Campbell Scientific LoggerNet Datalogger Support Software - Manual (Page 5)

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Preface — What’s New in LoggerNet 4? ....................... xv
1. System Requirements ............................................. 1-1
1.1 Hardware and Software .................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Configuration of TCP/IP Service ..................................................... 1-1
2. Installation, Operation and Backup Procedures ... 2-1
2.1 CD-ROM Installation ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Upgrade Notes ................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 LoggerNet Operations and Backup Procedures ............................... 2-2
2.3.1 LoggerNet Directory Structure and File Descriptions .............. 2-3
2.3.1.1 Program Directory .......................................................... 2-3
2.3.1.2 Working Directories ....................................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Backing up the Network Map and Data Files ........................... 2-5
2.3.2.1 Performing a Manual Backup ......................................... 2-5
2.3.2.2 Performing Scheduled Backups ..................................... 2-6
2.3.2.3 Performing Backups from the Task Master .................... 2-6
2.3.2.4 Restoring the Network from a Backup File .................... 2-7
2.3.3 Loss of Computer Power .......................................................... 2-7
2.3.4 Program Crashes ....................................................................... 2-8
2.4 Installing/Running LoggerNet as a Service ..................................... 2-8
2.4.1 Issues with Running LoggerNet as a Service ............................ 2-9
2.4.1.1 Write Access .................................................................. 2-9
2.4.1.2 Network Drives ............................................................ 2-10
2.5 Special Note on Windows XP Service Pack 2 ............................... 2-10
3. Introduction .............................................................. 3-1
3.1 What is LoggerNet? ......................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 What Next? ............................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Overview of Major LoggerNet Functions and Associated
Software Applications .................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 The Heart of it All – LoggerNet Toolbar .................................. 3-2
3.2.1.1 Toolbar Views ................................................................ 3-2
3.2.1.2 Favorites Category ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.1.3 Toolbar Menus ............................................................... 3-4
3.2.1.4 Command Line Arguments ............................................ 3-4
3.2.1.5 Alternate Language Support ........................................... 3-5
3.2.2 LoggerNet Admin/LoggerNet Remote ..................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Setting Up Datalogger Communication Networks .................... 3-6
3.2.4 Real Time Tools ........................................................................ 3-7
3.2.5 Network Status and Problem Solving ....................................... 3-7
3.2.6 Network Management Tools ..................................................... 3-8
3.2.7 Creating and Editing Datalogger Programs .............................. 3-8
3.2.8 Working with Data Files ........................................................... 3-9
3.2.9 Automating Tasks with Task Master ...................................... 3-10
3.2.10 Managing External Data Storage Devices .............................. 3-10
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