Teledyne Field Wizard 2101 - Manual (Page 31)

2101 Field Wizard
Section 3 Operation
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3.5 Site Time
Synchronization
The Field Wizard operates as an extension of the Master Data
Base computer, which is responsible for synchronizing the mea-
surement and collection of data for all sites under its man-
agement. This centralized control insures that all measured data
is collected from a site, and that measurements are taken when
expected.
When the Field Wizard is connected to a site, its date and time
will be checked with that of the site. If the Field Wizard detects a
time difference of more than one minute, the following screen
will be displayed:
Figure 3-4 Synchronize Time Display
Press F1 SYNC to synchronize the site’s time with that of the
Field Wizard and the Master Computer. The time will be syn-
chronized and you will be advanced to the Data Retrieval Mode
Main Display (Fig. 3-5).
If you do not want to synchronize the time, press F6 CANCEL to
advance to the Data Retrieval Mode Main Display (Fig. 3-5).
3.6 Data Retrieval Mode The Field Wizard will be in data retrieval mode when collecting
data from modules in the field. When the Field Wizard is con-
nected to the site, you will hear a beep and then see the display
“PLEASE WAIT...” as the unit queries the site for configuration
information. When it has obtained that information, and
assuming that the site’s time is synchronized with the Field
Wizard, you will see a display similar to that in Figure 3-5.