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SAA CR Logger Integration Guide
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Figure 7.4: Sending a program to the CR1000.
8. Data File Management
It is critical that the data files generated by the CR1000 are effectively managed. The output folders for
CR1000 data files are specified under the ‘Data Files’ tab in the LoggerNet ‘Setup’ utility (Figure 8.1). By
default, the data is stored in the C:\CampbellSci\LoggerNet directory and given a name of
“DataloggerName_TableName_#.dat”. It is suggested that the output folder location be changed from
this default location to another folder prior to collecting data. It is generally easiest to create a data
folder in the C:\Measurand Inc\SAA3D\logger_files\ directory to facilitate automated data conversions
later on. An ‘archive_raw’ folder should be created in the data folder for conversion purposes. To
change the output file name you will need to select each file in the ‘Tables’ box shown in Figure 8.1 and
point it towards the desired output folder individually using the ‘Output File Name’. It is important not
to change the table name, but only the folder. For example the Project Information file is saved by
default to C:\Campbellsci\LoggerNet\CR1000_PROJECT_INFO.DAT. This can be changed to
C:\Measurand Inc\SAA3D\logger_files\Test\ CR1000_PROJECT_INFO.DAT.
Note: If you opt to change the output file name, DO NOT change the output table name, only
change the folder location.
The ‘File Output’ option should be set to “Append to End of File” (Figure 8.1). The CR1000 keeps track of
the last record that was successfully sent to the destination folder. If the output file already exists, the
new data will be appended to the end of the file. If the file does not exist or has been moved elsewhere,
a new file will be created with all records that have not yet been recorded.
The ‘Output Format’ should be left at the default ASCII Table Data, Long Header (TOA5).