Applied Data Sciences / DaqPod

Applied Data Sciences / DaqPod
Portable Weather Data Collection Unit

The DaqPod is a high precision, battery powered, hand held, pocket size weather data collection unit. It contains a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer. The unit can send real time, polled weather sensor data to a PC laptop or desktop computer via its RS-232-C port. Using an optional cable, the unit can also send real time, polled weather sensor data to a Palm PDA via its serial port. The DaqPod is also an ultra low power device. The unit operates from a standard +9 Vdc battery or the included 110Vac wall power supply.

NOTE: The DaqPod is not waterproof so it must be shielded from direct contact with water. The Microsoft Windows Operating System [NT(sp6)/2000/XP] software performs other calculations; such as air density, density altitude, and etc. The optional Palm PDA software displays temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, air density and density altitude.

The selling price is US $149.00 for the DaqPod, 1 meter serial cable, power supply and Windows software. The shipping cost is $9.00 USPS Priority mail excluding AK & HI.

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Contact Applied Data Sciences at (972) 620-8530 for online ordering.

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To download the DaqPod Operating Manual, click here.

Ordering Information:

Specify DaqPod, P/N: 0800165. Included with the DaqPod is the Windows NT(sp6)/2000/XP software, serial cable, power supply and documentation. You can e-mail us at sales@appdatsci.com or call us at 972-620-8530 for pricing information.

These items may be purchased as options or spares:
[Contact factory about additional items]

PC: Windows software for NT/2000/XP, PN: 0950121......................................$29.95
PC: RS232 cable between Daqpod & PC, PN:0690065...................................$11.95
PDA: Palm software, PN:0950130.................................................................$15.95
PDA: RS232 cable (no power) between Daqpod & Palm 10-pin, PN:0690072....$20.95
PDA: RS232 cable (no power) between Daqpod & Palm 16-pin, PN:0690073....$20.95

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Features:

Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer and Battery level indicator.
Size is 2½" x 1" x 4¼".
Microprocessor Sleep mode.
Simple ASCII commands to poll DaqPod using programs such as Procomm or Hyperterminal
All data sent over the RS232 link is formatted and includes carriage returns and line feeds to make raw data legible on linked computers.
Windows supplied Software for viewing the DaqPod data on a PC.
Terminal software calculates many standard formulas.
- Saturated Water Vaper Pressure
- Water Vapor Pressure
- Dry Air Pressure
- Dew Point Temperature
- Heat Index
- Air Density
- Density Altitude
- % Dry Air in Air
- % Water Vapor in Air
Factory calibrated laser trimmed sensors.
Unit information can be polled by host PC.
Temperature sensor located outside of the enclosure for faster response.
ON/OFF toggle switch to preserve battery life.

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Functional Description:

DaqPod is a high precision, hand held, pocket size, battery powered, weather data collection device. It contains a Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer and a battery level indicator. The unit can send real time, polled weather sensor data to a laptop or desktop computer via it's RS-232-C port. The Microsoft Windows (NT/2000/XP) software program performs many standard calculations.

For a full list of functions, please view the Operating Manual.

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Specifications:

Height:
4¼ inches

Width:
2½ inches

Thickness:
1 inch

Processor:
MicroChip PIC16F877

Processor Speed:
4 MegaHertz

Program Memory:
8192, 14-bit words (14K bytes)

Processor RAM:
384 bytes

Processor EEPROM:
256 bytes

Processing Speed:
1 MIPS

Pressure Sensor:
Fujikura, �2% FS Accuracy

Pressure Range:
0 PSIA to 16 PSIA

Temperature Sensor:
National, Calibrated in �F, 2�F Accuracy

Temperature Range:
32�F to 212�F

Humidity Sensor:
Honeywell, �2% Accuracy, -40�F to 185�F

Humidity Range:
0% RH to 99% RH

Voltage Requirement:
9 Volts

Battery Size Requirement:
Standard 9 Volt Alkaline

Current Requirement:
20 milliAmps

Power Consumption:
100 milliWatts

Air Density Calculation:
±1% in Pounds/Cubic Foot

Density Altitude Calculation:
±10% in Feet Above Sea Level

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For additional information, please contact us at your convenience. Copyright 2002-2005 Applied Data Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. Updated April 2005. Applied Data Sciences assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document