Instruction Manual

Track-It™ Software

15 Columbia Drive
Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Phone: (603) 883-3390 • Fax: (603) 886-3300
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.monarchinstrument.com
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1.0 Installation ......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Software Installation .................................................................. 1
1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual 1.2 USB Driver Software Installation ................................................ 1
for future reference. 1.3 Application Installation .............................................................. 2
2. Do not open the unit in a high humidity environment; it will cause condensation 1.4 Inserting the USB Device (Logger) ............................................... 3
inside the unit. 2.0 Operation .......................................................................................... 4
3. Do not operate this device in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
2.1 Start Up ...................................................................................... 4
4. This device has no power switch. It will be in operation as soon as power is
connected or battery is inserted. 2.2 Logging in to the Program ........................................................... 5
5. Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating 2.3 File .............................................................................................. 5
instructions or under any conditions that exceed the environmental 2.3.1 Open ................................................................................ 6
specifications stated. 2.3.2 Save .................................................................................. 6
6. There are no user serviceable parts in this instrument. Refer service to a 2.3.3 Print .................................................................................. 6
qualified technician. 2.3.4 Clear Screen ..................................................................... 6
2.3.5 Read Device Data .............................................................. 6
In order to comply with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
2.3.6 Save Device Data .............................................................. 6
Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product may contain material which
2.3.7 Exit ................................................................................... 6
could be hazardous to human health and the environment. DO NOT
2.4 Preferences ................................................................................ 7
DISPOSE of this product as unsorted municipal waste. This product needs to be
2.4.1 The General Tab .............................................................. 7
RECYCLED in accordance with local regulations; contact your local authorities for
2.4.1.1 Date Format ............................................................. 7
more information. This product may be returnable to your distributor for recycling;
2.4.1.2 Decimal Places ......................................................... 7
contact the distributor for details.
2.4.1.3 Graphic Display 24 Hr Format ................................... 7
Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. 2.4.1.4 Real-Time Data – Sample Rate ................................... 7
See www.monarchinstrument.com for details. 2.4.1.5 Real-Time Data – Samples per Screen ......................... 7
2.4.1.6 Real-Time Data – Data Type ....................................... 8
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty Coverage information is available 2.4.1.7 Real -Time Data – Save Data ....................................... 8
online at www.monarchinstrument.com. 2.4.1.8 Real-Time Data – Digital Display .................................. 8
2.4.2 Eng Units .......................................................................... 8
2.4.3 Security ........................................................................... 10
Track-It is a trademark of Monarch Instrument. 2.4.4 Advanced ....................................................................... 12
2.5 Devices ...................................................................................... 13
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
2.5.1 Device List ....................................................................... 13
The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used 2.5.2 Device Info ...................................................................... 13
according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
2.5.3 Read Device Data ............................................................ 13
Excel is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. 2.6 Setup Wizard ............................................................................ 14
 2.7 Help ........................................................................................... 14 1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.7.1 Manual ......................................................................... 14 This manual applies to Software Rev 0.9.175 or later.
2.7.2 About ........................................................................... 14
2.8 Graph Tab .................................................................................. 14 1.1 Installation
2.8.1 Icons ............................................................................. 14 This installation is detailed
2.8.2 Displaying Recorded Data ............................................. 17 for a Windows 7 system; it is
2.8.3 Using the Cursor ............................................................ 19 similar for Windows Vista / XP.
2.8.4 Live Data ....................................................................... 21
2.8.5 Data Table ..................................................................... 22 NOTE: Before reinstalling
2.9 Summary .................................................................................. 24 or upgrading the software,
2.9.1 Channel Summary ......................................................... 25 remove existing versions
2.9.2 Alarm Summary ............................................................ 25 using the Control Panel –
2.9.3 Printing Summary Table ................................................. 25 Add/Remove Programs
2.10 Overlay Graphs ......................................................................... 25
2.10.1 Graph .......................................................................... 26 Insert the Installation CD into the Drive. If the installation does not
2.10.2 Cursor ......................................................................... 27 begin automatically, use Windows File Explorer to navigate to the CD
2.11 Printing .................................................................................... 28 drive and run CD_Start.exe. The installation program will launch and
2.11.1 Print Range ................................................................. 28 display the menu shown to the right.
2.11.2 Margin ........................................................................ 29
2.11.3 Preview ........................................................................ 29 If you plan to use the help files, you will need to install the AcrobatTM
2.11.4 Print ............................................................................. 29 Reader if not already present on your system. Click Install Acrobat
2.11.5 Cancel .......................................................................... 29 8.0.
2.12 Device Setup ............................................................................ 29
2.12.1 General ....................................................................... 30 There are two parts to the software installation - install the USB
2.12.2 Input ............................................................................ 33 Driver and then install the main application (software).
2.12.3 Trigger ......................................................................... 35
2.12.4 Alarm ........................................................................... 38 1.2 USB Drive Software
2.12.5 Display ......................................................................... 40 NOTE: Ensure the USB device (Recorder) is NOT plugged in during
2.12.6 Button .......................................................................... 41 this installation. The USB driver has to be installed in order for the
3.0 Special Input Types ........................................................................... 42 software to run.
3.1 Event Logger ............................................................................. 42
To install the USB Driver - click the Install USB Driver button.

