Data Logger PC Software
3.4.1 Detailed Feature Overview
As all available modes remain the same in the Data Logger software, only the additions are described in
this section.
3.4.1.1
Data Logger Mode
The data logger mode can be selected by pushing the # button until the bottom LCD line shows "dLog". It
may be enabled or disabled by pushing the DOWN button. If the heart rate data logging is selected (see
) in data logger PC software, the heart-rate monitor is automatically enabled (the RF icon
flashes until linked to a heart-rate monitor). When active, the record icon on the LCD is on (see
).
NOTE:
Connect the USB RF access point to the PC before launching the Control Center software.
For first time use, wait until Windows has finished the access point driver installation.
In case of problems on Windows PCs, check if the settings for the RF access point are
correct in the Windows Device Manager Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware >
Device Manager. The RF access point is listed under Ports (COM & LPT) as TI CC1111
Low-Power RF to USB CDC Serial Port (Chronos BLACK) or eZ430-ChronosAP (Chronos
WHITE). The port settings should be:
•
Baud Rate: 115200
•
Data bits: 8
•
Parity: None
•
Stop bits: 1
•
Flow control: None
In case of problems on Linux PCs, ensure that the correct tty setting is specified. Check /dev
for the new tty device after plugging in the RF access point. If the RF access point is
assigned to a device other than ttyACM0, either remove the serial device that occupies this
slot (for example, a modem), or change the script file variable "com" in
eZ430-
Chronos_Datalogger_1_2.tcl
located in /home/<user name>/Texas Instruments/eZ430-
Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Data Logger.
To launch the Control Center software, shortcuts are available in the Start Menu under Programs >
Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > eZ430-Chronos Data Logger.
3.5
Data Logger PC Software
The eZ430-Chronos data logger PC software allows reading out logged data from the Chronos module. It
can also be used to set and calibrate the Chronos module, as its set modes were removed to free up as
much memory as possible for data logging. Available features:
•
Time, date, and calibration data synchronization tool
•
Read out of logged data
•
Wireless firmware update
To launch the eZ430-Chronos Data Logger software on a Windows PC, shortcuts are available on the
Desktop and in the Start Menu under Programs > Texas Instruments > eZ430-Chronos > eZ430-Chronos
Data Logger.
To launch the eZ430-Chronos Data Logger software on a Linux PC, browse to /home/<user name>/Texas
Instruments/eZ430-Chronos/Control Center/eZ430-Chronos Data Logger and run eZ430-
Chronos_Datalogger_1_2.tcl as root user.
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