DATA ACQUISITION SOFTWARE HARDWARE SET UP DEMO 4169 Traceable® Dual-Display Conductivity Meter..........

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Powerful and easy to use computer data capture/data 1. Connect the meter to the computer using a serial cable. 1. Click on “Demo” in the toolbar. 4185/4385 Traceable® Hygrometer/Thermometer........... 8045
logging program works with Traceable® Instruments with If there is not a serial port on the computer use a 2. Perform the functions of 2 through 11 in the Data Capture 4189 Traceable® Humidity/Thermometer......................... 4136
computer output. Records interval readings from 1 to serial-to-USB converter cable. If an AC adapter was instruction section. The data output on the screen is 4310 Traceable® Moisture Meter..................................... 4136
10,000 seconds; displays minimum/maximum readings; supplied with the serial cable accessory use the random data generated by the program. 4315 Traceable® Infrared Digital Thermometer............... 4136
and utilizes an alarm mode that permits the user to be adapter to power the cable. It is also recommended to 3. When closing the Demo Program, always click on Exit. 4320 Traceable® Dissolved Oxygen Meter...................... 4136
notified visually, audibly, and by email when an alarm is power the meter with an AC adapter accessory. It is recommended that the random demo data captured 4330 Traceable® Hot Wire Anemometer.......................... 4136
triggered. Data is stored to a file that can be printed in 2. Now power on the meter. be deleted. See Delete Data instruction section. 4331 Traceable® Anemometer/Thermometer.................. 4237
any report or spreadsheet format. Networking server/ 4360 Traceable® Conductivity Meter............................... 8045
DATA CAPTURE TROUBLESHOOTING Optional Accessory
client capability allows the captured data to be monitored
1. Click on “Capture” in the toolbar. The window will take 1. A more extensive help file can be accessed inside the Cat. No. 7791 -- 50 foot extension cable
on a remote workstation and/or by email. It is designed to
a moment depending on the speed of your computer to software by clicking “Help” on the toolbar inside the To order please contact
work with Windows® 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista.
open while detecting the meter. Once the window opens, main program.
INTRODUCTION make certain the ellipse shaped ‘Data’ Symbol is green 2. Make certain the meter is connected to the computer
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This software is a powerful tool for Microsoft Windows® indicating that meter output data is being received. and turned on before opening the data capture screen. 12554 Old Galveston Rd. Suite B230
users. It provides the functions of data capture and data 2. (optional) Enter record interval sample rate. 3. Make certain there are fresh batteries in the meter. Webster, Texas 77598 USA
logging. The data files captured may be used (imported) 3. (optional) Enter Start Time to begin Data Capture in 4. If the ellipse-shaped Data Symbol is GREEN then you Ph. 281 482-1714 • Fax 281 482-9448
with Microsoft Word®, Corel WordPerfect®, Microsoft Ex- 24 hour format. If a start time is entered then data will are receiving data. If it is YELLOW then you are not E-mail [email protected] www.traceable.com
cel®, scientific programs, statistical software programs, not be captured until the start time is reached. If no receiving data. If you are not receiving data ensure DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
and other similar software. start time is entered then data capture begins all proper connections are made. If this fails restart
immediately when the Data Capture button is ON. the program and/or the computer. FILE –
FEATURES Export Capture File: Allows you to save captured data
4. (optional) Enter the number of records to be stored. 5. If your meter is connected to your computer, yet
• Captured data is stored and displayed instantaneously to a file. (See Figure)
When the number of records indicated has been “Cannot Detect Device” message appears then close
with measurement units • Highlight fields to export then press the Add -> button.
captured the program will stop capturing data. If no the capture window, ensure proper connections are
• Alarm mode allows the user to be notified visually, (multiple fields can be highlighted using the Ctrl key)
value is entered, an infinite number of records will made, and open the capture window again.
audibly, and by email when an alarm is triggered • Order the fields by pressing the Shift Up or Shift Down
be captured. 6. If you wish to run two instances of the program
• Displays the minimum and maximum data readings buttons.
5. (optional) Enter your maximum alarm trip point. If simultaneously, install the program to two separate
• Networking server/client capability allows the captured • When finished selecting the fields, press the OK
current reading is greater than the trip point then the directories. This will ensure that the data capture files
data to be monitored on a remote workstation button. A “Save As” box will now ask where the data
alarm will sound. do not overwrite each other.
• Captured data can be monitored periodically by email should be stored.
6. (optional) Enter your minimum alarm trip point. If 7. If the program window does not fit on your monitor you
• Easy setup: Auto-detect for COM port configuration If you plan to open it with Microsoft Excel save the file as
current reading is less than the trip point then the may need a higher screen resolution. The lowest
• Captured data is stored to a file and can be printed in a a *.csv file type, and it will open properly.
alarm will sound. resolution recommended is 1152x864 pixels.
report format 7. (optional) To enable alarm, click Alarm Enable ON.
