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Section 3. Introduction

data collection must occur in LoggerNet (either by a scheduled or manual data

collection), for the data to be available to the Data Filer.

3.2.11.2 Data Display Clients

RTMC Run-Time is available separately from LoggerNet. It allows you to run

forms created in RTMC so that data can be displayed on a remote computer.

The CSI Web Server is used to display RTMC projects using a web browser.

Once the web server is in place, the only thing required to view the data is a

browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.

3.2.11.3 Baler

The Baler is another remote data retrieval client that creates “bales” of files

based on the date and time stamp of the collected data, and stores those files on

the remote PC. The individual baled files are saved to disk using part of this

date and time stamp for the name.

3.2.11.4 CSIOPC Server (PC-OPC)

CSIOPC is a client that can be run on a remote PC or the same PC as

LoggerNet. It makes data available from the LoggerNet server in an OPC

format. This allows use of the data by third party software applications that

communicate using the OPC protocol.

3.2.11.5 Software Development Kit

LoggerNet SDK, the LoggerNet Software Development kit, allows developers

to create custom applications to communicate with the LoggerNet server. The

kit includes ActiveX controls, along with a beginner’s guide, programmer’s

reference, and examples. Note that the SDK includes the development tools

only; LoggerNet must be purchased separately.

Access to the LoggerNet server by remote clients requires that

Remote Connections be enabled in LoggerNet. See Section 12.1,

Allowing Remote Connections to the LoggerNet Server.

3.3 Getting Help for LoggerNet Applications

Detailed information on each application is included in subsequent sections of

this manual. Each application also has an on-line help system. On-line help

can be accessed by pressing the F1 key or by selecting Help from the

application’s menu. Additionally, Edlog and CRBasic program editors have

context sensitive help that can be displayed by right-clicking an instruction or

parameter.

Popup hints are available for many of the on-screen controls. Let the mouse

pointer hover over the control, text box or other screen feature; the hint will

appear automatically and remain visible for a few seconds. These hints will

often explain the purpose of a control or a suggested action. For text boxes

where some of the text is hidden, the full text will appear in the hint.

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