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Bcmwiki: Consistency pass 2: airflow range via Configuration, multi-wavelength as in-development, ESP32/Pi CSV filename split, legacy sensor wording

2026-06-08T18:47:40Z

Consistency pass 2: airflow range via Configuration, multi-wavelength as in-development, ESP32/Pi CSV filename split, legacy sensor wording

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	! Parameter !! Description		! Parameter !! Description
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Reference (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity from the 880nm LED through the clean portion of the filter — baseline for comparison. Optional: 520nm, 370nm ~~if multi-wavelength~~ hardware ~~installed~~.		\| '''Reference (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity from the 880nm LED through the clean portion of the filter — baseline for comparison. Optional 520nm / 370nm channels are in development (not available in shipped hardware).
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	\| '''Sensor (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity after passing through the particle-loaded spot.		\| '''Sensor (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity after passing through the particle-loaded spot.
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	\| '''Relative Load''' \|\| Filter spot saturation level (%), indicating when replacement is needed.		\| '''Relative Load''' \|\| Filter spot saturation level (%), indicating when replacement is needed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Ångström Exponent''' \|\| Ratio indicating aerosol source characteristics (requires multi-wavelength hardware).		\| '''Ångström Exponent''' \|\| Ratio indicating aerosol source characteristics (requires multi-wavelength hardware — in development, not in shipped devices).
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Temperature (°C)''' \|\| Internal operating temperature — important for measurement stability.		\| '''Temperature (°C)''' \|\| Internal operating temperature — important for measurement stability.

Bcmwiki: Polish English manual/wiki wording

2026-05-02T20:15:57Z

Polish English manual/wiki wording

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	== Web Interface Overview ==		== Web Interface Overview ==

	The bcMeter web interface is a ~~real-time~~ dashboard ~~accessible~~ from ~~any~~ browser on the same network~~. It provides measurement visualization,~~ device ~~control, and configuration — all from your phone or computer~~.		The bcMeter web interface is a local dashboard for measurement data, device control, and settings. Open it from a browser on the same network as the device.

	'''Try the live demo:''' [https://bcmeter.org/demo/ bcmeter.org/demo]		'''Try the live demo:''' [https://bcmeter.org/demo/ bcmeter.org/demo]
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	=== Dashboard Elements ===		=== Dashboard Elements ===

	The main screen ~~consists of~~ five areas:		The main screen has five areas:

	# '''Control Bar''' — Buttons to Start/Stop measurement, access Log Files, Settings, and Maintenance. On mobile or narrow screens, the bar collapses into a hamburger menu (☰).		# '''Control Bar''' — Buttons to Start/Stop measurement, access Log Files, Settings, and Maintenance. On mobile or narrow screens, the bar collapses into a hamburger menu (☰).
	# '''Status Panel''' — Device state (with color-coded status dot), filter loading indicator, and time synchronization status.		# '''Status Panel''' — Device state (with color-coded status dot), filter loading indicator, and time synchronization status.
	# '''Statistics''' — ~~Real-time metric cards:~~ 1h Average, Session Average, and Peak Value. The Peak Value card includes the timestamp ~~when~~ the peak ~~occurred~~ and a '''Reset''' button ~~to clear peak tracking~~.		# '''Statistics''' — 1h Average, Session Average, and Peak Value. The Peak Value card includes the timestamp of the peak and a '''Reset''' button.
	# '''Live Plot''' — ~~Visualizes~~ Black Carbon concentration over time ~~using an interactive canvas-based chart~~.		# '''Live Plot''' — Black Carbon concentration over time.
	# '''Plot Controls''' — Download ~~options~~, zoom reset, axis scaling, log selection, Y-axis ~~configuration with filter type selection~~ and ~~smoothing controls~~.		# '''Plot Controls''' — Download, zoom reset, axis scaling, log selection, Y-axis assignment, resampling, and denoising.

	==== Dark Mode ====		==== Dark Mode ====

	A dark mode toggle (moon/sun icon) is ~~available~~ in the top-right corner of the navigation bar~~. Dark mode switches the entire interface to a dark color scheme optimized for low-light environments~~. The preference is saved in the browser ~~and persists across sessions~~.		A dark mode toggle (moon/sun icon) is in the top-right corner of the navigation bar. The preference is saved in the browser.

