FishMeter Electronic Fish Measuring Board User Manual
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 2 of 16 Table Of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 3 2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 4 3. OPERATION 5 4. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS KEYS 8 5. MENU 11 6. DISPLAY UNIT 14 7. SCALE CONNECTIONS 15 8. SPECIFICATION 15
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 3 of 16 1. Introduction Scantrol FishMeter is an electronic fish measuring board for measurement of length, and recording weight, sex, and other fish sampling data. Scantrol FishMeter is developed in close contact with the users to satisfy their demanding requirements for functionality and flexibility. Scantrol Fishmeter can be used in fishlab, or in the harsh environment on a ships deck. With Scantrol FishMeter you can measure fish length from 1 mm to 2m. You can define 100 different species that can be selected from function keys on the measuring board. For each species you can measure length, and you can record up to 40 additional parameters. You can define these additional parameters in a palette in the FishMeter PC-software. Here you can also set up the sequence of the recordings, and the FishMeter will then instruct you to enter data in the correct sequence. You can have two electronic scales connected to the board simultaneously. You can have one scale for single fish and one for total or sample weights. The recordings of the weights can be done either by a function key or as a part of the measuring sequence defined in the palette. If you want to identify or split fish samples with a code, you can either enter a serial number or a lot number from the FishMeter s numeric keys. Scantrol FishMeter includes a display unit, which displays what you are recording when you are measuring fish. Here you can read the selected species and the length of the fish, together with serial and lot numbers. Scantrol FishMeter includes a PC-compatible software package. You can use this software to configure the FishMeter, to transfer data from the FishMeter to a PC, and to convert recorded data to a format that is suitable for your application (e.g. EXCEL format). Before you can start using the FishMeter, you must go in to the configuration menu and define what species you want to work on, and also define a measuring palette and a measuring sequence for each species. The measuring palette is a selection of user defined parameters which can be recorded for each species in a eligibility sequence. When you have set up the configuration you can transfer it to the FishMeter and start logging. You can now disconnect the PC and let the FishMeter store the recordings. If you keep the PC connected you can operate in real time mode. Data will then be transferred, displayed and stored on the PC as they are recorded and stored by the FishMeter. Scantrol FishMeter has a local memory with capacity to store 10,000 operations.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 4 of 16 2. Principle of operation Scantrol FishMeter consists of a display unit and the measuring board. Both units are waterproof and made to operate in harsh environment. The display unit, which is connected to the board, read, store and display all recorded data. The electronics in the measuring board consist of an array of magnetic sensors that are mounted under the yellow line (magnetic line) in the center of the measuring board. All operations on the FishMeter are done by a small magnet that can either be attached to the finger or held in the hand (see Appendix ). When you place the magnet on the center line, the FishMeter will detect this signal and interpret it as a fish length if you are in LENGTH mode, or as a function or numeric key entry if you are in FUNCTION mode. To ensure stable and reliable operation, the magnet must be held in position for a certain duration of time before FishMeter detects a valid entry. This time can be adjusted from 0.1 to 0.9 seconds in a menu on the display unit. The FishMeter gives a short beep and a red flash when an entry has been accepted. When the FishMeter is measuring in a defined sequence and a parameter different from Length is entered, the FishMeter gives a double beep and only a short beep when a Length is entered. This is because the operator should know when a Length measurement should be taken. You can divide the type of entries into four groups: LENGTH RECORDING FUNCTIONS KEYS NUMERICAL VALUE WEIGHT INPUT
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 5 of 16 3. Operation There are two basic keys that are important for the operation of Scantrol FishMeter: Length selection key and the Function selection key. To do length measurement on the measuring board, the magnet should first be placed over the yellow spot on the Length selection key to set the FishMeter to LENGTH mode. The next is to place the magnet behind the fish tail until a peep and a flash is generated on the display unit. The fish length is then recorded and stored in the memory (see fig 2). The fish length is always rounded off to the nearest ½ cm for fish smaller than 50 cm and 1 cm for fish longer than 50 cm e.g. 45.6 cm is 45.5 and 60.9 cm is 60. Before any of the function keys can be operated, the magnet first has to be placed on the Function selection key to set FishMeter to FUNCTION mode. FishMeter will remain in FUNCTION mode until Length selection key is operated. How to select a specie? To select a specie first place the magnet on the function selection key and then select one of the species keys ( 1 to 20). The selected name and number of the specie is displayed in the window. If species between 20 and 100 should be selected, first enter the specie number by the numerical keyboard followed by one of the specie keys. To continue with length measurement for that specie place the magnet on the length selection key. How to change LOT number? To change a LOT number for the selected specie, place the magnet on the function selection key and than select LOT number key enter on of the numerical keys followed by enter key. To continue length measurement press length selection key.