Temperature and Light Logger (UA-002-64)

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The City University of New York
New York City College Of Technology
Architectural Technology Department
written by Felix Rodriguez
Temperature and Light Logger - UA-002-64
April 14, 2015

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Temperature and Light Logger - UA-002-64
Definition:
This is a HOBO: UA-002-64 Temperature and
Light Logger a miniature data logger that can
record temperature and relative Light levels.
Applications:
Indoor and Outdoor environments
Waterproof for Underwater measurements
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Left click on the RED number symbol
to get a brief description of the items
required to use the Temperature and
Light Logger.
Step 1:
Always refer back to the Manual
when necessary just left click with
you mouse.
Left click with your mouse on the
Specification Button to see the
battery life of the logger, it’s range,
and operating temperature.
This would give you an idea under
which conditions this logger can
be used.
Step 2:
Connect the Logger to the PC using the USB
cable to get it ready to Launch.
Open the Software HOBOware Pro by clicking on
the icon with a Circle and a H on your desktop.
Step 3:
Fig 1. HOBO: UA-002-64
Logger Components
Fig 2. HOBO: UA-002-64 - Connecting
to PC using a USB cable
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Manual: UA-002-64 - Temperature & Light Logger
Specs: UA-002-64 Specifications

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How to Launch the logger to collect data.
Step 4:
Once Logger is connected confirm on the right hand
bottom corner of the Hoboware Pro Software that it
says 1 device connected.
Under the Device drop-down menu select Launch to get the configuration page where you
can configure the logger to start logging data.
Left click on the video button to see
a video on how to Launch the logger,
then you can try it on your own.
Video: How to Launch a Data Logger

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Follow the Steps below to configure your logger.
See the Notes that explain what certain areas are used for.
Launching the Logger
Step 4:

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Configuration Page for the: U12-006 - 4 Channel Ext.
Note: Every Logger has a different configuration page
due to it’s different sensor capabilites.
Launching the Logger
Step 4:

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Check the Status of the Logger:
Once Logger has been Launched.
Click on status to check and confirm that the logger has started and is
recording data.
Device Status
Step 5:

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See the Device Status page and look at important
information such as:
Is the logger logging ?
How much battery is left?
Device Status
Step 5:

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Logger placement on windows sill measuring
temperature and Light intensity from the sun.
See instructions on how to deploy the light sensor to get consis-
tent data.
Step 6:
Logger Placement

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Follow the steps below to Read-out the data from the
logger. This will allow you to download all the data col-
lected in the logger.
Step 7:
Read-out the data Logger
Left click on the video button to see a video on how to
Read-Out the logger, then you can try it on your own.
Video: How to Read-Out the Data Logger

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The Graph information below shows you the graph that is created
using the Hoboware software, however you can further manipulate
this data by exporting it as a CSV file to use in Excel.
Step 8:
Hoboware Pro Software
Graphing

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Follow the steps below to Export your data as a CSV file and
use in Excel, allowing you to further manipulate the data.
Step 9:
Export to a CSV file

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4- Channel Ext. Data Logger - (U12-006)
Additional Information;
Learn how to use HOBOware Software more in
depth by left clicking on the buttons to the left.
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 1
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 2
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software part 3
Additional References
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software Part 1
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software Part 2
Introduction to HOBOware Pro Software Part 3
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