Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 127)

Software Reference 989592 LogView LV-1
LogView
Software Reference
Authorization Code*
ED7B55484273
Understanding LogView…… LV-1
Modes of LogView Operation…… LV-2
Setup…… LV-2
Monitor…… LV-2
System Management…… LV-3
Communication…… LV-3
LogView Features and Capabilities… LV-4
Software User-Interface…… LV-5
Control Window (Toolbar and Pull-Down
Menus) …… LV-5
Spreadsheet Model…… LV-6
Help Box …… LV-7
User Input…… LV-7
File Management...... LV-8
File Organization...... LV-8
Data File Generation...... LV-9
Naming Format for Data Files...... LV-9
Customizing the File Name...... LV-10
Procedures…… LV-12
Flowchart of a Simple Acquisition…. LV-12
Using an Attached LogBook…… LV-12
Using LogBook “Unattached”…… LV-14
Simple Data Logging…… LV-14
Setting Up DBK Cards…… LV-16
Using Multiple Timebases…… LV-17
Using Digital 2-Point Calibration…… LV-20
Using Digital Outputs As Alarms…… LV-21
Using Exception Capturing…… LV-23
Menu Descriptions…… LV-24
File Menu…… LV-24
New…… LV-24
Open…… LV-24
Save/Save As…… LV-25
Upload…… LV-25
Download/Download As…… LV-27
Configuration Report…… LV-27
About LogView …… LV-28
Authorization* …… LV-28
Exit…… LV-28
View Menu…… LV-29
Hardware Configuration…… LV-29
Analog Input Channel Configuration…… LV-30
Digital and Counter Input Channel Configuration…… LV-34
Output Channels Configuration…… LV-35
Serial / GPS Channels (LogBook/360 Only)….. LV- 36
Calculated-Channel Configuration…… LV-36
Equation Assistant ….. LV-37
Bitwise Operators …… LV-39
Logical Operators …… LV-39
Examples of Calculated Channels…… LV-40
Acquisition Configuration…… LV-42
Trigger Parameters Setup …… LV-42
Scan Rate Setup …… LV-43
Event Marking/Time Stamping…… LV-44
Preferences…… LV-45
Device Menu…… LV-47
Select PC-Card...... LV-47
Select LogBook…… LV-47
Attach…… LV-47
Break…… LV-47
Arm Acquisition…… LV-47
Stop Acquisition…… LV-47
LogBook Monitor …… LV-48
Explorer…… LV-49
Tools Menu…… LV-50
Convert Binary Data…… LV-50
Merging Binary Data…… LV-52
View Data …… LV-53
Indicators Menu…… LV-54
Bar Graph Meters…… LV-54
Analog Meters…… LV-54
Digital Meters…… LV-55
Meters Configuration…… LV-55
Enable Input Reading Column…… LV-57
Start (or Stop) All Indicators…… LV-57
* Use code: ED7B55484273 to authorize complete functionality ( see page LV-28) .
Understanding LogView
LogView provides for easy setup and operation of LogBook. LogView’s flexibility can handle virtually any data-
acquisition environment. The graphical Windows interface can display a variety of spreadsheets, dialog boxes,
graphs, charts, and meters; and accepts user input from a mouse and keyboard. The easy-to-learn interface does not
require programming or the configuration block diagrams.
It is important to understand the central role of the PC-Card in LogBook/LogView operation. When LogBook
operates in a stand-alone mode (not attached to the PC), LogView must download the system and acquisition setup
files to a PC-Card. The PC-Card must then be manually transferred to LogBook. Later LogBook’s PC-Card must be
transferred back to the PC for uploading. When LogBook and PC are attached in direct communication, LogView can
download to [or upload from] LogBook in real time via the communications link.