• Programmable start time COMPLETE DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH
8. (optional) To turn off an alarm which is sounding, click
• Customizable data capture options such as maximum SERIAL/USB CABLES AND SOFTWARE
Alarm Clear.
records saved and records saved interval time Supplied from Control Company in a single package are
9. (optional) To clear all minimum and maximum readings,
• Demo mode simulates data capture without meter two cable connections and software on a CD to connect
click on Clear Min/Max. To clear the Min/Max for only
• Output file is an easy to read and use .csv file and capture all data from your instrument. Included
one measurement field, click the Clear button next to
are a serial converter cable for those users with a serial
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS that field.
computer connection, a serial to USB cable for those us-
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista 10. Click Capture Data Start. (Click Stop when finished).
ers with a USB connection, and Windows software on a
IBM 486, Pentium or above 11. Always click on Exit when closing the Data Capture
CD. System requirements are Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/
Serial or USB port screen.
XP/Vista/7 & 10 and a PC such as IBM 486, Pentium,
INSTALL PROGRAM DELETE DATA or above. Also available are 50 foot extension cables.
1. Insert CD into CD-ROM drive. From the Browse Data Capture File screen, click Delete These extension cables may be plugged together to over
Records. The capture file keeps all records until deleted. 150 feet in order to place the instrument 150 feet from the EDIT – Not Used
2. Autorun CD will run the installation program.
3. Locate product picture and click the button below Delete Records will not delete records exported to a computer. Depending on your specific environment you BROWSE –
labeled with the product number to begin installation. saved file. It is a backup file which instantly captures may be able to use additional extension cables to extend Browse Data Capture File
4. Installation program will install all necessary files and and writes data to a disk. In case of computer failure, the length to 300 feet or more. • Allows you to look at the data saved by the capture
place the program icon in the Start->All Programs incorrectly exiting a program, or power outage, data will program.
not be lost. After you have exported your data to a file Order this complete Data Acquisition System including
->Data Capture folder. • Press the Delete Records button to delete all records
and are certain you have your data in that file, then click serial cable/USB cable/Software:
For Product Order from this file.
QUICK DEMO on Delete Records prior to your next test.
Catalog No. Cat. No. • To search select tabbed field (ID, Date, time) type entry
To run the demo program no other operation is neces-
VIEW DATA 1870 Traceable® Digital Barometer Module..................... 1871 into the search field and press the Tab key.
sary. Skip to Demo later in these instructions to run the
To view captured data, click on “Browse” in the toolbar 3165/3166 Traceable® Pressure/Vacuum Gauge............ 4136 Browse Configuration Options
demo program.
followed by Browse Data Capture File. 3252 Traceable® Dual-Display Light Meter...................... 4136 • Pressing the Change button allows you to select the
COMMUNICATION SET UP 3253 Traceable® Ultraviolet Light Meter.......................... 4136 COM port, Parity, Baud Rate, Data Bits and Stop Bits.
1. To run the program, click on START button, point to the REPORTS • While in change mode, press the Default Settings
From the main program screen, click on “Reports” in the 3460 Traceable® Manometer/Vacuum Gauge................. 8045
all programs arrow, point to the Control Company Data 4000 Traceable® Digital Thermometer............................. 4235 button to set serial input options to the recommended
Capture folder, and point to and click Data Capture. toolbar followed by Data Capture Report to view or print a parameters for the device.
data capture report. 4007 Traceable® Memory Wide-Range Thermometer..... 4237
2. Click on “Browse” in the toolbar followed by Browse 4080/4085 Traceable® Hygrometer/Thermometer........... 4099 • The COM port will be detected automatically when the
Configuration Options. Click Change, then click the DATA 4087 Traceable® Hygrometer/Thermometer.................... 4237 data capture begins. If you wish to set this parameter
Default Settings button. Make sure the Disable Auto- The captured data is stored in the default directory in a 4132 Traceable® Platinum Thermometer......................... 4136 manually, check the Disable Auto-Detect checkbox and
Detect checkbox is not selected. Click OK, click Close. .TPS (topspeed) database file labeled “CAPTURE.TPS”. 4137 Traceable® Double Thermometer........................... 4136 set your COM port.
 • The minimum record interval is 1 second. on a single LAN, this will allow the client to differentiate
Start Time between them.