	=== Status Indicators ===		=== Status Indicators ===
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	==== Time Sync Status ====		==== Time Sync Status ====

	~~A time synchronization indicator is displayed in the~~ status bar~~. If~~ the device clock is ~~not~~ synced, it shows "Time: not synced" in red~~. Accurate timestamps are essential for data analysis —~~ use '''Maintenance > Time Synchronization''' to sync the device clock with your browser.		The status bar shows whether the device clock is synced. If it shows "Time: not synced" in red, use '''Maintenance > Time Synchronization''' to sync the device clock with your browser.

	==== Filter Loading Status ====		==== Filter Loading Status ====

	The "Filter" indicator ~~displays the loading percentage~~ of the filter strip. The color ~~of the progress bar~~ changes ~~based on~~ loading level:		The "Filter" indicator shows how much of the filter strip is loaded. The color changes with loading level:

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	==== Alert Modals ====		==== Alert Modals ====

	The interface ~~displays automatic~~ alert modals ~~when certain~~ conditions ~~are detected during measurement~~:		The interface opens alert modals for these measurement conditions:

	* '''Filter Loading High''' — ~~Appears when filter~~ loading exceeds the configured threshold. ~~Prompts the user to replace~~ the filter paper.		* '''Filter Loading High''' — Filter loading exceeds the configured threshold. Replace the filter paper soon.
	* '''No Airflow Detected''' — Appears when airflow drops to near zero during measurement. Check pump tubing and connections.		* '''No Airflow Detected''' — Appears when airflow drops to near zero during measurement. Check pump tubing and connections.
	* '''High Humidity''' — ~~Environmental warning~~ when humidity inside the device is ~~critically~~ high.		* '''High Humidity''' — Warning when humidity inside the device is too high.
	* '''Low Disk Space''' — Warning when internal storage is running low.		* '''Low Disk Space''' — Warning when internal storage is running low.

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	==== Plot Behavior ====		==== Plot Behavior ====

	The ~~interactive~~ graph ~~visualizes~~ time-series ~~data~~. ~~Due to the~~ analog ~~nature of the signal and signal-to-noise ratio limitations~~, the ~~graph typically shows a~~ jagged~~, fluctuating line~~. ~~The rolling average is closer to~~ the ~~"real" value~~.		The graph shows measurements as a time series. The optical signal is analog, so the raw line is usually jagged. Smoothed values show the trend more clearly.

	After starting a measurement, ~~it takes approximately~~ 3–4 samples before ~~the graph~~ appears. At the default 300s (5 min) sample interval, ~~the~~ first data appears after 15–20 minutes.		After starting a measurement, the graph needs about 3–4 samples before it appears. At the default 300s (5 min) sample interval, first data appears after 15–20 minutes.

	* '''Zoom:''' Click and drag to zoom in. Double-click to reset.		* '''Zoom:''' Click and drag to zoom in. Double-click to reset.
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	==== Plot Controls ====		==== Plot Controls ====

	~~Located below~~ the live plot:		Below the live plot:

	* '''Download View:''' Export current view as CSV, PNG, or SVG.		* '''Download View:''' Export current view as CSV, PNG, or SVG.
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	==== View Log ====		==== View Log ====

	Dropdown ~~to select which session log to display —~~ current session or ~~any~~ previous log file stored on the device.		Dropdown for the current session or a previous log file stored on the device.

	==== Y-Axis Controls ====		==== Y-Axis Controls ====

	Each axis row (Y1, Y2, and ~~any additional~~ axes) ~~provides~~:		Each axis row (Y1, Y2, and added axes) includes:

