TrendReader Express Version 2.10 MANUAL 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Table of Contents 1. TrendReader Express Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1. Working with TrendReader Express............................................................................................................................. 4 1.2. Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................................
4. Upgrading ACR Software.................................................................................................................................................. 97 5. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................................. 98 5.1. Software Specific FAQ's .....................................................................................................................................
1. TrendReader Express Overview TrendReader Express is an easy-to-use software for retrieving, displaying, storing and analyzing data from ACR JR. and Nautilus data loggers. This software also supports the older series ACR JR., Bottle Logger and Autoclave Logger.
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1.4. About ACR Systems ACR Systems offers a complete line of compact data loggers to measure and record temperature, relative humidity, amperage, voltage, power quality, pressure, process signals, pulse frequency and more. Our data loggers have flown with airline pilots, raced with Indy drivers, driven with truckers and have even been into outer space.
2.1. Windows 3.1 To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert Disk-1 in disk drive on your PC. Step-2: Click File menu bar at bottom right corner of your desktop screen. Step-3: Select Run. Step-4: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-5: Click Next button. Step-6: Click Next button. Step-7: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-8: Click Next button. Step-9: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software, TrendReader Express will display the following: Step-11: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-12: Click Finish button. 2.2. Windows 95 To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert CD in CD-ROM drive on your PC. If your PC is configured for Auto-Run, installation will start automatically and skip ahead to Step-4, otherwise, proceed to Step-2. Step-2: Click Start menu bar at bottom right corner of your desktop screen. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-3: Select Run. Step-4: Click Next button. Step-5: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-6: Click Next button. Step-7: Click Next button. Step-8: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-9: Click Next button. Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software, TrendReader Express will display the following: 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-11: Click Next button. Step-12: Click Finish button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
2.3. Windows 98 To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert CD in CD-ROM drive on your PC. If your PC is configured for Auto-Run, installation will start automatically and skip ahead to Step-4, otherwise, proceed to Step-2. Step-2: Click Start menu bar at bottom right corner of your desktop screen. Step-3: Select Run. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-4: Click Next button. Step-5: Click Next button. Step-6: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-7: Click Next button. Step-8: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-9: Click Next button. Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software TrendReader Express will display the following: 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-11: Click Next button. Step-12: Click Finish button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
2.4. Windows ME To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert CD in CD-ROM drive on your PC. If your PC is configured for Auto-Run, installation will start automatically and skip ahead to Step-4, otherwise, proceed to Step-2. Step-2: Click Start menu bar at bottom right corner of your desktop screen. Step-3: Select Run. Step-4: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-5: Click Next button. Step-6: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-7: Click Next button. Step-8: Click Next button. Step-9: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software, TrendReader Express will display the following: Step-11: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-12: Click Finish button. 2.5. Windows NT To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert CD in CD-ROM drive on your PC. If your PC is configured for Auto-Run, installation will start automatically and skip ahead to Step-4, otherwise, proceed to Step-2. Step-2: Click Start menu bar at bottom-right corner of your desktop screen. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-3: Select Run. Step-4: Click Next button. Step-5: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-6: Click Next button. Step-7: Click Next button. Step-8: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-9: Click Next button. Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software, TrendReader Express will display the following: 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-11: Click Next button. Step-12: Click Finish button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
2.6. Windows 2000 To install TrendReader Express on your PC follow these steps: Step-1: Insert CD in CD-ROM drive on your PC. If your PC is configured for Auto-Run, installation will start automatically and skip ahead to Step-4, otherwise, proceed to Step-2. Step-2: Click Start menu bar at bottom-right corner of your desktop screen. Step-3: Select Run. Step-4: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-5: Click Next button. Step-6: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-7: Click Next button. Step-8: Click Next button. Step-9: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-10: Click Next button. If you have an old version of Bottle Logger or Nautilus Graph software, TrendReader Express will display the following: Step-11: Click Next button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
Step-12: Click Finish button. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
3. Using TrendReader Express with JR or Nautilus Loggers TrendReader Express is a user-friendly software that allows you to immediately perform data logging functions with little technical background. It is an easy-to-use software for setting data logger parameters, and for retrieving, graphing, storing and analyzing data from new ACR JR. and Nautilus data loggers. It also supports the older series ACR JR., Bottle Logger and Autoclave Logger.
