SATEC PAS - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
The following paragraphs outline some of the differences between this version of
PAS in comparison to previous versions you may have used.
Installation
If you install the new PAS into the same directory where your current version of
PAS is installed, it is recommended that you do not uninstall your old PAS before
installing this version; otherwise, your present PAS configuration database will be
destroyed. Your current configuration database and all data files you have are still
functional in the new PAS.
File Formats
Although PAS allows you to open ASCII log files created by previous PAS
versions, and even to store data from the screen to ASCII files, most new features
will only use the Microsoft Access .mdb database format. This format allows you
to store different types of logs to a single database as separate tables, and makes it
easy to transport your databases onto other PCs.
Automatic Data Retrieving
PAS allows you to retrieve all data logs from your meters at once and store them to
a database, either on demand or on a time basis (e.g., daily or weekly) using a
predefined schedule.
Embedded Communication Test
PAS incorporates the test features that were previously included in the DOS-based
PComTest program, allowing you to test communication with your meters.
Preprogrammed Data Sets
Any data sets you have prepared for the RT Data Monitor and RT Min/Max Log
are still functional in the new PAS, although they need to undergo a simple
procedure before you can use them: open the Data Set dialog and scroll through all
active data sets, and then save them. Perform this procedure for both the RT Data
Monitor and RT Min/Max Log.