Delta Electronics SS1-UM-1.05 Installing the SunData s/w in your PC, SunData s/w Diskette

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Installing the SunData s/w in your PC

In this section you will be told about the SunData s/w, and what you need to do to get it running on your PC. You will then use it to establish that your PC can communicate with the SunScan probe.

The SunData s/w Diskette

What the s/w does

The s/w is provided as three groups of programs in separate directories on the diskette. If you find a README file in the root directory of the diskette, please read it. It may contain late release information not included in this manual.

SunData PC s/w (in the \PC directory)

You must install this in a PC for transferring data files from the Workabout to the PC. You can also install it in a (portable) PC to enable the PC to act as a data collection terminal instead of the Workabout.

SunData Psion s/w (in the \PSION directory)

This is a backup copy of the s/w that is pre-installed in the Workabout. You will not use this except in the unlikely event of program loss from the Workabout.

Psion communications s/w (in the \COMMS directory)

These are DOS programs provided by Psion which enable you to transfer files between the PC and Workabout. Full documentation is provided on disk and in the appendices. They will not be further described in this section.

These programs are essential if you need to restore s/w lost from the Workabout, (unless you have purchased the optional PsiWin Windows s/w), and of course they give you alternative methods of transferring data files from the Workabout to your PC, if you don't want to use SunData's own data file transfer method.

Installing the s/w

Your PC requirements

Your PC needs: DOS 3.3 or higher; a 3.5 inch 1.44 MB diskette drive, and an available serial port with 9 pin D-connector

You may need to refer to your PC manual to carry out the following tasks: copy a diskette, create subdirectories, copy files, and run programs from the DOS prompt.

You should make a copy of the SunData s/w diskette immediately for routine use. Store the original diskette securely, and set the write-protect slider on the diskettes.

Copy all the diskette files to your hard disk drive (HDD). You are recommended to use the same diskette directory names and to put them all in a parent directory, for example: \SUNSCAN. At the same time, you should create another directory for storing SunScan data files, e.g. \SUNSCAN\SSDATA. You may choose alternative names for any of these directories if you wish.

♦Insert the SunData diskette in your PC's diskette drive.

♦Create the required directories on your PC's HDD.

♦Copy the files from the diskette to the HDD.

♦Remove the SunData diskette from the disk drive.

No problems should be experienced if you wish to de-install the SunData programs later. Simply delete all the directories and files that you copied on to your hard disk.

10 • Getting Started

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Contents SunScan SS1-UM-1.05Trademarks CopyrightAcknowledgements CE conformityContents LAI theory Menus and Screens More Psion and file handling notesMeasurement options Technical Reference sectionAppendices IndexSunScan Canopy Analysis System How to use the manualsIntroduction Organisation of this manual Beam Fraction sensor Field accessories SunScan probe Data Collection TerminalPreliminary checks Getting StartedWorkabout and SunScan probe Checking the Workabout hardware SunData s/w Diskette Installing the SunData s/w in your PCInstalling the s/w What the s/w doesSetting up your PCs COM port Running SunDataSunScan probe to PC Communication checksWorkabout to PC Running SunData in Windows About this tutorial SunScan TutorialWorking with the Workabout What to do if you get lost Starting SunData in the WorkaboutUsing a PC instead of the Workabout Starting the PC softwareThis page is intentionally blank Setting up a measurement session Working through the menu optionsFile Saving Hot KeysUsing the Emulator mode Taking readingsConnecting the SunScan probe Without a Beam Fraction SensorConnecting the Beam Fraction Sensor Measuring Leaf Area Index without a Beam Fraction Sensor Reviewing your data file AveragesFrom the Workabout Transferring the data file to your PCTo the PC Initiating the file transfer from the Workabout Meanwhile, on the PC RS232 communication problems Conclusion of the TutorialSunData Screens on the Workabout Menus and Screens SettingsFile Contd UtilsQuit Workabout User Guide More Psion and file handling notesNavigating Psion directories and screens Navigating the Psion directories and screensPsion subdirectory usage in file select dialogs Deleting unwanted Workabout files Re-installing the SunData application iconFlashcards reformatting SunData Configuration files Configuration and data file handlingData memory management Restoring a configuration Default .cfgCreating a configuration file Data files.PRN file Displaying data files on your PC.CSV file Data file layouts and data groups Page Experiment design Measurement optionsAbove-canopy reference requirements Canopy type and BFS practicalities Canopy Sampling volumeCanopy type and LAI estimates Preferred light and weather conditions Planning for the sun’s positionSetting Eladp Advice on Absorption and Eladp valuesAbsorption Relationship between Mean Leaf Angle and Eladp Estimating Eladp in the fieldSunScan System Measurement modes Workabout setupLAI, PAR and All displays Autolog function Probe GO button Measurement procedures in the fieldProbe handling in the field Levelling the probeUse of the tripod Using the tripodBFS handling in the field WorkaboutLevelling the BFS Finding North, and setting the shade ringExtension cables, and the location of the BFS Checking the probe/BFS matching PAR calibrationsFactory light calibration Recalibrate optionEffect of the shade ring on the BFS Routine maintenance and cleaningRestoring the factory calibration Comparing the calibration with other PAR sensorsEnvironmental and moisture protection SunScan probe and Beam Fraction SensorLAI theory Ingredients of the LAI computation methodMajor assumptions Derivation of Wood’s SunScan canopy analysis equationsTheory versus reality Campbells Ellipsoidal LAD equations Beers law for canopy absorptionTransmission of Diffuse Light Transmission fraction τ Is given by I/I0 Modelling the canopy transmission Diffuse light transmission cosine corrected sensorDetail Diffuse light cosine response sensor Functions used to model canopy transmissionAccuracy of LAI calculations Diffuse light hemispherical response sensorModelling incomplete PAR absorption and scattering Exp 0.1 . x . atan 0.9 Atan L Q SpherCalculating zenith angles Scientific referencesSummary Jones, Hamlyn G Plants and Microclimate second edition. CUP Checking the batteries Maintenance and repairTechnical Reference section SunScan probe batteriesChecking the desiccant Checking the PAR calibration Re-setting the factory calibrationFactory calibration method Psion Workabout TroubleshootingProblems running the SunData application While running SunDataInsufficient power to write data reported Technical Support Beam Fraction Sensor type BF1 SpecificationsSunScan Probe Type SS1 Data Collection Terminal type DCT1 Psion WorkaboutSpares Kit type SPS1 Carrying Case type SCC1Telescopic Tripod type BFT1 Logging CablesPAR Performance Spectral responseCosine responses of probe and BFS SunScan system cosine responseAppendices Logging the probe as a Linear Quantum SensorLogging the Beam Fraction sensor Workabout SunData s/w Upgrading the SunScan systemSunData PC s/w Revision HistoryPsiWin File transfer between Workabout and PCChoice of different programs Workabout Remote LinkExample using Slink Slink and RcomDrives on the PC are referred to as REMA, Remc REM = remote Example using Rcom Documentation of Rcom and SlinkSending a file to a Communication program Using the Workabout Comms applicationAlternative file transfer mechanisms Sending a file to a serial printerGlossary Page Index AccuracyIndex Field use 39, 46, 48, 50, 51, 58
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