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2 obs-5+utility software, 1 software installation, Obs-5+utility software – Campbell Scientific OBS-5+ Sediment Concentration Monitor and Pressure Sensor User Manual

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OBS-5+ System

For extended deployment time, lithium batteries are a good alternative to
alkaline batteries. Campbell Scientific sells a C-cell-sized battery spacer
(pn 21905) that allows lithium C-cell batteries to be used with the OBS-5+.
Lithium C-cell batteries have a higher voltage than their alkaline counterparts,
necessitating the spacer. Campbell Scientific does not sell lithium C-cell
batteries.

FIGURE 6-2. Battery installation: A) endcap removal, B) wiping,

C) cable disconnect, and D) battery contact

6.2 OBS-5+Utility Software

6.2.1 Software Installation

Insert the CD and select “Install OBS-5+ Utility”. Follow the installation
wizard to install the software. The OBS-5+ Utility is the GUI interface with
the OBS-5+. As part of the installation, there are several additional files
included.

This section explains how to program and operate the unit with the OBS-5+
Utility
. It covers: 1) turning the OBS-5+ ON and OFF and testing the sensors,
2) selecting sensors and data statistics, 3) scheduling data logging, 4) recording

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