The installer will automatically launch the USB driver installation. If

it does not use Explorer to navigate to the installation CD USB VCP
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 Driver directory and double click On the Confirm Installation screen, click the Next > button. The
USBDataLoggerVCPInstaller.exe. This software will be installed.
will bring up the Installer window
shown to the right. NOTE: This program requires the DotNet component. If it is not
found on the system, it will be installed.
The default installation location will be shown, if you wish to change it
for any reason, enter the new install location. Click the Install button. When completed, click the Close button. A shortcut icon will be
The system will be scanned then the software will be installed. Follow placed on the desktop.
any instructions.
1.4 Inserting the USB Device (Logger)
You may get the ominous Window’s Unsigned Driver warning Insert the USB Device into the USB slot on the computer. It will
message (or Windows can’t verify the publisher of this software) – be recognized, and depending on the operating system, it will be
click Continue Anyway. The Driver Software will be installed. announced as Found new hardware – Loading Driver or Loading
Software.
1.3 Application Installation
To install the actual application software, click the Install Software The device will be installed as a VCP, virtual communication (comm)
button. This will launch the Track-It Setup Wizard shown below left. port. Correct installation can be checked using the Device Manager. In
Click the Next > button to continue to the license agreement. Accept Windows 7 from the Start menu, right click on Computer and select
the license agreement – I Agree (or quit the installation) and click Properties then select Device Manager from the list on the left. For
the Next > button to continue. You will then be asked to enter your Windows XP from the Start menu, right click on My Computer and
information – name and business. Enter the information if you wish select Properties. Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager.
and click the Next > button to continue. Now select the installation
folder shown below right. If you wish to change the default for any This will bring up the device list shown
reason, enter the new install location and whether the installation will here. Click on Ports (COM & LPT) and you
be accessible to all users of this machine or just you (default). Click the should see an entry for USB DataLogger
Next > button. (COMx) where x is the comm port number
assigned and will depend on what devices
are already resident on your PC. In this case,
x = 7 so the USB DataLogger will appear as
Serial Comm Port 7.

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2.0 OPERATION There are menu options (File, Preferences, Devices, Help) and 3 icons
2.1 Start Up at the top of the window.
To start the program, double click the Track-It icon or select the
program from the Start menu. Open File Save File Print

If the security is not enabled, the program start-up window will Below are tabs (Graph, Data Table, Summary, Overlay Graphs, Device
appear as shown below. Setup, Login). The content of the window is dependent on which tab
is selected.

At this point, there are several options available. A previously saved

data file can be opened, or a logger can be connected to the USB port
and its data can be uploaded or it can be configured for use, or in
some cases, live data can be read.

2.2 Logging Into the Program

The password option is disabled by default when the software is
installed. The Login page is not enabled. This option can be modified
in the Preferences dialog box, which is explained in the next section
- Preferences. Users can also be added. If the password option is
Otherwise, it starts at the Login page. enabled, the user has to login first. Otherwise, the program cannot
do anything.

The menu options are as follows:

2.3 File
2.3.1 Open
This allows the user to open a saved data
file for viewing. Also available by icon.

The Open Data File window will pop

up so the user can select the file (of
type .dat) to be loaded into the graphic
To enable the master password, see 2.4 Preferences. window for viewing.

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 2.3.2 Save 2.4 Preferences
This allows the user to save any current data on the graph. Also There are basic settings that
available by icon. need to be set up by the user if
the defaults are not acceptable.
The Save Data File window will pop up so the user can name the Select Preferences from the menu
file to be saved. at the top of the window. This will
pop up the Preferences window
2.3.3 Print shown below.
This allows the user to print the current graph. Also available by
icon. 2.4.1 General Tab
This page has several settings that affect the way data is displayed.
The Print window will pop up. The user can select a printer and
adjust its properties. The Print Range is used to print just the 2.4.1.1 Date Format
Current Page or a range of pages. If All is selected, use the drop- Selects the format in which the date is presented. Select your
down menu to select the total number of pages to be printed. The preference from the pull-down menu.
margins can be set. The options allow for top, bottom, left and
right margin adjustment. 2.4.1.2 Decimal Places
Selects the number of decimal places in which numeric data
The data table and summary table can also be printed.
will display.
2.3.4 Clear Screen
This clears the graph and table. 2.4.1.3 Graphic Display – 24 Hr Format
If checked, time on the graph will be displayed in 24-hour
2.3.5 Read Device Data format. If unchecked, time will be displayed in 12-hour format
This allows the user to retrieve the current recorded data in the with AM and PM indication.
device. If selected, it will ask for a file name. This operation will
stop any recording currently in progress on the device. If there 2.4.1.4 Real-Time Data – Sample Rate
is no recorded data in the device, you will get a message to that When sampling and displaying in real time, this selects the real-
effect. time sample update rate.

2.3.6 Save Device Data 2.4.1.5 Real-Time Data – Samples per Screen
This allows the user to retrieve the current recorded data in the Use the pull-down menu to select how many samples fill the
device. If selected, it will ask for a file name. The Memory Dump screen before the graph starts to auto scroll. The user can still
will not plot the graph nor display the data on the table. choose to compress the data at a later stage.

2.3.7 Exit
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 2.4.1.6 Real-Time Data – Data Type The user can also decide to use a Pressure Offset, Show Vacuum
Select whether to show data as Instant – each data point is Positive (or Negative if not checked), and set the Barometric
displayed as is, Max or Min will show the peak value high or Altimeter in Feet or Meters
low, Average will average the readings. Note that a 2-second
sample rate is the maximum sample rate and essentially all Note that the Barometric
points will be instantaneous. Altimeter (Feet), and
Altimeter (Meters) are also
2.4.1.7 Real-Time Data – Save Data available under the Device
Check Yes to record data to your local storage medium. When Setup/Display tab to be
choosing to display live data in the graphic window, you will be displayed on the LCD if so
asked to select a data file to save the data to. desired.

