LI-COR LI-8100A Quick Start Manual

LI-8100A
Survey System
A Quick-Start Guide to
Survey Measurements
Contents
Part 1: First Things First
Part 2: Connect to iOS version 8.4.1 and older
Part 3: Connect to any iOS or Android OS Device
Part 4: Connect Auxiliary Sensors
Part 5: Set the Soil Collars
Part 6: The Measurement Cycle
Part 7: Survey Measurement Tutorial
Part 8: Transfer Data from the LI-8100A
Part 9: Process the Data
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Part 1: First Things First
Do this the first time you power up the system.
1. Install the computer software
The Windows® software is available from the LI-COR website:
www.licor.com/env/support. Search for LI-8100A.
2. Install a battery and power on the LI-8100A
Plug a charged battery into either one of the connectors
in the LI-8100A. Then press the ON/OFF button.
3. Connect the RS-232 serial cable and USB adapter
On your PC, find the serial port number:
A. Open the Device Manager: Press the Windows key ( ),
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type Device Manager, and then press Enter.
B. Expand the entry called Ports (COM & LPT).
C. Look for USB Serial Port (COM#).
Your serial port number is indicated by the number.
4. Connect to the LI-8100A
After the Ready light turns on and the pump starts running,
launch the LI-8100A PC software and click the Connect button (
). Enter the Port #, then click Connect.
5. Turn off the pump (optional)
If you are annoyed by the pump, click Utilities > Manual Con-
trols > Flow, then click 8100 Flow Off.
6. Check the instrument's date and time
Click 8100 > Date and Time. Set the time to match your time
zone.
Part 2: Connect to iOS version 8.4.1 and older
You can use the LI-8100APP for iOS devices that run iOS ver-
sions 8.4.1 and earlier if your LI-8100A has a Cisco® wireless
card installed under the access panel. For iOS version 9 and
newer, follow the instructions in Connect to any iOS or
Android OS Device. To enable wireless communication:
1
Connect to the LI-8100A, as described in First Things First.
2 In the computer software, click 8100 > Networking... and set
the IP Address and Netmask:
IP Address: 192.168.100.101
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Connection Type: Peer-to-Peer (ad hoc)
Network Name (SSID): Soil Network 1
Channel: 1
Leave encryption unchecked. Click Set to apply
the settings. Then restart the LI-8100A.
3 In iOS, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to
Soil Network 1 (named in the previous step).
4 Tap the network connection and tap Static.
Set the IP address and Subnet mask:
IP Address: 192.168.100.100
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
5 Launch the LI-8100APP and tap Connect to
Instrument. Tap New, then type in the LI-
8100A's IP address (192.168.100.101), and save
it.
6 Select the IP address and tap Connect.
If your mobile device is set to automatically join
the network, all you need to do to connect is
select the instrument IP address and tap Connect in the future.
Part 3: Connect to any iOS or Android OS Device
You can use the LI-8100APP on iOS and Android OS devices if you
install a battery-powered router in the LI-8100A. Here we
describe how to configure the TP-LINK router, install it, and con-
nect from a mobile device. Other brands of battery-powered
routers are compatible, but these steps apply to the TP-LINK
TL-MR3040: http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/cat-
4691_TL-MR3040.html
NOTE: Always read all instruction guides and quick start guides
for router.
1
Install the charged battery in the router and power it on. Verify
that the power LED is green or orange and not blinking.
2 Position the mode switch on the side of the TP-LINK to the pos-
ition labeled WISP or 3G/4G.
3 Connect your computer to the router's network (be sure your com-
puter has a dynamic IP address, called Obtain an IP address auto-
matically in Windows®):
Either connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable between the router
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and your computer,
Or, connect to the wireless network. The network name
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(called SSID) and wireless password are printed under the bat-
tery cover of the TP-LINK.
4 Open a web browser and type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar,
then press Enter.
5 Log in. The default credentials are:
Username: Admin
Password: Admin
6 Click DHCP on the left of the setup page. Note the IP Address
range of the DHCP server and the Default Gateway. Typically
they are:
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Start IP Address: 192.168.0.100
End IP Address: 192.168.0.199
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
7 If it is installed, remove the Cisco Systems wireless card that is 13
under the LI-8100A access panel.
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8 Connect to the LI-8100A using the serial or USB connection, as
described in First Things First.
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9 In the LI-8100A software, under 8100 > Networking... configure
the wireless settings.
Set the LI-8100A IP address so it is identical to the TP-LINK IP
address for the first three sets of numbers (as in, 192.168.0) and
outside the start and end range for the last set. So,
192.168.0.200 is a suitable IP address for the LI-8100A.
IP Address: 192.168.0.200
Netmask: 255.255.255.0 (this must be the same on the router
and the LI-8100A)
Gateway: 192.168.0.1 (this must be the same on the router
and the LI-8100A)
Connection Type: Access Point (infrastructure)
Leave encryption unchecked. Click Set to apply the settings.
Restart the LI-8100A.
Connect the router to the Ethernet port on the CompactFlash
adapter under the access panel.
Connect your iOS or Android device to the network created by
the TP-LINK. The network name (called SSID) and wireless pass-
word are printed under the battery cover of the TP-LINK.
Launch the LI-8100APP and tap Connect to Instrument.
Tap New, type in the LI-8100A's IP address (192.168.0.200), and
save it.
Select the IP address and tap Connect.
Once the connection is established, you may proceed with your
measurements.