Eagle Tree Text OSD - Manual (Page 2)

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eLogger V1/V2
The Expander plugs into the “Aux” or “LCD” port of your MicroPower eLogger V1/V2, as shown in Figure 1. If you have a PowerPanel or other
Expanders, those can “daisy chain” connect to the pins on the other side of your Expander, with the polarity as indicated on the Expander label.
Data Recorder
The 4 wire connector attached to the Expander plugs into the “FCC TX” port of your Data Recorder as shown in Figure 1B. Make sure that you connect it
in the correct location on the recorder, and with the correct polarity! IMPORTANT: if you do not plan on connecting a Seagull transmitter to the 4
pin “to next sensor” connection of the OSD Expander, make sure you cover the exposed 4 pin connector with tape, or otherwise keep it from
shorting to other metal objects. Touching the exposed 4 pin connector to other metal objects will damage the recorder when it is powered!
Windows Application and Firmware Update
To use the Expander, you must update to Eagle Tree
Windows Application version 6.82 or higher. To update,
download the latest application from the support page of our
website, located at
http://eagletreesystems.com/Support/apps.htm . After
connecting the OSD Expander to the eLogger/Recorder, and
downloading and installing the latest Windows Application,
the firmware of both your eLogger/Recorder and the OSD
Expander will need to be updated. To upgrade your
firmware, just click “Hardware, Firmware Control” and first
click the “Update” button for the eLogger/Recorder, and
repeat this process to update the firmware for the OSD
Expander.
Configuring the Expander with the Windows
Application
After updating the Windows application, and the appropriate
firmware, click “Hardware, Choose Parameters to Display on
Video OSD” to configure the Expander.
If the hardware is connected correctly, the page shown in
Figure 2 should appear. If it does not appear, please see the
troubleshooting section of this manual. The OSD display
will appear as shown in Figure 3, based on the configuration
selections in Figure 2.
Video Mode
The Video mode (NTSC, PAL or SECAM) is normally
selected for you automatically, based on your country. If you
need to change it, just click the “Video” dropdown and select
the correct mode.
OSD Pages
Multiple “pages” of data can be displayed on the OSD. Each
page can have up to 12 parameters. The simulated display
shown in Figure 2 shows 4 parameters configured to be
displayed on Page 1 of the OSD. To select a different OSD
page for configuration, click the left or right arrow buttons on
the display. The current page number is shown under the simulated display.
Choosing Parameters for Display
To configure a parameter to display, click “Choose the next Parameter to Configure.”
This dropdown menu lets you choose a parameter to display on the OSD screen. The
available parameters depend on your eLogger or Recorder type, and the sensors you have
purchased.
To change the location on the page for displaying the parameter, just click the location
with your mouse, and drag the parameter to the desired location.
To change the name of the parameter on the OSD screen, click on the parameter on the
simulated display, and edit the name with “Enter OSD Screen Name for Parameter.”
If there is a parameter that you would like to display on ALL your pages, click on the
parameter on the simulated display, and click the “Display on all pages” button.
Figure 3
Figure 2