Campbell Scientific PST3/PST8 Pump and Slug Test System - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION 2. SOFTWARE
2-4
I. Get data from storage module to
WELL.DAT
1. This item allows the user to collect data
from an SM192 or SM716 storage module.
First, PCPST uses PC208/GraphTerm to
ensure that the PST has finished
transferring data to the storage module.
Then, PCPST uses PC208/TELCOM to
collect the data from the storage module.
The storage module must be connected to
a PST for this operation. Data can be
converted using utilities menu option E or F.
2. If the storage module is removed from the
PST, or the PST is powered down before
data has been retrieved from the storage
module, please refer to the PC208/SMCOM
manual for data retrieval instructions. An
SC532 interface will be required to retrieve
data from a separated storage module.
NOTE: Powering down the PST erases any
data which has not been transferred to a
storage module or the computer.
PCPST NOTES:
A. To prevent inadvertent data loss by copying
new data over existing data, PCPST options
which overwrite existing data will pause and
warn you if you have not performed a data
backup. PCPST will ask if you want to
overwrite the existing WELL.DAT file. If you
need to back up the data, respond with an
"N" for no, and then perform a data backup.
If you respond with a "Y" for yes,
WELL.DAT will be overwritten.
B. Whenever WELL.DAT is overwritten,
PCPST first appends the old data to a
backup file in subdirectory DATA named
WELL.BAK. Over time, as more data is
collected from the PST, this file will grow in
size. When necessary, you can delete the
data using a DOS command such as:
del data\well.bak
C. To erase ALL data from your computer
disks, you must exit to DOS and enter the
following DOS command:
del data
D. PCPST is provided with a data viewer
named VIEW.COM. This viewer
enables you to confirm that collected
data looks reasonable and your testing
was successful. If you prefer to use a
different file viewer, such as a familiar
text editor, you can tell PCPST to use
your viewer by running the batch
program PSTPAR\VIEWER.BAT from
the subdirectory containing PCPST.
Then simply follow the instructions
provided by the program. For
example, at the DOS prompt enter:
pstpar\viewer
E. In the event that the default screen
colors for PCPST are unacceptable,
you can select different colors by
running batch program
PSTPAR\COLORS.BAT from the
subdirectory containing PCPST.
Please follow the instructions provided
by the program. For example, at the
DOS prompt, enter:
pstpar\colors