Campbell Scientific RTDAQ Software - Manual (Page 271)

Section 10. Utilities
CardConvert is a utility that is used to quickly read and convert binary datalogger data
that is retrieved from a compact flash or a PCMCIA card. The binary data can also be a
file already saved to the user's PC. The binary data is converted to another format (such
as TOA5) and saved on the user's PC.
The Device Configuration Utility, or DevConfig, is a utility for setting up datalogger and
communication peripherals for use in a datalogger network.
CardConvert and DevConfig can be accessed from the RTDAQ toolbar or by opening the
Windows Start menu and selecting Programs | RTDAQ | Utilities | (desired utility).
Split is a tool that works with output data files (*.dat) collected from Campbell Scientific
dataloggers. It is used to post-process data from either mixed-array or table-based
dataloggers. It is accessed from the RTDAQ Toolbar.
LogTool is used to monitor the logs created by the RTDAQ communications server. This utility is
accessible from the Tools | LogTool menu item in RTDAQ, or the actual log files can be opened directly
in a simple text editor.
10.1 CardConvert
CardConvert is a utility that is used to quickly read and convert binary
datalogger data that is retrieved or copied from a compact flash or a PCMCIA
card. The converted data is saved on the user's PC.
10.1.1 Input/Output File Settings
The file settings are used to specify the directory where the binary data is
stored, and the directory in which the converted file(s) should be saved.
Press the Select Card Drive button to bring up dialog box that helps you
browse for the drive assigned to the card reader. Note that you can also select
a directory on your hard drive in which binary data files have been copied.
When a card drive or directory is selected, any convertible files found with a
*.dat extension will be displayed in the Source Filename column in
CardConvert.
By default, the converted data files will be saved to the same drive or directory
as the source files. To change the destination, press the Change Output Dir
button. Once again you will be provided with a dialog box that helps you to
browse for the desired drive or directory. When the drive or directory is
selected, the path and the filename that will be used for the converted files will
show up in the Destination Filename column.
The default filename for a converted file is comprised of the table name in the
datalogger program, along with a prefix that reflects the file format and an
extension of either *.dat or a numeric value (e.g., *.000), depending upon
whether or not filemarks are processed (see below for information on file
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