Campbell Scientific CR9000X Measurement and Control System - Manual (Page 79)

Section 2. Data Storage and Retrieval
contained in the specified filename. If no file with the specified
filename exists, a new file will be created.
OverWrite Existing File –
Overwrites the existing file with a new file, keeping the same
nomenclature. The data in the original file will be irrevocably
lost.
If no file with the specified filename exists, a new file will be
created.
2.3.1.3 File Format
The File Format options allow the user to choose whether to store the data
in a binary format in a ASII format.
ASCII Table Data (TOA5) –
Data is stored in a comma separated format. Header information
for each of the columns is included, along with field names and
units of measure if they are available.
See Section 2.4.2: TOA5 ASCII File Format.
Binary Table Data (TOB1) –
Data is stored in a binary format. Though this format saves disk
storage space, it must be converted before it is usable in most
other programs.
See Section 2.4.3 TOB1 Binary File Format.
2.3.2 Table Monitor Window Save to File
In RTDAQ’s Table Monitor RealTime window there is a "Save To File"
check box. Data stored to the Data Table in Logger memory while the box
is checked are also stored to a file on the PC. If communications cannot
keep up with the measurement rate, there will be holes (missing data) in the
data files.
This feature is provided to allow the user to start and stop collecting data
for some event without leaving the real-time window. Check this box to
write the current table to a file in the computer. Writing begins with the
current record and continues until the "Save To File" box is unchecked or
until the window is closed. The default path for the file created with this
option is C:\CampbellSci\RTDAQ\"Station Name"\"DataTable".dat, where
"Station Name" is the name for the station in RTDAQ's tree listing of
stations, and "TableName" is the name of the data table being monitored.
2.3.3 File Control Files Retrieval
The File Control window under RTDAQ's DataLogger menu allows the
user to check the programs stored in CPU Flash memory and the files
stored on the PCMCIA cards. Any of the files shown in logger files can be
copied to the computer by highlighting the file and pressing the retrieve
button. Data files in the CR9000X CPU's memory are not shown.
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