3.1. JR Thank you for choosing the ACR JR. for your data logging requirements. This information has been designed to get you working as quickly and easily as possible with your new data logger. It will explain the operation of downloading and displaying, and working with the data contained in the JR. data logger. Below is a list of chapter topics that this information will cover: • Product Overview • Getting Started for the First Time • Preparing the JR.
3.1.1.1. How Does It Work? The ACR JR. data logger is a compact self-contained temperature recorder. It is an electronic recording device powered by a 3 volt lithium battery with a 5 year warranty. The logger runs continuously, sampling and storing temperature readings every 2 minutes. The logger never "runs out of room". When it becomes full, it overwrites the oldest data with newer data. It does this every 45.33 days. The software will then allow you to view the data or any portion of that data. 3.1.1.2.
3.1.2. Getting Started For The First Time To get you started immediately, we have provided a Quick Manual together with this software. Please refer to the section Quick Manual. 3.1.2.1. What Do I Need? One of the greatest features of the JR. is its simplicity. This is all you need to start data logging. ACR JR. Data Logger Cat No 01-0056 3.1.2.2. How Do I Connect To My Computer? On the back of your computer, look for the serial interface receptor.
At the top of the window there is the Menu Bar containing items used to control the application. The icon toolbar is located just below the Menu Bar and contains shortcuts for commonly performed operations. The large gray area is the desktop used to display graph information. The bottom of the screen is the status bar used to display important messages while the application is running. 3.1.3.1. Contacting the Logger To contact, click on the icon on the toolbar, or contact a JR.
3.1.4.1. Backup the Logger To backup the logger's memory to a file, click on the Backup button on the JR. status window or the toolbar and the window Save As dialog box appears: icon on the The data graph will appear as soon as the backup is finished: With the graph displayed on the screen you can Zoom in on the data graph to see more details. See section on Zooming. 2002, ACR Systems Inc.
3.1.4.2. Saving Graph Data When saving the information from your data logger into your computer, options exist to save the file in different formats. After the Save As pop-up window appears, simply choose your required format. To display a common Save As dialog click on File Menu and then click on Save As option. 3.1.4.3. Exporting Data to Other Formats Data can be saved in formats that are common to alternative analyzing programs. After selecting Backup from the status screen the Save As dialog will open.
To re-name a file, simply click File Menu and then click on Save As option. This allows you to save the information currently being displayed on screen. 3.1.5. Analyzing Logged Data The following functions will help in analyzing logged data: Zooming Graph, Printing and Exporting to Other Files. 3.1.5.1. Zooming Graph To zoom in on a desired portion of a graph, move the mouse pointer to the start (or end) of the region of interest.
3.1.5.2. Printing Graph To quickly print a data graph just click on the icon on the toolbar. If you want to change some printer parameters use the options File and then Setup Printer on the Menu Bar, to have access to the common printer dialog. Note: For systems with Windows NT and Windows 2000, Setup Printer options are not available. This function needs to be performed outside the TrendReader Express environment. Click Start, click Settings, click Printer and right click to select printer. 3.1.6.
Print Prints graph to default printer. Printer Setup Changes printer parameters. Note: For systems with Windows NT and Windows 2000, Setup Printer options are not available. This function needs to be performed outside the TrendReader Express environment. Click Start, click Settings, click Printer and right click to select printer. Exit Ends the current session of the TrendReader Express and returns to Windows. 3.1.6.2. Edit Menu Unzoom to Last Zooms out the active graph to the previous zoom factor.
3.1.6.4. Options Menu Show Toolbar Toggle on and off the display of the icon toolbar at the top of the screen. Show Status Bar Toggle on and off the display of the status bar at the bottom of the screen. 3.1.6.5. Window Menu Cascade Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom, left to right. The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed. Click the appropriate title bar to display the window's contents. The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows.