• Enter the time you wish for the program to begin • Client mode allows the program to receive data from
capturing data. another program running on the LAN. In order to use
• If the time entered has already passed for the present this feature the data field labeled “Network Server ID:” in
day it will begin at that time tomorrow. the Networking window must be filled out. This is where
• If blank this function is disabled. you enter the name given to the server (i.e. “My Network DATA
Max Records ID:” for the server) from which you wish to receive data. ACQUISITION
• This is the maximum number of records captured while • None should be selected if networking is not used.
capturing data. Exit SOFTWARE
• Example- if you wish to take a reading every ten • Closes the Program and saves changes.
minutes for three hours you would set Record interval
INSTRUCTIONS
DEMO –
to 600 (60 seconds/min * 10 min = 600 seconds) and
Browse Symbol Table - Not Used Simulates the data capture program described above
you would set Max Records to 30 (10 records/hour * 3
Browse Model Configuration - Not Used without an actual device input. The demo mode will
hours = 30 records)
Browse Model Detail - Not Used generate random but lifelike data.
• If Max Records is set to zero, records will be taken until
MODEL SELECTION – Not Used the program is manually stopped. NETWORKING –
Alarm Enable See Firewall Configuration documentation below
CAPTURE – • This must be set to ON if you wish to use the alarm. The email functionality allows an email to be sent to a
This is the main user interface (See Figure) • If set to OFF the alarm will not activate. given address updating the recipient with data capture
After pressing Capture, the window will not open instantly. Alarm Clear button events or statistics.
This is because the program is currently searching for the • Press to clear an active alarm state. The bell will stop • Required entry fields are from address, to address, and
correct COM port. If a message box instructs you to set sounding and the display will stop flashing. server address.
your device to a specific setting do so then press OK. • If the alarm has been activated and the button has not • Check the Enable Email Alarm Support checkbox to
been pressed the current reading will continue to flash receive an email when an alarm becomes active.
and the bell will continue to sound every minute until • The Update Period field can be set if the user wishes to
the Alarm Clear button is pressed even if the data input be emailed periodically the current data readings being THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN
is within range. captured by the program. The unit of time entered is LARGER TYPE, “PDF” FORMAT--
Individual Disable buttons minutes. ONCE THE SOFTWARE HAS BEEN INSTALLED,
• If you wish to set alarms for some but not all the data • Network Server ID is required if this program will be OPEN THE PROGRAM AND SIMPLY CLICK HELP.
fields, check the disable checkboxes for the individual receiving data from another program on the LAN.
alarms you wish to disable. • My Network ID is required if this program will be
Capture Enable outputting data on a LAN for other instances of the
• Start: The program will begin capturing data instantly program to receive.
unless a start time has been set that has not been number depending upon the number of instances of
reached. WINDOW – Not Used the program you are running. Select the option
• Pause: Press pause if you wish to temporarily stop REPORTS – labeled TCP.
taking readings. Max records will not be affected by Data Capture report Instance 1 2 3 4 5
pressing this button. Prints out the data stored in the capture file in a report Default Streamed (TCP) Port Numbers 2376 2377 2378 2379 2380
• Stop: Press if you wish to stop saving captured data. format.
Will automatically be selected when Max Records is
met. Resets the number of Max Records, so if you FIREWALL CONFIGURATION
wish to take another set of data with the same criteria If Windows Firewall is enabled on your PC, the firewall
you simply select start again. must be configured to allow the program to output data to
the LAN. Follow the steps below to do this.
*NOTE: After editing any field, press the tab key to save SOURCE – 1. Open the Control Panel window inside Windows.
changes and move to the next field. Data Logger 2. Double click the icon labeled Windows Firewall to
Data Input • If you wish to take the logged data off of your meter, open the firewall configuration utility.
• Displays the raw data being output by the device. first ensure that capture enable is set to Stop and Start 3. Click the Exceptions tab located at the top of the window.
Clear Min/Max button Time is cleared. 4. Click the button labeled Add Port… 6. Click OK to save the information and exit the program.
• Press this button to reset all the minimum and • Prepare your unit to send data by turning on the
maximum values to the current reading. transfer mode.
Individual Clear buttons • Click the Data Logger Yes button. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
• Press one of these to reset the minimum and maximum • Set Capture enable to Start. IN LARGER TYPE, “PDF” FORMAT--
values for the adjacent fields only. • Press the button on your meter which begins the data
Alarm ONCE THE SOFTWARE HAS BEEN INSTALLED,
transfer.
• Enter values in these fields for the minimum and • Capture Enable will change to Stop when transfer is OPEN THE PROGRAM AND SIMPLY CLICK
maximum alarm set points. When the alarm system is complete. HELP.
enabled, if the input value is outside the range defined Networking
by the alarm set points, the current reading will flash • Server mode outputs incoming data for other instances
red, and a bell will sound every minute until the Alarm
of the program running on a LAN to receive. In order
Clear button is pressed.
to use this feature the data field labeled “My Network
Record Interval
ID:” in the Networking window must be filled out. 5. Inside the entry field labeled “Name:” insert the name Control Company Cat. No. 4136
• This is the number of seconds between each captured
Therefore, if multiple data capture programs are running of the program (ex. USDC). Insert the correct port
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