ABUS Technologies TAGTEMP Data Logger - Manual (Page 13)

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5. OPERATION
Data collected are send from logger to PC. Data can be collected any time, at
the end of the acquisition process or while they are being acquired. If data collection
takes place during the acquisition process, the process will not be interrupted,
following the logger configuration.
It is important to "wake up" the logger before starting communication.
5.1 Offloading Data
The transference of data to a PC is accomplished by using the LogChart II software. Data can
be collected anytime and saved in files for future analysis (menu “File Save” or “File Save as”). Help can
be accessed from the LogChart-II software when necessary. Offloading data: data offload is
accomplished by clicking on the button , or using the LogChart-II menu. During data transference, a
status bar indicates remaining data to be transferred. Data offloading time is proportional to the number
of readings logged. At the end of data transference, the Graph window is displayed as shown blow.
5.1.1 Graph window
The Graph is a convenient tool for analysis. It enables the logger acquisitions to be read in the
form of a “values x time” graph. As one moves the mouse in the chart area, the time and the value of
the records of each channel are shown in the field located in the bottom of the window.
Zooming in and out are implemented. It is possible to select an area by clicking and dragging
the mouse, thus creating a zoom region, starting at the upper left position of the region of interest.
Graph window.
NOTE: The command Offload acquisitions does not interrupt the process of data logging and reading.
Other two windows can be easily opened: General information window and Tables window.