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5.4 Data Collection
An active communication to the data logger is required to connection between software and weather
station and for collecting data. In labs, nearby field tests or environmental chambers, the logger can be
within RS232 cable connection range (100 ft), or within the range of a broadband radio link up to 40
miles (using Dynamax's RFMX modem). In addition to data collection real-time monitoring of data can
be performed from a remote station explained in the previous sections. Following steps explain data
retrieval manually at will.
1.
With software connected to the data logger select
Collect Data
tab in PC200 software to display
data retrieval options and controls.
2.
Select the required tables to collect by simply enabling the check box to the left of the table name.
If desired change the file name or path by double clicking on the table name or by clicking on
Change the Table’s output file
command button while the required table is selected. Notice that
the output files can be assigned .csv, .dat, .prn etc and corresponding file formats. We recommend
using a .csv format such that the downloaded data files can be viewed easily using any spreadsheet
application such as Excel.
3.
In the
what to collect
options choose
New data from logger
option to collect only new data since
the last retrieval and appends to specified file name. Choose
All data from logger
collect and
dump all the data present in the
logger
and
overwrite
the
specified file name.
Note: All
data from logger option over-
writes any existing data in
the file.
4.
Before proceeding make sure
desired
file
name
and
properties are displayed in
Collect tab.
5.
Click
Collect
button to start
data collection and save to file.
Wait for software to complete
retrieval and respond with
“Collection
Complete”
message.
Click
on
stop
command button to stop data collection at any time.
6.
Now the data is collected and saved to data file for further processing and analysis.
PC200 supports only manual data collection. For applications using network communication
options, automatic data retrieval and schedule choose advanced data logger support softwares such
as LoggerNet.
PC200 is not capable of communicating using Dial-up or GSM modem. If you are planning to setup
an advanced RF network/ GSM network / communicate using a dialup modem, select PC400 or
LoggerNet.