, a dialog will appear for the Found New Hardware Wizard. Do not allow the wizard
to connect to Windows Update to search for software. Click the Next button.
Allow the wizard to install the software automatically. If the wizard cannot nd the correct software,
you can install from a specic location, which is the root of the CD-ROM. Click the Next button.
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A warning will appear to advise you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing.
This is not a problem. Click the Continue Anyway button.
When the wizard is nished, this dialog appears. Click the Finish button.
You should see an indication near the system tray that the computer has nished installing the hardware.
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2.4 Launching the Software
To launch Sensware select Start>Programs>Sensware
2.5 Review the User Manual
We recommend that you review the User’s Manual; the manual can be found under the Help menu.
2.6 Technical Support
If you have any questions about the product or require technical support please email us at
support@sensr.com or call 563.245.3750.
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