User`s manual

NexSens Technology, Inc.
iSIC User‟s Manual 93
6 Advanced Diagnostics Tools
iChart includes advanced tools to view, diagnose and check sensor and data logger functionality.
To access these tools select Advanced | iSIC | iSIC from the iChart menu system.
The iSIC Setup dialog box will open:
On the first screen select the COM port, connection method, and address of the desired data
logger. 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 address will typically be “1” unless connecting to a 4100-iSIC. When this information
has been correctly entered, click the Connect button.
After clicking the connect button, the button text will switch to Disconnect after successfully
connecting to the data logger. Next, click on any of the other tabs to access specific diagnostic
information:
 The General tab contains information such as firmware version, real time clock, log
interval and other basic iSIC information.
 The Power Schedule tab contains the power schedule for the iSIC. Unless battery
conservation is necessary for the system to stay operational, it is usually not
recommended to use this feature.
 The Analog tab displays raw voltage readings on the analog channels of the iSIC.
 The SDI-12 tab gives an interface to send SDI-12 commands directly to SDI-12 sensors
connected to the data logger.
 The TS110 tab gives an interface to communicate to a TS110 temperature string and
quickly view the temperature readings of each element in the string.