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Operating Instructions data logger
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6. Operating the Data Logger
The SmartGraph PC software forms the central configuration interface for your
data logger. All further changes to the configuration or display can only be
carried out using the software.
You can use the mode selection keys on your data logger
to carry out basic settings directly.
You can also use the software to lock the mode selection keys. In such a case
the data logger cannot be configured via the mode selection keys.
6.1. Powering ON / OFF
The data logger cannot be switched off completely when connected to a func-
tioning power supply. It can, however, be switched to a low-energy power mode
(
M1) which allows it to consume as little power as possible. The data logger is
inactive in this mode and therefore unable to carry out measuring or logging or
display any values. You will find an overview of the four different modes in the
following chapter.
6.2. Basic Settings and Operating Modes
You can use the mode selection key of your data logger to
configure seven basic settings. These settings include the
four operating modes, the network function, a global setting
reset and the acoustic function.
Press the mode selection key briefly to access the settings
level which you have currently selected.
Press the mode selection key again to navigate from on setting
mode to another.
The selected mode will appear on the display for four a maxi-
mum of four seconds. During this time the mode can be se-
lected.
The mode marker (M1, M2, M3, M4, M51, M52, M53) blinks
in the bottom left-hand corner of the display for the duration
of this period.
Press the mode selection key longer (approx.1 second) to
confirm your selection.
The data logger will then change into the selected mode.
If you do not confirm your selection within this four-second period, then the
device will leave the settings level and return to the mode that had previously
been selected.
6.2.1. The Four Operating Modes
Operating mode M1
The logging function is inactive. The word “OFF” appears in measuring value
line 1. The “STOP” symbol is active.
In this mode (data logger factory setting), the energy consumption is low, because
there are not yet any measuring values which could be called up or displayed.
M53
M52
M51
M4
M3
M2
M1
Select operating mode M1 Display operating mode M1
5. Preparations Prior to Use
5.1. Software
5.1.1. Installation Requirements
Your SmartGraph software has to be installed on to a PC that fulfils the following
requirements in order for you to be able to configure your data logger and read
out the measuring results that have been recorded.
Supported operating systems:
• Windows XP from Service Pack 3 (32 bit or 64 bit version)
• Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit version)
• Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit version)
Hardware requirements:
•
Processor speed: at least 1.0 GHz
• CD ROM drive
• USB or RJ45 network connection
• at least 512 MB main storage
• at least 4 GB free hard disk storage
• Adobe Acrobat Reader software
5.1.2. Installing the SmartGraph-Software
Place the CD ROM in the drive of your PC and follow the instructions of the
installation assistant to install the software.
5.1.3 Preparing the Data Logger Configuration
Connect your data logger to your PC with the USB cable included in the scope
of delivery. The operating system recognises the data logger automatically.
Alternatively, you may wish to connect your data logger via LAN via your local
network. Please make sure that the network function is activated. You will find
more information on the network function in chapter 6.2.2.
Start the SmartGraph software. The program recognises the connected data log-
ger automatically and adds the data logger to the existing data logger list. The
data logger can now be configured using the software.
You will find more detailed information on the software in the software
manual which you can call up using the Help function of your
SmartGraph software.
Functions of the professional version
You will find information on the possibility of upgrading your SmartGraph software
to the professional version (Device Licence Upgrade) in the software manual.