Campbell Scientific PC208 Datalogger Support Software - Manual (Page 26)

SECTION 1. PC208E
1-2
1.1 PC208E
PC208E provides computer/datalogger
communication for data collection and real-time
data display. In addition, it provides tools for
setting the datalogger clock, transferring
datalogger programs, and testing
communication links. PC208E can also act as
a starting place to access the other software
programs.
1.2 STATIONS AND SCHEDULES
PC208E provides data computer/datalogger
communication to collect data and to monitor
current measurements. PC208E also provides
“tools” for assisting in using and maintaining
CSI dataloggers:
These operations are “attended” i.e. done at the
user’s command with a station open. Multiple
operations can be done in a single call to the
datalogger.
A station file contains the calling information for
each datalogger and is required to accomplish
the above functions.
In addition to these on-line functions, the
PC208E program can be used to schedule data
collection from one or more datalogger sites.
The stations can be scheduled for manual
collection (collection at the users' request) or for
unattended collection with each station called at
a specified interval, the PC waiting between
calls. While waiting, datalogger initiated calls
can be answered.
In addition to a station file for each station, a
schedule (script file) is required for this type
collection.
Note: Current users of TELCOM and
GRAPHTERM (GT) should see Section 1.8.
1.3 STATIONS
1.3.1 MAIN SCREEN
Figure 1.3-1 shows the PC208E main screen
with a station active and on-line. Notice the
station name is displayed in the top right hand
part of the screen while the station is active
(21X.STN). The “$” character in the top left
corner is visible when the datalogger has been
called and is on-line. For example, if a phone
connection is in use, the phone is off-hook and
the phone line busy. Regardless of the
connection, the datalogger will attempt to
terminate the connection if 40 seconds elapses
with no activity.
The activity box at the bottom indicates dialing
and communication activity with the datalogger.
This is primarily used as diagnostic aid. The
main screen area is used to display dialog
boxes regarding the current activity. In this
example, the datalogger clock is being checked.
FIGURE 1.3-1. Main Screen