2.4.1.8 Real-Time Data – Digital Display

If checked Yes, adds a digital display on the left- On the Chan 1 tab under
hand side of the graphic window during LIVE the Input tab, the pressure
display. selections are also available
when the Internal radio
2.4.2 Eng Units button is selected. Seven
2.4.2.1 Pressure Units pressure units are available
With this tab, select the for use.
units used by this program
locally to display pressure 2.4.2.2 Temperature
(specific to certain loggers Select the temperature units used to display on the logger by
only). Note that this does clicking °C or °F. Note that the logger device always uses °C
not affect the logger which internally.
always uses its default units
(kPa). The scale factor from 2.4.2.3 MKT - Mean Kinetic Temperature
selected engineering units The user can enter the values that are used to calculate Mean
to kPa is shown and may be Kinetic Temperature.
adjusted by the user.
2.4.2.4 Humidity
Note: The check box Units from logger is only for the Pressure If the Show Dew Point checkbox is checked, a new trace will be
Display Logger. If it is checked, the software will use the unit plotted on the graph and a new column will be displayed on
that is used by the logger and ignore the choice from the the data table if both Temperature and Humidity channels are
Preferences. enabled for temperature/humidity loggers.
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 2.4.3 Security The options when adding or editing a user are:
Security must be ENABLED in order to be active. This window First Name The user’s first name
allows the security to be enabled and allows users to be created,
privileges assigned, restrictions set, and an audit trail generated. Last Name The user’s last name
Once security is enabled, only users with administrative privileges Level There are three user levels: User, Manager and
may edit this page. Administrator
The Administrator can enter a user name, activate or deactivate
users, choose the user access level, user access expiration date,
and password. Once all the options are selected, click the Add User: Can read and save data from loggers.
button. This user will be added to the user list. Similarly a user Cannot access Preferences or change the
can be highlighted in the list and the user parameters will be logger’s configuration. Cannot save the
displayed. Any parameter may be changed and can be saved by configuration to the PC.
clicking the Update button. Administrator: Access to everything
General options are: Password Enter the password to be used
Enable Enables the password option. If not checked, there Active If the user is active (checked box), they can
will be no user control of the software and anyone access the program provided their user name
can use it without restriction. and password match when logging in to the
program. If not active, the user cannot log into
Audit Trail If Audit Trail is checked, activities including the system.
everything related to security, communication to
the loggers and PC will be encrypted and saved to Retries The number of times the user can try to log in
before the user login fails
the file entered in the Log File text box.
Expires The user’s login privilege will expire on this date
If the logged-in user has administrator privileges,
Auto Logout The program will automatically logout the user
then the activity log can be accessed by clicking the after this amount of inactivity time (in minutes)
View Log button.
New Clear all area except the user list box
Add Adds a user to the user list. The list box on the
bottom left on the dialog shows all users
Update Modifies a user’s password data
Delete Choose one of the users in the list box and click
delete and that user will be deleted from the list
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 2.4.4 Advanced 2.4.4.7 Check for Update
2.4.4.1 Cursor Snap Automatically checks for software update according to the
to Point setting.
Determines whether the
cursor will snap (jump) 2.4.4.8 File Name
to the actual data point When exporting data, downloading data and saving live display
on a line if checked data, the unit tag or serial number is used as the default file
Yes, or move along the name. If Append Date is checked, the current date is appended
extrapolation of the line to the file name, for example, ******_20210402.dat or
if checked No. ******_20210402.csv.

2.4.4.2 Recall Directory 2.4.4.9 Export Data

If checked Yes, the program will remember the last directory If the box is checked, the logger’s unit tag and serial number are
used and will default to this at each start up. exported to csv file with the data points.

2.4.4.3 Use Channel Tag 2.5 Devices

If checked Yes, uses the user-supplied Channel Tag as set in the The Devices menu option refers to the logger
Device Setup - Input tab else uses the generic labels Chan 1 or plugged into the USB port on the PC.
Chan 2.
2.5.1 Device List
2.4.4.4 Autoload Config This will show the device(s) currently connected or available to
If checked Yes, each time the Device Setup tab is selected the the PC. Select the device you will be working with by checking the
program will load the configuration from the logger, provided box and then press the Connect button. If only a single device is
the logger is attached to the USB port. If checked No, the user connected, it will connect automatically.
will need to load the configuration manually, either from the
device or the PC. When navigating away from Device Setup and 2.5.2 Device Info
back, the configuration will remain intact once loaded. This shows the information about the current connect device.
It shows memory capacity, device type, the current firmware
2.4.4.5 Show Battery Load revision and the device serial number.
Show the battery load on Device Setup page – Yes or No.
2.5.3 Read Device Data
2.4.4.6 Languages This allows the user to retrieve the current recorded data in the
Selects the language in which all dialogs will be presented. This device. If selected, it will ask for a file name. This operation will
requires language specific file language.csv that is configured stop any recording currently in progress on the device. If there
for the languages required. The default is English. is no recorded data in the device, you will get a message to that
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 2.6 Setup Wizard Zoom In
This will stop Track-it Software and start Click this button to zoom in the graph.
Track-It Setup Wizard.
Zoom Out
2.7 Help Click this button to zoom out the graph.
Selecting the Help menu item pops up the
Help selection. There are two choices: Zoom Window
Click this button to zoom to a user-defined window. When
2.7.1 Manual clicked, the cursor will turn into a draw window tool. Draw
Opens this user manual.
a window around the area of interest by holding the right
2.7.2 About mouse button and dragging the window. On release, the
Pops up a window showing the software revision. window area will fill the graphics screen.
2.8 Graph Tab Zoom X-Axis to Fit
The Graph tab allows for the visualization of data. The user can Click this button to fit all data onto one screen.
choose to load an already saved file using the Open option or Upload
data from a connected device or View data in real time (select loggers Manual Zoom to Fit
only). Click this button to manually zoom the vertical Y-Axis. This
will pop up the Manual Zoom window. Enter the minimum
2.8.1 Icons and maximum vertical Axis scale values and check which
The graphic area is fully interactive. Data can be zoomed and channel to apply it to, then press the OK button to execute
scrolled, the interaction controlled by the icons above the graph. or Cancel to exit.
Hover over the icons for a brief description of their function.
Pan Zoom Scales
This is the default cursor. It is used to scroll the trends Click this button to zoom the vertical Y-Axis to the defaults.
horizontally and vertically by simply right clicking in the This will pop up the Zoom Scales window. Check which
graphics area. Traces can be scrolled individually by clicking channel to apply it to, then press the OK button to execute
and dragging the individual vertical scales or together by or Cancel to exit. The vertical scales will zoom to the default
clicking and dragging in the graphics area. extremes.
Expand / Compress Cursor
Click this button to expand (zoom) or compress the graph Click this button to enable the cursor. There are several
along the x-axes (time) and y-axis (scale). Traces can be cursor options to enable in depth examination of the data on
zoomed individually by clicking and dragging the individual the graph. See 2.8.3 Using the Cursor for details.
vertical scales or together by clicking and dragging in the
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 Scroll to End There is a TEXT BOX at the top of the graph. By default this will
Click either the left or right scroll button to jump to the contain the Unit Tag but the user can choose to write anything
start or end of the data. here. This is useful as it is printed on the printout.
Original Scale 2.8.2 Displaying Recorded Data
Click this button to make the graph back to the original scale. Data can be loaded from a file or uploaded from a connected
device. To open a previously saved file press the File open and
Clear select the file. To upload recorded data from a connected device
Click this button to clear the graph and return to the start-up press the Upload Data and follow the instructions. Once loaded
state. the data is displayed on the graph. Use the icons above to navigate
around. Use the Zoom X-Axis to Fit to see an overall trend. A
Upload Data from Device typical graph is shown below.
This allows the user to retrieve the current recorded data
in the device. If selected it will ask for a file name. This
operation will stop any recording currently in progress on
the device. If there is no recorded data in the device, you will
get a message to that effect. A device must be connected in
order to perform this task.

