PortaSens II
Gas Detector
C16 Leak Detector
O & M Manual
Rev. G, 11/07
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Starting the DataLog Program
Connect the C16 to your PC using the RS-232 cable supplied and turn on the C16. From
your computer’s “START” menu, select “PROGRAMS”, “C16 Data Logger”, “C16Log”. As soon
as you start the DataLog program, your computer will try to establish a connection to the detector.
For this reason, it is a good idea to plug the RS-232 cable into your computer and into the C16
prior to starting the program. There is no harm in starting the program without the cable
connected, but you will immediately get a communication error message. If so, simply connect
the RS-232 cable to the C16, turn on the C16, and click “RETRY”.
CAUTION: Plugging the communication cable into the C16 and starting communications
with the DataLog software program will automatically stop the logging
function. Do not connect the cable if you want to continue a logging session
that has already been started.
Once the program is running, the program window will contain 2 tabs, one marked
“Download” and one marked “Configure”. Select the “Configure” tab if not already selected. Your
window should look like Figure 6 below.
FIGURE 6 - CONFIGURE TAB IN DATALOG SOFTWARE
In the configure tab, you can select certain parameters that affect data transfer and storage.
These selections include:
1. Download data automatically as soon as the program is started. If you check the “Download
on Startup” box, data will automatically be read into your computer from the C16 as soon as
the DataLog software is started (assuming your cable is connected, of course). If you want to
download on command, leave that box unchecked.