3.1.7. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Each data logger has a serial number. Is this unique in each case? A: Yes. Each logger has its own unique serial number. Files from data loggers will actually reference this number. When saving a data file, the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from. Q: What do we mean by 8-bit or 12-bit logger? A: 8 bit means one part in 256 and 12 bit means one part in 4096.
3.1.8. Troubleshooting This section deals with the most common problems one can expect when using ACR data loggers and TrendReader Express. If you require assistance to topics not covered in this section, please contact our Customer Support Department. ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.) customerservice@acrsystems.com www.acrsystems.
3.1.9. Technical Support For technical issues not covered in this manual, please contact our Customer Service Department: ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.) customerservice@acrsystems.com www.acrsystems.com Our Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you.
3.2. JR-1000 Series Thank you for choosing the JR 1000 Series for your data logging requirements. This information has been designed to get you working as quickly and easily as possible with your new data logger. It will explain the operation of downloading, displaying and working with the data contained in the JR data logger.
3.2.1.1. How Does It Work? Data loggers are electronic recording devices used to monitor parameters such as temperature and store data for analysis. Data is commonly displayed in a table or graphical format. Thermometers measure data as it happens, but data loggers continuously monitor events. In today's state of technology advancement, it does not seem realistic for one to stay overnight in a building in order to note the temperature every hour throughout the night.
3.2.2. Getting Started for the First Time To get you started immediately, we have provided a Quick Manual together with this software. Please refer to the section Quick Manual. 3.2.2.1. What Do I Need? One of the greatest features of the JR 1000 Series is its simplicity. This is all you need to start data logging. JR 1000 Series Data Logger 3.2.2.2. How Do I Connect to My Computer? On the back of your computer, look for the serial interface receptor.
At the top of the window there is the menu bar containing items used to control the application. The icon toolbar is located just below the menu bar and contains shortcuts for commonly performed operations. The large gray area is the desktop used to display graph information. At the bottom of the screen is the status bar used to display important messages while the application is running. 3.2.3.1.
3.2.3.2. Setting Up the Logger To change any of the parameters in the status window select the Edit tab The Edit tab in the status window: Parameters that are user-changeable include: Edit Tab Logger Name Displays title of the graph. This information is also stored in the logger's memory, so that the graph title is maintained. Sample Interval Sets interval at which data is recorded. Delay Start Selects a delay time from the drop down list, at which time the logger records data.
3.2.4. Backup and Save Logged Data Once the communication with JR is established, there are two options to select: • Backup the Logger • Save Graph Data 3.2.4.1.
3.2.4.2. Saving Graph Data When saving the information from your data logger into your computer, options exist to save the file in different formats. After the Save As pop-up window appears, simply choose your required format. To display a common Save As dialog, click on File Menu and then click on the Save As option. 3.2.4.3. Exporting Data to Other Formats Data can be saved in common spreadsheet formats. After selecting Backup from the status screen the Save As dialog will open.
To re-name a file, simply click File Menu and then click on Save As option. This allows you to save the information currently being displayed on screen. 3.2.5. Analyzing Logged Data The following functions will help in analyzing logged data: Zooming Graph, Printing and Exporting to Other Files. 3.2.5.1. Zooming Graph To zoom in on a desired portion of a graph, move the mouse pointer to the start (or end) of the region of interest.
3.2.5.2. Printing Graph To quickly print a data graph just click on the icon on the toolbar. If you want to change some printer parameters use the options File and then Setup Printer on the menu bar, to have access to the common printer dialog. Note: For systems with Windows NT and Windows 2000 the Setup Printer option is not available. This function needs to be performed outside the TrendReader Express environment. Click Start, click Settings, click Printer and right click to select printer. 3.2.5.3.
