S.E. International Radiation alert Monitor 1000 EC Operation Manual - page 13
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The Observer USB reads in Total Counts, CPM, µR/hr, mR/hr, CPS, µSv/hr, and has the ability to collect, log
the data received, set the calibration date and settings, and echo the readings collected on a PC. The data
is displayed on a graph, as well as a digital on-screen meter. Data can be saved or printed in various ways,
including a spreadsheet format. The dwell/count time can be adjusted for each point on the graph. You can
also set the length of time for the count. The software display has adjustable settings as well as a settable
alarm.
Installing the Observer USB Software
The New Observer USB is a free version of the Observer software that runs on Windows®. You can download a
copy the Observer USB Software at seintl.com/software. Install the software prior to connecting your Monitor
1000
EC
to the computer. After the software has completed downloading, double click on the installer, and
follow the on-screen prompts.
Connect to The Monitor 1000
EC
Once the software is installed and started, it will
run as a service in the background identified by
the icon in the system tray. The instrument will be
automatically detected and identified when the
Monitor 1000
EC
is connected via USB. The USB port is
a micro USB jack located on the side of the Monitor
1000
EC
Figure 2(2). To connect the Monitor 1000
EC
,
turn the instrument on, plug the cable into the USB
jack, and connect the other end to the USB port on
your computer.
Once the Monitor 1000
EC
is connected, the Observer
Software will launch and open a window for the
instrument with the serial number displayed in
the upper left corner of the title bar (Figure 6(1)). A new window will open for each detector
connected.
Observer USB Chart Screen
The Observer USB Chart Screen (Figure 6(2)) displays
a chart of the data currently collected by the
attached instrument.
The X Axis
The X axis consists of the time and date
stamp of the reading collected and will adjust
automatically to display all of the data collected
unless the Scroll check box is selected. If the
Scroll check box is selected, the X axis will
display the latest readings collected in the minute(s) time frame selected next to the
Scroll check box. For
example, if 2 minutes is selected in the
Scroll time, then the chart will display the latest 2 minutes of data
collected. The most recent data collected will be shown on the right side of the graph.
The Y Axis
The Y axis displays the unit of measurement for the reading displayed and will automatically adjust to
display the highest reading collected.
Chapter 6: Observer USB Software
Figure 6(1)
Figure 6(2)