Prof. Haase`s Equipment Notes for Quick Start
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1. gt 1 minute Sample interval gt 1 minute gt instantaneous Select the following for remote operation when you leave the site Log interval gt 10 minutes Sample interval gt 1 minute gt average Note limitations here we can t get average temp and max wind speed Finish gt Finish It opens a display window of current parameters Initially they all appear as gt setup Setup Device Log interval gt 1 minute or Log interval gt 10 minutes note it did not initialize with log interval that was set earlier Check the box gt Force reprogram gt erase data flash gt set MAWS clock to PC clock note erase data flash ONLY if you don t need the data already in the datalogger Hold the wind vane in the north direction Select gt Wind direction 360 0 means no change from current setting not North QMS sensitivity gt 26 5 QMN sensitivity gt 13 7 gt Okay Are you sure you want to reprogram MAWS gt yes It will say updating MAWS configuration Make sure in the popup window it shows that the bytes received is increasing If you get the fail acquiring new data check the communications and the power Set the automatic interrogation by the ichart program gt Schedule gt check all days every gt minute between gt 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 offset gt 59 sec check the box gt enable 11 gt interrogate Check that the units of the parameters are in SI with hPa fo2. Full name gt Wind Speed 1 Abbr name gt WindSpeed1 Full Unit gt m s Abbr Unit gt m s Offset gt 0 Scale gt 1 Units gt m s Precision gt default Change name for all parameters one by one SORRY I realize this is painful Or try doing it with gt Menu gt Report gt Other setup gt Unit gt select sensor gt type in units Now you have verified all the sensors are operating go back and change the sample interval to desired sample interval ie 10 minutes Go to left Navigation Panel gt click on Site gt highlight WXT510 WXT510 window should appear with the reading from last time you downloaded gt interrogate get the last data that was collected while you were working gt setup gt log interval 10 all the other parameters should not need to be changed but check they are correct To make a report Making a report Menu gt report gt New Report In right panel gt Choose ALL icon gt settings Add to Report Summary Content gt iSIC WXT510 Sensor Verification Report Author gt your name here Site Description gt give fixed characteristics of site where multiple sensors are located surface obstructions not individual sensors gt summary gt graph gt data In window of right panel Check box for all the parameters you want to plot gt click to expand WXT510 1 Check box for all the parameters you want to plot do all of them In wind
3. field without a computer See manual for WXT510 SDI 12 interface and use the software Vaisala Configuration Tool to change the configuration in order to use the WXT510 with the iSIC datalogger Mechanical and electrical connections See WXT510 Users Manual for mounting and directions for orienting the sensor North Connect serial port of WXT510 cable to Serial to USB cable Connect Serial to USB cable to computer USB port on the right lower USB port Plug power adapter into power connector of WXT510 cable Running WeatherVIC software Preparation Create a folder with the start date of your experiment in the format yyyy mo dd_location_sensor id for example C progmet Nexsens weatherVIC Users 2008 08 25_civl4201_wxt 3 Delete any files from a previous experiment that may be in the current default folder because you don t want any old data in your new database or move them to another experiment folder The default names of the files you want to delete or move are called C progmet Nexsens weatherVIC Users WeatherVIC1 WeatherVic will create new default files in this folder with the same name the first time you start it up After the end of your experiment you will archive these files by copying them to the experiment folder you created Start the program gt Right Click on the WeatherVIC icon gt Choose Run the program as administrator gt allow A window will open showing the observations gt Click on tiny triang
4. run as administrator gt allow gt Create New Project Create a new project folder gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16 civl4201 MAWS Create a new project database gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_ civl4201 MAWS 2008 08 16_ civl4201 MAWS gt Next Setup Device wizard 1 Site Name gt civl4201 or civlroof or agfarm or cherryln Description gt Inside Purdue Civil Engineering building for testing barometer at height of 2 ft gt Add gt Next 2 Logger Name gt MAWS internal_datalogger Description gt Connect directly to MAWS data logger through computer COM port Drop down menu gt ichart computer 10 gt Add gt Next 3 Sensor Name gt MAWS1 Description gt MAWS sensors except soil temperature Drop down menu gt Vaisala gt MAWS gt Add gt Next Setup Directly to PC sensor PC COM Port gt COM6 should say COM6 9600baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit gt Click on to the left of MAWS1 sensor name in window it will list MAWS parameters Would you like to erase all data files gt yes Pop up window will show the number of bytes received as you reprogram the MAWS If no bytes are received there is a problem 4 Input Output gt Next 5 Log gt Click on to the left of MAWS _ internal datalogger and click on MAWSO1 to expand list gt Highlight MAWS1 Select the following for testing verification it is functioning Log interval