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 6 of 16 How to work with a measure palette? When the measuring board is configured to record parameter in palette sequence e.g. LENGTH, WEIGHT, AGE, SEX. The operator must first place the magnet on the length selection key. The operation window will then display LENGTH, that means that the operator must place the magnet behind the fish to record the length. The window will than display WEIGHT, which means that the fish must to be placed on an electronic scale connected to the measuring board for automatically recording, or the value can be entered from the numerical keys followed by the enter key. Then the window will display AGE and the operator must enter a code from the numerical keys followed by the enter key. Finally the window is displaying SEX, the operator can press male key or female key, the code will be 1 or 2. The operator can instead of the male key or female key enter a numerical value from the numerical keys. If the operator have configured the FishMeter in the sequence configuration to measure the parameters WEIGHT, AGE AND SEX only for 2 fish in each length group and the groups is filled up. It is possible to continue the measurement, by going to the MENU and sub menu MEASURMENT MODES an set the FULL SEQUENCE to 1. Then the FishMeter will start asking for WEIGHT, AGE AND SEX again. The mode will be turned off by selecting the specie again. In the other way if the parameters WEIGHT, AGE AND SEX is defined to be measured for every fish, then the operator can turn off the parameters one by one with only pressing the enter key without any input. The mode will be turned off by selecting the specie key again. How to record weight of a sample of fish? If the operator want to register the weight as a sample weight first place the magnet on the function selection key, then select sample weight key. If an electronic scale is connected to the FishMeter, fish weights will automatically be recorded on the FishMeter as a sample weight. The operator can also enter the value from the numerical keys. The measuring board is recording sample weight until function selection key is pressed again or if Total weight key is pressed. How to record a weight of the total quantity of fish? If the operator want to register the weight as a total weight, first place the magnet on the function selection key, then select total weight key. If an electronic scale is connected to the FishMeter, the quantity of fish will automatically be recorded on the FishMeter as a total weight. The operator can also enter the value from the numerical keys.the measuring board is recording total weight until function selection key is pressed again or if sample weight key is pressed.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 7 of 16 How to record weight of a single fish? If the operator want to register the weight as a single weight first place the magnet on the function selection key, then select weight key. If an electronic scale is connected to the FishMeter, the fish weight will automatically be recorded on the FishMeter as a weight. The operator can also enter the value from the numerical keys. The measuring board is recording sample weight until function selection key is pressed again. A better way to record single weights, is to choose single weight as part of the palette the operator will save operations see How to work with a measure palette. How to measure in cm? First place the magnet on the function selection key, then press the cm key. The measuring board will automatically go to the length mode and all fish lengths will be measured with ½ cm resolution from 1 to 50 cm and 1 cm resolution from 50 to 100 cm. How to measure in mm? First place the magnet on the function selection key, then press the mm key. The measuring board will automatically go to the length mode. The operator should measure manually the length of the fish on the mm scale and record the length of the fish with the magnet on the main scale. E.g. To measure a 70 mm long fish place the magnet on the 70 cm mark. How to measure fish longer than 1m? Place the magnet on the function selection key, then press +100 key. The measuring board will automatically go to the length mode. Mark the fish at the 100 cm line, move the fish and use the line from 100 cm and below to see the actual length of the fish. To record the length of e.g. 135 cm, place the magnet on the 35 cm mark. To go out of this mode, choose the function selection key and press +100 key again. How to delete an operation? To delete last operation place the magnet on the delete key and the last entry is deleted. It is also possible to edit and change values for earlier measurements: Select the function selection key and use the arrow keys to choose the operation you want to change, then enter a new value. The display will show EDIT VALUE.To get out, press function selection key. How to go into the menu? Place the magnet on the function selection key, than select menu key. To select the different menus use the arrow keys (the selected menu is highlighted). Use the Menu key or enter key to go into the wanted menu. To leave the menu, use arrow key until exit is highlighted, then press Menu key or enter key.