3.2.6. Menu Options The following are options available: Open Save As Back Up Stop Print Copy to Clipboard Set Up and Clear Logger 3.2.6.1. File Menu Open Graph Used to open a previously saved file. When you select this option the application displays a common Open File dialog. Save As Use this option if you wish to save the graph file with another name or to change the file format to Comma Delimited (.CSV). When you select this option the application displays a common Save As dialog.
3.2.6.2. Edit Menu Unzoom to Last Zooms out the active graph to the previous zoom factor. Unzoom All Restores the graph display to show all points. Copy Graph to Clipboard Copies active graph to Windows clipboard. Units Sets units in °C, °F and K. Autoscale Autoscale provides best graph capture on y-axis (vertical). 3.2.6.3. Communicate Menu Setup/ Edit Logger Contacts a JR data logger. The status screen will be accessed. To edit the loggers parameters select the Edit tab.
3.2.6.5. Window Menu Cascade Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom, left to right. The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed. Click the appropriate title bar to display the window's contents. The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows. To change to another window, click in its title bar, or select its name from the list. Tile Vertical Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom.
3.2.7. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Each data logger has a serial number. Is this unique in each case? A: Yes. Each logger has its own unique serial number. Files from data loggers will actually reference this number. When saving a data file, the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from. Q: What do we mean by 8-bit or 12-bit logger? A: 8 bit means one part in 256 and 12 bit means one part in 4096.
3.2.8. Troubleshooting This section deals with the most common problems one can expect when using ACR data loggers and TrendReader Express. If you require assistance to topics not covered in this section, please contact our Customer Service Department. ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.) customersupport@acrsystems.com www.acrsystems.
Cascade Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom, left to right. The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed. Click the appropriate title bar to display the window's contents. The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows. To change to another window, click in its title bar, or select its name from the list. Tile Vertical Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom. The graph windows are not overlayed and are reduced to show the window's entire contents.
3.3. Nautilus85 Thank you for choosing the ACR Nautilus85 for your data logging requirements. This information has been designed to get you working as quickly and easily as possible with your new data logger. It will explain the operation of downloading, displaying and working with the data contained in the Nautilus data logger.
• Resolution: 8 bit (1 part in 256). • PC Requirements: IBM PC or 100% compatible running MS® Windows 3.1, '95,'98, Me, 2000 or NT, with at least 2MB RAM, 10MB of hard drive disk space and one free serial port. 3.3.1.1. How Does It Work? Data loggers are electronic recording devices used to monitor parameters such as temperature and store data for analysis. Data is commonly displayed in a table or graphical format. Thermometers measure data as it happens, but data loggers continuously monitor events.
3.3.2. Getting Started for the First Time To get you started immediately, we have provided a Quick Manual together with this software. Please refer to the section Quick Manual. 3.3.2.1. What Do I Need? In order to use the Nautilus data logger with your newly installed TrendReader Express you will need the following components: IC-101 Interface Cable Nautilus85 Data Logger Troubleshooting: If any of these necessary parts are missing, please contact ACR Systems. 3.3.2.2.
3.3.3. Preparing the Nautilus for Use TrendReader Express is a simple software application designed to download and display Nautilus data quickly and easily. This is the main application window: At the top of the window there is the menu bar containing items used to control the application. The icon toolbar is located just below the menu bar and contains shortcuts for commonly performed operations. The large gray area is the desktop used to display graph information.
Cancel Closes the status window. Help Displays relevant help topics. NOTE: See also Edit the Nautilus Parameters. Close Closes Status window. Troubleshooting: If you are unable to contact your Nautilus85 data logger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual. 3.3.3.2.
Compressed Data When activated, data stored uses efficient data-indexing method to conserve logger memory. Successive data readings that have identical values are assigned a single number rather than each reading assigned a number. When Memory is Full When Stop Logging is selected, logger will stop recording data when memory is full. When Overwrite Oldest Data is checked, the new readings will overwrite the oldest data using a first-in-first-out method. 3.3.4.
