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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 3 - Collecting and Reviewing Data
Ranging Measurements Manually
dataPAC 1500 only
With the dataPAC 1500 V5, you can use the arrow buttons to manually range the
measurement instead of relying on autoranging.
When the dataPAC1500 begins ranging the measurement, press the up or down arrow
button to adjust the ranging. When you are satisfied with the range, press <STORE>.
Collecting Programmed Data
dataPAC 1500 only
You can set up your dataPAC 1500 to turn itself on and collect data at scheduled intervals.
This type of data collection is useful for collecting data without having a person there to
press the <STORE> key. For example, you can use this function to collect data
automatically overnight. At the scheduled time, the dataPAC turns itself on, run through the
programmed route, and collects data. When all the data has been collected, the dataPAC
turns off until it is time to collect data again. The turn on and turn off events are equal to one
data collection cycle.
You can set the start date and time, the number of times you want it to collect data, and the
amount of time between data collection cycles. These options are set using the Setup
program in the dataPAC.
You specify a route that you want the dataPAC to repeatedly collect by opening it in the
Data Collection program. Then, open the Setup program to select the interval settings you
want for the data collection program.
The Data Collection program must be running in order for the data to be collected. You
cannot use the dataPAC for other purposes while it is collecting programmed data. You
must have the correct transducer connected and installed.
This section discusses how to select a route for programmed data collection, and how to
create the settings for programmed data collection.
Starting a Route for Programmed Data Collection
The route you use for programmed data collection should contain points that do not require
the transducer to be moved. You can have the route contain just one point, or several points.
If you want to collect an off route point, you can create a new route, then create an off route
point for that route, then have the dataPAC collect that point.
1.
Press <ON/OFF> to turn the data collector on. Return to the Program Manager if
needed.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select the Data Collection program icon and press <SELECT>.
3.
When you first open the Data Collection window, the Select Route window opens. Use
the arrow keys to highlight the name of the route you want to select, then press
<SELECT>.
If you want to create a new route just for programmed data collection, choose New
Route.
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