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8.1
Configuration
Normally, all instruments provided by ICT International come pre-configured and tested. All that
you need to do is select a logging interval. This is done from the Configuration screen:
Note: Click ‘Update’ after changing any settings in order to send them to the logg
er.
A range of standard Measurement Modes are available, from every 1 minute to 60 minutes.
In manual mode a measurement will be taken whenever the Start Measurement button on the
Channels screen is clicked.
If the SMM is in live mode, measurements can be taken from every 250ms to 60 seconds. ICT
recommend connecting the SMM to a continuous external power supply (eg: a CH24) when using
live mode, as this significantly increases the power usage of the logger.
8.1.1 Settling Time
Settling time is the time required for the output of the attached sensors to stabilise after power is
applied. By default, this is set to 5 seconds. Longer settling times will affect the shortest logging
interval. Settling time does not apply to Live Mode.
8.1.2 Measurement Sampling Points
Measurement sampling points are averaged to produce a more stable output. By default, 3
measurements are taken 250ms apart and averaged.
This can be set anywhere from 1 to 10 measurements, 100 to 250ms apart.
