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Dh-21 – Xylem DH-21 User Manual

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4-6 Using the Graphical “W

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LOG” Software

DH-21

Main Options Window:

The main option buttons allow full control of the sensor when it is connected, and the
ability to generate setup files in a stand-alone mode. The options can be selected by using
the mouse and clicking on the desired button or by pressing the key placed in the brackets
[ ]. Use of this software does not required a mouse. Using the keyboard you can
perform all the functions of the mouse.

[O]peration Mode:

When attached to a sensor, this option is used to change the mode of operation.
Run, Off, and Reset are valid operation modes.

[T]ime/Date:

When attached to a sensor, this option is used to set the time clock in the sensor.

[L]og Mode:

This option is used to set up the logging mode. Logging modes include Linear,
Delta, Hyper, Hyper / Delta, and Variable.

[C]oefficients:

This option is used to set up the units for the pressure and temperature readings.

[U]ser Notes:

This option is used to enter general text into the data file. The information entered
is up to you and normally includes information pertaining to the site.

[E]xtract Data:

When connected to a sensor, this option is used to get the data out of the sensor
and into a data file on the PC.

[V]iew Data:

This option is used to view the data in a tabular format or as a graph. The data can
be from a data file on the PC, or if a sensor is attached, the data can come from
the sensor.

[M]easure Data:

This option is used to force an attached sensor to make a measurement. This may
be used for testing the sensor during installation.

[Z]ero Sensor:

This option will force the sensor to use a specific point as its zero point offset. For
example, placing the sensor in 5 feet of water and pressing the “Zero Button”