	* '''Toggle switch''' — ~~Quickly show~~ or hide the axis on the chart.		* '''Toggle switch''' — Show or hide the axis on the chart.
	* '''Variable selector''' — Choose which parameter to display (see [[Interface#Plot Parameters\|Plot Parameters]]).		* '''Variable selector''' — Choose which parameter to display (see [[Interface#Plot Parameters\|Plot Parameters]]).
	* '''Resample slider''' — Averages consecutive samples before plotting. "Off" shows every sample; higher values reduce visual noise and data density.		* '''Resample slider''' — Averages consecutive samples before plotting. "Off" shows every sample; higher values reduce visual noise and data density.
	* '''Denoise mode''' — Segmented control with four options:		* '''Denoise mode''' — Segmented control with four options:
	** '''Raw''' — Unfiltered signal, showing every data point as-is.		** '''Raw''' — Unfiltered signal, showing every data point as-is.
	** '''Med''' — Median filter (default, highlighted in teal). Good ~~general-purpose~~ noise reduction.		** '''Med''' — Median filter (default, highlighted in teal). Good default noise reduction.
	** '''EMA''' — Exponential Moving Average. Gives more weight to recent values, good for tracking trends.		** '''EMA''' — Exponential Moving Average. Gives more weight to recent values, good for tracking trends.
	** '''ONA''' — Optimized Noise Average~~. Advanced averaging algorithm~~.		** '''ONA''' — Optimized Noise Average.
	* '''Denoise slider''' — Adjusts the strength/window size for the selected denoise mode. The number ~~displayed~~ next to the slider shows the current value.		* '''Denoise slider''' — Adjusts the strength/window size for the selected denoise mode. The number next to the slider shows the current value.
	** ''Direct emission monitoring:'' Keep below 4 for fast response.		** ''Direct emission monitoring:'' Keep below 4 for fast response.
	** ''Ambient monitoring:'' Higher ~~settings~~ acceptable ~~for~~ smoother ~~signal~~.		** ''Ambient monitoring:'' Higher values are acceptable when a smoother trend is more important than fast response.

	==== Adding Extra Axes ====		==== Adding Extra Axes ====

	Click ~~the~~ '''+ Add axis''' ~~button~~ below Y2 to add ~~additional~~ Y-axes. Each extra axis has the same controls ~~(toggle, variable, filter type, smoothing)~~. ~~Extra~~ axes ~~allow overlaying multiple parameters simultaneously — for example, plotting~~ BC concentration, temperature, and airflow ~~on the same~~ chart.		Click '''+ Add axis''' below Y2 to add more Y-axes. Each extra axis has the same controls. Use extra axes to compare values such as BC concentration, temperature, and airflow in one chart.

	=== Plot Parameters ===		=== Plot Parameters ===

	~~The following~~ parameters can be assigned to any Y-axis:		These parameters can be assigned to any Y-axis:

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Bcmwiki: Align status wording with current ESP32 UI

2026-05-02T20:01:50Z

Align status wording with current ESP32 UI

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	\| '''Running''' \|\| Active measurement. Data is being saved.		\| '''Running''' \|\| Active measurement. Data is being saved.
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Error''' \|\| System error detected. ~~Check~~ System ~~Logs~~ in the Maintenance menu.		\| '''Error''' \|\| System error detected. Open System Status or download logs in the Maintenance menu.
	\|}		\|}

Bcmwiki: Update bcMeter ESP32 interface documentation and terminology (May 2026)

2026-05-02T19:58:43Z

Update bcMeter ESP32 interface documentation and terminology (May 2026)

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	The main screen consists of five areas:		The main screen consists of five areas:

	# '''Control Bar''' — Buttons to Start/Stop measurement, access Log Files, Settings, and Maintenance.		# '''Control Bar''' — Buttons to Start/Stop measurement, access Log Files, Settings, and Maintenance. On mobile or narrow screens, the bar collapses into a hamburger menu (☰).
	# '''Status Panel''' — Device state, filter loading, and time synchronization status.		# '''Status Panel''' — Device state (with color-coded status dot), filter loading indicator, and time synchronization status.
	# '''Statistics''' — Real-time ~~averages~~: 1h Average, Session Average, Peak Value.		# '''Statistics''' — Real-time metric cards: 1h Average, Session Average, and Peak Value. The Peak Value card includes the timestamp when the peak occurred and a '''Reset''' button to clear peak tracking.
	# '''Live Plot''' — Visualizes Black Carbon concentration over time.		# '''Live Plot''' — Visualizes Black Carbon concentration over time using an interactive canvas-based chart.
	# '''Plot Controls''' — Download options, zoom reset, axis scaling, log selection, Y-axis ~~parameter assignment,~~ and ~~denoise sliders~~.		# '''Plot Controls''' — Download options, zoom reset, axis scaling, log selection, Y-axis configuration with filter type selection and smoothing controls.