With the graph displayed on the screen you can Zoom in on the data graph to see more details. See section on Zooming. 3.3.4.2. Saving Graph Data When saving the information from your data logger into your computer, options exist to save the file in different formats. After the Save As pop-up window appears, simply choose your required format. To display a common Save As dialog, click on File Menu and then click on the Save As option. 3.3.4.3.
3.3.4.4. Saving As a TRW File TRW is the default file format for your ACR data logger. After selecting Backup from the status screen, the Save As dialog will open. The name of the file will default to the loggers serial number, located in the top right corner of graph. To re-name a file, simply click File Menu and then click on Save As option. This allows you to save the information currently being displayed on screen. 3.3.5.
3.3.5.2. Printing Graph To quickly print a data graph just click on the icon on the toolbar. If you want to change some printer parameters use the options File and then Setup Printer on the menu bar, to have access to the common printer dialog. Note: For systems with Windows NT and Windows 2000 the Setup Printer option is not available. This function needs to be performed outside the TrendReader Express environment. Click Start, click Settings, click Printer and right click to select printer. 3.3.5.3.
3.3.6. Menu Options The following are options available: Open Save As Back Up Stop Print Copy to Clipboard Set Up and Clear Logger 3.3.6.1. File Menu Open Graph Used to open a previously saved file. When you select this option the application displays a common Open File dialog. Save As Use this option if you wish to save the graph file with another name or to change the file format to Comma Delimited (.CSV). When you select this option the application displays a common Save As dialog.
3.3.6.2. Edit Menu Unzoom to Last Zooms out the active graph to the previous zoom factor. Unzoom All Restores the graph display to show all points. Copy Graph to Clipboard Copies active graph to Windows clipboard. Units Sets units in °C, °F and K. Autoscale Autoscale provides best graph capture on y-axis (vertical). 3.3.6.3. Communicate Menu Setup/ Edit Logger Contacts a Nautilus data logger. The status screen will be accessed. To edit the loggers parameters select the Edit tab.
3.3.6.5. Window Menu Cascade Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom, left to right. The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed. Click the appropriate title bar to display the window's contents. The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows. To change to another window, click in its title bar, or select its name from the list. Tile Vertical Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom.
3.3.7. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Each data logger has a serial number. Is this unique in each case? A: Yes. Each logger has its own unique serial number. Files from data loggers will actually reference this number. When saving a data file, the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from. Q: What do we mean by 8-bit or 12-bit logger? A: 8 bit means one part in 256 and 12 bit means one part in 4096.
3.3.8. Troubleshooting This section deals with the most common problems one can expect when using ACR data loggers and TrendReader Express. If you require assistance to topics not covered in this section, please contact our Customer Service Department. ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.) customersupport@acrsystems.com www.acrsystems.
3.3.8.2. Analyzing Logged Data The following functions will assist in analyzing data. Zoom/Unzoom To zoom into a window on a graph, a region needs to be selected. To select, Left-click on first point, hold button, then drag cursor to next point. To unzoom, select Edit, Unzoom Last or Unzoom All on Menu Bar. TrendReader Express performs x-axis (horizontal) zooming only and autoscales y-axis (vertical). Autoscale Autoscale provides best graph capture on y-axis (vertical).
3.3.10. Upgrading My Hardware Nautilus85 is one of many quality products offered by ACR Systems. As your data logging needs grow, our products and services will accommodate those needs. We are committed to providing you with value added products that will continue to serve you for years. Please contact us for more information about product upgrades and the vast selection of quality products from ACR Systems. ACR Systems Inc.
3.4. Nautilus135 Thank you for choosing the ACR Nautilus135 for your data logging requirements. This information has been designed to get you working as quickly and easily as possible with your new data logger. It will explain the operation of downloading, displaying and working with the data contained in the Nautilus data logger.
• Resolution: 8 bit (1 part in 256) • PC Requirements: IBM PC or 100% compatible running MS® Windows 3.1, '95,'98, Me, 2000 or NT, with at least 2MB RAM, 10 MB of hard drive disk space and one free serial port 3.4.1.1. How Does It Work? Data loggers are electronic recording devices used to monitor parameters such as temperature and store data for analysis. Data is commonly displayed in a table or graphical format. Thermometers measure data as it happens, but data loggers continuously monitor events.
