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Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to the LI-1500

What's what

Powering the LI-1500

Cable connections

Memory

Precautions

Maintenance

2 The basics

Powering On and Off

Keypad

Adjusting display brightness

Monitor mode navigation

Menu navigation

Console settings

Overview of GPS

3 Configuring the LI-1500

Creating a basic logging configuration

Adding a sensor

Creating a configuration

Changing the logging routine

Changing the sampling rate

Selecting a measurement range

Adding an output

Configuring a math output

Enabling averaging

Measuring underwater attenuation

50/60 noise filter

4 Logging and viewing data

Logging data

GPS tagging

Viewing and downloading logged data

Viewing real-time data

5 Troubleshooting

Console will not power up

Instrument will not turn off

Instrument locks up

GPS readings are absent or the fix quality is poor

Sensor readings are absent or incorrect

Underwater sensor reading is zero when it should be something else

Data are not logged correctly

Time settings are not retained when changing the "AA" batteries

Unable to read data or transfer data to a computer

6 Maintenance

Updating the firmware

Replacing the internal lithium battery

7 Specifications

Instruction Manuals

LI-1500 Light Sensor Logger Instruction Manual

(1500_Manual_14406.pdf)

Instruction manual for the LI-1500 Light Sensor Logger.

LI-1500 Light Sensor Logger Quick Start Guide

(LI-1500 Quick Start.pdf)

Quick start guide for the LI-1500 Light Sensor Logger.

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