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 8 of 16 4. Description of the Functions Keys Length selection key The length key is operated before Length measurement. Function selection key Used when one of the Functions keys should be selected. Delete Key Delete key is used to delete the last entries. If used together with the arrow keys the delete key can delete or change earlier entered value. Numerical Keyboard 0 to 9 Make it possible to enter a numerical value to the measuring board. Decimal Point Used when entering a numerical value. Enter Key Used when entering a numerical value Clear Entry Used when deleting a numerical value mm key This key is selected when the measuring board is used to measure Length in mm. In this case the mm scale has to be used to measure the actuall length. After the key is pressed the FishMeter will automatically go to Length mode
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 9 of 16 cm key Selected when measuring length in cm. The resolution is ½ cm from 0 to 50 cm and 1 cm from 50 to 100 cm. After the key is pressed the FishMeter will automatically go to Length mode +100 key If this key is used the measured length is added with 1m. Used if the fish is more than 1m long. After the key is pressed the FishMeter will automatically go to Length mode Arrow key Used to go up in a menu Arrow key Used to go down in a menu Weight key When this key is used, the board is reading value from a scale and the weight is registered as a single fish weight. The key is active until the Function selection key is pressed Sample weight key When this key is used, the board is reading value from a scale connected to the board, the weight is registered as a sample fish weight. The key is active until the Function selection key is pressed or the Total weight key is pressed. Total weight key When this key is used, the board is reading value from a scale connected to the board and the weight is registered as a Total fish weight. The key is active until the Function selection key or Sample weight key is pressed. Function key 1 Used when a user want to add a code to the measurement (At Institute of Marine Research used to Pr.Type) Function key 2 Used when a user want to add a code to the measurement
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 10 of 16 Male key The male key can be used when sex should be registered for the fish. When sex is selected in the palette you can push male key and code 1 is recorded. Female key The female key can be used when sex should be registered for the fish. When sex is selected in the palette you can push female key and code 2 is recorded. Menu Key When this key is pressed you can go in to the menu and change or read different settings. Used in combination with arrow keys and enter key. (The menu is described later in this manual). LOT number With this key the species can be split up with a unique numerical value from 1 to 99 which is connected to the selected species. A numerical value has to be entered after this key is pressed. Default value is 1. Species selection With this key defined species from 1 to 20 (100) can be selected. To select species from 20 to 100, first enter fish number on keyboard and press one of the species keys.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 11 of 16 5. Menu To enter the menu: Place the magnet on the function selection key and then the select the menu key, When you are inside the Main menu use the arrow key to highlight the wanted Sub menu and use the Menu key or enter key to select. To leave all menus select the exit field and press Menu key or enter key. MORE.. SET SERIES NO. SPECIES LIST LENGTH DISTRIB. USER OPTIONS EXIT EXIT Exit the menu and return to normal operation. USER OPTIONS AUTOMATIC L When this is set to 1 the measuring board will go automatically to length measurement when a new specie is selected. MAGNET DELAY Is used to set the time that is needed to hold the magnet on the sensor before the measurement is recorded. Valid setting 0.1 to 0.9 sec. To get fast response from the measuring board choose short time values, but considerate that this can have a influence on the accuracy of the measurements. Normal value will be 0.1 to 0.3 sec. LIGHT PULSE The operator can set the time duration of the flash. Valid settings 0.0 to 0.9 maximum duration is 0.9 (0.0 turns light off). SOUND PULSE The operator can set the time duration of the sound pulse. Valid settings 0.0 to 0.9 maximum duration is 0.9 (0.0 turns sound off). The sound level will increase with a longer pulse. DISPLAY CONTRAST The operator can change the contrast of the display. Valid settings 0 to 15. Maximum contrast is 0. LENGTH DISTRIB
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 12 of 16 Makes it possible to see the length distribution of each length group. If the magnet is carried on the yellow line in center, from 1 to 100 cm, the window will display the number of fish for each length group. And present the percent of number of fish under selected length group and total number of fish. The number of fish will also be presented as a graphical bar. To leave this menu select function selecting key. SPECIES LIST By entering species list, the operator can view the names of all the configured species. SET SERIES NO From this menuselection, the operator is allowed to set a new series number. MORE. More menus MEASUREMENT MODES CLEAR BUFFER SYSTEM STATUS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS WEIGHT NO. 1 The operator can set communication parameter for serial port no. 1. This can also be done from the PC program. WEIGHT NO. 2 The operator can set communication parameter for serial port no 2. This can also be done from the PC program COMM. TEST In this menu the operator can view the activity on the serial lines PC : Shows the communication traffic to the PC W1 : Shows the communication traffic from serial port 1 W2 : Shows the communication traffic from serial port 2 SYSTEM STATUS The operator can see the percent of remaining memory, when all memory is free, the percent is 100%.