Measurement Computing USB-5201 - Manual (Page 17)

USB-5201 User's Guide Functional Details
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Transferring binary data after a logging session
Data is stored on the memory card in binary files. After logging measurements, you can transfer the files to your
computer by reconnecting the USB-5201 to a USB port on your computer or by removing the CompactFlash
card from the USB-5201 and using a card reader connected to your computer.
Note that when installed with firmware version 3 and later the USB-5201 appears as a Mass Storage Device
when connected to a USB port on your computer, so you can copy files using Windows Explorer.
Converting binary data after a logging session
If your USB-5201 is connected to a USB port on your computer, you can use InstaCal or TracerDAQ to convert
the files on the CompactFlash card to .CSV format for use in Microsoft Excel files, or to .TXT format for use in
other applications.
If you transferred binary files to your computer hard drive or removed the CompactFlash card from the device
and are using a card reader connected to a computer, use TracerDAQ to import the files and save them as .CSV
or.TXT format. InstaCal can only convert files when the CompactFlash card is in a device connected to a
computer.