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PConnectCE for the Allegro CE

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There are three data collection options:

x

Collect Since Last Time – This will collect only the new data that has been
stored since the last time data was collected using the Allegro CE. If this is
a first data collection attempt, all data will be collected.

x

Collect All – This will collect all data currently in datalogger memory,
regardless of whether the data has been collected previously.

x

Collect Last # of Records – This will collect only the number of records
entered into the adjacent field.

When the Allegro CE is synchronized with the PC and the data file is
transferred, the data will be appended to any data file that exists with the same
name. During the transfer, the data is converted to comma-separated ASCII
format. After the file is transferred, the binary file is deleted from the Allegro
CE.

Set Clock

The datalogger’s clock can be set to that of the Allegro CE by switching to the
Set Clock tab and touching the Set Clock button. Note that the two clocks may
not match exactly, since there will always be some time lag between when the
command is sent and when it is received by the datalogger.

Содержание PCCONNECTCE

Страница 1: ...FOR JUNIPER SYSTEM S ALLEGRO FIELD PC SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC DATALOGGERS VERSION 1 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL REVISION 8 03 COPYRIGHT 2001 2003 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC Software Copyright MeasureTek Inc ...

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Страница 3: ... does not cover any CD or documentation that has been damaged or abused The software warranty does not cover any software that has been altered or changed in any way by anyone other than CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION is not responsible for problems caused by computer hardware computer operating systems or the use of CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORA...

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Страница 5: ...Installing the PConnectCE Upgrade 3 3 Connecting Your Allegro CE to the Datalogger 3 3 1 Direct Serial Connection 3 3 2 RF400 Radio Communication 4 4 Using the PConnect Software 5 4 1 Configuring Stations 5 4 2 Connecting to the Station 8 4 3 Viewing Data on the Allegro CE 12 4 4 Viewing Datalogger Programs 13 4 5 Transferring Data to Your Desktop Computer 14 ...

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Страница 7: ...is moved to a folder specified during software installation on the PC New data from each station is appended to any existing data file on the PC The synchronization process also synchronizes datalogger program files between the PC and Allegro CE Files copied to the Allegro CE s PConnectCE folder will automatically be transferred to the Allegro CE during the next synchronization process Using this ...

Страница 8: ...reen to install the software During the installation you will be prompted to Choose Working Folder for the software default is C CampbellSci PConnectCE The first time you synchronize with the Allegro CE to download the PConnectCE software a subdirectory for the Allegro will be created in this Working Folder directory e g C CampbellSci PConnectCE Allegro_ This subdirectory is where the data files r...

Страница 9: ...tiveSync s Options list PConnectCE should be available for selection After installation you may change the folders for the data and DLD files by opening ActiveSync choosing Tools Options from the menu selecting PConnectCE from the list of programs on the Sync Options tab and pressing the Settings button A window will be displayed where you can specify a new directory to which the DAT files will be...

Страница 10: ...ynchronize again with the Allegro the software installation will be complete 3 Connecting Your Allegro CE to the Datalogger 3 1 Direct Serial Connection The most common method of connecting the Allegro to the datalogger is using a direct serial connection The Allegro CE connects to the datalogger via the serial port on the top of the Allegro If you do not have a Connection Serial Cable for your Al...

Страница 11: ...s accomplished by using the Allegro s standard communication cable with a null modem connector at the end connecting to the RF400 s RS 232 port Depending upon the type of null modem cable used a gender changer may be necessary An external power source will be needed for the RF400 base radio since it cannot be powered by the handheld device Cables gender changers and power supplies can be purchased...

Страница 12: ...is used to set up and communicate with the datalogger The Data window is used to view a data file that has been collected from the datalogger The Program window is used to view the DLD files that have been copied to the Allegro CE When PConnectCE is first installed the Station window will appear The first step is to configure the station for communication 4 1 Configuring Stations Your first datalo...

Страница 13: ...mation on security codes A Program File can be associated with the datalogger to provide labels for the input locations when viewing them on the Measurements tab Note that only DLD files created with Edlog version 2 0 and greater will have these labels stored in the DLD If a program is already running in the datalogger and you have a copy of the DLD on the Allegro CE you can associate the program ...

Страница 14: ...the datalogger Touch the up or down arrows to the right of the measurement cells to scroll through the values The value of an input location can be changed from the Measurements tab Highlight the cell enter a new value and press Enter You can change the descriptive labels for measurements similarly There are five other tabs you can switch to to accomplish other tasks with the datalogger They are t...

Страница 15: ...nly the number of records entered into the adjacent field When the Allegro CE is synchronized with the PC and the data file is transferred the data will be appended to any data file that exists with the same name During the transfer the data is converted to comma separated ASCII format After the file is transferred the binary file is deleted from the Allegro CE Set Clock The datalogger s clock can...

Страница 16: ... using an Allegro CE whose internal clock reads 11 44 you will end up with two different arrays of data with a timestamp of 11 45 Flags Ports The datalogger s ports and flags can be viewed and toggled from the Flags Ports tab All of the flags and ports in the datalogger are displayed on the screen If a flag or port is High a check mark will appear in the box beside the port or flag If a flag or po...

Страница 17: ...nter 0 LOG1 LOG2 or LOG12 should be displayed indicating that the code in program table 1 and or program table 2 is running This option should be used with caution since it is possible to delete instructions in the datalogger s program or delete data from the datalogger while in this mode Refer to the datalogger s user manual for complete information on the remote communications mode Transfer Prog...

Страница 18: ...he Allegro CE Once data is collected onto your Allegro CE you can view it in a comma separated or tabular format You can also graph the values for one data point at a time From the Station window press the letter D to open a window that displays all of the data files on the Allegro CE To view a data file simply highlight the filename The data files are given a BDF extension on the Allegro CE since...

Страница 19: ...ectCE devicename directory and the file will be copied during the next synchronization operation A data file can be deleted from the handheld device by pressing the Delete button You will be asked to confirm the deletion A data file that has been deleted will not be transferred when the handheld device is synchronized with the computer and it cannot be restored once deleted 4 4 Viewing Datalogger ...

Страница 20: ...puter and the data will automatically transfer to the folder you specified during the initial setup Data is stored on the Allegro CE in the same binary format as in the datalogger to conserve memory It is converted to comma separated ASCII during the synchronization process and appended to the data file on the PC named after the station from which it was retrieved ...

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