FCI ST100A Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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ST100A Series Flow Meter OPERATION
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Process Data Logging
The ST100A Series has the ability to log process data (date and time, flow rate, temperature, pressure, totalized flow rate and the faults code – all in
customer units. This information is stored on the microSD card in the comma separated values (.csv) format. Use the supplied configuration software
to set up the process data logging feature. Refer to the ST100A Series Configuration Software manual 06EN003481 for details. The process data
logging feature is disabled by default. The optional HMI interface can only be used to insert or remove the microSD card.
Accessing the microSD Memory Card
The ST100A Series comes equipped with an 8 GB (max. size) microSD memory card. Access the microSD card by removing the
instrument's blind lid. Locate the microSD card on the edge of the auxiliary board. See Figure 16 , page 22 .
Programming Data Logging
Start the ST100A configuration software. Click USB Connect on the home screen. Select the Basic Setup branch from the menu tree on
the window's left side. Select the SD Card Logging tab. Refer to Figure 44 below.
Configure the tab’s Logging section to set up data logging.
● Start Logging: Specifies start time of the first log file. Choose “Start Now” (immediately) or “Date/Time” (future).
● Sample Period: Specifies how often a log file is generated. Period ranges from once every 10 seconds to once every 24 hours.
● Duration: Specifies how long the logging feature remains activated. Duration ranges from 1 minute to 90 days.
● Cancel Logging (button): Click to cancel ST100A Series logging-in-progress or pending log.
Click Send to Device to save changes (button is grayed out if no changes were made). Or click Get from Device to display the current
programming.
Figure 44 – SD Card Data Logging Example Screen (Basic Setup)
Log File Naming Convention
The .csv (comma separated values) log file has an “8.3” filename format of: LGabcdxx.csv
Where:
LG
= fixed ID prefix indicating “Log”
a = year (letter code)
b
= month (letter code)
c
= day (alphanumeric code 1-9/0/A-U

1-9/10/11-31)
d = hour (letter code)
xx
= minutes (00-59)
How often to sample
When to start logging
Logging Status
Previously saved log files
Logging Duration
Click to upload selected
files(s) to PC