Data Log Configuration - Siemens SITRANS RD500 Operating Instructions Manual

Data Log Configuration

The RD500 can record any of the I/O values to CompactFlash (CF) for later review. Data
recorded is stored in industry-standard comma separated variable (CSV) files, making it
compatible with virtually any external application.
When using the RD500, we recommend installing a supported CF card for
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best results when datalogging and other key features. A 1 GB CF card is included
with the SITRANS RD500 and an optional 2GB card is available for order.
From the Overview page, click Configure and then Logs to create and edit the logging
facility.
If the CF card LED is not ON, the card is probably not available and you will
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be unable to create or access log files. If this happens, do the following:
• Power down the RD500.
• Remove the CF card and re-insert it, ensuring that it is seated correctly. (For
more details, refer to the SITRANS RD500 Hardware Operating Instructions.)
• Turn power back on. The LED should now be ON and your log files available
from the log screen.
To create new log:
Click Configure, and then Logs. Enter a log name in the next available box, and then
choose the Interval, Samples, and Max files. Click Apply.
To delete log: Ensure the Log checkbox is checked. Then delete the log Name and click
Apply.
• The Log property is used to enable and disable log files.
• The Name property allows a descriptive name to be applied to the folder in which
this log's data will be stored (limited to 8 characters).
• The Interval property is used to indicate how often this log takes a sample of data.
All of the I/O assigned to this log will be sampled at the same rate.
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