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10. Automatic Datalogging
The
900-I3
can automatically log records into the Notepad. First the logging period must be
programmed, then automatic logging can be started and stopped as required.
1.
Select the Notepad menu (
→
→
F2:Notepad
F2:Notepad
)
2.
Select
F4:Program
F4:Program
from the menu.
The display should now look similar to that shown below. The current Logging/Printing Period
is displayed.
Enter Logging/Printing Period : 0 secs
Enter Logging/Printing Period : 0 secs
3.
Use the Numeric Keypad to set the period at which the
900-I3
will automatically log records
into memory or to the RS232 port.
Press
to save the Logging/Printing Period.
Press
to quit without changing the current setting.
4.
After pressing
, the
900-I3
will ask you to enter the units. The Logging/Printing Period
you have set is also displayed. For example…
Logging/Printing Period : 2
Logging/Printing Period : 2
Select Units, F1:Hours, F2:Mins, F3:Secs
Select Units, F1:Hours, F2:Mins, F3:Secs
Press
to save the Logging/Printing Period as hours.
Press
to save the Logging/Printing Period as minutes.
Press
to save the Logging/Printing Period as seconds.
5.
If the optional RS232 port is fitted, the
900-I3
will ask if the records are to be logged into the
Notepad, or sent directly to the RS232 port. The display will look like this…
Press
to log records into the Notepad (maximum of 1200 readings).
Press
to send records directly to the RS232 port.
6.
The automatic logging function is now programmed, and can be started and stopped as
required.
7.
To start automatic logging, press
in normal display mode.
When the
900-I3
is logging into the Notepad, the display will look like this…
10.0ppM 7.00pH 500.0mV 25.0
10.0ppM 7.00pH 500.0mV 25.0
O
O
c
c
Log# 1, 31/12/98 12:00:00
Log# 1, 31/12/98 12:00:00
The log number will increment and the
900-I3
will beep each time a reading is recorded.
If the
900-I3
is sending records directly to the RS232 port, the display will look like this…
10.0ppM 7.00pH 500.0mV 25.0
10.0ppM 7.00pH 500.0mV 25.0
O
O
c
c
Sending 31/12/98 12:00:00
Sending 31/12/98 12:00:00
The
900-I3
will beep each time a record is sent to the RS232 port.
8.
Press
to stop automatic logging.