Software Owner's manual

Chapter 1
Overview
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Data Acquisition Features
A Powermonitor has onboard Snapshot logging capability which allows
each device to store instantaneous measured values (ex. Volts, Amps, kW,
kVAR, etc.) at userdefined intervals ranging from 1 second to 400 days.
A computer running the Powermonitor Software can up load and display
Snapshot Logs, and save an entire log to a disk file for analysis at a later
date. The Powermonitor Software disk files are stored in format that is easily
converted to a LOTUS 123
TM
compatible format allowing users to apply
their own database application programs to generate any desired type of
report or graph. The use of this standard database file format also allows the
user to apply presently existing database application macros that have
already been developed.
Data Display Features
All realtime measured data, relay and status input conditions, and onboard
data logs can be accessed from a Powermonitor.
Operator Support
The Powermonitor Software provides an onscreen HELP utility which
provides information regarding communications, modem usage, and how to
obtain technical assistance should a user experience difficulties.