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Select Format CSV: Yes in the Review dialog box

or from the file itself

Press Menu, Format CSV, Enter (or +F)

This command in fact toggles between the formatted and unformatted states, and the terminology changes accordingly.

Press On/Esc to exit from any of the dialogs, or from the reviewed file itself.

Note: if you’re using a portable computer to control the SunScan, the file is fitted into one screen width, and you will be able to see a bigger area of the screen. You can move throughout the file using ↑↓↓ PgUp, PgDn, Home, and End keys. You can also view data files with any other text reading or spreadsheet application.

Transferring the data file to your PC

Now is the time to practice transferring a data file from the Workabout to your PC. You will run SunData in the Workabout and SunData on the PC, and send the file via the RS232 serial connection.

The SunData File Transfer system is intended only for transferring data files from the Workabout to a PC. You can't use it for non data files, nor for transfers from the PC to the Workabout. Other types of file transfer can be done with the utility programs referred to in the appendices.

Of course, if you are using a portable PC as a Data Collection Terminal instead of the Workabout, your data files will already be on the hard disk, and you won't need to do this.

From the Workabout

On the Workabout:

Disconnect the SunScan probe coiled cable from the RS232 port on the Workabout. Plug the (uncoiled) SunScan comms cable into the Workabout. For the moment leave the remote end of the comms cable not connected to your PC.

If you get a "Failed to open Serial port in use" message, press On/Esc to clear the message, then press +L from the system screen. The Remote Link dialog box will appear from which you must set the link to Off, and press Enter to accept it.

SunData should now run.

To the PC

Now proceed to your PC. If you haven't done so already, you should run SunData and set up your PC's COM port as described in the Getting Started section of this manual (access the System Settings dialog box by Alt+S then Y, or Ctrl Y).

Connect the SunScan (uncoiled) comms cable to the COM port you have specified.

Select Alt+File, File Transfer,

This calls up the File Transfer box which lets you specify the directory on your PC into which you want the data file transferred. The current choice of directory is shown in the top line.

If you want to change it, use the commands shown below.

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Contents SS1-UM-1.05 SunScanAcknowledgements CopyrightTrademarks CE conformityContents Measurement options Menus and Screens More Psion and file handling notesLAI theory Technical Reference sectionIndex AppendicesIntroduction How to use the manualsSunScan Canopy Analysis System Organisation of this manualSunScan probe Field accessoriesBeam Fraction sensor Data Collection TerminalPreliminary checks Getting StartedWorkabout and SunScan probe Checking the Workabout hardware Installing the s/w Installing the SunData s/w in your PCSunData s/w Diskette What the s/w doesRunning SunData Setting up your PCs COM portSunScan probe to PC Communication checksWorkabout to PC Running SunData in Windows About this tutorial SunScan TutorialWorking with the Workabout Starting SunData in the Workabout What to do if you get lostStarting the PC software Using a PC instead of the WorkaboutThis page is intentionally blank Working through the menu options Setting up a measurement sessionHot Keys File SavingTaking readings Using the Emulator modeWithout a Beam Fraction Sensor Connecting the SunScan probeConnecting the Beam Fraction Sensor Measuring Leaf Area Index without a Beam Fraction Sensor Averages Reviewing your data fileFrom the Workabout Transferring the data file to your PCTo the PC Initiating the file transfer from the Workabout Meanwhile, on the PC Conclusion of the Tutorial RS232 communication problemsSunData Screens on the Workabout Menus and Screens SettingsFile Utils ContdQuit Navigating Psion directories and screens More Psion and file handling notesWorkabout User Guide 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 Creating a configuration file Default .cfgRestoring a configuration 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 Planning for the sun’s position Preferred light and weather conditionsSetting Eladp Advice on Absorption and Eladp valuesAbsorption Estimating Eladp in the field Relationship between Mean Leaf Angle and EladpSunScan System Measurement modes Workabout setupLAI, PAR and All displays Autolog function Probe handling in the field Measurement procedures in the fieldProbe GO button Levelling the probeBFS handling in the field Using the tripodUse of the tripod WorkaboutLevelling the BFS Finding North, and setting the shade ringExtension cables, and the location of the BFS Factory light calibration PAR calibrationsChecking the probe/BFS matching Recalibrate optionRestoring the factory calibration Routine maintenance and cleaningEffect of the shade ring on the BFS Comparing the calibration with other PAR sensorsSunScan probe and Beam Fraction Sensor Environmental and moisture protectionIngredients of the LAI computation method LAI theoryMajor 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 Diffuse light transmission cosine corrected sensor Modelling the canopy transmissionDetail Accuracy of LAI calculations Functions used to model canopy transmissionDiffuse light cosine response sensor Diffuse light hemispherical response sensorExp 0.1 . x . atan 0.9 Atan L Q Spher Modelling incomplete PAR absorption and scatteringCalculating zenith angles Scientific referencesSummary Jones, Hamlyn G Plants and Microclimate second edition. CUP Technical Reference section Maintenance and repairChecking the batteries SunScan probe batteriesChecking the desiccant Checking the PAR calibration Re-setting the factory calibrationFactory calibration method Problems running the SunData application TroubleshootingPsion Workabout While running SunDataInsufficient power to write data reported Technical Support SunScan Probe Type SS1 SpecificationsBeam Fraction Sensor type BF1 Data Collection Terminal type DCT1 Psion WorkaboutTelescopic Tripod type BFT1 Carrying Case type SCC1Spares Kit type SPS1 Logging CablesSpectral response PAR PerformanceSunScan system cosine response Cosine responses of probe and BFSLogging the probe as a Linear Quantum Sensor AppendicesLogging the Beam Fraction sensor SunData PC s/w Upgrading the SunScan systemWorkabout SunData s/w Revision HistoryChoice of different programs File transfer between Workabout and PCPsiWin Workabout Remote LinkSlink and Rcom Example using SlinkDrives on the PC are referred to as REMA, Remc REM = remote Documentation of Rcom and Slink Example using RcomAlternative file transfer mechanisms Using the Workabout Comms applicationSending a file to a Communication program Sending a file to a serial printerGlossary Page Accuracy IndexIndex Field use 39, 46, 48, 50, 51, 58

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