Sentek RT6, Hardware Manual

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At the appropriate time, when required, the user will
download these readings from the logger and store
them in the database on a computer for manipulation
using the IrriMAX software. (Refer to the Data
Exchange Manual for instructions regarding the
download process and other software information).
Front Panel Download
If you have a laptop computer and a Field Download
Cable you can visit the RT6 logger site and download
the readings into the laptop.
The reading can either:

be saved in a Logger Image file for later updating
of an IrriMAX database, or

directly update the IrriMAX database on the
laptop.
In either case you can transfer the laptop data to a an
IrriMAX database on the office computer using Data
Exchange.
To download in the field:
1.
ensure your laptop is fully charged
2. connect the Field Download Cable from your
laptop and to the Front Panel communications
connector
3. On Front Panel position the "Remote/Front
Panel" to "Front Panel".
4. On the laptop Start Data Exchange, select source
"RT6 Logger" and destination the matching
IrriMAX database or the required Logger Image
file.
5. click Start
6. when the download is complete, close Data
Exchange
7. unplug the communication cable
8. reposition the "Remote/Front Panel" to "Remote"
(this step not necessary if a modem is not used).
Removing the logger for downloading
Removal of the logger from the logger housing to
download the data onto the computer should be done
and returned as quickly as possible. The reasons for
this are twofold: