The Lufft line of weather sensors can be configured using SDI-12 protocol through iChart software. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. Right click on the Lufft sensor in the Navigation Panel. 3. Select Property. The Smart Sensor Properties window should appear. 4. Record the number in the SDI-12 Address box. 5. Click Cancel. 6. Select Advanced | […]
The mV-RS485 Adapter must be configured for the specific sensor before data can be properly displayed. For LI-COR sensors the Certificate of Calibration shipped with the sensor will be required. This certificate can also be downloaded from the LI-COR website using the sensor serial number. 1. Open iChart. 2. Select Advanced | mV-RS485 Adapter | Setup… […]
The MS8-CON is a connectorized cable with the MS8 male connector on one end and the Lufft connector on the other end. The cable allows for communication in RS-485 between a Lufft sensor and an iSIC data logger. REV: 13G29
The A46 Yagi antenna can be mounted to the pole of a 4100-MAST system using a 7/16″ socket wrench and the hardware provided with the antenna. 1. Position the U-bolt and mounting plate just below the threading at the top of the pole. 2. Fit the antenna onto the mounting plate, with the U-bolt […]
The MS8-BULK is a panel mount cable assembly with the MS8 female connector on one end and flying lead on the other end. To install the MS8-BULK it will be necessary to drill holes in the panel where it is to be mounted. See Figure 3 for proper drilling dimensions. Included Accessories (4) 4-40 1/2″ screws (4) #4 […]
The A60-OEM is used for power and/or communication to the OEM line of iSIC data loggers. The cable has an MS4 connector on one end to connect to the bottom of the iSIC-OEM and a flying lead for power and communication connections on the other end. The red and black wires can be connected to […]
A sensor can be removed from an iChart project file if the system setup has changed or needs to be redone. Note: The device will be reprogrammed in these steps and all data will be lost. Please download all data before proceeding. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. Select Project | Setup Device Wizard. […]
A sensor can be added to an iChart project file if the system setup has changed or needs to be redone. Note: The device will be reprogrammed in these steps and all data will be lost. Please download all data before proceeding. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. Select Project | Setup Device Wizard. […]
The current measured mV value can be read at any time from the mV-RS485 Adapter using iChart’s interface. 1. Ensure the mV-RS485 Adapter is connected to the SDL and the SDL is powered. 2. Open iChart. Select Open Without Project if prompted. 3. Select Advanced | mV-RS485 Adapter | Setup… from the menu bar. 4. Select the correct PC COM Port and Connection type from the drop down lists. 5. Click Connect. […]
This guide is designed to help resolve common problems associated with failed communication between an SDI-12 sensor and iChart software. Problems can arise as a result of improper physical connections, incorrect sensor addresses, physical damage to cables or connectors, and bad SDI-12 circuits on either the sensor or NexSens data logger. To troubleshoot this problem, […]
