Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 129)

Software Reference 989592 LogView LV-3
System Management
LogView allows you to manage aspects of an acquisition in progress and file saving/conversion:
• Direct Acquisition Controls of LogBook include manual triggering and setting reference marks
(via LogBook Monitor, page LV-48) and starting/stopping an acquisition. In these ways, LogView
gives you immediate access to LogBook operation.
• File Management includes managing data/configuration files and converting data file formats. The
LogView Explorer window allows you to manage files on the PC-Card.
Communication
Communication between LogView and LogBook is actually between the PC and a PC-Card. During the
communication, the PC-Card can reside in a LogBook for direct (attached) communication or in the
PC’s PC-Card socket for indirect (unattached) communication (and later manually transferred to
LogBook).
Whether direct or indirect, communication involves downloading and uploading:
• Downloading sends the acquisition setup file (created in LogView’s Setup mode) to LogBook’s
PC-Card. LogBook uses the setup file to run the acquisition (also needs logbook.sys ).
• Uploading receives recorded data from LogBook’s PC-Card. After the data has been collected and
temporarily saved on LogBook’s PC-Card, the data must be uploaded to LogView for processing,
conversion, use in other programs, and/or archival saving.
In the Direct (Attached) Communication mode, communication occurs through the electronic connection
(cabling via serial or parallel port). While attached, LogBook can do 2-point calibration, look at current
readings, and download/upload without handling the PC-Card.
Note: In some cases, data transfer may be faster by placing LogBook’s PC-Card in the computer’s
PC-Card socket and bypassing the attached communication.
In the Indirect (Unattached) Communication mode, no electrical connection exists between the PC and
LogBook. A PC-Card carrying the setup file and/or data must be physically transported between the PC
and LogBook.
Note: The LBK1 remote operation terminal can be used with an unattached LogBook for limited control
and monitoring. The LBK1 option is detailed in chapter 5 of the LogBook User’s Manual.