DATTLE / Field collection
Instrument Reading
Record a measurement with the instrument, target, unit, and context needed to interpret it. One entry per reading keeps different targets and methods separate.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Instrument Reading, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is External Instrument Readings.
Capture your first entry
Enter the instrument code, location, instrument type, and target. Copy the reading with its unit, choose a condition, and add a display photo or method note.
Review and keep it useful
Search an instrument or target to review readings. Compare values only after checking units, method, and the condition recorded with the measurement.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Instrument Reading includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Code | Sensor — Scan code | Scan a code on supported devices or enter the identifier manually. Preserve letters and leading zeros. |
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Instrument Type | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. Required in the template. |
| Target / Sample | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
| Reading and Unit | Sensor — External reading | Enter the instrument value with its unit and measurement context. Required in the template. |
| Condition | Choice | Choices: Normal; Outside expected range; Unstable; Instrument check needed. |
| Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
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