Crystal DataLoggerXP - Manual (Page 11)

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„ Changing.Modes
Changing modes on the XP2i is accomplished by clicking the Switch Mode button. The software
will then proceed to make the appropriate mode change.
When converting to data logger mode, the gauge must be upgraded to operate as a data logger. The
software will automatically detect whether or not the gauge is authorized. If it is not, and you have
received an authorization key from your distributor or Crystal Engineering, the software will guide
you through the process of upgrading your gauge. See “Authorizing a Gauge”, on page 11. If you do
not have a authorization key, you can choose to use the gauge in an evaluation mode, but the gauge
will be limited to taking 100 points before the evaluation expires and authorization is required.
If an error occurs during the programming process, and the gauge is left in a mode where the dis-
play is continuously flashing, use the File > Repair Gauge menu option to fix this problem.
When changing modes, the firmware of the gauge is changed. So, when a new version of firmware
is released, the DataLoggerXP software should also be upgraded.
Note: DataLoggerXP will not work with a gauge if its firmware is newer than what is sup-
ported by the installed version of DataLoggerXP. See “Installing the Software” on page  for
instructions on checking the version and upgrading the DataLoggerXP software.
„ Connecting.to.the.Gauge
Connecting to the gauge is very straightforward: once the correct serial port has been set in the
Options dialog box (see section “Setting the Options”, above), simply plug the serial cable into the
computer and XP2i gauge ports and click Connect. If the gauge is already in data logger mode,
the program will retrieve the current logging parameters, and then allow downloading, viewing,
and saving data, as well as updating the logging parameters.
„
Password.Protection
The password protection feature of the gauge allows you to prevent
unauthorized changes to the data logging parameters. Once the pass-
word is set, the Send to Gauge and Switch Mode buttons will require
the password, and changing logging param-
eters through the keypad will be disabled.
Passwords can only be set or removed using
DataLoggerXP or ConfigXP. In the event you
lose the password, you will need to contact
the factory for an unlock code, which will
remove the password protection.