Artec Logger
Instruction Manual
Windows / Mac OS X / Android / Chrome OS
Published 2021/07/05
Revised 2021/08/23

The contents of this manual are subject to revision at any time.

Version History

DateContent

2021/07/05

First version

2021/08/11

Revised Logging Mode section due to change in specifications

2021/08/23

Added Using Offline (Progressive Web App) section

Index1.

Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 1

2.

System Requirements ............................................................................................ 1
2.1.

Windows................................................................................................................... 1

2.2.

Mac OS X ................................................................................................................. 1

2.3.

Android ..................................................................................................................... 2

2.4.

Chrome OS .............................................................................................................. 2

3.

Artec Logger Features ........................................................................................... 3

4.

Sensors and Features ............................................................................................ 4

5.

4.1.

Climate Sensor ........................................................................................................ 4

4.2.

Current Sensor......................................................................................................... 4

4.3.

Oxygen Sensor ........................................................................................................ 4

4.4.

Ultrasonic (Distance) Sensor ................................................................................... 5

4.5.

Water Temperature Sensor ..................................................................................... 5

4.6.

Voltage Sensor ........................................................................................................ 5

Using the Application ............................................................................................. 6
5.1.

Starting the Data Logger Web App.......................................................................... 65.2.

Using Offline (Progressive Web App) ...................................................................... 75.2.1.

Installation ......................................................................................................... 75.2.2.

When Using the Application Offline .................................................................. 8

5.2.3.

Uninstalling ....................................................................................................... 95.3.

Switching Modes .................................................................................................... 105.4.

Live Mode............................................................................................................... 125.4.1.

Features .......................................................................................................... 125.4.2.

Connecting...................................................................................................... 13

5.4.3.

Setting Parameters ......................................................................................... 15

5.4.4.

Adjusting the Axis ........................................................................................... 175.4.5.

Measurement Interval ..................................................................................... 18

5.4.6.

Logging ........................................................................................................... 195.4.7.

Checking Results ............................................................................................ 20

5.4.8.

Deleting Results.............................................................................................. 23

5.5.

Logging Mode ........................................................................................................ 24

5.5.1.

Setting Parameters (before logging) .............................................................. 24

5.5.2.

Notes on Logging Mode ................................................................................. 28

5.5.3.

Review Data (after logging) ............................................................................ 29

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Using the Oxygen Sensor .................................................................................... 35

7.

Charging the Artec Logger ................................................................................... 38

8.

Application Version .............................................................................................. 39

1. Getting Started
This manual details how to use the Artec Logger software on Windows, Mac OS X, andChrome OS. The software requires the Chrome Internet browser.
Download the latest version of this instruction manual by using the link below:

https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/dl/arteclogger/en★ iPad users can follow this link to download a separate manual for use with their device.
★ This manual is currently in beta. As this manual may be revised due to changes in productspecifications, always use this URL to download the latest version after an official software
release.

2. System Requirements
This web app requires the Chrome browser.

2.1. Windows
VersionWindows 10
Hardware Requirements
Bluetooth 4.0

2.2. Mac OS X
Version10.14 or higher
Hardware Requirements
Minimum OS requirements

12.3. Android
Version
8.1 or higher
Hardware RequirementsBluetooth 4.0
Screen size of 10 inches or more
★ Compatibility not guaranteed on all Android devices

2.4. Chrome OSVersion
Chrome OS
Hardware Requirements
Bluetooth 4.02

3. Artec Logger Features
Front⑧ Port 1⑨ Port 2⑩ Port 3④ Status Indicator① Power⑤ Power switch② Charge③ USB Port

⑦ Reset button(Micro B)⑥ Button

Back⑪ Artec Logger ID① Power Indicator

Use this button in Logging Mode.

This lights up in green when the Artec Logger⑦ Reset Button

is on.

This button resets your Artec Logger.

② Charge Indicator⑧ Port 1

This lights up in red while the Artec Logger isThis port supports Climate and Current

charging and turns blue once it’s fully

Sensors.

charged.

⑨ Port 2③ USB Port (Micro B)

This port supports the Voltage Sensor.

Plug your cable in here in order to power your

⑩ Port 3

Artec Logger via USB.

This port supports Oxygen, Voltage, Water④ Status Indicator

Temperature, and Ultrasonic (Distance)

This lights up or blinks when in Logging

Sensors.

