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. How can a program be removed from a datalogger using LoggerNet?

   The Retrieve button, used to retrieve a program from a datalogger, is found on the LoggerNet Connect screen. Note that some dataloggers, such as the CR200X-series, do not store the program in a retrievable format, and the Retrieve button will be disabled.

   There is also a File Retrieval tab in LoggerNet on the Setup screen that can be used to retrieve files stored on the datalogger.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. How can LoggerNet be used to edit the user drive size in the datalogger settings?

   Follow these steps:

   1. Connect to the datalogger using the LoggerNet Connect screen.
   2. Find the datalogger in the Stations list, and right-click it.
   3. From the menu that is displayed, choose the Settings Editor.
8. 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.
9. Can LoggerNet be configured so that each data collection is saved in a new file rather than being appended to an existing file?

   Yes. Follow these steps:

   1. In the LoggerNet Setup screen, click the icon for the datalogger.
   2. Choose the Data Files tab.
   3. Deselect the Use Default File Name checkbox.
   4. In the menu for the File Output Option field, choose Create Unique File Name.
10. 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.