User`s manual

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iSIC User‟s Manual 53
2.8.1 Advanced Pulse Counter Options
When testing a pulse counter functionality, it is sometimes required to view and reset the current
number of „tips‟ on the pulse counter. For example, with tipping bucket rain gauges, to ensure
accuracy the best method is to pour x amount of water through the bucket to make sure it
records x number of tips based on how much water equals a single tip.
To do this in iChart go to the Advanced | iSIC | iSIC menu. The iSIC Setup dialog box will
open:
The first screen gives you the iSIC connection opens. Enter the COM port and connection method
of the desired iSIC as well as the iSIC Address. For example, if you are trying to connect to a
2100-iSIC with a modem connected to COM3, select 2100-iSIC from the connection drop down
menu, and COM3 from the COM port menu. The iSIC Address will typically be “1” unless
changed by the user. When this information has been correctly entered, click the Connect
button.
After connecting click on the IO tab the current DIO and tip status will be displayed. To update
the screen place a check in the Update screen continuously checkbox. To reset the counter,
click on the Reset Counter button.