Mode.

⑪ Artec Logger ID⑤ Power Switch

Use these six alphanumeric characters toTurn the Artec Logger on or off.

identify your Artec Logger when pairing.

⑥ Button34. Sensors and Features
4.1. Climate Sensor
This sensor can simultaneously measure temperature, atmospheric pressure, and humidity.
Plug it into port 1 on your Artec Logger.
Temperature

Humidity

Atmospheric Pressure

Measurement Range-40-85℃

0-100%

300-1100 hPa

Accuracy±1℃±3%±1 hPaResolution

0.1℃

0.1%

0.1 hPa4.2. Current Sensor
This sensor measures electrical current.

Alligator Clips

Plug it into port 1 on your Artec Logger.
Cable Length

20 cm (including alligator clips)

Measurement Range±5 A (DC)

Resolution

1 mA

Accuracy1%

4.3. Oxygen Sensor
This sensor measures oxygen concentration. It’s powered byzinc-air batteries. You can use a tester to measureoxygen concentration by plugging it into the tester
output terminal on the back of the sensor and adjusting
the calibration dial to 20.9 mV.
Plug it into port 3 on your Artec Logger.
Cable Length

80 cm

Measurement Range

5-50%

Resolution

0.1%

Battery Holder

Dial

Usage time depends on the type of zinc-air batteries
and your testing environment.
See 6. Using the Oxygen Sensor on page 35 for more details.

Output Terminal4

4.4. Ultrasonic (Distance) Sensor
The Ultrasonic Sensor uses the reflection of ultrasonic sound waves to measure distance.
Plug it into port 3 on your Artec Logger.
Measurement Distance

2-250 cmAngle< 15° (approx.)

Frequency

40 kHz★ Requires sensor connecting cable to use.

4.5. Water Temperature Sensor
This sensor measures water temperature.
You can touch the metal tip of the thermistor to an object
to measure its temperature.
Plug it into port 3 on your Artec Logger.
Measurement Range-40-105℃

Resolution

0.1%

Accuracy±1%
Thermistor

4.6. Voltage Sensor
This sensor measures electrical voltage.
Plug it into port 2 or port 3 on your Artec Logger.
Measurement Range±25 V A (DC)

Resolution

0.01 V

Accuracy

0.1V

Alligator Clips

55. Using the Application
5.1. Starting the Data Logger Web App
This web application requires an active Internet connection and Chrome to run. No
installation is required.
① Open the following URL in Chrome.
★ The application won’t open on Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or other browsers.

https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/dl/arteclogger/en② Click the Start button to open the application.

65.2. Using Offline (Progressive Web App)
Chrome is required to use the progressive web app.
Install the app to use in an offline environment without an active Internet connection.

5.2.1. Installation
An active Internet connection is required to install the software.
① Open the following URL in Chrome.
★ The software won’t open on Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or other browsers.

https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/en/dl/arteclogger/② Click the Start button to open the application.

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③ Click the Install Artec Logger button on the right side of the address bar to install theapplication.

④ An icon will appear on your desktop. You can use this icon to start the application whileoffline.

5.2.2. When Using the Application Offline● The application will always update to the latest version when connected to the Internet.
The latest version will become available the next time you restart the application.
● The application won’t be able to start if you delete the cache after installation.
Take caution when using restore points or other features on your computer.

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5.2.3. Uninstalling① Right click the three dots at the top right and click Uninstall Artec Logger....

② Click Also clear data from Chrome.

95.3. Switching Modes
Click the menu at the top left to open the mode selection panel.

● Live Mode
Live Mode opens a connection between the Artec Logger and your device as you
experiment, allowing you to view the results on the graph in real time.

● Logging Mode
Logging Mode stores data on the Artec Logger, allowing you to save it on your device oncethe experiment is over.

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5.4. Live Mode
5.4.1. Features
Battery

Click to show or hide graphs.
VisibleHiddenPauses the graph. Measurements will still be taken.

Saves a JPEG of the current graph.
Opens the camera on your device.
Opens the Settings dialog.
See 5.4.3. Setting Parameters (page 15), 5.4.4.
Adjusting the Axis (page 17), and 5.4.5.
Measurement Interval (page18) for details.