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 13 of 16 CLEAR BUFFER By selecting this, the operator will delete all stored recordings. The configuration will not be deleted. All stored data will be lost! MEASUREMENT MODES If FULL SEQUENCE is set to 1 the FishMeter will continue in the defined parameter sequence to the selected specie, also after a the defined maximum number in a length group is archived. The FishMeter will go back to normal operation when the Specie key is selected again. COMBINE SPECIE 1+2 When this is set to 1, the calculation of percent number fish from specie 1 an 2 less than a defined length group of total number fish, is displayed. The display will show <MIN * 0%. When this is 0, the calculation is done only for the selected specie. The display will show <MIN 0%. Example: The length group of specie 1 is 47 cm, and you have measured 30 fish. The length group of specie 1 is 47 cm, and you have measured 20 fish. Total number of fish of specie 1 an 2 is 100 fish. Then the display will show <MIN 50%
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 14 of 16 6. Display Unit The display unit displays most of the information during measurement. 1 1 : COD 050397 LENGTH 45.5 TOTAL 211 COD 1 GROUP 2 LOT 1 <MIN 0% LENGTH 22.5 CM SELECT FUNCTION THE INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE LCD DISPLAY: Information on the upper line: 1..Lot number 1 1 Species number 1 COD..The selected species Information on the left field: 050397..Series Number TOTAL 211.The total number of fish measured for that species is 211 GROUP 2.Number of fish measured for that species length group <MIN 0%.Percent fish in the Length group of Total number fish Information on the right field: The last four entries. Information on the lower line: CM The unit for the length is cm The right part of this line tells the operator which operation the FishMeter is expecting. (SELECT FUNCTION = Function mode, press a function key, LENGTH= Enter length) Information in center: The display will show a bar which represent the used memory. Full memory is represented by a black bar. The bar is bright when memory is empty.
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 15 of 16 7. Scale Connections External electronic equipment as electronic scales, Tag readers etc. can be connected to the two RS232 inputs of the Scantrol FishMeter. Most of the electronics scales have the possibility to send out the measured weights as a value on a serial line. Typically one scale can have high accuracy for single fish and one scale is used to measure baskets of fish. In the configuration menu in the PC program each scale communication protocols can be configured individually, or the communications can be set on the measuring board. For connection details se drawing. 8. Specifications Power supply Power consumption Memory size Operating temperature Resolution 12 to 15 VDC Average 0.3 A, maximum 1 A 10,000 operations 0 to 40 degrees C 0.5 cm from 0.5 to 50 cm 1 cm from 50 to 100 cm. Range 0-100 cm (direct entry) 101-200 cm (indirect/numeric entry) 0-200 mm (numeric entry) accuracy 1 mm Size 114 x 25 x 10 cm (L x W x H) Weight 11.5 kg
FishMeter User Manual version 1.6 Page 16 of 16 Appendix Magnet attachment: Magnet to be attached to index finger. Magnet to be attached to the thumb On both the magnets there is an arrow. When operating the measuring board, the arrow should always point to the left.
FishMeter SOFTWARE MANUAL, FMS01
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 2 of 14 Table Of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 3 2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3 3. FISHMETER WINDOW 4 FishMeter Menus 5 FishMeter Toolbar 5 3. FISHMETER CONFIGURATION 7 Species 8 Palette 9 Sequence 11 Measurement Series 12 Measurement Board 13 Save Configuration 13 Send Configuration To FishMeter 14 4. RECORDING OF DATA 14 5. DATA FILES 14
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 3 of 14 1. Introduction Scantrol FishMeter includes the PC compatible software package FMS01. This software is used for setting up Scantrol FishMeter, and for retrieval of recorded information from Scantrol FishMeter. You can set up Scantrol FishMeter to suit your sampling application by using the Configuration Menu. Here you can define what species you are going to work with, what measurements and recordings that are to be taken for each specie, and the sequence of these recordings. This information is transferred to Scantrol FishMeter via the PC s RS232 interface. When the operator is ready to do the sampling, Scantrol FishMeter will instruct the operator to do the recordings in the specified sequence. If you for example want to measure length and weight, and to record sex and age for all species, you must first go into the Configuration Menu to select the recordings and the recording sequence. When the configuration has been transferred to Scantrol FishMeter, the operator will be asked to first enter the length, then the weight, the sex, and the age. This is repeated for all individual species. You will also need the FMS01 software when you are retrieving recorded information from Scantrol FishMeter, and if you want to convert the recorded data to either an EXCEL- compatible file or to a formatted ASCII file. When Scantrol FishMeter has received configuration information, it will operate independent of the PC. The RS232 line can be disconnected, and recordings can be made in the field independent of the PC. All recordings will be stored in the Scantrol FishMeter s memory until they are transferred to a PC and stored in a file. The Scantrol FishMeter s memory contents will be retained even when power is disconnected. 