3.4.2. Getting Started for the First Time To get you started immediately, we have provided a Quick Manual together with this software. Please refer to the section Quick Manual. 3.4.2.1. What Do I Need? In order to use the Nautilus data logger with your newly installed TrendReader Express you will need the following components: IC-101 Interface Cable Nautilus135 Data Logger Troubleshooting: If any of these necessary parts are missing, please contact ACR Systems. 3.4.2.2.
3.4.3. Preparing the Nautilus For Use TrendReader Express is a simple software application designed to download and display Nautilus data quickly and easily. This is the main application window: At the top of the window there is the Menu Bar containing items used to control the application. The icon toolbar is located just below the Menu Bar and contains shortcuts for commonly performed operations. The large gray area is the desktop used to display graph information.
Save Clears all readings stored in the logger as well as changes any of the logger's configurations. Cancel Closes the status window. Help Displays relevant help topics. NOTE: See also Edit the Nautilus Parameters. Troubleshooting: If you are unable to contact your Nautilus135 data logger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual. 3.4.3.2. Setting Up the Logger To change any of the parameters in the status window select the Edit tab.
When Memory is Full When Stop Logging is selected, logger will stop recording data when memory is full. When Overwrite Oldest Data is checked, the new readings will overwrite the oldest data using a first-in-first-out method. 3.4.4. Backup and Save Logged Data Once the communication with Nautilus is established, there are two options to select: • Backup the Logger • Save Graph Data 3.4.4.1.
3.4.4.2. Saving Graph Data When saving the information from your data logger into your computer, options exist to save the file in different formats. After the Save As pop-up window appears, simply choose your required format. To display a common Save As dialog click on File Menu and then click on the Save As option. 3.4.4.3. Exporting Data to Other Formats Data can be saved in common spreadsheet formats. After selecting Back Up from the status screen the Save As menu will open.
3.4.4.4. Saving As a TRW file TRW is the default file format for your ACR data logger. After selecting Back Up from the Status screen the Save As menu will open. The name of the file will default to the loggers serial number, located in the top-right-corner of graph. To re-name a file, simply click File Menu and then click on Save as option. This allows you to save the information currently being displayed on screen. 3.4.5.
3.4.5.2. Printing Graph To quickly print a data graph just click on the icon on the toolbar. If you want to change some printer parameters use the options File and then Setup Printer on the menu bar, to have access to the common printer dialog. Note: For systems with Windows NT and Windows 2000 the Setup Printer option is not available. This function needs to be performed outside the TrendReader Express environment. Click Start, click Settings, click Printer and right click to select printer. 3.4.5.3.
3.4.6. Menu Options The following are options available: Open Save As Back Up Stop Print Copy to Clipboard Set Up and Clear Logger 3.4.6.1. File Menu Open Graph Used to open a previously saved file. When you select this option, the application displays a common Open File dialog. Save As Use this option if you wish to save the graph file with another name or to change the file format to Comma Delimited (.CSV). When you select this option the application displays a common Save As dialog.
3.4.6.2. Edit Menu Unzoom to Last Zooms out the active graph to the previous zoom factor. Unzoom All Restores the graph display to show all points. Copy Graph to Clipboard Copies active graph to Windows clipboard. Units Sets units in °C, °F and K. Autoscale Autoscale provides best graph capture on y-axis (vertical). 3.4.6.3. Communicate Menu Setup/ Edit Logger Contacts a Nautilus data logger. The status screen will be accessed. To edit the loggers parameters select the Edit tab.
3.4.6.5. Window Menu Cascade Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom, left to right. The graph windows overlay one another with the title bar exposed. Click the appropriate title bar to display the window's contents. The bottom of the menu contains a list of all open windows. To change to another window, click on its title bar, or select its name from the list. Tile Vertical Rearranges all graph windows top to bottom.
