User guide

46 iLink - Configuration and Support Utility
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6.3.1.13 Comment Setup
The comment field is set at a device level and therefore applies to all sensors. It is provided as a means
of describing the station usage, physical sensor details, sensor configurations, site layout etc.
6.3.2 Telemetry Communications Control Configuration
The device configuration panel is used to set up radio communications and telemetry options for the
connected DS-4483. These settings are optionally sent to the logger each time the sensor configuration is
updated by clicking [Send]. After the sensor update is complete, the option is available to update the
control configuration also.
6.3.2.1 Control Cfg
The specified control configuration applies only when the communications device, for example a radio or
cellphone, is controlled from the datalogger via the built-in relay.
Relay Mode
{Continuous, Timed}
This specifies whether the connected device is continuously powered via the relay or switched on and off
according to the scheduled specified.
Continuous: The relay on the DS-4483 is continually activated. The communications device (wired via
the Normally Open contact) will be continuously enabled by the datalogger.
Timed: The relay is switched based on the defined time parameters.
Start at
The time (based on the logger time) when the relay is first turned on for each calendar day.
End at
The last time (based on the logger time) at which the relay can be turned on for each calendar day.
Interval
The time interval between successive switching of the relay.