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MDL-DataManager™ Reference Guide Architectural Energy Corporation
Section 3.0 MDL-DataManager™ Software Page 9
Edit Log File
At times, it is necessary to edit an MDL log file while still maintaining the MDL *.log
format.
MDL log files can be edited by selecting Edit Log File under the File menu. When this
menu option is selected, a standard file dialog is displayed to allow the selection of the
file to be edited. When the file is selected, a new file name is suggested, usually by
adding “_1” to the original file name. To protect original data, the software does not
allow overwriting an existing file.
MDL Name
The logger name can be changed if desired to better reflect where it was located.
Logger start and stop dates and times
The start and stop of the log file can be changed to remove data from the beginning or
the end of the file. This is useful particularly if the sensors were not properly installed
before the start of the logging period, or if the logger sensors were removed before the
end of the logging period.
Channel Name
The channel name can be changed if desired to better reflect the location of the
measurement.
Slope, Offset, and Units
For data channels that used a user-configurable module that requires a slope and
offset, these can be edited to correct errors made during installation. For example, if a
slope for a 100 amp CT was used and a 200 amp CT was actually installed, the scale
factor can be changed to correct the data. Similarly, if the wrong units were selected
during the initial configuration, this also can be corrected.
To correct the Slope and Offset, type in the correct values. The software will perform
the corrections when writing the new file.
If you wish to return all fields to their original contents, click the Reset button.