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The Observer USB reads in Total Counts, CPM, CPS, µR/hr, mR/hr, µSv/hr and has the ability to collect, log the
data received, calibrate the unit, and echo the readings collected on a PC. The data is displayed on a graph as
well as a digital on-screen meter and can be saved or printed in various ways, including a spreadsheet format.
The dwell/count me can be adjusted for each point on the graph. You can also set the length of me for the
count. The on-screen display in the soware has adjustable sengs as well as a seable alarm.
Installing the Observer USB Soware
To use the Observer USB Soware with your unit, you will rst need to install the soware prior to connecng
your instrument to the computer. You can download a copy at seintl.com/soware. Aer the soware has
completed downloading, double click on the installer and follow the on-screen prompts. Once the soware is
installed and started, the detector will be automacally detected and idened once the unit is connected via
USB.
Connect to The Inspector EXP
Ensure that you have installed the Observer USB Soware before connecng the Inspector EXP. The USB port
is a mini-B type jack located on the side of the Inspector EXP above the Output Figure 2 (9). To connect the
Inspector EXP, power on your detector, plug the cable into the USB jack, and connect the other end to the USB
port on your computer. Note: If the baery icon is on aer plugging in your unit to the USB cable connected to
the PC, turn the unit o and then on again and the USB Observer will launch.
Once the unit is connected, the Observer Soware will launch and open a window for the instrument with
a serial number displayed in the upper le corner of the tle bar. A new window will open for each detector
connected.
Preferences
The alarm sengs, auto-save chart feature, and the
grid sengs for datalogging frequency and units of
measurement can be adjusted in View > Preferences
menu.
Using the Data Logging Feature
You must set the me and date on the Inspector EXP
prior to collecng data. We recommend the clock be
set prior to collecng data to ensure a correct me
and date in your collected data. If you exceed that
amount of me aer seng the me and date, you
will need to reset the clock to the current me and
date. In addion to being able to set the me via the
ulity menu, the internal clock of the Inspector EXP
can be set to the me on the PC you are using by clicking Funcons > Synchronize Inspector EXP to PC Clock.
The Inspector EXP will beep twice once synchronizaon has completed. The update will be recorded in the
on board memory if the recording feature is on. See Chapter 3: Operaon, Ulity Menu for informaon on
acvang the recording feature.
If the recording feature on the Inspector EXP is acvated and the internal clock is set, then the collected data
can be retrieved from the unit’s internal memory by selecng Funcons > Retrieve Memory. Data is stored in
a text delimited le, which can be opened in your preferred spreadsheet soware. The default data logging
frequency is 10 minutes. You can change the value in the Cal Panel of the Observer USB Soware.
Chapter 7: Observer USB Soware
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