5. Menu Window Plot Choose your plotting parameters To browse data Menu Window Browse 15 Notes for Reformatting Day and Time in Downloaded Data MAWS and WXT510 data from ichart6 Edit the data to create a column with julian date fractional day of year using the following steps Insert a column next to the date column Calculate the day of the year using B4 datevalue 1 1 2005 1 Create a column next to this Calculate the day of the year 0 to get it in the right format B5 0 Change this column format Menu gt format gt cells gt number with 4 decimal places Create a column next to this Copy the previous column and paste special gt values to put it in this column Now you should have the fractional day of year as a decimal number You can delete the columns from the intermediate steps DAVIS data download the DAVIS data from the web site in the file lab09_davis data xls Edit the DAVIS data to produce a column of julian date through the following steps Copy the column with the date into a new column Change the format from date to general which gives an integer which is how the date is internally stored in excel Create a column next to this internal date Calculate the day of the year using the formula B4 DATEVALUE 1 1 2005 1 which will give Oct 12 day 285 Aug 30 242 Copy the column with the time into a new column Change the format of the cells from time xx xx t
6. one that has no connectors on the ends The unit is reconfigured using the Vaisala Configuration Tool software which is a simple operation See the Nexsens WXT510 SDI 12 Interface Manual The new cables from the WXT510 are then run to a junction box and connected to the bar in the interior A cable with a metal connector is run from the junction box to the iSIC Open the iSIC data logger and connect serial cable from port on iSIC serial port cable to Serial to USB cable Connect Serial to USB cable to computer USB port on the right lower USB port Power is provided to the sensors through the iSIC data logger Connect the power adapter to a power supply See WXT510 Users Manual for mounting and directions for orienting the sensor North Running ichart6 software with iSIC gt Right click on ichart6 icon gt run as administrator gt allow gt Open without project gt Ctrl alt T to get to communication timing mode Device gt Nexsens DN sensors The following parameters should be already set but check them Communication option iSIC Direct connect Number of retry 1 Pause before retry msec 1100 Pause after cmd mcec 3751 Tx char space msec 50 Rx char timeout msec 1251 Variable 5 msec 1510 Variable 6 msec 100 Variable 7 msec 0 gt Ok gt Exit Now close ichart and open it again gt Right click gt run as administrator gt allow gt Create new project gt create new folder gt C Prog
7. the window with the current readings gt uncheck maws box then gt check maws1 box interrogate again then ask for help with checking the communications Exporting data from Nexsense ichart6 software database to ascii excel file click gt Menu gt Report gt open gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16 civl4201_maws 2008 08 24 civl4201_ maws_verification Report gt click on excel symbol Export to the folder C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_civl4201 MAWS In file named 2008 08 24 civl4201 MAWS where mm dd is the month and day of the DOWNLOAD date 13 The DAVIS Weather Monitor II Datalogging and Display program Create new directory in weatherlink directory C Progmet weatherlink cherrylane 2003 10 07 experiment start date Station should be created as weatherlink cherrylane_2003 10 07 TM02 Download data should be exported to file weatherlink cherrylane_2003 10 07 cherrylane_tm02_YYYY MM DD txt where MM is month and DD is day when the data was downloaded 1 Configuration Open up the weatherlink icon on the computer and go to setup Configure the instruments to record a value every 10 minutes Verify the time is correct Open weatherlink icon for weatherlink program File New database Name the database TM02 Menu Setup Station configuration Name TM02 Model Monitor II Rain collector none Check Outside Humidity Download options check clear archive memory after download Data file ex
