Monarch Instrument Track-It - Manual (Page 15)

Track-It User Guide
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3.9. Device Setup
The Device Setup Tab is used to configure the actual logger. Options under this tab depend on the type of device attached to
the USB port. Not all tabs may be present and the options shown may differ from those discussed here. The basic concept is the
same for all devices and you can check the documentation that came with your specific logger for more information. There are
several sub tabs under the Device Setup Tab.
3.9.1. General
The General Tab is a quick setup window for the logger. There are advanced set ups for those users who wish to record
specific events at specific times, for the most part however this page allows a quick turnaround for logger devices.
In order to set up the device it must be connected. If the device is connected (plugged into the USB port) when entering this
page the data will automatically be read if the autoload config option is set in the
Preferences menu.. If it is not shown as
connected use the “Connect” button to select and connect to the device then use the Device Configuration “Read from
Device
” button to read the current configuration from the device. Alternatively a previously saved configuration can be
loaded f rom a saved file using the “Read From PC” button.
The Device C
onfiguration can be saved to the PC at any time using the “Save to PC” button. The configuration is sent to the
device using the Device Configuration “Send to Device” button
This page contains information of how the unit is currently configured. In some places this is information only and cannot be
changed here, you need to use the other tabs to actually change the settings. The device is identified at the top of the
window
– TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY LOGGER in this case, and the serial number is displayed.
3.9.1.1. Battery Load
This is simply an indication of how setup choices will impact battery life on the device. It
is NOT an indication of actual battery life or battery time remaining. The more you
require the device to do the higher the battery load will be. For example a sample rate of 2 seconds will be a higher
drain on the battery than a sample rate of 1 hour. Similarly any time the device LED is enabled it will impact battery
life. Ideally you want to minimize the battery load but in the event you require certain features the battery load is just a
reminder that it is at the expense of battery life.
3.9.1.2. Time
On the right hand side is the Time window. This shows the time as loaded from the
device and it updates in real time. Checking the Use PC System Time will do just
that, use the PC time to send to the device. Alternatively if you press the “Set