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Table of Contents
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Parts Description
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Tools
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Assembly Instructions
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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
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Step 5
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Step 6
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Step 7
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Step 8
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Parts Description
Figures 1 through 4 are labeled pictures of the 4 acrylic layers that assemble the OpenLogger case. Refer to these
labels for proper assembly. Table 1 describes the hardware used for assembly.
Figure 1: Layer A (Top)
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Figure 2: Layer B (Top-Middle)
Figure 3: Layer C (Bottom-Middle)
Note: There are two notches in the top right corner. This orientation is important for Step 4 which will be
reiterated then.
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Figure 4: Layer D (Bottom)
Table1: Hardware Description
Image
Description
Quantity
Pan Head Phillips Screw
Thread: M3 x 0.5mm, Length: 17 mm
4
Hex Nut
Thread: M3 x 0.5mm
4
Transparent Rubber Foot
OD: 0.38”, Height: 0.15”
4
Tools
Phillips Screwdriver
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Assembly Instructions
Note: The acrylic case is easiest to assemble upside down on a table top to help keep the screws in place while
adding each layer. Do not pick up the case until the hex nuts have been secured to the screws that hold all layers
together. Also note that each layer has a “notch” on one side to allow access to the microSD, microUSB, and power
supply jacks. These notches can be observed in Figures 1 through 4 along the top edge of each layer. Each layer will
be oriented such that these notches will all be observed on the same edge of the fully assembled case.
Step 1
Remove paper shipping mask from both sides of all layers as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Remove Shipping Masks
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Step 2
Place Layer A face down with screws facing upward through the smaller set of four holes near the corners of the
layer. Use the edge of a table to assist with inserting all the screws if necessary, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 7
shows this step completed.
Figure 6: Use of Table Edge to Assist Screw Installation
Figure 7: Completed Step 2 (Layer A)
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Step 3
Place Layer B on top of Layer A with the same orientation as shown in Figure 8, making sure notches are
appropriately aligned. Note: to help differentiate the middle layers, Layer B is slightly thinner than Layer C and has
a larger open gap. Once Step 3 is completed, set it aside retaining orientation. Do not pick it up off the table. This
part of the assembly will be integrated in Step 5.
Figure 8: Completed Step 3 (Layer B)
Step 4
Have Layer D oriented as shown in Figure 9. Set the OpenLogger face-up on top of Layer D as shown in Figure 10.
Then, place Layer C around the OpenLogger as shown in Figure 11 noting correct orientation mentioned in Figure 3
with notches in top right corner. The outer edge of the OpenLogger should sit flush with the edge of Layer C.
Figure 9: Layer D Orientation
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Figure 10: OpenLogger on Layer D
Figure 11: Layer C Around OpenLogger
Note: Arrows indicate notch locations on Layer C. Also refer to Figure 3 in the Parts section for correct orientation.
Failure to properly orient Layer C may crack or break the acrylic case.
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Step 5
Make sure that the assembly from Steps 2 through 3 is in the same orientation as in those steps and the assembly
from Step 4 is in the same orientation from that step. Place each assembly side by side as shown in Figure 12. Pick
up the assembly from Step 4, flip it horizontally as shown in Figure 13 such that it is upside down. Then, place it on
top of the assembly from Steps 2 through 3 such that the vertical facing screws appear through the holes in the
assembly from Step 4 as shown in Figure 14. Make sure all the notches align with their respective parts on the
OpenLogger while being careful not to bend the acrylic.
Figure 12: Both Assemblies Side by Side with Correct Orientation
Figure 13: Flip Over Assembly on Right Side.
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Figure 14: Stacked Assemblies
Step 6
Lift one corner of the case so that you can place a finger under the screw head as shown in Figure 15. Pick up a nut
with your other hand to hand tighten the nut onto the screw as shown in Figure 16. Repeat for the other three
screws continuing to only hand tighten them. Use the edge of the table technique as shown in Figure 6 to gain
access to the screw head if needed.
Figure 15: Secure Screw with Finger
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Figure 16: Finger Tighten Nut on Screw
Step 7
Once all four nuts have been hand tightened on each screw, make sure all layers are flush against each other and
along each edge. They should not need to be forced into position. Once proper assembly is confirmed, use a
Phillips head screw driver to tighten the screws while gripping the nut with your other hand, as shown in Figure 17.
Be careful not to tighten too tight as that may break one or more of the acrylic layers.
Figure 17: Tighten Screws with Screwdriver
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Step 8
Once the nuts have secured the screws, turn the OpenLogger so that the bottom side is facing up. Remove backing
layer from rubber feet to expose adhesive. Place the rubber feet on the bottom of the case in each corner near the
nuts as shown in Figure 18. This completes the case assembly. Happy data logging!
Figure 18: Rubber Feet Installation
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