Introduction; Setting Up A Standard Log - GE XGS868 Programming Manual

Introduction

Setting Up a Standard
Log
Logging Data
In order to log data to the Model XGS868 it must be fitted with an
optional data logging option card in Slot 2. See Chapter 4, Parts
Replacement, of the Service Manual for instructions on installing the
card. After the option card has been installed, further memory
expansion is possible by plugging an industry-standard PCMCIA
memory card into a connector on the data logging option card.
If you do not have the data logging option card, you can log data on a
remote computer terminal via the meter's RS232 serial port. This
requires the use of the optional Instrument Data Manager (IDM)
software. Refer to the IDM User's Manual in the chapter discussing
the Real Time Menu.
This chapter explains how to log data to the Model XGS868's using
the optional data logging card and IDM. Also refer Appendix A,
Menu Maps.
Note: After the specified data has been logged, the log file may be
uploaded to the Remote Control Communications Unit
(RCCU) via an infrared transmission. See Appendix C,
Remote Control Communications Unit.
A standard log is used to record up to six flow rate measurement
parameters in a log file stored in the XGS868's memory. Complete
the following steps to set up a log (see Figure A-5 in Appendix A).
1. Open the LOG EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu.
2. Select Create Standard Log.
3. Use the pull-down menu to select the desired option. The memory
location chosen at the above prompt must have sufficient room for
the expected size of the log file being created. After the memory
location for the log file has been specified, IDM displays the
amount of that type of memory available.
IMPORTANT:
If a circular log is being set up, DO NOT choose
FLASH as the memory location for the log file.
Note: The PCMCIA option only appears if such a card has been
installed.
4. Enter a log name up to five characters and press Next Item/Enter.
5. Enter a log message of up to twenty-one characters and press Next
Item/Enter.
6. Enter the number of parameters to be logged (1-6) and press Next
Item/Enter. These parameters will be refered to as channels by the
meter.
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