			==== Dark Mode ====

			A dark mode toggle (moon/sun icon) is available in the top-right corner of the navigation bar. Dark mode switches the entire interface to a dark color scheme optimized for low-light environments. The preference is saved in the browser and persists across sessions.

	=== Status Indicators ===		=== Status Indicators ===
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	==== Filter Loading Status ====		==== Filter Loading Status ====

	The "Filter" indicator displays the loading percentage of the filter strip. ~~Colors indicate~~ loading level:		The "Filter" indicator displays the loading percentage of the filter strip. The color of the progress bar changes based on loading level:

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	\| style="background:#343a40;color:#fff" \| '''Dark''' \|\| 85%+ \|\| Near saturation. Replace immediately.		\| style="background:#343a40;color:#fff" \| '''Dark''' \|\| 85%+ \|\| Near saturation. Replace immediately.
	\|}		\|}

			==== Alert Modals ====

			The interface displays automatic alert modals when certain conditions are detected during measurement:

			* '''Filter Loading High''' — Appears when filter loading exceeds the configured threshold. Prompts the user to replace the filter paper.
			* '''No Airflow Detected''' — Appears when airflow drops to near zero during measurement. Check pump tubing and connections.
			* '''High Humidity''' — Environmental warning when humidity inside the device is critically high.
			* '''Low Disk Space''' — Warning when internal storage is running low.

			These alerts appear once per condition and can be dismissed with "Got it."

	=== Data Visualization ===		=== Data Visualization ===
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	* '''Download View:''' Export current view as CSV, PNG, or SVG.		* '''Download View:''' Export current view as CSV, PNG, or SVG.
	* '''Reset Zoom:''' Restore default view after zooming.		* '''Reset Zoom:''' Restore default view after zooming.
	* '''Axis Scaling:''' Manually override automatic Y-axis scaling when peaks compress the view.		* '''Axis Scaling:''' Manually override automatic Y-axis scaling (min/max per axis) when peaks compress the view.

	==== View Log ====		==== View Log ====
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	==== Y-Axis Controls ====		==== Y-Axis Controls ====

	~~Accordion menus~~ (Y1, Y2) ~~to assign plot parameters and adjust filtering~~:		Each axis row (Y1, Y2, and any additional axes) provides:

	* '''~~Axis Selection:~~''' Choose which parameter to display ~~on each axis~~ (see [[Interface#Plot Parameters\|Plot Parameters]]).		* '''Toggle switch''' — Quickly show or hide the axis on the chart.
	* '''Denoise:''' Median filter slider ~~per axis~~ to ~~smooth~~ the ~~signal~~.		* '''Variable selector''' — Choose which parameter to display (see [[Interface#Plot Parameters\|Plot Parameters]]).
			* '''Resample slider''' — Averages consecutive samples before plotting. "Off" shows every sample; higher values reduce visual noise and data density.
			* '''Denoise mode''' — Segmented control with four options:
			** '''Raw''' — Unfiltered signal, showing every data point as-is.
			** '''Med''' — Median filter (default, highlighted in teal). Good general-purpose noise reduction.
			** '''EMA''' — Exponential Moving Average. Gives more weight to recent values, good for tracking trends.
			** '''ONA''' — Optimized Noise Average. Advanced averaging algorithm.
			* '''Denoise slider''' — Adjusts the strength/window size for the selected denoise mode. The number displayed next to the slider shows the current value.
	** ''Direct emission monitoring:'' Keep below 4 for fast response.		** ''Direct emission monitoring:'' Keep below 4 for fast response.
	** ''Ambient monitoring:'' Higher settings acceptable for smoother signal.		** ''Ambient monitoring:'' Higher settings acceptable for smoother signal.

			==== Adding Extra Axes ====

			Click the '''+ Add axis''' button below Y2 to add additional Y-axes. Each extra axis has the same controls (toggle, variable, filter type, smoothing). Extra axes allow overlaying multiple parameters simultaneously — for example, plotting BC concentration, temperature, and airflow on the same chart.

