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Manual
PC208W Datalogger Support Software
5.1 Introduction
PC208W Datalogger Support Software is a Windows based software package specifically developed by Campbell
Scientific for communication between datalogger and PC. It consists of a help module and 7 independent datalogger
support components. Among them are also the utilities for setting up a network of PC connected stations and on-line
datalogger communication. Depending on the conditions and requirements these utilities will not be used in certain
cases whereas in other cases these may be used wherever feasible in the Basin. For example the Project may
consider the option of direct on-line communication with the stations using short haul modems or cellular mobile
communications.
Smooth flow of data from datalogger to Nile Basin Database is accomplished with the help of the following three
PC208W utilities: Connect, StgModule and Report. The first and second serve to transfer raw data files either directly
from the datalogger to the PC via short haul modems or then from storage module to PC, while the second is used
to separate the various meteorological variables from raw batch data transferred from the datalogger or storage
module into PC, and re-arrange their data structure.
These software utilities will be discussed in the paragraphs given below. However, the text that follows does
not cover all aspects of the two PC208W software utilities. Only the subjects which are considered important and
essential in the data downloading process are discussed. The user is referred to the respective Campbell Scientific
Instruction Manuals, as well as the on-line help, in case of need for more information. The use of “Connect” utility
is still under experiment at the Project office and will be included in the manual later on.
5.2 StgModule Component
5.2.1 Introduction
Due to recent rapid developments in the mobile/cellular telecommunications in most of the African countries, it
has become feasible to establish on-line communication between a datalogger and a PC. The Project experts are
exploring ways for making it possible to transfer on-line digital data from a remotely stationed datalogger to the PC
using a cellular communication facility. Apart from this, the project has also opted for the portable SM4M or SM192
Storage Module to transfer the accumulated raw data from the logger’s RAM to personal computer. This storage
device can contain up to almost 400,000 data values as well as a maximum of 8 datalogger programs. Communication
between storage module and PC is enabled through the StgModule software, discussed in this paragraph.
5.2.2 Connecting Storage Module to PC
This paragraph presents the instructions for establishing communication between SM4M or SM192 and PC.
Step A1: Connect the SM4M/SM192 Storage Module to the SC532A Interface using the blue SC12 cable.
Step A2: Make sure the SC532A Interface is powered.
Step A3: Double click the PC208W Datalogger Support Software Icon, presented below.
PC208W Datalogger Support Software