Campbell Scientific RTDM Real-Time Data Monitoring Software - Manual (Page 15)

RTDM Version 2.1 – Real Time Data Monitor
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RTDM is very flexible and so you can create your display in any sequence you
wish. You can set up your file data source and timescales before going on to
select and design charts on which to display the data, or, if you prefer, do these
steps the other way round. In any event there are a number of essential tasks
that must be undertaken before your finished display can run satisfactorily. The
design philosophy and the essential tasks are outlined in much greater detail in
the on-line help system (see Design Philosophy and Essential Tasks). These
topics may be printed out from the help system if required, and so need not be
repeated here.
3.2 Producing a New RTDM Display
The display can be created in any order, but the sequence shown in the on-line
tutorial is the most logical for new designs, where the sequence is:
• Create a FORM
• Create a CHART
• Select a DATA SOURCE (either LOGGERNET or FILE)
Data can be provided from various sources, including PC208W
and LoggerNet. Full details of setting up data sources can be
found in the on-line help system.
• Select DATE and TIME DEFINITIONS
• Choose a PLOTTING SERIES
• EDIT the Chart Properties
• SAVE the Chart
3.3 Using Forms Created in 16-bit Versions of RTDM
The previous, 16-bit version of RTDM, produced form files with an ‘.RDF’
extension, which are no longer directly compatible with this newer, 32-bit,
version, However, they can be readily converted by following an easy
procedure which is set out in the on-line help system. Select the topic
‘Converting 16-bit RTDM Forms’ from the help system main contents menu.
4. Run Mode
RTDM run mode is a separate application in the RTDM software package, and
is normally started from the Windows ‘Start’ menu by selecting
Start/Programs/RTDM v2.1/RTDM v2.1 RunTime. You can also use Windows
Explorer to navigate to the RTDM v2.1 directory and selecting rtdmrun.exe.
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