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Confi gure Recorder
Select the Confi gure button to setup Recorder preferences.
Name
: Identify the Recorder with up to 16 characters.
Description
: Enter a description of up to 46 characters. For example, you may
want to note the Recorder's service location and the date range for the recordings.
Log Interval
: Select how often to log data. The Recorder averages all samples
taken since the previous logging and records the result. Typical sample and log
synchronization intervals are one minute and 15 minutes, respectively. The log
interval must exceed the sample interval.
How many Log intervals are available in the Varcorder?
64,000
Sample Interva
l: Select how often the Recorder will sample current by sliding
the cursor on the scroll bar. Minimum sample interval is fi ve seconds. Battery life
depends on this setting; see page four.
Synchronization
: Selecting the “Clear all logged data from the Recorder… and
synchronize logging to the hour” box will allow the Recorder to synchronize itself
to the computer's clock. When multiple Recorders are setup and synchronized using
the same log interval and the same computer, they will all log at the same time.
Clock is Set
: If the Recorder is not synchronized before hanging on the line, the log
time and date will be set, even though not evenly aligned to the hour.
Clock is Unset
: If the Recorder’s battery fails prior to any Softlink communication.
Legacy
: Older version Recorders cannot be synchronized. To achieve log-time
accuracy with these units, take them down before the battery fails, and download
all data before re-hanging the unit. All log times prior to the fi rst download are
accurate to within a log interval, as long as the battery has not failed.