	=== Plot Parameters ===		=== Plot Parameters ===

	The following parameters can be assigned to ~~Y1 or Y2 axes~~:		The following parameters can be assigned to any Y-axis:

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	\| '''Air Flow (l/min)''' \|\| Current airflow rate through the filter (if flow sensor equipped).		\| '''Air Flow (l/min)''' \|\| Current airflow rate through the filter (if flow sensor equipped).
	\|-
	~~\| '''Air Pressure (hPa)''' \|\| Atmospheric pressure from the barometric sensor. Used for altitude estimation and pressure-corrected BC calculations. ''Optional — requires a BME280 pressure sensor.''~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''PM2.5 (µg/m³)''' \|\| Fine particulate matter concentration (particles ≤ 2.5 µm). ''Optional — requires an SPS30 particulate matter sensor.''~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''PM10 (µg/m³)''' \|\| Coarse particulate matter concentration (particles ≤ 10 µm). ''Optional — requires an SPS30 particulate matter sensor.''~~
	\|}		\|}

Bcmwiki: Add PM2.5, PM10, Air Pressure as optional plot parameters

2026-03-26T12:31:42Z

Add PM2.5, PM10, Air Pressure as optional plot parameters

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	\| '''Air Flow (l/min)''' \|\| Current airflow rate through the filter (if flow sensor equipped).		\| '''Air Flow (l/min)''' \|\| Current airflow rate through the filter (if flow sensor equipped).
			\|-
			\| '''Air Pressure (hPa)''' \|\| Atmospheric pressure from the barometric sensor. Used for altitude estimation and pressure-corrected BC calculations. ''Optional — requires a BME280 pressure sensor.''
			\|-
			\| '''PM2.5 (µg/m³)''' \|\| Fine particulate matter concentration (particles ≤ 2.5 µm). ''Optional — requires an SPS30 particulate matter sensor.''
			\|-
			\| '''PM10 (µg/m³)''' \|\| Coarse particulate matter concentration (particles ≤ 10 µm). ''Optional — requires an SPS30 particulate matter sensor.''
	\|}		\|}

Bcmwiki: Wiki update: sync with manual and dev docs (2026-03)

2026-03-08T13:10:41Z

Wiki update: sync with manual and dev docs (2026-03)

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	~~After the hardware is set up, start the Raspberry Pi by plugging in power (either USB or 12V DC, depending on the PCB you assembled)~~		== Web Interface Overview ==

	~~If you have given your~~ bcMeter a ~~custom name (for example bcmeter01), you can connect to your bcMeter by entering~~ the ~~name in any webbrowser~~, ~~followed by a forward slash~~, ~~i.e~~.		The bcMeter web interface is a real-time dashboard accessible from any browser on the same network. It provides measurement visualization, device control, and configuration — all from your phone or computer.

	''~~http~~://~~bcmeter01~~/''		'''Try the live demo:''' [https://bcmeter.org/demo/ bcmeter.org/demo]

	~~or if you left the default configuration~~		=== Dashboard Elements ===

	~~''raspberrypi/''~~		The main screen consists of five areas:

	'''~~If the connection is failing~~, ~~make sure the [[Installation~~#~~Configure_the_microSD_Card_for_WiFi_access\|Wifi Configuration]] is correct. If so~~, ~~try to add "~~.~~local"~~ - i.e. ~~raspberrypi.local/ or bcmeter.local/~~'''		# '''Control Bar''' — Buttons to Start/Stop measurement, access Log Files, Settings, and Maintenance.
			# '''Status Panel''' — Device state, filter loading, and time synchronization status.
			# '''Statistics''' — Real-time averages: 1h Average, Session Average, Peak Value.
			# '''Live Plot''' — Visualizes Black Carbon concentration over time.
			# '''Plot Controls''' — Download options, zoom reset, axis scaling, log selection, Y-axis parameter assignment, and denoise sliders.

