ABUS Technologies Log Box-AA Data Logger User Manual
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initiated. When the selected port is successfully opened, the LogChart II initial screen is opened,
enabling the buttons below:
Buttons enabled when the communication port of choice is valid
In case the user wants to stop the process while data logging is running, the button “Stop” must
be pressed:
5.5 Optic Interface IR-Link3
Configuring, monitoring or downloading data from the logger through LogChart-II requires that
the IR-LINK3 communication interface be connected to your PC. This interface is sold separately. The
IR-LINK3 interface sends and receives data to/from the logger through infrared signals.
5.5.1 IR-Link3 for RS232
This interface has a DB9 terminal that must be connected to the PC serial port. In the “Port”
menu, select the port which corresponds to the physical port where the interface is connected.
5.5.2 IR-Link3 for USB
This interface has a USB terminal. Plugging this USB interface to the PC, the Windows wizard
for new USB devices pops-up automatically. Select then the IRLink driver provided in
d:\IRLink_Driver. (d: is the driver used in the installation). After installation is completed, the IR-LINK3
interface is recognized whenever it is connected to the PC. After the USB driver installation, the
LogChart II must be opened again. In the “Port” menu, choose the same port selected for the optical
interface communication using the menu Port.
5.6 Palmtop User
Most of the functionality of the LogChart II is available for the PDA Palm running the LogChart
PalmOS software. The program is delivered with the logger. The stalled in the Palmtop through a
HotSync process (data synchronization between a Palmtop and a PC).
The user needs the Palm Desktop and the LogChart II software installed in his machine. It is
recommended to execute the Palm HotSync before installing the LogChart PalmOS.
To install the software, insert the disk in the driver, click on Start and Execute in the windows
task bar. Then, type d:\LogChart PalmOS\LCP_Setup, d: is the driver used in this example. Press
“OK”. The software will guide you over the installation process.
Executing a new HotSync will install the LogChart PalmOs software in the Palm. The LogChart
icon will be added to the Palm home screen.