TREND 963 User Guide - Manual (Page 58)

Using 963
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3.7 Record Data
3.7.1 Record a Graph Automatically
963 can automatically record data logged in controllers on the IQ system at specified intervals when the system is
quiet (e.g. at night).
To record a graph automatically:
1. Ensure that the sensor(s) whose data 963 is to record is being logged in the controller. This should be
checked with the strategy designer if there is any uncertainty.
2. Display either a compact graph, or a precision graph containing the sensors whose data is to be recorded as
described in the appropriate section of this manual.
3. On the Data recording menu click Configure automatic recording for these sensors. The Choose a
Logging interval dialogue box is displayed.
4. Click the required option to select the logging interval that is to be used.
5. Click OK. A dialogue box is displayed.
6. Click Yes if precision logs are required otherwise click No. If precision logs were not specified go to (9), if
they were the Number of values to collect dialogue box is displayed goto (7).
7. In the box enter the number of values that are to be collected each time the action is carried out (maximum
value 1000).
8. Click OK. A dialogue box is displayed.
9. In the First event box enter the date and time when the data is to be first recorded in the following format:
dd/mm/yy hh:mm:ss
To specify the event to occur now, click Now.
10. If the recording is to be performed more than once, select the Do you wish to repeat this action? check
box, and go to step (11). If the recording is to only be performed once, clear the Do you wish to repeat
this action? check box, and go to step (14).
11. In the Choose an interval box click the interval at which the recording is to occur.
12. In the ..and how many times to repeat it box click how many times recording is to occur.
13. If Day or Week was specified as the interval, select the check box for the day(s) of the week recording is to
occur. If Day was selected, all seven days can be selected. If Week was selected, only one day can be selected.