Xylem SDI-12 Data Logger iLink - Manual (Page 17)

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Common Database Locations
Reserved Database locations that are common to all devices and are often viewed include:
d50 Device Address
d61 Hour: Set to the current hour of the day in 24 hour format (0-23).
d62 Minute: Current minute (0-59).
d63 Second ( 0-59 ): Current second (0-59).
d64 Day of Week (0-6): Set to the current day of the week (Sun=0, Sat=6)
d65 Day of Month (1-31): Current day in the month (1-31).
d66 Month (1-12): Current month (1-12).
d67 Year: Current year (1950-2049).
A full summary of all reserved database locations can be found in the Reference Section of the User’s
Guide for the specific device.
Adjusting the Viewing Frame
Although not recommended, the columns can be adjusted in the manner used in most spreadsheet
applications. Any changes are lost when the window is closed.
Click and drag here
As the columns are adjusted, a secondary set of scroll bars will appear.
Database Comms Error
If communication is lost with the device whilst the database locations are being automatically updated a
Comms Error message will be displayed. The most likely cause of this will be a loss in the
communications link itself.
If a direct serial link with a PC or a half-duplex radio link is being used and the cable became
disconnected, then the link will automatically be re-established once the cable is reconnected.
If a dial-up modem type link (such as a PSTN or cellular) is being used, the communications link will need
to be manually re-established before the database can be updated.
The use of an error message to indicate that data may not be up-to-date is deemed more useful than
blanking out the data display entirely.