Campbell Scientific RTDAQ Software - Manual (Page 5)

RTDAQ Table of Contents
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Preface — What's New in RTDAQ? ................................ xi
1. Introduction...............................................................1-1
1.1 RTDAQ Overview................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.1 Main Screen ................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.2 Clock/Program and the EZSetup Wizard.................................... 1-3
1.1.3 Monitor Data............................................................................... 1-3
1.1.3.1 Real-time Monitors............................................................ 1-3
1.1.4 Collect Data ................................................................................ 1-6
1.1.5 Field Calibration and the Calibration Wizard ............................. 1-7
1.1.6 RTMC Development, Run-time and Pro Development .............. 1-7
1.1.7 View Pro ..................................................................................... 1-8
1.1.8 Split............................................................................................. 1-9
1.1.9 CardConvert................................................................................ 1-9
1.1.10 Short Cut ................................................................................... 1-9
1.1.11 CRBasic Editor ....................................................................... 1-10
1.1.12 CR5000/CR9000X Program Generators................................. 1-10
1.2 Getting Help for RTDAQ Applications.............................................. 1-11
1.3 Windows Conventions........................................................................ 1-11
2. System Requirements ..............................................2-1
2.1 Hardware and Software ........................................................................ 2-1
3. Installation, Operation and Backup Procedures....3-1
3.1 CD-ROM Installation ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2 RTDAQ Operations and Backup Procedures ....................................... 3-2
3.2.1 RTDAQ Directory Structure and File Descriptions.................... 3-2
3.2.1.1 Program Directory............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1.2 Working Directories.......................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Backing up the Network Map and Data Files ............................. 3-3
3.2.2.1 Performing a Backup......................................................... 3-4
3.2.2.2 Restoring the Network from a Backup File....................... 3-4
3.2.3 Loss of Computer Power ............................................................ 3-4
4. The RTDAQ Main Screen .........................................4-1
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Program Startup and Main Screen Functionality ........................ 4-1
4.1.2 Datalogger Connectivity, Help and Program Exit ...................... 4-3
4.2 EZSetup Wizard ................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Add Datalogger........................................................................... 4-3
4.2.2 Communication Setup................................................................. 4-4
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