Xylem SDI-12 Data Logger iLink - Manual (Page 38)

38 iLink - Configuration and Support Utility
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6.3.1 DS-4483 Sensor Configuration Settings
6.3.1.1 Retrieving the Datalogger Configuration
Before editing the template configuration, it is highly recommended that the current device configuration
be retrieved from the datalogger. This will ensure that the configuration within the logger itself is
synchronized with the configuration displayed in iLink. Even though you may be using an existing
template linked to the device, someone else may have changed the logger configurations since the
template was created.
This is achieved by clicking the
[Retrieve] button. The datalogger’s current configuration will be retrieved
and the template display updated. You can elect to retrieve the configurations for all 20 sensors within the
logger, or just those that are currently marked as active. In order to be certain that your template matches
the logger configuration exactly, you should always retrieve all the sensors. However, this can be time
consuming over a slow connection, e.g. a radio link, and the option of retrieving only the active sensors
may be beneficial in these circumstances. It is important to remember that other sensor configurations
may be present in the logger and this option should be used with caution.
6.3.1.2 Transferring Configuration Settings to the DS-4483
Any changes made to the template in iLink will not be transferred to the DS-4483 until the [
Update ] button
is clicked. This can be done at any time.
You will be asked to confirm the update to the sensor configuration:
The next dialog is asking whether you wish to upload all 20 sensor configurations or just those which are
marked as active in the template.
If only the active sensors are updated, configuration settings for the other sensors will remain unchanged
within the logger. This means that other sensors may still be active within the logger. If you wish to
activate only those sensors that are active in the template, you should update all sensors. This is the
recommended option. However, updating all 20 sensors over a slow radio connection can be time-
consuming so the extra flexibility is provided, but should be used with caution.
Confirmation of the sensor configuration update will be provided.