3.4.7. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Each data logger has a serial number. Is this unique in each case? A: Yes. Each logger has its own unique serial number. Files from data loggers will actually reference this number. When saving a data file, the name of the file will default to the serial number of the logger that it originates from. Q: What do we mean by 8-bit or 12-bit logger? A: 8 bit means one part in 256 and 12 bit means one part in 4096.
3.4.8. Troubleshooting This section deals with the most common problems one can expect when using ACR data loggers and TrendReader Express. If you require assistance to topics not covered in this section, please contact our Technical Support Department. ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.) customerservice@acrsystems.com www.acrsystems.
3.4.8.2. Analyzing Logged Data The following functions will assist in analyzing data. Zoom/Unzoom To zoom into a window on a graph, a region needs to be selected. To select, Left-click on first point, hold button, then drag cursor to next point. To unzoom, select Edit, Unzoom Last or Unzoom All on Menu Bar. TrendReader Express performs x-axis (horizontal) zooming only, and autoscales y-axis (vertical). Autoscale Autoscale provides best graph capture on y-axis (vertical).
3.4.10. Upgrading My Hardware Nautilus135 is one of many quality products offered by ACR Systems. As your data logging needs grow, our products and services will accommodate those needs. We are committed to providing you with value added products that will continue to serve you for years. Please contact us for more information about product upgrades and the vast selection of quality products from ACR Systems. ACR Systems Inc.
4. Upgrading ACR Software TrendReader Express is one of many quality products offered by ACR Systems. As your data logging needs grow, our products will accommodate those needs. We are committed to provide our customers with value added products that will serve you for years. Please contact us for more information on vast selection of quality products from ACR Systems. ACR Systems Inc.
5. Frequently Asked Questions This section covers a sampling of common questions asked about data logging using ACR data loggers. It is divided into two sections, software and hardware specific. For technical issues not covered in this manual, please contact our Customer Service Department. ACR Systems Inc. Customer Service Department Unit 210, 12960-84th Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 1K7 Canada Tel: Fax: Toll Free: E-mail: Web Site: (604) 591-1128 (604) 591-2252 1-800-663-7845 (Canada & U.S.
Q: Is TrendReader Express wireless capable? A: No. Q: How can I share my TRW files with other users who do not have TrendReader Express? A: Data can be shared with users who have TrendReader Express or Standard. Q: Can I open TrendReader Express files with my regular TrendReader? A: Yes. All Windows version of TrendReader software can open TrendReader Express *.trw files. Q: Can I read TrendReader Express files with the older version of Bottle Logger software files? A: No.
6. Quick Manual - Nautilus Installation Insert CD ROM into the drive on your PC and double click Setup icon. The software is installed automatically and displays the TrendReader Express icon on your desktop. To launch application, double-click on icon. The TrendReader Express application window is displayed on the screen. Download Data Insert the IC-101 interface cable into the 9-pin serial port at the back of your PC. Click Back Up icon on the toolbar.
7. Quick Manual - JR. Installation Insert CD ROM into the drive on your PC and double click Setup icon. The software is installed automatically and displays TrendReader Express icon on your desktop. To launch application, double-click on icon. The TrendReader Express application window is displayed on the screen. Download Data Insert the logger connector to the 9-pin serial port at the back of your PC. Click Back Up icon on the toolbar.
8. Glossary A Active Form: Refers to the window's dialog box that is currently running. The active form is the form which has its top window bar highlighted. Accuracy: Refers to the level of precision (tolerance) of a measured parameter, typically expressed terms of +/value or percent. Auto Scale: A graphical function in TrendReader Express which maximizes display of a graph-curve along the yaxis.
LPT port: A parallel communications port used with a printer device. M Modem: A communications device that transfers information from the logger over a telecommunications network. P Port: Please refer to Com Port. R RS-232: A communications protocol by which electronic information is sent and received. Resolution: The smallest increment a data logger is capable of segmenting a given range of a sensor. For example, an 8-bit logger is capable of segmenting a range by 256 increments.
