Xylem SDI-12 Data Logger iLink - Manual (Page 16)

16 iLink - Configuration and Support Utility
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3.2.1 Integer Database
[View][Databases etc][Integer]
The database structure is similar to that of a spreadsheet with the addresses listed in units of 10.
Start Location
To set the starting location, enter the database location base unit and press <Enter>. For example, if you
want to view location d115, enter the base unit of 110. Location d345 would have a base location of 340.
Alternatively, use the scroll bar to pan up and down the database. Click the
[Refresh] button after entering
or panning to a new location to ensure the displayed data is current.
Auto Update
If this option is selected, the database locations are automatically updated (typically every 2 seconds for a
direct RS232 connection at 9600 bps).
Display Mode
This option selects the format of the displayed information in the database. Formats supported are
Decimal, Hexadecimal and ASCII. The ASCII mode will display the appropriate character if the character
value is between the value of 32 and 127, otherwise a “.” is displayed.
The integer locations are 16-bit and therefore each location displays two ASCII
characters.
Location Editor
This allows the User to edit individual database locations.
Location: defines the database address to be changed (ensure you press <Enter> after entering a new
address).
Value: the new value for the location (again ensure you press <Enter> after entering a new value).
Click on the [
Write Value ] button to enter the new value into the specified location.
When updating the location, this refers to the database location in the device.
When a database location position is selected, the ”Location” and “Value”
displayed data changes accordingly. Editing database values should be done
with caution since incorrect use of this feature could cause device malfunction
and/or data loss.