	~~Now you should see the empty [https://bcmeter.org/interface-test/ interface (demo from bcmeter.org shows hours of data)]~~		=== Status Indicators ===

	~~[[File:BcMeter-interface.jpg\|400px\|left]]~~		==== Device Status ====

	~~Over time, a graph will be visible~~. ~~You can choose two data sources below~~ the ~~graph~~ in the ~~corresponding drop down menus~~.		{\| class="wikitable"
			! Status !! Meaning
			\|-
			\| '''Ready''' \|\| Device is idle. Pump is off.
			\|-
			\| '''Initializing''' \|\| Pump is priming and the optical chamber is warming up. Data is not yet recorded.
			\|-
			\| '''Running''' \|\| Active measurement. Data is being saved.
			\|-
			\| '''Error''' \|\| System error detected. Check System Logs in the Maintenance menu.
			\|}

	~~Saving the data as .csv is a non-destructive way to save your data since you can import the file to Excel or any other application and do further evaluation.~~		==== Time Sync Status ====

	~~Using~~ the ~~SVG export~~ is ~~best for print media since~~ it ~~is a vector format~~. ~~You can open~~ the ~~file in Inkscape or Illustrator or any other application capable of editing vector formats~~.		A time synchronization indicator is displayed in the status bar. If the device clock is not synced, it shows "Time: not synced" in red. Accurate timestamps are essential for data analysis — use '''Maintenance > Time Synchronization''' to sync the device clock with your browser.

	The ~~PNG Export saves~~ a ~~screenshot~~ of the graph ~~locally~~ and ~~ist not~~ the ~~best quality~~ for ~~print but intended~~ to ~~be used~~ for ~~Mails~~/~~Websites~~.		==== Filter Loading Status ====

			The "Filter" indicator displays the loading percentage of the filter strip. Colors indicate loading level:

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			! Color !! Loading !! Meaning
			\|-
			\| style="background:#28a745;color:#fff" \| '''Green''' \|\| 0–30% \|\| Filter is clean. Signal quality is optimal.
			\|-
			\| style="background:#ffc107" \| '''Orange''' \|\| 30–70% \|\| Loading increasing. Mathematical compensation is active. Prepare a replacement.
			\|-
			\| style="background:#dc3545;color:#fff" \| '''Red''' \|\| 70–85% \|\| Heavily loaded. Compensation becomes less reliable. Replace soon. Email alert sent every 12h when >70%.
			\|-
			\| style="background:#343a40;color:#fff" \| '''Dark''' \|\| 85%+ \|\| Near saturation. Replace immediately.
			\|}

			=== Data Visualization ===

			==== Plot Behavior ====

			The interactive graph visualizes time-series data. Due to the analog nature of the signal and signal-to-noise ratio limitations, the graph typically shows a jagged, fluctuating line. The rolling average is closer to the "real" value.

			After starting a measurement, it takes approximately 3–4 samples before the graph appears. At the default 300s (5 min) sample interval, the first data appears after 15–20 minutes.

			* '''Zoom:''' Click and drag to zoom in. Double-click to reset.

			==== Plot Controls ====

			Located below the live plot:

			* '''Download View:''' Export current view as CSV, PNG, or SVG.
			* '''Reset Zoom:''' Restore default view after zooming.
			* '''Axis Scaling:''' Manually override automatic Y-axis scaling when peaks compress the view.

			==== View Log ====

			Dropdown to select which session log to display — current session or any previous log file stored on the device.

			==== Y-Axis Controls ====

			Accordion menus (Y1, Y2) to assign plot parameters and adjust filtering:

			* '''Axis Selection:''' Choose which parameter to display on each axis (see [[Interface#Plot Parameters\|Plot Parameters]]).
			* '''Denoise:''' Median filter slider per axis to smooth the signal.
			** ''Direct emission monitoring:'' Keep below 4 for fast response.
			** ''Ambient monitoring:'' Higher settings acceptable for smoother signal.

