Future Design MCTB 4.3, User Manual

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8 Data Logging
The MCTB data logging features are accessed via the home
‘Data” menu item. The system data logging
provides the ability to select individual points for logging, view data log files and start/stop logging operations.
The logging ability of MCTB provides an easy-to-use, convenient method to obtain electronic data without the
need for additional data acquisition equipment.
The Data Log menu provides navigation to the following functions:
View menu
Annotation: Allows the user to insert a notification into the currently
running log file or view all annotations associated with the
currently loaded historical data file.
Signature: Allows the user to digitally sign a file to prevent data
tampering and view all digital signatures associated with the
currently loaded historical data file.
File menu
Open: Opens a history file for review.
Delete: Allows the user to delete the currently loaded history file.
NOTE:
The “Delete” log file function does not affect data from a
file that is running, only the current data log file loaded
for review.
Data menu
Data: Displays main data log screen with status of logger.
Assign: Allows the user to select what variables are to be logged.
Chart menu
Set: Selection of data file points and time period for history review.
Chart: Plots historical data after time and points are selected.
Utilities menu
USB: Allows the user to access file utility functions.
FTP/WAN: Provides access to the automatic file back-up settings.
Memory: Displays memory capacity remaining on MCTB.