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MDL-DataManager™ Reference Guide Architectural Energy Corporation
Section 3.0 MDL-DataManager™ Software Page 18
The MicroDataLogger unit will sound a tone when it begins transferring data. As the
data is retrieved, a Percent Complete display will indicate progress. At about 90%
complete, the MDL will sound a tone, which indicates that the data file has been
successfully transferred to the host computer. The program then will run for a few
moments more to convert the data and store it in the file. When the conversion is
complete, a Transfer Complete message will be displayed (on older computers with
slower microprocessors this delay may take 5-10 seconds).
Cancel. The Cancel button on the screen allows the user to close the screen without
retrieving data. If data are being retrieved, the Cancel button can be clicked to stop the
retrieval.
Tip:
If the battery voltage is low, connect the battery charger to the MicroDataLogger
unit before retrieving data to prevent a Low Battery Stopped alarm shut-down.
Even if the battery fails, the logged data is safely stored in FLASH memory which
does not require battery backup.
3.3 Graph Menu Commands
The Graph menu functions provide many useful features. They provide quick viewing
of MicroDataLogger data files. The graphing function permits the creation of up to four
time-synchronized data plots from one to four data files collected by up to 4
MicroDataLogger units. Time and value scaling can be changed using mouse
zooming. The data plots can be saved, imported into other programs using the
clipboard, and printed.
New Graph
Definition
The graphing function permits the creation of up to four data plots from one to four
data files collected by up to 4 MicroDataLoggers in the multi-plot mode. In the “One-
Plot” mode, up to 25 data streams can be added from any combination of data files.
Time and value scaling can be changed using mouse zooming. The data plots can be