LOGGERNET Datalogger Support Software

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1. Would there be any major problems with moving a datalogger to another communications path while someone is using the LoggerNet software?

   As long as the same device is being moved from one communications route to another, all data collection pointers, filenames, etc., will be maintained with that datalogger as it is moved.

2. Is there a possibility to auto-update the graphs in View Pro or other functions inside LoggerNet 4 without pushing the Refresh button in View Pro?

   View Pro is meant to be a file viewer, so there is no automatic update capability.

   To view graphs in real time, there are graphs that can be launched from the numeric monitor. For fully customizable displays, RTMC can be used. RTMC uses the LoggerNet server for its data source, but RTMC Pro (purchased separately from LoggerNet 4) can also use a DAT file.

3. Why might the numeric and graph displays (accessed from the LoggerNet Connect screen) no longer update?

   If communication is interrupted or intermittent, LoggerNet may stop updating the Table Monitor, Numeric Display, and Graphs. When this occurs, a button on the display that is normally titled Stop (to stop the update) changes to Start, and the button must be pressed to resume the update. Also, check the update interval on the display, as it may be set to a higher value than expected.

4. How long does it take to install LoggerNet?

   The LoggerNet application is distributed on CD media and can be installed in minutes.

5. Does the LoggerNet server have a specific limit on the length of a generic modem script?

   The LoggerNet server imposes no specific limits on the lengths of the generic modem scripts.

6. How can data during a certain duration be erased without erasing the configuration and the program?

   There is no mechanism to selectively erase data from the datalogger for a given date range. However, the data tables in the datalogger can be reset, which effectively erases the data.

   Note: Following these steps will cause the loss of all data:

   1. In the LoggerNet Connect screen, click the Station Status button.
   2. When the dialog box opens, select the Table Fill Times tab, which shows the data tables in the datalogger and their sizes.
   3. Either select individual tables, or select the Select All checkbox.
   4. Click the Reset Tables button. This will erase all data in the tables.
7. What software can be used for scheduled data collection?

   LoggerNet and VisualWeather are the only datalogger support software packages, offered by Campbell Scientific, that perform scheduled data collection.

8. How can the station time be changed in LoggerNet?

   The station’s datalogger clock can be set from the Connect screen. It can also be set from the Clock tab in the Setup screen.

9. How can LoggerNet be programmed to download data only from the last download and not data that were previously downloaded?

   In the LoggerNet Setup screen, on the Data Files tab, there are these Collect Mode options:

   • Data Logged Since Last Collection
   • Most Recently Logged Records
   • Collect At Most
10. What might cause Windows to display a "Blue Screen of Death" when LoggerNet is running?

    Typically, blue screens are the result of bad device drivers. The Internet can be very helpful in tracking down the cause of blue screens. Copy down the codes displayed. Search the Internet for “blue screen” and the code to see what device is causing the crash. Often, an updated device driver will resolve the issue.