Fluke NetDAQ 2645A - Manual (Page 142)

2640A/2645A NetDAQ
Users Manual
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Converting Data Files 4-16.
You can convert data files to other types for compatibility with your data
management applications. NetDAQ Logger performs the following conversions:
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Binary to ASCII
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ASCII to Text (timestamp conversion)
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Binary to Trend Link
Complete the following procedure to perform one of these conversions. This
conversion does not modify or destroy the original file, but creates an additional
file in the new format.
1. From the Utilities menu select a conversion type to open the conversion
dialog box. The example below shows the Binary to Trend Link dialog box.
2. Click Select Binary File, and select the desired binary file from the File Name
list or enter the file name in the File Name box. Modify the directory path as
required and click Open.
3. Click Select Text File and enter the file name in the File Name box. Modify
the directory path as required and click Save.
4. Verify you have the desired file names. Click Convert to convert the file.
ds046s.bmp
5. Click Close to return to the Main Window.
Viewing and Printing a Data File 4-17.
Complete the following procedure to view and print a data file, which is assumed
to be in text format. (See “Converting Data Files.”)
1. Minimize NetDAQ Logger and open the Notepad application.
2. Select File | Open and enter the file name and directory path.