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11.2.1
Internal Logging
Description – This function allows the user to store data to the unit’s internal memory,
from where it can be exported or reviewed. There are 20 available TAG references,
each of which can store up to 20 data blocks (a file where data points are stored). This
means that a maximum of 400 separate data blocks can be stored. The SADPminiEx
has a capacity of 16000+ individual data points.
Note: If the number of data points in a single block exceeds 12800 only the first 12800 will be
downloaded from the SADPmini to a PC. It is therefore recommended that a sample rate be
chosen that over the logging period will result in less than 12800 readings being taken
Operation – In the ‘Logging Menu’ select the ‘Internal LOG’ option. The user is then
presented with the ‘Select Log TAG’ menu showing available TAG references for data
storage. (See Create, Edit & Delete TAG options for more information). Highlight the
required TAG reference and press the ‘ ’ key to select.
Note: TAG1 is the default TAG reference and cannot be deleted. If no other, TAG references
have been created, the ‘Select Log TAG’ menu does not appear and the unit will automatically
select to log data to TAG1. Also ‘EMPTY’ means the TAG reference has not been defined using
‘Create TAG’ and as such is not useable.
Each TAG can store up to 20 separate data files called data blocks.
Once the required TAG reference is selected, the user is required to enter an interval
between readings in minutes. The default setting is 0.1 minutes or 6 seconds. As the
interval is changed, the SADPminiEx displays the length of time that the unit could
successfully log data for in terms of memory space.
Note: this forecast is not an indication of battery life; long tests should be performed on external
power.
Pressing the ‘ ’ key starts the logging process and brings up the ‘Internal LOG’ display
screen, which indicates the current moisture value, the number of data points read and
the TAG reference where the data is stored. Pressing the ‘
’ key at any point will stop
logging.
Note: A minimum of 4 stored data readings is required for the data to be reviewed by the
SADPminiEx.
11.2.2
Review Data
Description – This function allows the user to review data stored in the unit’s internal
memory in both tabular and graphical format.
Operation – In the ‘Logging Menu’ select the ‘Review DATA’ option. The user is then
presented with the ‘Review TAGs’ menu showing all current TAG references. Highlight
the required TAG reference and press the ‘ ’ key to move to the block selection screen.