8. 4201_ wxt 3 for example In that directory give the file a name that has the DATE THE DATA WAS DOWNLOADED ie C progmet Nexsens WeatherVIC Users 2008 08 25 civl4201_wxt 3 2008 08 26 civl4201_ wxt 3 xls The WeatherVIC software automatically creates a database and starts logging data to the following files C progmet Nexens WeatherVIC Users WeatherVIC1 This can cause problems if you end one experiment and change locations and want to create a new database for your new data After you complete one field experiment and before you open weathervic again copy all the default named files into your archive folder that is copy the files C progmet Nexsens WeatherVIC Users WeatherVIC1 To the folder C progmet Nexsens WeatherVIC Users 2008 08 25 _civl4201_ wxt 3 for example Then copy all the files above to this new directory Then when you move the equipment to a new site the only data in your database is that from the current site WXT510 connected directly to PC with ichart6 software This option does not provide any advantages over weathervic but does allow you to get familiar with using ichart in case you need to use the iSIC or the MAWS It also allows additional flexibility in calibration and report features Mechanical and electrical connections Same as when using WeatherVIC software See WXT510 Users Manual for mounting and directions for orienting the sensor North Connect serial port of WXT510 cable to Serial to USB cabl
9. Professor Haase s Equipment and Software Quick Start Notes Read the manuals thoroughly below after you give the equipment a try and if you run into problems with the setup These notes are not intended to be complete documentation Version Date 2008 08 27 Professor Haase s Equipment and Software Quick Start Notes sssssssussssususnnnunununnnnununnnnununnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 Set PC tme to CIMT ceive tech asta deal cs oedema cawees a tesa vaaraan daaa anaidai waa aaa endeageebuivanouceddstulsenkatuacdas 2 WXT510 connected directly to PC with WeatherVIC software s ss sussssssusunsunununnnnununnnnununnnnnnununnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnn 2 Mechanical and electrical connections csssscscssesseeseeeeseeeeeseeeeeeaeeseeeeesaeseeeseeeeaeeenesaeaeseeeeesaeaeeeeeeeeaeseseeeeaenneenenaeanseeesaeanaes 2 Running WeatherVIC software incits sisicicsisescedeccenscedentteseccesnsesessenstesvecssedeavadeaedeacadensectueseeckesui sestves ueserdgtedencstsnetnecatuectsovacvoeteoters 2 AKO EIA FE POM vcs A A O N E E N A E EE E A T 3 Aao maa haath PAARE E E E E E A 3 WXT510 connected directly to PC with ichart6 software s ssssssssusussusunununnunununnunununnnnunnnnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnennnnnnnn 3 Mechanical and electrical COMNECtIONS 2 c s ccncsceseceneeesseeeeeeesseseeenesensesenenssnesecenennesenenearsneeenenesnaneeeneaneneneneneaneeneenesneneaeaes 4 Ru nning ichart sof VA E a ea a a a a E Eaa aaa ra n e aaar aaa aa Aaaa Ei Aa ea
10. ck timing check that serial cable is connected If it still fails in communicating it may be because the battery is dead Wait 2 hours with the MAWS plugged in and try again If ichart doesn t look like it updated when you clicked on interrogate or when it was supposed to automatically update look at the bottom left edge of the window when you click interrogate It will report some commands exchanged with the sensor If you see it says failed then you know the communication failed for some reason You can also get more information by opening a diagnostics window gt Menu gt View gt Diagnostics window If it is necessary to reinstall software Installation notes Install Ichart V6 from the installation disk Download the V6 update and install it The new update has capability to use the MAWS If the MAWS doesn t appear in ichart as a possible sensor then you probably need this update Change all windows to vista basic theme others won t work with nexsens software Obtaining Registration Key The first time you run ichart it asks you to register and gives the ichart serial number ie 9F72 B2D3 9BCA 5548 and prompts for registration key You must contact nexsense dougn nexsens com with the ichart serial number and he will send back the registration key You can install ichart on as many computers as necessary but each will need its own registration key If ichart is only updating the report every 15 minutes then go
11. e Connect Serial to USB cable to computer USB port on the right lower USB port Plug power adapter into power connector of WXT510 cable Running ichart6 software gt Right click on ichart6 icon gt run as administrator gt allow gt Open without project Ask your TA if you need to set the timing If so or if you are unsure gt Ctrl alt T to get to communication timing mode Device gt _ Default The following parameters should be already set but check them Communication option iSIC Direct connect Number of retry 1 Pause before retry msec 1100 Pause after comd msec 3751 Tx char space msec 50 Rx char timeout msec 1251 Variable 5 msec 1510 Variable 6 msec 100 Variable 7 msec 0 gt Okay gt Exit If you changed the timing you need to close ichart and open it again gt Right click gt run as administrator gt allow gt Create new project gt Progmet Nexsens iChart Users 2008 08 16 civl4201_wxt3 1 Site gt civl4201 gt add gt Next 2 Datalogger gt ichart computer Logger Name 1397 535 003 the ID number of your computer Description Dell inspiron 1420 gt add gt Yes gt Next 3 Sensor Sensor Name gt wxt 3 gt 3 Ft above floor center of room description gt Vaisala gt WXT510 gt add PC Com Port gt COM6 Detail gt Com6 19200 Baud N81 None Wind Direction Avg or Min or Max gt check all Speed Avg or Min or Max gt check all Avg interval gt 15 s