Connect or disconnect.
See 5.4.2. Connecting on page 13 for more details.

125.4.2. Connecting① Slide the switch on your Artec Logger to turn it on.

Lightsup② Click the Bluetooth logo on the bottom left to open a list of available Artec Logger units.

③ Choose the unit which matches the ID written on the back of your Artec Logger.
Back View

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④ Click Pair.

⑤ The Artec Logger has connected once the Bluetooth logo has turned yellow.

Disconnected

Connected⑥ Click the button again when you want to disconnect from your Artec Logger.

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5.4.3. Setting Parameters① Plug the sensors you wish to use into your Artec Logger.

② Click the Settings button on the bottom left to open the Settings dialog.

You’ll see the window below if there’s
data stored on the Artec Logger from
Logging Mode.
Click Next if you wish to delete the data,or click Back if you want to review thedata in Logging Mode.

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③ Choose your sensors.
The sensor number matches the port number on your Artec Logger.

④ Close the dialog and you’ll see the graph update in real time.

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5.4.4. Adjusting the Axis
The Settings dialog also allows you to set upper and lower values for each vertical axis.
You can change these before, after, or even during logging.
You’ll see the window below if there’s
data stored on the Artec Logger from
Logging Mode.

〇 Setting Limits
Type the upper and lower values
for each axis.

Click the Set button to apply yourchosen values.

〇 Set Automatically
Clicking Automatic will keep the current range
and set upper and lower values based on theaverage measurements so far. This averagevalue will be set as the center of the graph.

175.4.5. Measurement Interval
Change the measurement interval based on your experiment.
Remember to do this before taking measurements as this can’t be changed while logging.

You’ll see the window below if there’sdata stored on the Artec Logger fromLogging Mode.
Click Next if you wish to delete the data,or click Back if you want to review thedata in Logging Mode.

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5.4.6. Logging
The Artec Logger will begin logging once your parameters are set.
① Click the Record button at the bottom right to start logging.

Record Button② The Record button will turn into a green Stop button once logging begins.

Stop Button③ Clicking the Stop button will stop the measurement and show the complete results.

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5.4.7. Checking Results〇 Clicking any point in the graph will show the sensor value along with the time andelapsed time at which the value was logged.

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〇 Use the Settings dialog to change how the horizontal axes are shown.
★ These can’t be changed before or during logging.

You’ll see the window below if there’s
data stored on the Artec Logger from
Logging Mode.
Click Next if you wish to delete the data,or click Back if you want to review thedata in Logging Mode.

〇 You can drag over any portion of the graph to zoom in.

Choose Reset Zoom to go backto the default view.

21〇 Click the Download button to the bottom right to export your results. You can choose todownload the data as a CSV or a JPEG image.

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5.4.8. Deleting Results
If you want to delete your results to log new data, click the Trashcan at the bottom right todelete the currently displayed data.

Trashcan23

5.5. Logging Mode
5.5.1. Setting Parameters (before logging)Set your sensors, logging time, logging interval, and other parameters before youexperiment.
① Click the menu at the top left to open the mode selection panel.

② Choose Logging Mode.

③ Slide the switch on your Artec Logger to turn it on.
Lights up24

④ Click Set Sensors to open a list of available Artec Logger units.

⑤ Choose the unit which matches the ID written on the back of your Artec Logger.
Back View⑥ Click Pair.
You’ll see the window below if there’s datastored on the Artec Logger from Logging
Mode.
Click Next if you wish to delete the data, or
click Back and choose Review Data to view
your data.

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⑦ The Settings dialog will open once connected. Set your parameters here.
The sensor number matches the port
number on your Artec Logger.

Measurement Interval:
Set the interval between each measurement for your experiment.
Start in:Once Logging Mode has started, the Artec Logger will wait this amount of time before taking measurements.
Set this to 0 if you want it to start immediately.
Time:
Measurements are taken for this amount of time.

Example・ Start in: 0 minutes / Time: 10 minutes

10minutes
Stop logging

Start logging

・ Start in: 5 minutes / Time: 10 minutes

105Start logging

minutesStartlogging

minutes

Stop logging

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⑦ Click the Start button to apply your settings.

⑧ Follow the steps in the dialog to start Logging Mode.

Click OK to close the window and open the default
Live Mode screen. This will disconnect your ArtecLogger.