Start Live Data

This allows the display (and recording if enabled under 2.4
Preferences of real-time data from the connected device.
Data will plot on the graph and show on the Digital Indicators
if these are enabled under Preferences.
On the top left are the trend identifiers.
Stop Live Data These identify the channel by trend color. By
This allows the display of live data to be stopped. unchecking the boxes you can shut off the corresponding trace.
The vertical scales for each channel will be in the corresponding
Pause / Run Live Data color of the trace for easy identification as is
Only visible during Live Data display. If running the the background of the digital display.
Pause icon will be visible and is used to pause live data
display, note that data continues to be acquired and If you move the cursor anywhere on the
when the Play icon is pressed the graph will “catch up” graph and right click the mouse you will bring
to real time. No data is lost. If paused, the Run icon up the setup menu shown below. There are
will show. several options:
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 2.8.2.1 Setup (Channel on Graph) 2.8.2.2 Background Color
The Channel Setup dialog allows the user to modify the Allows the graph background Color to be changed.
properties of each channel.
2.8.2.3 X-Axis Color
Allows the graph X-Axis color to be changed.

2.8.2.4 Vertical Grid Line Color

Allows the Vertical grid line color to be changed.

2.8.2.5 Set As Default

Save the current settings as default.

2.8.2.6 Swap Y-Axis

Swap the position of the vertical scales.

2.8.2.7 Digital Display Setup

The Digital Display Setup dialog is
Channel Selects a channel accessed by right clicking on the digital
Visible Turns the trace on/off for the selected display active area. The user can set the
channel display background color and the color
of the digits as described above. The settings may also be Set
Marker Type Identifies the actual points recorded.
The trace is extrapolated between these as Defaults and will be remembered each time the program is
points. The points can be marked by a started.
square, circle, or diamond. The User can
also select None for no marker. 2.8.3 Using the Cursor
Marker Size Adjusts the size of the marker on the The cursor is turned on using the Cursor
points icon. When the cursor is on, a number
of options appear on the left-hand side
Line Type Identifies the trace type; it can be solid,
dashed, or dotted of the window as shown
left. Some of these cursor
Line Thickness Adjusts the thickness of the trace choices can be selected by
right clicking the mouse
Data Trace Color Changes the trace color for the selected
channel button on the graph which
brings up the cursor setup
Alarm Trace Color Changes the alarm trace color for the menu shown right.
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 The cursor modes are described below: 2.8.3.3 Period
Selecting the Period Cursor option will
2.8.3.1 Value - XY bring up two vertical cursors which
This uses a single cursor to identify move along the X-axis (Time) with a
a point on the trace as shown here. data window box between them that
When the mouse is moved over the shows the time of each cursor and
cursor line, the pointer will turn into the difference between them. This
a pointing finger. If you left click at this time, you can drag the box can be dragged up or down. This
cursor line left or right; the data in the traveling window will enables easy measurement of time
update the time and value of the point in the target circle. You between events or duration of events.
can attach the cursor to the other trace by using the right click In addition there is a summary of
pop-up menu - Attach option, or simply click Chan 1 or Chan 2 the data between the cursors shown
radio button on the cursor menu on the left. Pressing the S key on the left of the graph. This gives
on the keyboard will also switch between traces. the minimum, maximum and average of all points between
the cursors for each trace. In addition, clicking the Summary
2.8.3.2 All Points button will jump to the Summary tab page which has additional
This brings up the cursor with targets information of the data points between the cursors.
around all traces as shown right. The
values of the data within the target circle 2.8.3.4 Peak
is shown at left in two digital panel meter Selecting the Peak Cursor option will
windows shown above. The time stamp bring up two horizontal cursors two
of the data point is below these windows cursors which move along the Y-Axis
and the date stamp is at the bottom (amplitude) with a data window box between them that shows
left of the window. When the mouse is the value of each cursor and the difference between them. This
moved over the cursor line, the pointer box can be dragged left or right. This enables easy measurement
will turn into a pointing finger. If you left of amplitude related events (Spikes). You can attach the cursor
click at this time, you can drag the cursor to the other trace by using the right click pop-up menu - Attach
line left or right, the data in the digital option, or simply click Chan 1 or Chan 2 radio button on the
panel meter windows will update. cursor menu on the left. Pressing the S key on the keyboard will
also switch between traces.

