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Section 3. Introduction
store the collected data to a file on a remote computer. Data Filer does not
collect data from a datalogger directly, but from the data cache. Therefore,
data collection must occur in LoggerNet (either by a scheduled or manual data
collection), for the data to be available to the Data Filer.
3.2.11.2 Data Display Clients
RTMC Run-Time is available separately from LoggerNet. It allows you to run
forms created in RTMC so that data can be displayed on a remote computer.
The CSI Web Server is used to display RTMC projects using a web browser.
Once the web server is in place, the only thing required to view the data is a
browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
3.2.11.3 Baler
The Baler is another remote data retrieval client that creates “bales” of files
based on the date and time stamp of the collected data, and stores those files on
the remote PC. The individual baled files are saved to disk using part of this
date and time stamp for the name.
3.2.11.4 CSIOPC Server (PC-OPC)
CSIOPC is a client that can be run on a remote PC or the same PC as
LoggerNet. It makes data available from the LoggerNet server in an OPC
format. This allows use of the data by third party software applications that
communicate using the OPC protocol.
3.2.11.5 Software Development Kit
LoggerNet SDK, the LoggerNet Software Development kit, allows developers
to create custom applications to communicate with the LoggerNet server. The
kit includes ActiveX controls, along with a beginner’s guide, programmer’s
reference, and examples. Note that the SDK includes the development tools
only; LoggerNet must be purchased separately.
Access to the LoggerNet server by remote clients requires that
Remote Connections be enabled in LoggerNet. See Section 12.1,
Allowing Remote Connections to the LoggerNet Server .
NOTE
3.3 Getting Help for LoggerNet Applications
Detailed information on each application is included in subsequent sections of
this manual. Each application also has an on-line help system. On-line help
can be accessed by pressing the F1 key or by selecting Help from the
application’s menu. Additionally, Edlog and CRBasic program editors have
context sensitive help that can be displayed by right-clicking an instruction or
parameter.
Popup hints are available for many of the on-screen controls. Let the mouse
pointer hover over the control, text box or other screen feature; the hint will
appear automatically and remain visible for a few seconds. These hints will
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