2. Software Installation Scantrol FishMeter software FMS01 can be installed on any PC running WINDOWS operating system (95, 98, NT, 2000) with minimum 16Mb ram, and one RS232 port (COM1). Install DISK 1 in the floppy drive and run the installation program: SETUP.EXE (Select Run on the Start Menu, and run a:\setup.exe ). After the installation procedure is finished, make sure that the two files DEFAULT.CFG and FISHMETR.INI are included in the FishMeter directory. If the files are missing, they must be copied from one of the installation disks. The Default.cfg contains a default configuration which will be copied to the program when started. The Fishmetr.ini contains the species which shows in the combo boxes in species configuration. This file can be edit in a standard editor and the operator can add their own species.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 4 of 14 3. Scantrol FishMeter Window After the Scantrol FishMeter software has been successfully installed, you can start the program by selecting the FishMeter symbol in your PROGRAMS menu. You can run the program without connecting Scantrol FishMeter to the PC. When you start the program, the Scantrol FishMeter Window will be opened: In the Scantrol FishMeter Window you will find a menu and a toolbar that you can use for configuration and communication with Scantrol FishMeter. The white fields labeled Measurement series, Species, Lot number, and List of Operation, will display information received from Scantrol FishMeter when you are operating in Real Time Logging Mode.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 5 of 14 FishMeter Menues Under the File menu there is a menu Load and Export data to. In this menu the user can select which format the logged file should be converted to, when you load and convert in one operation. When this is selected first time the program will remember the setting and the toolbar can be used instead. In the Communication menu the user can select which comport should be used as communicartion port. FishMeter Toolbar The following explains the function of each buttons on the toolbar: Read Configuration from File. Loads a previously stored configuration file. Save Configuration to File. Stores the current configuration in a file.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 6 of 14 Change Configuration. Opens the FishMeter Configuration Window. Convert Data to Formatted Output File. Opens the window for conversion of recorded data to a standard format like EXCEL format. Clear FishMeter Memory. Clears the contents of the FishMeters memory (configuration data and recorded data). Transfer Configuration to FishMeter. Transfers the current configuration information from PC to FishMeter. Read Configuration from FishMeter. Reads the current configuration from FishMeter and stores in configuration file. Test Communication between PC and FishMeter. Real Time Logging. FishMeter transmits data to PC in real time as recordings are done. Data is displayed in the List of Operation Window and stored in a file. Load Data from FishMeter. FishMeter transfers all recorded data to PC. Recorded data is stored in a file. Load and Convert Data from FishMeter. FishMeter transfers all recorded data to PC, and data will be converted directly to either Regfish, Excel or Ascii. Loaded and converted data is stored in different files.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 7 of 14 3. FishMeter Configuration When you activate the Change Configuration button, you will open the FishMeter Configuration Window: The FishMeter Configuration Window is divided into 5 sections: Species. Here you can define the species you are going to work with. Palette. Here you can define the types of measurements you are going to do on the FishMeter. Sequence. Her you can define the measurement sequence and conditions for the measurements. Measurement Series. Definition of a serial number for the sampling. Measurement Board. Setup of communication for automatic weight recordings.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 8 of 14 Species You can define 100 different species by writing the species names in the fields in this window. The number to the left of each field corresponds with the species number button on the FishMeter. It is also possible to define a length group (L. Group) for each specie. The length group is an interval in cm. that can be used for statistic purposes. Use the arrow keys to increase and decrease the species numbers.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 9 of 14 Palette The Palette contains a list of the different measurements and recordings you want to carry out on the FishMeter. You can Add, Clear or Edit a line to the Palette in this window. Each line in the Palette consists of four parameters: Text. A description of the measurement. This text is displayed on the local FishMeter display, and will also appear in the output data files. Datatype. A definition of how the data is to be entered into the FishMeter. There are four possible datatypes: Length. Data is entered as a length oh the FishMeter length scale. Weight 1. Weight data is received on FishMeters weight input no. 1. This is a serial RS232 line where an external scale can be connected. Weight 2. Weight data is received on FishMeters weight input no. 2. This is a serial RS232 line where an external scale can be connected. Manual. Data is entered as a numeric value on the FishMeter numeric keys.