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Datalogging and PC Interface
Types of Data Recording
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Manual Datalogging:
Manually log up to 99 readings onto an SD card via push-button press.
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Automatic Datalogging:
Automatically log data onto an SD memory card where the number
of data points is virtually limited only by the card size. Readings are logged at a rate specified
by the user.
SD Card Information
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Insert an SD card (from 1G size up to 16G; however 4GB sized cards or smaller are
recommended) into the SD card slot at the bottom of the meter. The card must be inserted
with the front of the card (label side) facing toward the rear of the meter.
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If the SD card is being used for the first time it is recommended that the card be formatted
and the logger’s clock set to allow for accurate date/time stamping during Datalogging
sessions. Refer to the Setup Mode section for SD card formatting and time/date setting
instructions.
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European and USA numerical formats differ. The data on the SD card can be formatted for
either format. The meter defaults to USA mode where a decimal point is used to separate
units from tenths, i.e.
20.00
. The European format uses a comma, i.e.
20,00
. To change this
setting, refer to the Setup Mode section.
Manual Datalogging
In the manual mode the user can manually log one reading at a time onto the SD card (up to 99
readings).
1.
Set the sampling rate to ‘0’ seconds as described in the Setup Mode section.
2.
Press and hold the LOGGER button for at least 2 seconds (the LOGGER icon will appear).
3.
If an SD card is not installed in the meter, the display will show an error message (CARD).
4.
In an SD card is installed, the lower portion of the display will show P-
n
(
n
= memory
position number 1-99).
5.
Use the
▲
and
▼
buttons to select one of the 99 data memory positions in which to
record.
6.
Short press the LOG button to store the reading (the SCAN CARD display icon will show
briefly as the reading is stored in the selected location). Repeat steps 5 and 6 for up to 99
readings.
7.
To exit the manual Datalogging mode, press and hold the LOG button for at least 2 seconds.
The P
n
and LOGGER icons will switch off.
