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Automatic Datalogging
In automatic Datalogging mode the meter stores a reading at a user-specified sampling rate onto
an SD memory card. The meter defaults to a sampling rate of one second. To change the
sampling rate, refer to the Setup Mode section (the sampling rate cannot be ‘0’ for automatic
Datalogging):
1.
Select the sampling rate in the Setup Mode (refer to Setup Mode section) to a value other
than zero.
2.
Ensure that a formatted SD card is properly inserted in the meter’s SD card slot. When
inserted, the SD card label should be facing the rear of the meter for proper orientation.
3.
Press and hold the LOG button for two seconds. The REC display icon will flash once per
second and the LOGGER display icon will flash at the selected sampling rate.
4.
Note that if the battery is low, the BAT icon will flash and Datalogging will not start. Replace
the batteries at this point (refer to the Battery Replacement section).
5.
If an SD card is not inserted or if the card is defective, the meter will display a CARD error. In
this case, switch the meter OFF and try again with a valid SD card.
6.
Pause the datalogger by short pressing the LOG button. The REC icon will switch OFF. To
resume logging short press the LOG button again.
7.
To terminate the Datalogging session, press and hold the LOG button for at least 2 seconds.
8.
When an SD card is used for the first time a folder is created on the card and named
UVA01
. Up to 99 spreadsheet documents (each with 30,000 readings) can be stored in this
folder.
9.
When Datalogging begins a new spreadsheet document named
UVA01001.xls
is created on
the SD card in the UVA01 folder. The data recorded will be placed in the UVA01001.xls
document until 30,000 readings are reached.
10.
If the measurement session exceeds 30,000 readings, a new document will be created
(UVA01002.xls) where another 30,000 readings can be stored. This method continues for
up to 99 documents, after which another folder is created (UVA02) where another 99
spreadsheet documents can be stored. This process continues in this same fashion with
folders UVA03 through UVA10 (last allowable folder).
