Instrument Settings

PhotosynQ Instruments have adjustable settings to make the Instrument better fit you needs. Currently you need to use the Desktop Application to adjust your Instrument settings.

Note

The Mobile Application does not support Instrument Settings.

Desktop Application

When using the Desktop App to change the Instrument settings, follow these steps to get started.

1. Connect your Instrument, using USB or Bluetooth.
2. Select Instrument from the Settings dialog.
3. Depending on the connected Instrument, you will see your available Settings.

Settings Dialog to adjust the Instrument settings.

Note

The available settings depend on the type and version of the Instrument connected, as well as on the version of the firmware installed on the Instrument.

Available Settings

MultispeQ (v2.0)

Leaf Clamp Positions

Leaf Clamp Positions	Description	Firmware
Opened Position	Set the opened position by holding the clamp open at ~4mm and clicking on the Set button.	all
Closed Position	Set the closed position by holding the clamp open at ~2mm and clicking on the Set button.	all

Recalibrate Compass

Recalibrate Compass	Description	Firmware
Compass	Calibrate the Instruments internal compass. After starting the calibration, start moving the Instrument in a steady motion, describing a sphere.	all

Power Management

Power Management	Description	Firmware
Automatic Shutdown	The initial time for Instruments to turn off is 30 minutes. To start it up again you have to hold the button for ~10s to restart the Instrument. Adjust the time by selecting a shutdown interval.	all
Stay On (USB)	When set to Yes the Instrument will not power down when connected through USB. Once disconnected, it will turn off according the the automatic shutdown time.	all
Power	Turn off the Instrument completely.	all

Instrument Indicators

Instrument Indicators	Description	Firmware
Indicator Light	The Indicator light will flash every 10s, reporting the battery status (by color) and that the Instrument is on.	all
Status Blink (Leaf Clamp)	Indicate the Instrument's status by rapidly flashing the lights when opening the Leaf Clamp.	all

Instrument Information

Instrument Information	Description	Firmware
Stored Information (EEPROM)	Display all the information stored in the Instrument's internal memory.	all
Instrument Clock	Set the Instrument's clock to the computers time.	>=2.1 >=2.3

Instrument Tests

Instrument Tests	Description	Firmware
Instrument Connection	Check if the Instrument is connected and properly communicating.	all
CaliQ Connection	Check if the CaliQ and Instrument are properly communicating.	>=2.1 >=2.3
Indicator Light	Turn the indicator light on for 2.5 seconds (blue-green).	all
Instrument Sensors	Scan for Sensors (I²C address) and Test the communication.	>=2.1 >=2.3

MultispeQ (v1.0)

Leaf Clamp Positions

Leaf Clamp Positions	Description	Firmware
Open and Close Position	Calibrate the open and close position of the clamp. During the calibration follow the instructions of the protocol.	1.17 1.23
Opened Position	Set the opened position by holding the clamp open at ~4mm and clicking on the Set button.	>=2.3
Closed Position	Set the closed position by holding the clamp open at ~2mm and clicking on the Set button.	>=2.3

Recalibrate Compass

Recalibrate Compass	Description	Firmware
Compass	Calibrate the Instruments internal compass. After starting the calibration, start moving the Instrument in a steady motion, describing a sphere.	>=2.3

Power Management

Power Management	Description	Firmware
Automatic Shutdown	The initial time for Instruments to turn off is 30 minutes. To start it up again you have to hold the button for ~10s to restart the Instrument. Adjust the time by selecting a shutdown interval.	>=2.3
Stay On (USB)	When set to Yes the Instrument will not power down when connected through USB. Once disconnected, it will turn off according the the automatic shutdown time.	>=2.3
Power	Turn off the Instrument completely.	all

Instrument Indicators

Instrument Indicators	Description	Firmware
Status Blink (Leaf Clamp)	Indicate the Instrument's status by rapidly flashing the lights when opening the Leaf Clamp.	all

Instrument Information

Instrument Information	Description	Firmware
Stored Information (EEPROM)	Display all the information stored in the Instrument's internal memory.	all
Instrument Clock	Set the Instrument's clock to the computers time.	>=2.3

Instrument Tests

Instrument Tests	Description	Firmware
Instrument Connection	Check if the Instrument is connected and properly communicating.	all
CaliQ Connection	Check if the CaliQ and Instrument are properly communicating.	>=2.3
Instrument Sensors	Scan for Sensors (I²C address) and Test the communication.	>=2.3