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The Datalogger Table Output Files window displays the data tables available to be
collected from the data logger and the output file name. By default, all data tables
set up in the data logger program will be included for collection. Make note of the
Output File Name and location. Click Next.
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Check Scheduled Collection Enabled to have LoggerNet automatically collect data
from the data logger on the Collection Interval entered. When the Base Date and
Time are in the past, scheduled collection will begin immediately after finishing the
EZSetup wizard. Click Next twice.
7. Click Finish.
3.3 Making the software connection
Once you have configured your hardware connection (see
Setting up communications with the
(p. 19), your data logger and computer can communicate. You'll use the Connect
screen to send a program, set the clock, view real-time data, and manually collect data.
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LoggerNet users, select Main and Connect
on the LoggerNet toolbar, select the data
logger from the Stations list, then Connect
.
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PC400 and PC200W users, select the data logger from the list and click Connect
.
To disconnect, click Disconnect
.
For more information see the
.
3.4 Creating a Short Cut data logger
program
You must provide a program for the data logger in order for it to make measurements, store
data, or do control. There are several ways to write a program. The simplest is to use the program
generator called Short Cut. For more complex programming the CRBasic editor is used. The
program file may use the extension
.CR6, .CRB
or
.DLD
.
Data logger programs are executed on a precise schedule termed the scan interval, based on the
data logger internal clock.
Measurements are first stored in temporary memory called variables in the Public Table. Variables
are usually overwritten each scan. Periodically, generally on a time interval, the data logger stores
data in tables. The Data Tables are later copied to a computer using your data logger support
software.
3. Setting up the CR6
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