EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers EasyLog USB Software Guide Contents 1. Downloading and Installing the EasyLog USB Software 2. Hardware Preparation 3. Software Quick Start Guide Starting the EasyLog USB Software Data Logger Name, Scale, Calibration and Logging Rate Configuring Alarm Levels Configuring Start Options Configuration Completed 4.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers 1. Downloading and Installing the EasyLog USB Software Download the latest version of the EasyLog USB software from www.lascarelectronics.com. EasyLog USB is compatible with the following 32bit and 64bit operating systems (other operating systems are currently not supported): - Microsoft Windows 7 - Microsoft Windows 8 and 8.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers If the data logger does not feature a battery, then consult the data logger’s technical datasheet for the correct and safe method to power that data logger. If a low battery warning appears on-screen while using EasyLog USB, then replace or re-charge the battery (depending on the battery type fitted) before starting a new data logging exercise.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Configuring Alarm Levels - select the required Alarm Levels - select the Alarm Trigger Levels for any selected alarms - select Hold and any other options for any selected alarms - click on Next Configuring Start Options - either click Finish if you want to start logging immediately - or configure to start logging at a later time and date - click on Finish.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers 4. Detailed Software Description Main Screen www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Click on the green button to set up and start the data logger. If the data logger is logging when you click on the green button, or if the data logger is set up for a delayed start, then you will be prompted to stop the logging process. - If you select No, then the data logger will continue logging. - If you select Yes, then the data logger will stop taking readings.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Data Logger Name, Scale, Calibration and Logging Rate To distinguish between several data loggers, give each a unique name, up to 15 characters long. The name can contain letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and all special characters except any of the following: “ % & * , . / : < > ? \ ( ) | www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Depending on the data logger that you are using, you will be able to select one or more settings. Follow the on-screen instructions in consultation with the data logger’s technical datasheet to configure the data logger correctly for your application. Some data loggers offer a fixed choice of scale, others allow you to choose your own sensor type and measurement unit.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Configuring Alarm Levels LEDs on some data loggers indicate whether an alarm has been activated. Consult the relevant data logger datasheet for details of the availability of this feature and the LED flashing modes. An LED will flash red when the logged reading has exceeded a Low or High alarm level. By default Hold is disabled.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers You have the option to set no alarms, one alarm or both alarms. Depending on the data logger that you are using, you may also be able to disable the LEDs on the data logger. Some data loggers allow you to set warning levels and enable a sounder instead of setting alarm levels. For each alarm that you have set, you must also set the level at which the alarm is triggered.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Configuring Start Options To start logging immediately, click on the Finish button. Some data loggers allow you to start when the data logger button is pressed. Some data loggers allow you to delay the start until a measurement threshold has been reached. Enter the correct threshold data. www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers To delay the start of the data logger to a preset time and date, select that option and select the Start Time (hh:mm:ss format) and Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy format) at which you want to start logging, and click on the Finish button. To select the Start Time, highlight that part of the time (hh, mm or ss) that you want to modify. That part will turn blue. Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the selection.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Configuration Completed After the computer has configured the data logger with your chosen parameters, the following confirmation screen is displayed. Remove the data logger from the computer, re-fit the translucent cap, and place the data logger in the location where you want to measure.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers View Data Logger Status Click on Options > Current Status from the menu to display the current status of the attached data logger. www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Stop Logging and Download Data Click on the red button to stop the data logger and download any stored readings. To avoid inadvertently interrupting a logging exercise, you will be asked to confirm that you would like to stop the logging process. Click on the Yes button to stop the logging exercise. www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers The next window shows that the data logger is in the Stopped condition. It also displays the data logger’s Name and the number of Readings stored inside its memory. Click on the OK button to download any stored readings. After selecting a suitable filename for the logged data, the graph program will open automatically and display the readings as a graph.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers 5. Graphing There are two ways to open the graphing program. Click on the red button to stop the data logger and download any stored readings. You are prompted to save the stored readings in a file. Then the graphing program opens and displays the stored readings as a graph. or Click on the blue button to graph previously saved readings.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers 3 Typically, a graph 5 shows the following information: 7 1 6 4 2 8 1. Vertical axis, including scale and unit 2. Horizontal axis, including time related information 3. Data logger name 4. Low alarm trigger level, a horizontal dashed line 5. High alarm trigger level, a horizontal dashed line 6. Plotted data line 7. Marker line that follows the mouse pointer 8.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers To reduce clutter in the graph window, individual traces can be turned on or off by ticking or unticking the relevant boxes below the graph. Menu Items (View option) Toolbar Click on Toolbar to display or hide the toolbar. Status Bar Click on Status Bar to display or hide the status bar at the bottom of the screen. The status bar offers hints when the mouse is positioned over a button on the toolbar.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Mark Samples Click on Mark Samples to show the actual measured data points on the graph. Large data sets may result in a slight delay while all the data points are plotted. Click on this option again to hide the data points. Statistics Click on Statistics to show the statistics window for the data. Click on this option again to hide the statistics window.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers Zoom in - Click on this button, then select the zoom area by holding the left mouse button down and dragging a box over that part of the graph that you wish to inspect more closely. You can zoom in several times before the maximum zoom level is reached. Zoom out - Every time you click on this button, the zoom level is decreased to the previous zoom level until the minimum zoom level is reached.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers example of automatically generated summary report in PDF format www.lascarelectronics.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers 7. Error Messages EasyLog USB reports any detected errors via on-screen messages. Most of these messages are self-explanatory and are designed to help the user find a quick solution.
EASYLOG SOFTWARE GUIDE This Help Guide refers to the EasyLog USB Data Loggers The USB device currently connected is not compatible with this version of the software. Contact your supplier for further assistance. (See About box for contact details) This error message appears when the USB data logger requires a later version of the EasyLog USB software than is currently installed on your computer. Download, install and use the latest EasyLog USB software version from www.lascarelectronics.com.