The ET6 model will store up to >3800 measurements (>1900 channel 1 & >1900 channel 2 or 3800 for one
channel) when started by the optional software and cable. The sample interval is determined by Dip Switch
3. Once a minute in 24 hour mode, once every 6 minutes in 7 day mode. Connect the cable by inserting the
2.5mm plug into the ET6 and the other end of the cable into a working serial port on your computer. For
software installation and usage instructions refer to software package.
Use the following procedure to install or replace a
chart in the recorder.
1. Open the door by pressing the door latch.
2. Press the HOME key to move the pen to the pen
lift position. The pen is automatically raised off
the chart.
3. Remove the old chart, place the appropriate
new chart on the chart hub — being certain
that the edge of the chart slides under the chart
guide clips located at the outside of the chart.
4. Press the HOME key to move the pen onto the
chart.
5. Set the time by pressing the CHART ROTATION
key, which rotates the chart. The chart will
continue to rotate until the key is released.
Release the CHART ROTATION key when the
appropriate time is indicated at the time
indicator clip.
A disposable fiber-tipped pen is installed in
this recorder. When pen replacement becomes
necessary, use the following procedure:
1. Press the PEN HOME key to return the pen to
the home position.
2. Gently lift the pen slightly and slide it off the pen
arm.
3. Slide the new pen on the pen arm until the
notch in the pen is secure to the pen arm.
4. Remove the pen cap. Insert on the Pen Cap
Holder.
5. Press the PEN HOME key to return the pen to
recording position.
Note:
to prolong pen life, replace pen cap when
recorder is not in use. The pen cap can be stored
on pen cap holder located on the dial plate of the
recorder.
Data Logging
7
Downloading
Chart Installation
Pen Installation
• With the ET6 powered on, unplug the AC adapter (battery must be installed).
• Take the unit to the computer with DicksonWare99 installed.
• Plug in the AC adapter.
• Remove the plug from the data logging download access port.
• Plug the mini-stereo jack end of the download cable into the access port.
• Launch DicksonWare by either double clicking the icon, or Start menu Programs, Dickson, DicksonWare.
• Click to download
• DicksonWare will create graph.
Notes:
• A discontinuity in logging, caused by turning the unit off is indicated by a negative spike of -43.3
or -46.0.
• The 9V battery should be installed prior to use of the ET6. If the ET6 loses power
and does not have a battery installed, a spike will appear in the data downloaded
by DicksonWare99. This spike represents the time that the unit was without power.
Any data before this spike will be associated with an incorrect time.
• DicksonWare calculates the time of readings based on the current time of the computer. It matches up
the last reading taken with the current time of the computer. The ET6 should not be turned off
before downloading so as not to lose any readings and therefore have an incorrect time associated with
all other readings.