12. ec Dir correction gt 0 unless sensor is not oriented north Rain amount intensity duration gt check all gt Log total rain gt Log hail hit count gt PTU Pressure Air temp RH gt Heating control supply voltage check Unit gt SI gt Okay gt next 4 Input Output gt next 5 Log gt next 6 Finish To change units Navigation Panel gt Site Window gt Right click on parameter name ie Wind gt Property Click gt enable custom name Full Unit gt m s Abbr Unit gt m s Display Unit gt m s Precision gt default Change the units to SI for Min Max Avg wind speed Barometric Pressure To make a report gt Menu gt Report gt New Report gt Check summary graph and data In the Right window gt click ALL icon gt settings Add to Report Summary Content gt WXT510 3 Sensor Verification Report Author gt your name here Site description gt type fixed characteristics of site surface obstructions In window of right panel gt click to expand WXT510 gt Check the wxt510 box for all the parameters you want to plot do all of them Traces per graph gt 4 disjoint graph then you can see data dropouts combine same parameter Y axis In right window box gt click on chart icon tab at bottom to set properties of graph labels gt click on clock icon tab at bottom to set auto report features gt click 4 icon tab at bottom put in selection criteria for repo
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14. exsense ichart6 software database to excel file First open your report with the existing saved configuration click Menu gt Report gt open gt 2008 08 16 civl4roof_isic_verification Report gt click on excel symbol save file to folder gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_ civlroof_isic In file named with the DOWNLOAD date in the format yyyy mo dd_location_sensor is xls 2008 08 24 civl4roof_isic xls MAWS with ichart6 software Mechanical and electrical connections Set up tripod and sensors following the instructions in the MAWS User Manual Connect the USB to serial cable to the top USB port on the right side of the computer Connect the black serial cable from port H on base of datalogging cylinder on tripod Connect the USB to serial cable to the black serial cable Running ichart6 with the MAWS gt Right click on ichart6 icon gt run as administrator gt allow gt Open without project If you need to change the timing or you are unsure gt Ctrl alt T to get to communication timing mode Device gt MAWS The following parameters should be already set but check them Communication option iSIC Direct connect Number of retry 1 Pause before retry msec 1100 Pause after cmd msec 3751 Tx char space msec 50 Rx char timeout msec 1251 Variable 5 msec 1510 Variable 6 msec 100 Variable 7 msec 0 gt Okay gt Exit Exit and restart ichart gt Right click on ichart6 icon gt
15. le on the bottom border of the frame of the weatherVIC control screen Select units for Temperature gt C Rainfall gt mm Pressure gt hPa Wind gt m s Select sample interval gt 5 s Log interval gt 60 s WindDir offset gt 0 unless the sensors were not oriented north gt Apply To make a report gt Click on the wiggly line icon to generate a report Click on the top triangle on the right border of the report window Choose gt All all data recorded Choose gt Summary gt Graph gt Data gt settings Add to Report Summary Content WXT510 3 Sensor Verification Report Author your name here Site Description give fixed characteristics of site surface obstructions gt okay Traces per graph gt 4 gt Click on the middle arrow on the right border of the report window to set plotting limits and labels gt Click on the bottom arrow on the right border of the window to set criteria if desired for selecting only a subset of the data to plot Close the report window and open it again to update the report Menu gt report gt Save as gt C progmet Nexsens weatherVIC Users 2008 08 25 civl4201_wxt 3 2008 08 25 civl4201 wxt 3_verification_report pdf Exporting data gt Click on the Excel style X icon at the top of the window It opens excel with a copy of your data Save the file as an excel 97 2003 file in your archive folder C progmet Nexsens WeatherV1IC Users 2008 08 25 civl
16. met Nexsens iChart Users 2008 08 16_civlroof_isic set filename for database gt 2008 08 16_civlroof_isic gt save gt next 1 Site gt civlroof Description gt Rooftop of Purdue Civil Engineering Building Add gt next 2 Datalogger gt civlroof isic Description gt Nexsens iSIC data logger on the Purdue Civil Engineering Roof logging data from WXTs Drop down list gt Nexsens Right panel window highlight gt iSIC gt Add Isic Data Logger Communications Properties iSic addres gt 1 Port gt COM6 gt test connection if it works it should say test passed gt Close gt Okay gt Next 3 Sensor gt WXT510 1 Description gt WXT510 Sensor number 1 2 from the west on Purdue Civil roof 6 ft above room 120 ft above ground Drop down list gt Vaisala Right panel window gt highlight WXT510 gt Add Port gt SDI 12 SDI 12 address gt 1 put in the WXT510 sensor number this should already have been configured using WXT configuration tool gt Test if it works it should say test passed gt Close if you get a message mismatched number of parameters it is okay Choose them below Select the following parameters and click gt Add to add them to the list of parameters that will be logged gt Air Temperature gt Barometer gt Hail amount gt Max wind speed gt Max wind direction gt Daily rain gt Relative humidity gt Wind Speed gt Wi