2.8.4 Live Data

The graph can be used to display live data from certain devices.
The data can also be saved to the local PC storage medium if
selected. This and other options are setup in the Preferences Real-
20 Time recording menu. 21
 To record real-time data, make sure the device is connected and 2 columns indicate whether the data point is in alarm – indicated
press the Start Live Data button. by “^” for high alarm or “v” for low alarm. The user can use the
scroll bar to see all the data.
Data will plot on the graph and shows on the Digital Indicators if
these are enabled under Preferences.

To stop displaying/recording live data, press the Stop Live Data

button.

The Pause/Run Live Data buttons are only visible during

Live Data display. If running, the Pause icon will be visible and is
used to pause Live Data display; note that data continues to be
acquired and when the Play icon is pressed, the graph will “catch
up” to real time. No data is lost. If paused, the Run icon will show.

The graph Icons and Setup options are available during Live Data
but can only be accessed when the graph is paused.
The box to the right is used to save the data to a CSV file.
The graph in Live Record mode is similar to the
display recorded data but has the added feature 2.8.5.1 Synchronizing Data
that Digital displays can be enabled in the The synchronizing option allows a user to identify points on the
Preferences menu. The digital displays will appear graph using the data table and vice versa.
on the extreme left of the vertical axes on the graph To jump from the data table to the
window. The digital displays can be customized corresponding point on the graph,
by moving the mouse over the displays and right double click the value of interest
clicking. The user can change the background in the data table as shown right.
color and the Digit color. The display background This will open the graph page with a box around the point of
typically follows the selected trace color. interest. Place the cursor in the box to see details of the point.
If the Live Data runs long, both data table and graph display the Note that in order to see the detail and
newest 10240 samples. All samples are recorded in the data file if select points on the graph, you should
saving live data is chosen. set the marker type and size in the Setup
option and zoom the graph accordingly.
2.8.5 Data Table
The Data Table tab displays the graphic data in tabular format
with the time and date stamp of the samples along with the
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actual data recorded. The Alarm information in the Alm 1 and Alm 23
 To jump from a point on the graph to the corresponding value 2.9.1 Channel Summary
in the data table, move the cursor over the point on the trace; This shows a summary of all data points and indicates start and
the cursor will change to a pointing hand. Click the point and it stop times, the total number of samples and the maximum,
will jump to the data table. minimum, and average values of the recording. If the period
cursors are used to get to the summary, additional information
2.8.5.2 Exporting Data will be displayed pertaining to the data between the cursors.
Data can be saved to PC media as a Comma
Separated Variables (CSV) file. The data
transfer is controlled in the Report box on
the right of the window. The user can select
the data to be exported as follows: 2.9.2 Alarm Summary
This shows a summary of all alarms that occurred.
Included Columns – select which columns
in the table to export

Filter – check the range of data

to be exported; the range can
be dictated by Date, Time or
both and once checked, select
the From and To date/times

Export Time Format – select 2.9.3 Printing Summary Table

hours and minutes hh:mm or Click the Print icon to print the summary table.
hours, minutes, and seconds hh:mm:ss
2.10 Overlay Graphs
Press the Save Data to save the CSV data to media. The Overlay Graphs tabs allows for
2.8.5.3 Printing Table Data the visualization of data from multiple
Use the Report dialog above to select the range of data to be data files. The user can choose to load
printed and click the Print or select print from the file the already saved files using the Open
menu. option. The maximum number of files
that can be opened is six.
2.9 Summary
The Summary tab provides a quick overview of the data loaded Select the files to add to the display
into the graph. The exact format depends on the actual data, user and click OK. The files will be loaded
programming and device type. Selecting the Summary tab displays onto the same graph using the
two additional tabs, Channel Summary and Alarm Summary. time/date stamp to synchronize. The chart may be manipulated as
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 2.10.1 Graph Click Setup brings the Channel Setup dialog.
This dialog allows the user to modify the
properties of tach channel.

2.10.2 Cursor
Click the cursor button to use cursor.

All Points
This brings up the cursor with targets
around all traces. The values of the data
within the target circle are shown at left
in digital panel meter window. When
the mouse is moved over the cursor, line
the pointer will turn into a pointing finger. If you left click at this
time, you can drag the cursor line left or right; the data in the
The checkbox Sync Y-Axis is checked by default. All channels with digital panel meter windows will update.
same type share a same y-axis. The boxes on the left side show
the file names and channels for the individual file. The color of XY Value
the channel box matches the channel on the graph. The channel This uses a single cursor to identify a
is visible if the channel box is checked; otherwise, it is invisible. point on the trace. When the mouse is
moved over the cursor line, the pointer
If the Sync Y-Axis is unchecked, all channels have independent will turn into a pointing finger. If you left
y-axis. click at this time, you can drag the cursor line left or right; the data
in the traveling window will update. You can attach the cursor to
the other trace by clicking the buttons below the cursor choices.