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5.5.2. Notes on Logging Mode
〇 You can close the application at any time during logging. The data will be stored on yourArtec Logger.
〇 The Artec Logger’s status indicator will blink twice repeatedly while logging.
The indicator blinking once repeatedly means that Logging Mode has started and your Artec
Logger is on standby.
・ Start in: 5 minutes / Time: 10 minutes

Start Logging Mode510minutes

minutes

Start

Stop logging

logging

Blinks once repeatedly

Blinks twice repeatedly〇 The Artec Logger will stop taking measurements if its batteries run out while in Logging
Mode. Any measurements taken so far will be saved.
〇 If you’d like to take measurements again, turn your Artec Logger off and hold the button
before turning it on again. The Artec Logger will wait for the set time before taking
measurements. Each dataset is stored separately, so be sure to pick the right one whenreviewing your results.

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5.5.3. Review Data (after logging)Use the application to review your data.
① Click the menu at the top left to open the mode selection panel.

② Choose Logging Mode.

③ Slide the switch on your Artec Logger to turn it on.
Lights up29

④ Click Set Sensors to open a list of available Artec Logger units.

⑤ Choose the unit which matches the ID written on the back of your Artec Logger.
Back View⑥ Click Pair.

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⑦ Once connected, choose the dataset you wish to review from the list.

⑧ Click the OK button to show the data.

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⑨ Read below to learn about each feature:〇 Clicking any point in the graph will show the sensor value along with the elapsed time atwhich the value was logged.

〇 You can drag over any portion of the graph to zoom in.

Choose Reset Zoom to go back to
the default view.

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〇 Use the settings dialog to adjust the vertical axes. You can click the Settings button at
the lower left to open it.

Type the upper and lower values
before clicking Set to apply them.

Clicking Automatic will keep the current range of thevertical axis, automatically setting upper and lower
values based on the average measurement andmoving the average value to the center of the graph.

〇 Click on the eye next to each value to show or hide the graph.

VisibleHidden33

〇 Click the Download button to the bottom right to export your results. You can choose todownload the data as a CSV or a JPEG image.

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6. Using the Oxygen Sensor
The Oxygen Sensor measures oxygen concentration. It’s powered by zinc-air batteries.
The positive terminal of the battery reacts with oxygen in the air to generate electricity, andthe sensor interprets the voltage it receives from calibrating output current and variable
resistance as the approximate oxygen concentration.
Calibrating the Sensor
Calibrate the sensor in normal air (oxygen concentration of 20.9%) prior to experimenting.
Keep in mind that different brands of zinc-air batteries may vary in characteristics andspecifications.
① Remove the sticker from the battery.

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② Install the battery in the Oxygen Sensor’s battery holder.
★ To remove the battery, press down on the battery between the black tabs. The battery will
pop up, allowing you to take it out.

Press down between the tabs...

And the battery pops out!

★ When installing the battery, make sure the positive side is facing up. Place the edge
under the tabs and slowly push the metal band outward to install the battery.

Slide the edge under the tabs...

And press it down to push out the band!

③ Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
★ A zinc-air battery needs to have a certain amount of electrical discharge to use it as anoxygen sensor. Wait 10 minutes to ensure that the battery is at a normal level. The timerequired may vary based on your brand of battery.
④ Connect the sensor to your Artec Logger to bring up a graph of the oxygen concentrationin Live Mode.

⑤ Turn the Oxygen Sensor’s dial until the oxygen concentration at the top of the graph isaround 20%.
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★ If you can’t get to 20% by turning the dial, try breathing on the battery. If the oxygen
concentration still doesn’t change, your battery is out of power and needs to be replaced.

LessMore⑥ Right before you start your experiment, open the settings dialog and click Calibrate.

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7. Charging the Artec Logger
You can charge your Artec Logger by plugging a USB Micro B cable into its USB port.

The charge indicator lights up red while the Artec Logger is charging and turns blue once it’s
fully charged.
The Artec Logger takes about four hours to fully charge from 0%.

ChargeIndicator

The Artec Logger’s usage time depends on how often it communicates with the application,
but it lasts for around six hours at 25 times per second and 12 hours at once per second.
You can check the battery level when connected to the application.

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8. Application Version
Click the menu and you’ll see the current application version at the bottom of the mode
selection panel.

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