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 10 of 14 Format. The number of digits that are required when data is entered manually. You must specify the number of digits left and right of the decimal point. Enter. Specifies if the ENTER key has to be operated to record the measurement. If ENTER is off, the FishMeter will record the measurement when the correct number of digits has been entered. If you for example are recording FAT as a value between 0 and 9, you can either just push the correct numeric key (ENTER= off), or push the numeric key followed by enter (ENTER=on). The two bottoms Add STUV Palette and Del STUV Palette, is used to add and delete a palette with unique names used by the Regfish program. When this bottoms are used you are not allowed to change the text name in the palette line. The STUV palette is only used when logged data should be converted to a Regfish file. The Palette can contain maximum 40 different measurements.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 11 of 14 Sequence In the Sequence Window you can define what measurements you will take for each specie, and the sequence of these measurement. First you select a species in the Species field. Then you can define the measurement sequence by selecting measurements from the Palette Window. You can choose if you want to do the measurement on all samples, or on a limited number of samples. In the Measurement Criteria Fields you can specify the number of measurements you will take. If you are working with length groups, you can specify a number of measurements in each length group. In the example above you can see the measurement sequence for cod: The first measurement is Ind. Length that will be entered on Scantrol FishMeter s length scale. The second measurement is Ind. Weight. The weight will be transferred from a scale connected to Scantrol FishMeter s weight input no. 1. The third measurement is Sex. Sex will be entered by pressing either the female button or male button on Scantrol FishMeter. Sex will be recorded only for the 10 first samples with length > 25 cm. You can also define a Standard Sequence (in the Species Field). You can then copy the standard sequence to individual species, or use the standard sequence for all species.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 12 of 14 Measurement Series Measurement Series is a reference number that identifies the recorded information. The Series number can also be change each time the configuration is downloaded. The Measurement Series can also be set directly on Scantrol FishMeter, and will be used as reference in all output files.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 13 of 14 Measurement Board Scantrol FishMeter has two inputs that is intended for receiving weight information from fish scales. You can setup Scantrol FishMeter to interface to most standard scales by setting communication parameters (baudrate, parity, and databits) and dataformat. Information on this should be found in the scale s manual. The data string from the scale can contain 80 characters. To select the weight information in the string, you can set Data field number, Data field delimiter and Decimal point character. Save Configuration When you have finished setting up the measuring sequence, you must press the OK button to return to the Scantrol FishMeter Window. You should then the save the new configuration in a file. Operate the Save Configuration to File button, and select the name of the configuration file. The standard extension for a FishMeter configuration file is.fmc.
FishMeter Software Manual version 1.6 Page 14 of 14 Send Configuration To FishMeter Before you transfer any new configuration information to Scantrol FishMeter, you must clear the contents of Scantrol FishMeter s memory. Operate Clear FishMeter Memory button to clear both configuration information and recorded data. Note: Before you operate the Clear FishMeter Memory button, you must make sure that you have retrieved all data stored in Scantrol FishMeter s memory. You can now send the new configuration to Scantrol FishMeter by operating the Transfer Configuration to FishMeter button. As soon as the configuration data has been transmitted, Scantrol FishMeter is ready to work with the new settings. 4. Recording Of Data There are two ways of reading information from Scantrol FishMeter. You can instruct Scantrol FishMeter to transmit data to the PC as data is entered by the operator. Real time data is displayed in the List Of Operations in the FishMeter Window. This mode is called Real Time Logging. Alternatively you can read the complete memory contents from Scantrol FishMeter. This mode is called Load Data from FishMeter or Load and Convert to When selecting both modes, you must first specify a file name for the datafile. The standard extension for a FishMeter data file is.fmd. 5. Data Files All data recorded by Scantrol FishMeter is stored in a FishMeter datafile with a filename specified by the operator. This is an ASCII text file that can be opened in a standard editor like Notepad. To make the recorded FishMeter data more easily available for the user, we have included several conversion routines. The conversion routines included in this version are for converting to Excel file format and to a formatted ASCII text files. You will find these conversion routines in the Convert Data to Formatted Output File.
CONNECTIONS PC CABLE SUBSEA CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COLOR CODE
CONNECTIONS PC CABLE AMPHENOL CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COLOR CODE
POWERSUPPLY