Period
Selecting the Period Cursor option will bring up two
vertical cursors which move along the X-axis (Time)
with a data window box between them that shows
the time difference between them. You can attach the
cursor to the other trace by clicking the buttons below
the cursor choices.
Right click the graph to access the Setup
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 Delta Y 2.11.2 Margin
Selecting the Delta Y Cursor option will Set the margins (top, left, right, bottom) on the page to be printed.
bring up two horizontal cursors which Inputs are in inches.
move along the Y-Axis (amplitude) with
a data window box between them that 2.11.3 Preview
shows the value difference between them. This box can be dragged This will pop up a preview window which will show what the
left or right. This enables easy measurement of amplitude related printout will look like. Use this to make sure you get what you are
events (Spikes). You can attach the cursor to the other trace by expecting.
clicking the buttons below the cursor choices.
2.11.4 Print
If files are opened in Overlapped Graph, the Data Table and Prints the graph.
Summary page are disabled.
2.11.5 Cancel
2.11 Printing Exits without printing.
Use the Print icon or select Print
from the File menu to print the 2.12 Device Setup
graphic currently on the screen. The Device Setup tab is used to configure the actual logger. Options
This will bring up the Print dialog under this tab depend on the type of device attached to the USB port.
box shown here. Select an available Not all tabs may be present, and the options shown may differ from
printer from the drop-down menu those discussed here. The basic concept is the same for all devices
and set its Properties as required. and you can check the documentation that came with your specific
logger for more information. There are several sub tabs under the
2.11.1 Print Range Device Setup tab.
The options are:
Current Page — Select this to print the current graphic display as
it appears on the page. Use the zoom icons to format the graph
to your liking.

All — This will bring up a Total Pages drop-down box which

will indicate how many pages will be printed in total. Select the
number of pages you want to print.

Note: Ensure the vertical scaling is set correctly as this will affect
all printed pages.
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 2.12.1 General 2.12.1.2 Unit Tag
The General tab is a quick setup window for the logger. There This is an identifying name that can be entered by the user and
are advanced setups for those users who wish to record specific saved into the device. Up to 20 characters may be entered. This
events at specific times. For the most part however, this page unit tag will appear at the top of the graph when data is loaded.
allows a quick turnaround for logger devices.
2.12.1.3 Sample Rate
In order to set up the device, it must be connected. If the device This is the rate
is connected (plugged into the USB port) when entering this page, at which the
the data will automatically be read if the autoload config option device will take and store readings (in simple mode). Samples
is set in the Preferences menu. If it is not shown as connected, can be taken and stored from once every 2 seconds to once
use the Connect button to select and connect to the device, then every 24 hours. The Sample Rate time window can be used to
use the Device Configuration Read from Device button to read the set the time from 2 seconds to 23 hours 59 minutes and 58
current configuration from the device. Alternatively, a previously seconds in 2 second increments. If you require a once a day
saved configuration can be loaded from a saved file using the or 24-hour sample period, check the 24 hrs box. Cyclic Mode
Read From PC button. Enable essentially allows the device to record forever – or at
least until the battery dies. It allows the device to overwrite old
The Device Configuration can be saved to the PC at any time using
data when the memory fills up. When the device gets to the
the Save to PC button. The configuration is sent to the device
end of memory, it cycles around and starts at the beginning
using the Device Configuration Send to Device button
again, overwriting data. You will always have the latest samples
This page contains information of how the unit is currently in memory – If this box is not checked the device will stop
configured. In some places, this is information only and cannot be recording when memory is full. The actual total sample time is
changed here; you need to use the other tabs to actually change shown to the right – 3 days 19 hours 01minute and 20 seconds
the settings. The device is identified at the top of the window – in this example. As you change the sample time, this value will
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY LOGGER in this case, and the serial recalculate.
number is displayed.
2.12.1.4 Start Recording
2.12.1.1 Time This is a quick way to start the device recording. Options are:
To the right is the Time window. This
shows the time as loaded from the On Send (Now) – As soon as you send the configuration to
device and it updates in real time. the device, it will start recording. It can only be stopped by
Checking the Use PC System Time will do just that; use the PC plugging it into the USB port and using the software. There is an
time to send to the device. Alternatively, if you press the Set additional check box associated with this option - Synch Time.
Time button you can set the time and date to any time you If unchecked, recording will start as soon as the configuration
want. Note that when you send a configuration to the device is loaded to the device. If checked, recording will start when
and the time varies from the PC system time by more than 3 the time is an exact multiple of the sample time. In the above
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 case it will be on the minute, so the unit will wait until the 2.12.1.7 Other Data
time is XX:XX:00 (seconds zero). - as opposed to XX:XX:12 if For most loggers, BATTERY indicates the general condition of
this happened to be the start time. If Synch Time is checked, it the battery. Note that with certain batteries, anything other
could be almost a whole sample period before the unit starts than GOOD should be an indication to change the battery.
recording. Check the device instruction sheet. Memory shows the device
capacity, and Free is an indication in percent of the amount
Button Press – The recording can be stopped and started using of unused memory. NOTE: Memory will always be cleared
the button on the device. Read the device instructions for when configuration is sent to the device if the configuration
actual button operation has changed from what was already in the device. You will
have the option to save the memory contents before the
Start Time – The device will start recording at some future configuration is uploaded.
date and time as specified. Use the Set Start Time button to set
the start time and date. Once the configuration is sent to the 2.12.2 Input
device, the device will sleep in ultra-low power mode until the The content of this tab is
start time is reached and then it will commence recording at device specific but is similar
the sample rate. This feature uses Trigger 1; you will notice that in set up. This example is for a
the Trigger indication at the bottom of the page reflects this. temperature/humidity logger.

Advanced – This needs to set up by the user; see the Trigger tab This tab allows the user to
information below. configure the inputs of the
device. Some devices have
2.12.1.5 Input fixed inputs which cannot be
This is an indication of how the changed; others like this one, have the ability to record internal
input channels are set up in the (fixed) sensors, like the Temperature and Humidity OR external
device. It will indicate the Channel analog signals using plug in adapter modules (milliamps and
Type (Temperature °F), Channel Volts).
Tag (Room T) and sample mode (Instantaneous). The channels
can be disabled by unchecking the box or can be set up using 2.12.2.1 Enabled
the Setup button. If checked, this input is active. If unchecked, it is disabled.