17. n in right panel gt uncheck maws 1 box then gt check maws1 box gt Menu gt Report gt Other Setup gt Misc gt Display data in descending order Now you have verified all the sensors are operating go back and change sample interval to desired sample interval Go to left Navigation Panel gt click on Site gt highlight MAWS1 Maws window should appear with reading from last time you downloaded gt interrogate get the last data that was collected while you were working gt setup gt log interval 10 all the other parameters should not need to be changed but check they are correct Wait for a data point to be recorded then in right panel gt uncheck maws 1 box then gt check maws1 box to see that the new data point shows up in the report 12 Downloading and Exporting data Downloading Data The station has been running and the internal datalogger in the MAWS has lots of data Connect the serial cable to port H of the MAWS as before Right click in ichart6 gt run as administrator gt allow Open last project gt Open Last Project If for some reason it does not open it to the project that you were working with before ie someone else used the computer in the mean time for another project then gt Open without Project gt Menu gt File gt Open gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_civl4201 MAWS 2008 08 16_civl4201_ MAWS icr gt interrogate If it doesn t update
18. nd Direction you can choose a maximum of 9 parameters so choose carefully considering your experiment objectives The more parameters you choose the more space it will take in your memory and the less total time you will be able to log data Wind average interval gt 15 sec Wind direction correction gt 0 if you aligned arrow on sensor to north gt okay Sensor gt WXT510 2 Description WXT510 Sensor number 2 4 from the west on Purdue Civl Eng roof Drop down list gt Vaisala Right panel window highlight WXT510 gt Add Port gt SDI 12 SDI 12 address gt 2 gt Test if it works it should say test passed gt Close continue in the same fashion as for sensor 1 for all the other WXT510 sensors gt Next 4 Input Output gt Next 5 Log Log interval gt 1 minute Sample interval gt 1 minute gt instantaneous for verification Log interval gt 10 minutes Sample interval gt 1 minute gt average for recording many days Finish gt program iSIC this saves the configuration you just set Would you like to reprogram iSIC gt YES Do you also want to reprogram the WXT510 sensor gt YES gt Finish gt Turn off live data gt Setup gt set iSIC time to PC time gt Okay gt Turn on Live Data gt Interrogate Change name in left navigate panel so that units and labels are correct on exported data In left Navigate panel gt Enable custom name
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20. o text which somehow automatically changes it from the internally stored format to fractional days Create a new column julian date by adding the day of the year plus the fractional day Profile data use same procedure as for Davis data Sampling Rates and Memory Always recalculate yourself how much the expected data usage is and then check after 1 hour or one day to make sure the actual size is consistent with your estimate MAWS Sampling 1 7 Mbytes of Internal Flash memory It can record 1 sec intervals for 5 hours 10 sec intervals for 2 days 1 min intervals for 2 weeks 10 minute intervals for gt 4 months This is for 9 parameters DAVIS Sampling It can record with a 1 min archive interval for 1 day 10 min archive interval for 10 days WXT510 Sampling The iSIC data logger can run for 4 days with recording 9 parameteres each 10 minutes 16 Troubleshooting Check Power Check all cable connections Check Top USB port is being used Check Com Port parameters using Start Menu gt control panel gt Settings gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt Ports gt okay If WeatherVIC gives the message Can t Find Com Port Start in Simulation Mode Check the above Delete the database files in C progmet Nexsens WeaterVIC Users WeatherVIC1 This solution will delete all your data that you have not archived If the ichart6 software doesn t communicate with the iSIC Change COM port che
