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Firmware: How do I manually update Firmware using ProVision:
1.
Connect your device to Provision
2.
In Provision select
[Options]
and
[Show Advanced Operations]
3.
Then select
[Recorder]
and
[switch to standby mode]
(if shown)
4.
Next select
[Recorder]
and
[Upload firmware]
Initializing: How do I initialize my Tensor recorder?
1.
Connect to the device to ProVision.
2.
Click on
[Recorder]
or right-click on your Tensor in the devices tree.
3.
Select
[Initialize]
, which should open up the “Basic Screen” window.
4.
Set the desired intervals, channels, circuit types, etc. If necessary, select
[Advanced]
. For more
information on using this, see the ProVision documentation.
5.
Click
[Finish]
.
6.
Answer “Yes” to “Would you like to initialize the recorder?”
7.
When the recorder has finished initializing, select
[Disconnect]
.
8.
Since the Tensor is only powered in an AC outlet, it will begin recording after countdown is completed.
Other recorders will begin recording when powered on.
How do I check for or upgrade to the most current version of ProVision?
1.
In ProVision, select the
[Help]
tab and then
[Check for Updates]
2.
The Wizard will inform you if your ProVision or your Firmware files need updating
How do I export data files into Microsoft Excel or Word?
Note: There are limits to the number of lines Excel allows, as well as PC memory limitations.
1.
Open the data file
2.
Right-click the file and select
[Export to Word]
or
[Export to Excel]
How do I save my favorite Tensor initialization settings for later use?
1.
In ProVision, go to the “Recorder Settings” folder in the devices tree.
2.
Right-click on the folder and click [Create Template Settings].
3.
Select [Tensor] from the “Recorder Type” drop-down menu and click [OK].
4.
Select the desired settings on the Basic and Advanced pages
5.
Click [Finish] when done
6.
Name the new settings template. (e.g. “Default Tensor Settings”)
7.
Select [OK]
8.
The new template should now be listed under the “Recorder Settings” Folder in the Device Tree column.
9.
Drag and drop the template onto the connected recorder you wish to initialize
(also listed in the Device Tree)
10.
Answer “Yes” to “Would you like to initialize with these settings?”
How should I interpret the data recorded by my Tensor?
1.
There are many Documents and videos listed on the Power Monitors website.
2.
Videos are located on the Support Page: https://powermonitors.com/support