2.12.1.6 Trigger Status 2.12.2.2 Channel Tag

At the bottom of the window is the Trigger Status – this is what Up to 9 characters may be entered to describe the channel
will affect the way the device records. input. This information is saved in the device and is displayed
on the graphs if set up in Preferences.

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 2.12.2.3 Channel Type minutes, or the peak during the last ten minutes depending
Select Internal to use the device built-in sensor. There is nothing on the sample mode selection. While this may cut down on
else to set up. memory use, it maximizes the battery load.

Select External to program the analog input. If a second channel exists, it will have a tab and is set up in a
Select the analog module you will be using from similar way.
the drop-down menu box - for example 4 – 20 mA.
The default scaling can be changed. For example, 2.12.3 Trigger
the Full Scale value can be set to 100 and the Zero The Trigger tab enables the user to set up the device to
Scale value can be set to 0 (as opposed to 4) in record at predetermined times. A number of parameters are
this case. You can also set the number of decimal interdependent and the user should be aware of this when setting
points; note that the device can only display 4 characters – up advanced options.
assuming it has a display. You can also enter 5 characters for
engineering units. This is used by the local PC software and is
not displayed on the device. Use the Icons button to enable the
available icons on the display as shown below.

2.12.2.4 Sample Mode

The standard mode is Instantaneous.
In this mode, the device takes a single There are two Triggers (1 and 2) and they operate independently
sample at the sample rate and stores it but their effect is combined to control the record times. These
in the memory. By checking one of the two triggers can operate independently or together with Alarms
other modes, the device will sample at the and the Button.
maximum sample rate – 2 seconds, and
will save the result – Average, High Peak or The triggers are used to start (and stop) the recording at user
Low Peak at the user set sample rate - thus if the sample rate settable times. The Trigger needs to be enabled in order to
is 10 minutes, the device will take a sample every two seconds function. The recorded data is determined by the start time, the
then every ten minutes it will save the average of the last 10 stop time and the sample rate. The user can select a start time and
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 stop time which will determine the number of samples recorded, will calculate how many
or the number of samples can be set which will determine the samples this will record.
stop time. These are affected by the sample rate. In the event that The stop time needs to be
the device is set to record on alarm, the alarm check can be set applied using the Apply
to be continuous or to be gated by the trigger time. The Trigger button. Alternatively, the user can set the number of samples
can be set to record on specific days of the week by checking the to be recorded and the software will calculate the stop time.
corresponding boxes. For example, if a start and stop times are
set and Monday, Wednesday and Friday are checked, the unit will 2.12.3.3 On These Days
record at the start time and end at the stop time on each of the The unit will record on each of the days checked. If no days are
days checked. In addition, the button can be set to stop and start checked, the unit will record once based on the start and stop
recording provided the triggers are not active – if the device is times as described above.
recording because of a trigger being active, the button cannot
stop that recording even though it is enabled. 2.12.3.4 Record Trigger Source
This is a summary of the
There are two other things to take into account. Cyclic Mode Enable current triggers that will
essentially allows the device to record forever – or at least until affect the recording. The
the battery dies. It allows the device to overwrite old data when check boxes can also
the memory fills up. When the device gets to the end of memory, be used to enable or
it cycles around and starts at the beginning again, overwriting disable triggers. Note that
data. You will always have the latest samples in memory. If this triggers are cumulative – if for example Alarm 1 is checked and
box is not checked, the device will stop recording when memory is no other trigger is checked, the device will record whenever the
full. Fill Memory (if checked), will force the device to record until Alarm condition is true. If Alarm 1 AND Trigger 1 is checked,
memory is full. Basically, it disables the stop time limitation and the device will only record if the Trigger 1 time is active and
forces the number of samples to the maximum. there is an Alarm during this period. If only Trigger 1 is checked,
the device will record based on the Trigger 1 settings – start
2.12.3.1 Start Time time (and stop time, if enabled). The Setup buttons take you to
Set to be the time the recording will start. If stop time is not the Alarm tag. If Button Press is checked, the button will also
enabled, the device will record until memory is filled or if cyclic initiate a recording. The button will not however override other
mode is enabled it will record until stopped by the user (or the settings.
battery dies).
2.12.3.5 Trigger Logic
2.12.3.2 Stop Time The following logic is used to determine how the device will
This needs to be enabled in order to be active. The user actually record. Note that the setup on the General tab will
needs to set a stop time which is greater than the start time. override the Trigger settings unless Advanced is selected.
The stop time can be set as a date and time and the software
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 Boxes Checked Trigger Mode There are two alarms - 1 and 2. Each has its own tab. The alarms
operate independently but their effect is cumulative.
Trigger 1 Unit will record when start time
reached and record till memory In order for any alarm action to occur, the Alarm Enable checkbox
(no stop time set, no filled (if in cyclic mode, will record
cyclic mode has to be checked. The user has to select the channel to which
forever)
the alarm will apply - check the radio button for Channel 1 or 2.
Trigger 1 Unit will record when start time
(with no stop time set) reached and stop at stop time 2.12.4.1 Setpoint
Trigger 1 and 2 Unit will record for Trigger 1 time The Setpoint is in the units of the channel selected. This is the
(with stop times set) and (then) Trigger 2 time point at which the alarm will activate. If alarm type is High, the
Unit will record whenever alarm alarm will activate when the input exceeds the setpoint. If the
Alarm 1 condition is true. Refer to Alarm
(or Alarm 2) alarm is Low, the alarm will activate when the input goes below
Setup
the setpoint.
Unit will record when alarm
Alarm 1 AND Alarm 2 condition is true DURING time set by 2.12.4.2 Reset Point
Trigger 1
This is the point at which the alarm will reset or cancel. The
Alarm 1 AND Trigger 1 AND Unit will record when alarm difference between Setpoint and Reset Point is the hysteresis.
Trigger condition is true DURING time set by
Trigger 1 and Trigger 2 Note that the Reset Point cannot exceed the Setpoint for a high
alarm or be set lower than the Setpoint for a low alarm.
2.12.4 Alarm
The logger can be programmed to simply show an alarm condition 2.12.4.3 Alarm Type
or can be set to record on an alarm condition. The method of The Alarm type can be High (active when actual point value
showing an alarm varies by device but the graph can be setup so exceeds Setpoint) or Low (active when actual point value is less
that points in alarm are a different color to normal conditions. than Setpoint).
For devices with a display, the alarm enabled icon is a bell and
there are icons to show whether high or low alarms are active. 2.12.4.4 Lockout
See device user manual for details. This forces the alarm to wait until the startup condition is not
true before activating. For example, if you have set a low alarm
at 50 and when you download the configuration the current
value is 40, if lockout is checked, this will not trigger an alarm.
The current value has to exceed the Setpoint of 50 to activate
the alarm. At that time, anytime the current value goes below
the Setpoint it will activate an alarm.

