
Model CTF878 Programming Manual
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Chapter 5. Logging Data
5.4.1
Setting up a New Log
The New Log option enables you to create and set up parameters for a new log. You can access this option in two
ways:
•
by scrolling to the New Log option in the Logging Menu (as shown in Figure 71 on page 63) and pressing
[ENTER]
,
or
•
by scrolling to the New option in the File Menu of the Log Manager (see Figure 73 on page 64) and pressing
[ENTER]
.
In either case, the Create New Log screen appears similar to
Figure 74 below. Use the four arrow keys to scroll to the desired letter or number, and press
[ENTER]
. Repeat this
procedure until you have created the desired log name (up to a total of eight characters). Press
[F1]
(
Delete
) to
remove any unwanted letters or numbers. When you have finished, press
[F3]
(
OK
) to confirm the entry.
Figure 74: New Log Window
The CTF878 now asks for log formatting and measurements. The screen appears similar to Figure 75 on page 65.
5.4.1.1
Entering General Information
Figure 75: General Log Format Window
To step through each parameter, press the [
] key.
1.
The first prompt asks you to choose between a linear or circular format for the log.
OK
Cancel
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Measurements
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Start
Activate
Cancel
Linear
Standard
Circular
Error
Format
Type
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Log Name
60
Logging Interval
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8:06:06 AM
General