			=== Plot Parameters ===

			The following parameters can be assigned to Y1 or Y2 axes:

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Parameter !! Description
			\|-
			\| '''Reference (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity from the 880nm LED through the clean portion of the filter — baseline for comparison. Optional: 520nm, 370nm if multi-wavelength hardware installed.
			\|-
			\| '''Sensor (880nm)''' \|\| Light intensity after passing through the particle-loaded spot.
			\|-
			\| '''Attenuation (880nm)''' \|\| Calculated reduction in light intensity caused by absorbing particles.
			\|-
			\| '''BC Unfiltered (880nm)''' \|\| Real-time black carbon concentration without smoothing.
			\|-
			\| '''Black Carbon (880nm)''' \|\| BC concentration in ng/m³, with rolling average applied.
			\|-
			\| '''Relative Load''' \|\| Filter spot saturation level (%), indicating when replacement is needed.
			\|-
			\| '''Ångström Exponent''' \|\| Ratio indicating aerosol source characteristics (requires multi-wavelength hardware).
			\|-
			\| '''Temperature (°C)''' \|\| Internal operating temperature — important for measurement stability.
			\|-
			\| '''Humidity (%)''' \|\| Relative humidity inside the device (if sensor equipped).
			\|-
			\| '''Air Flow (l/min)''' \|\| Current airflow rate through the filter (if flow sensor equipped).
			\|}

Bcmwiki at 19:24, 6 October 2022

2022-10-06T19:24:11Z

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	If you have given your bcMeter a custom name (for example bcmeter01), you can connect to your bcMeter by entering the name in any webbrowser, followed by a forward slash, i.e.		If you have given your bcMeter a custom name (for example bcmeter01), you can connect to your bcMeter by entering the name in any webbrowser, followed by a forward slash, i.e.

	''~~bcmeter~~/''		''http://bcmeter01/''

	or if you left the default configuration		or if you left the default configuration

Bcmwiki at 15:54, 14 November 2021

2021-11-14T15:54:07Z

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	'''If the connection is failing, make sure the [[Installation#Configure_the_microSD_Card_for_WiFi_access\|Wifi Configuration]] is correct. If so, try to add ".local" - i.e. raspberrypi.local/ or bcmeter.local/'''		'''If the connection is failing, make sure the [[Installation#Configure_the_microSD_Card_for_WiFi_access\|Wifi Configuration]] is correct. If so, try to add ".local" - i.e. raspberrypi.local/ or bcmeter.local/'''

	Now you should see the empty [https://bcmeter.org/interface-test/ interface (demo from bcmeter.org)]		Now you should see the empty [https://bcmeter.org/interface-test/ interface (demo from bcmeter.org shows hours of data)]

	[[File:BcMeter-interface.jpg\|400px\|left]]		[[File:BcMeter-interface.jpg\|400px\|left]]
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	Using the SVG export is best for print media since it is a vector format. You can open the file in Inkscape or Illustrator or any other application capable of editing vector formats.		Using the SVG export is best for print media since it is a vector format. You can open the file in Inkscape or Illustrator or any other application capable of editing vector formats.

	The PNG ~~is just~~ a screenshot of the graph and not the best quality for print but intended to be used for Mails/Websites.		The PNG Export saves a screenshot of the graph locally and ist not the best quality for print but intended to be used for Mails/Websites.

Bcmwiki at 15:53, 14 November 2021

2021-11-14T15:53:09Z

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	Using the SVG export is best for print media since it is a vector format. You can open the file in Inkscape or Illustrator or any other application capable of editing vector formats.		Using the SVG export is best for print media since it is a vector format. You can open the file in Inkscape or Illustrator or any other application capable of editing vector formats.

	The PNG is just a screenshot of the graph and not the best quality.		The PNG is just a screenshot of the graph and not the best quality for print but intended to be used for Mails/Websites.

Bcmwiki at 10:55, 12 July 2021

2021-07-12T10:55:15Z

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			'''If the connection is failing, make sure the [[Installation#Configure_the_microSD_Card_for_WiFi_access\|Wifi Configuration]] is correct. If so, try to add ".local" - i.e. raspberrypi.local/ or bcmeter.local/'''
	'''If ~~you see nothing~~, make sure the Wifi Configuration is correct. If so, try to add ".local" - i.e. raspberrypi.local/ or bcmeter.local/'''

	Now you should see the empty [https://bcmeter.org/interface-test/ interface (demo from bcmeter.org)]		Now you should see the empty [https://bcmeter.org/interface-test/ interface (demo from bcmeter.org)]