9.
Automatic Data logging
The
WP-84
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 Program menu (
�
F2:Notepad
�
F4:Prog.
).
2. The display should now look like this…
�
00
�
F
1:
Min F
2:
Sec
��
:Period
F
3:
Hr
3. Use the
and
keys to set the period at which the
WP-84
will
automatically log records.
4. When the logging period has been correctly set, select whether this
period is in minutes, seconds or hours.
Press
to save the period as minutes.
Press
to save the period as seconds.
Press
to save the period as hours.
For example, if the period was set to
05
, followed by
, then the
WP-84
will automatically log a record every 5 seconds.
5. The
WP-84
will ask if the records are to be logged into the Notepad, or
sent directly to the RS232 port.
Press
to log records into the Notepad (maximum of 3600 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.
If the
WP-84
is logging into the Notepad, the display will look like this…
2.76mS
25.0
o
c
Log#
1 12:00:00
The log number will increment and the
WP-84
will beep each time a
reading is recorded.
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