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 2.12.4.5 Recording Enable Choose On in LCD Time Out selection to keep the display on all
If checked, this will cause the device to record whenever there the time. Otherwise select an LCD Time Out to have the display
is an alarm (subject to other trigger conditions). There are two turn off after the preset number of seconds. Note that the LCD
additional options associated with Record Enable. Continuous Always On option does impact battery load.
– once triggered the device will continue recording. Alarm
Duration – once triggered the device will record for the duration 2.12.5.2 LED Function
of the alarm then stop when there is no longer an alarm Some devices have a programmable LED
which can be programmed by the user.
2.12.5 Display
The display tab is for devices that have a display. If the connected Note that turning the LED on can have a significant impact on
device does not have a display you will not see this tab. The content battery life. Choices for LED indication are (in this instance):
of the display tab may vary according to the device attached. The
typical display window is shown below. Off LED is off and will not operate on the device

LED will blink while the device is armed to record but is not
Blink when armed*
actually recording

Blink when recording* LED will blink when the device is actually recording

Blink on alarm* LED will blink if there has been an alarm condition

Selects the time interval between blinks in seconds; the

LED Blink Rate
shorter the time interval, the higher the battery load

*All LED blink options can be selected together.

2.12.6 Button
2.12.5.1 LCD Display Function The Button tab may or may not be present
This is device-dependent. There is a Display List on the left that depending on the device attached. If the
shows the various options that can be displayed on the device device has a button, it may be programmed
display. The LCD on the right shows the actual data that will here.
be displayed. There needs to be at least one item in the LCD
Display list. To add an item, select it in the Display List and use Check the boxes for the functions you wish
the Add button “>” to add it to the LCD. To remove an item from the button to perform. Note that there may be other default
the LCD, select it and use the Remove button “<” to remove button functions that are not listed here. The functions listed are
it from the Display List. The Add All “>>” or Remove All “<<” device-dependent.
buttons can be used to add or remove all items in the lists.
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3.0 SPECIAL INPUT TYPES
3.1 Event Logger
The Event Logger is used to measure the state of the inputs (2),
whether they are High or Low. External modules must be used to
interface to the logger. The logger has a user-settable internal bias
voltage which applies a weak pull-up to the inputs (high state) which
is the normal idle state in this case. The external modules then pull
the inputs low when there is an event. Note that isolated modules
add an inversion state - when active (energized) the modules pull the
logger inputs low. The Event Logger also has the ability to measure
temperature using the internal sensor.

NOTE: There are two modes of sampling and storing data depending
on the setup of Channel 1.

Sampled Mode: If Channel 1 is selected to measure temperature,

the logger will take readings at the sample rate set by the user. This
sample rate will also apply to the event/state input of Channel 2.
Thus, the state of the input of Channel 2 will be measure-only when
the temperature on Channel 1 is measured.
The Input setup window for Channel 1 is shown above. The user has
Event Mode: If Channel 1 is selected to be External State/Event, the the option to select Channel 1 as Internal Temperature or External
logger will only save a sample if the state of the input changes - High Event/State.
to Low or Low to High. This is independent of the Sample Rate which
will be disabled. This will now also apply to Channel 2 - a sample will NOTE: Channel 1 cannot be disabled.
be taken on a change of state. A change of state on either input will
cause a sample to be saved. In Event Mode, the user will be unable If Channel 1 is set for External Event/State, there are several
to change the sample rate and the resolution of the event timestamp parameters that can be configured.
will be 2 seconds. (Events less than 2 seconds may not be seen.)
Device LCD Display is a short message that is displayed on the logger
The mode of Channel 2 is indicated by the addition of the word display (and on the graph) when the inputs are High or Low. Use the
(Sampled) in the software setup window - determined by how pull-down menu to select a message that works for you.
Channel 1 is set up.
Channel Tag and Eng (Engineering) Units can be used to add
The software recognizes the logger type and presents choices description to the input.
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 Invert Input - If this box is checked, the sense of the input will be
reversed on the LCD and on the graph. (An Actual High on the input
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Bias Voltage - Check this box to provide a weak pull-up to the inputs.
This enables the external modules to function. If you have the ability
to drive the inputs directly, this box can be unchecked to save battery
power.
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Channel 2 is set the same way as Channel 1 Event/State. If Channel 1

is set as Temperature, the device will be in Sample Mode and Channel
2 setup will indicate - External Event/State (Sampled). If Channel 1 is
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