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GP5W-Shell and CSView

Overview

GP5W-SHELL is an easy-2-use software interface for our wireless data loggers. Included in

GP5W-Shell is CSView, a graphical viewer. The software can be used for local access of data loggers

as well as remote access (for GSM/GPRS based INTERNET data, only for special version, not

described in this shortform manual)

Requirements

The GP5W-Shell package was tested on WIN 98 SE, XP, VISTA. and Win 7 and Win 8. It was

designed for low CPU load, so it even will run on very small Sub-Notebooks and Netbooks.

Please note: The devices are available with several different radio frequencies, depending on the local

regulations of the country (e.g.: 433 MHz in Europe, parts of Africa and Asia, 905 MHz in USA and

Canada, ...). It is in the responsibility of the user, not to use devices that are not allowed in the country

of usage.

Installation

The latest version can be downloaded for free from our homepage. This manuals describes

GP5W-Shell V2.00.xx

Please start the Setup-Program and follow the instructions before connecting the wireless

USB-Dongle!

The wireless USB-Dongle (here with 433MHz Antenna for use in Europe/Africa/Asia)..

On Request other types of antennas might be available (e.g. beam antennas for longer ranges). The

normal range is between 10 and up to 100 meters (depending on the environment, with special

GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013 GP5W-Shell and CSView Overview GP5W-SHELL is an easy-2-use software interface for our wireless data loggers. Included in GP5W-Shell is CSView, a graphical viewer. The software can be used for local access of data loggers as well as remote access (for GSM/GPRS based INTERNET data, only for special version, not described in this shortform manual) Requirements The GP5W-Shell package was tested on WIN 98 SE, XP, VISTA. and Win 7 and Win 8.
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GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013 antennas up to 300 meters is possible). The used radio frequencies have been selected for optimal rugged and outdoor usage, even for loggers buried under soil, water or snow. After starting GP5W-SHELL, we recommend to set up the parameters: Click on the button „Setup“: The Setup Form We recommend to install the used paths: In „Data Path“ the raw data are stored (in a compressed format), the other path is where the exported data are stored.
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GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013 Entering the Access-Code The loggers are protected against unauthorised access by a small accesscode. The GP5W-Shell will remember all entered accesscodes. This is how it works: Before connecting the USB dongles to the PC, please install the software (GP5W-Shell) first. To access the Logger, enter the 4-Digit Accesscode as found on the Logger. Click on the unchecked checkbox and enter the 4-Digit-Accesscode, as it can be found on the logger.
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GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013 Data representation The data loggers use a compressed data format (also called „raw“ format) for communication. This format has the file extension „*.G2D“. Compared to a textual representation it requires only 10-20% of memory. Also the „*.G2D“ format includes other logger information. Normally the „*.G2D“-files are automatically expanded as text into a directory the user can select in the GP-Shell’s „Setup“-Menue (as already mentioned).
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GP5W-SHELL - Manual - English V2.00 Rev. 26.09.2013 With „Name“ the logger can be named. Avoid special characters. The logger monitors periodically some housekeeping-data, like battery voltages, internal temperature and others. The „HK-Counter“ is decremented every logged measure. If it reaches zero, the housekeeping-data (as marked in the checkboxes) are recorded in addition to the regular data. Please not, that the HK-Temperature is only calibrated on demand.