Getting Started
Connect the cable (supplied with the software) to the
logger and to a working Serial COM or USB port on
your computer.
Click the Setup button. You will be prompted to
select USB or Serial COM port, select your connection
and click Continue. A Setup window will appear, and
all fields should be automatically filled in. This
confirms that DicksonWare™ has recognized the
logger. The logger is now sampling.
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Install DicksonWare™ (compatible with Windows®
98 or higher). DicksonWare™ version 11 or
higher required.
If you already have DicksonWare on your PC check the
version by choosing “Help” and “About” from the
menu bar to check what version you have and make
sure it complies with the requirements of the logger.
Open DicksonWare™ using the icon on your desktop.
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Need to Know
If you want to view future logged data on the graph or
table in Celsius go to “File,” “Preferences” and then
change the temperature selection.
To change display settings, please see Alarm section
of the manual.
Battery Replacement
The battery level monitor on the “Setup” screen displays
the battery voltage and a low battery warning when
replacement is needed.
When changing the battery the logger will not collect
data however memory will not be lost. To start sampling
again, download the data and then clear the memory.
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When changing logger settings (sample interval and
start date and time) the logger will automatically clear
all stored data.
To achieve longer battery life during operation, use a
less frequent sample rate and disconnect the unit from
the USB or serial port when not downloading data.
Note
: The Dual variable models such as the TM320/
TM325 and SM325 will toggle between Temperature and
Humidity or two Temperature readings automatically. The
SM320/325 models will read PROB on the display if the
Thermocouple is not connected.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
The data logger is defaulted to log data in Fahrenheit.
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The Dickson Warranty
This warranty does not cover routine calibration and
battery replacement.
For Specifications and Technical Support go to
www.DicksonData.com.
Dickson warrants this line of instrument will be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of twelve months after delivery.
rev. 07/07
Button Functions
Fahrenheit and Celsius. (Alarm parameters can only
be set in DicksonWare™. Refer to the DicksonWare™
software manual.)
MIN/MAX
Pressing this button will show the Min/Max.
Clearing MIN/MAX Values
Holding the “MIN/MAX” and “ALARM” buttons down
together until “clr” appears on display will clear the
stored minimum and maximum values. The Min and
Max displayed by the logger will be the minimum and
maximum values sensed since it was last cleared.
Installing a Flash Memory Card Reader
Follow the instructions included with the flash card
reader.
Save
Note
: This feature is only for use with the Dickson
Memory Cards.
Pressing this button will download any data stored in
the logger to the removeable memory card. STORE will
appear on the display momentarily and the counter will
start counting down from 100. DO NOT remove the
memory card until STORE is no longer in the display and
the unit is displaying current readings.
Note
: Leaving the memory card installed in the Logger
will reduce battery life by 50%. If you notice “Err” on the
display, please refer to the Trouble Shooting section of
this manual.
Alarm
Pressing this button will silence the alarm. Holding this
button down for about 5 seconds will toggle between
DICKSON SM300/320/325/420& TM320/325
LCD Display Loggers Operation