Impulse MAQ20-940 User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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SD Memory card tab:
This tab provides a simple interface to set up data logging parameters, check the memory card
size and estimated remaining space, start/stop data logging, and verify logging.
Enter the desired file name in the File Name text box. The filename must be a maximum of 7
characters, follow standard MS Windows naming convention, and have a ‘.txt’ extension. The
default filename is ‘File1.txt’.
Time between logged samples is entered in the Interval input box. The minimum interval is 100
ms and the default interval is 100ms.
The number of samples to be logged from each Start Address and Address Quantity is entered in
the # Samples input box. The default is 100 samples.
Data can be logged starting from up to 4 Modbus register Start Address. From each Start
Address, data can be logged from up to 100 Modbus registers as specified by Address n Qty.
The default Start Address is 0 and default Address Qty is 12 for Address 1. Addresses 2 through
4 default to a quantity of 0 (no logging). Refer to the MA10xx MAQ
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for a complete listing of Modbus register addresses.
SD memory card status is checked using the Check Card/Progress button. Text next to the
button will show if the card is available, card size, and data log progress.
To start logging data, click the Start Log button.
To stop logging data, click the Stop Log button.
NOTE: To retrieve data from the SD card, remove it from the system, place it in the provided
USB adapter and read the card using the host computer or other appropriate system.