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data with a PC or uploading data from the OBS-5+, 5) importing data into a
spreadsheet, and 6) plotting data with OBS-5+ Utility.

6.2.2 Running the OBS-5+ Utility

1) Set PC to the time standard for your project.

2) Select the OBS-5+ program to start the OBS-5+ Utility and open the Data

Window and Toolbar with the View pull-down menu.

3) The OBS-5+ Utility will create a new data log file and prompt you to

accept the name (see FIGURE 6-3). Files are automatically named with
Greenwich Date and Time as follows: OBS5+_20010808_172433.log. Or
you can create your own file name and destination by choosing No (see
FIGURE 6-4). Data received from the OBS-5+ while it is connected to the
PC will be stored in this file.

FIGURE 6-3. New data log prompt

FIGURE 6-4. Designating your own file name and destination

4) Connect the OBS-5+ to a PC with the test cable (FIGURE 6-1).

5) Click

Connect/Disconnect to get a green light and synchronize the

OBS-5+ clock with your PC by clicking

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