21. ow of right panel click to expand WXT510 2 then 3 4 5 Traces per graph gt 4 gt disjoint graph then you can see data dropouts gt Combine same parameter Y axis put all Temp on same plot In right window box gt click on chart icon tab at bottom to set properties of graph labels gt click on clock icon tab at bottom to set auto report features gt click 4 icon tab at bottom put in selection criteria for reporting a subset of data gt Menu gt Report gt Refresh report gt Menu gt Report gt Other Setup gt Misc gt Display data in descending order Menu gt report gt Save as Save it to the automatically created folder gt 2008 08 16 civl4roof_isic Report In a file named gt 2008 08 16 civl4roof_isic_verification report icp Downloading and Exporting Data The station has been running and the iSIC datalogger has lots of data gt Right click on ichart6 icon gt run as administrator gt allow gt Open Last Project If for some reason it does not open it to the project that you were working with before ie someone else used the computer in the mean time for another project then gt Open without Project gt Menu gt File gt Open gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_civlroof_isic 2008 08 16 civlroof_isic icr gt interrogate If it doesn t update the window with the current readings interrogate again then check the communications Exporting data from N
22. r Pressure and m s for wind speed If not in left navigation panel labeled Site gt expand MAWS1 and it will show each parameter gt Select a parameter gt right click and gt choose properties If you have calibration coefficients enter them in offset scale Choose Units gt C gt Okay Do this with the appropriate unitts for each parameter Making a report gt Menu gt report gt New Report If you don t have a Report Tool window on the right then gt Menu gt View gt Report Tools In right Report Tool panel gt click ALL icon gt settings Add to Report Summary Project 2008 08 16 civl4201_ maws Content gt MAWS Sensor Verification Report Author gt your name here Site Description gt give fixed characteristics of site surface obstructions gt okay gt graph gt data gt summary Time Resolution User defined gt 1 min In window of right panel gt click to expand maws _ internal datalogger MAWS1 gt Check MAWSI box which will check all the parameters you want to plot do all of them Traces per graph gt 4 Check box gt disjoint graph Menu gt report gt Refresh report gt Menu gt Report gt Other Setup gt Misc gt Display data in descending order gt Menu gt report gt Save as gt C Progmet nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 08 16_civl4201_maws 2008 08 24 civl4201_maws_ verification Report If the report does not refresh the
23. rting a subset of data gt Menu gt Report gt Other Setup gt Misc gt Display data in descending order gt Menu gt Report gt Refresh report or gt uncheck right panel WXT510 box gt check right panel WXT510 box to refresh Exporting data Click on excel icon at top to export It will open excel then save as excel 97 2003 workbook with the same folder name which refers to the start of the experiment Save it in C progmet Nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 06 16_civl4201_wxt 3 And the file name that corresponds to the DATE OF DOWNLOADING 2008 08 24 civl4201_ wxt 3 xls Save the report configuration in C progmet Nexsens ichart6 Users 2008 06 16_civl4201_wxt 3 2008 08 16_ civl4201_wxt 3 Report When reopening ichart and reopening the project gt rightt click on ichart icon gt run as administrator gt allow Open without project Navigate to existing file gt open WXT510 connected through iSIC to PC with ichart6 software This option allows you to connect all 5 WXT510 sensors to the iSIC data logger for example if you wanted to measure a temperature profile in one place The advantage is that you do not have to have the computer continuously connected you can leave the iSIC data logger outside logging data continuously and come back and download it occasionally to the PC Mechanical and electrical connections For this option the WXT510 s must be rewired in the base of the unit The cable must be replaced with
24. tension TM2 OK Serial Port Serial port com4 Baudrate 2400 Phone modem not applicable leave default values OK Choose Units Temperature select deg C Barometer select mb Wind speed select m s OK Set Barometer Enter sea level barometer reading enter the value from the MAWS OK Set Time and Date Time enter current time if inaccurate Date enter current date if wrong Check set the PC time also OK Set temperature amp humidity calibration Inside temperature enter value after calibration exercise Outside temperature enter values after calibration exercise Outsdie humidity enter values after calibration exercise Set Archive Interval 1 min to verify that you are getting data 14 10 min the second time after you have verified data OK Set alarms Skip Set parameters to autoclear Skip Specify times for download Skip You are done with walkthrough would you like to go back No 2 Downloading data from Davis console to PC Start the weatherlink program BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD ANY DATA Check that the station that is currently open in the database at top of window bar DOES correspond to the ID of the console that is attached to the serial port If not then open the station name corresponding to the station you are checking ie TM02 if you download the data to the wrong station name in the database it cannot be recovered Click on Menu File Download To plot data Click on strip charts icon download data and display Or
25. to gt Menu gt View gt Report Tools Time Resolution gt User defined gt 1 min gt Uncheck maws1 box gt check maws1 box 17
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