PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 TASC DATA LOGGER OWNERS MANUAL TASC CONSOLE / A.C. ADAPTER CONNECTION EXTERNAL COMPUTER PORT (9 PIN CONNECTOR) LCD DISPLAY 1. LOG LOCATION 2. LOG WEATHER 3.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 INTRODUCTION: The MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES TASC DATA-LOGGER is a companion product to the MID-TECH TASC Injection Control System. It has been designed to combine user entered information pertaining to a chemical application with information obtained directly from the TASC Console. This unit includes a keyboard with a 4 by 16 dot matrix LCD to display information and help guide the operator through each operation.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 To advance to additional functions, press the two arrow keys (labeled “MENU”) at the bottom right of the keypad. NOTE: Press both keys simultaneously and hold for approximately 1 second. This will call up the next screen and give the operator access to the following functions. 1. 2. 3. 4. DOWNLOAD DATA CLEAR DATA OTHER OPTIONS MAIN MENU To select any of these options simply press the number indicated beside the required operation.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 The following characters may be selected pressing the “ARROW” keys to scroll (right or left) and locate the required character. , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (space) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ NOTE: The printer has a 24 character line width, while the LCD can only display 16 characters per line and must wrap around to the next line to show all 24 characters.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 SELECTING THE START FORMAT: This operation will generally only be done once unless the non-volatile memory of the DATA-LOGGER is disturbed or you convert your spraying operation to one of the other categories. First begin by pressing the two “ARROW” keys (< >) at the same time to display the screen: 1. 2. 3. 4. DOWNLOAD DATA CLEAR DATA OTHER OPTIONS MAIN MENU Press 3 to advance to the OTHER OPTIONS screen: 1. 2. 3. 4.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 SETTING THE LOG MODE: The DATA-LOGGER has the ability to generate a printed log record of accumulated data. At the same time the DATA-LOGGER will store data in memory for downloading to a computer later. NOTE: THE DATA-LOGGER MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TASC CONSOLE BEFORE THE TASC POWER IS TURNED ON, OTHERWISE THE TASC WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE DATA-LOGGER IS AVAILABLE.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 The display will ask a question. LOG TO PRINTER? 1. YES 2. NO If the operator only wants to record data in memory and not on the printer, then he should press 2, (NO). When either 1 or 2 is pressed, the display will return to the MAIN MENU. 4. When the “PER ACRE(S)” mode is selected the display will show: PER 00 ACRES The cursor will flash at the Tens position. To set the log function to log data every acre, enter in sequence 0 & 1.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 LOGGING WEATHER DATA: Weather Data is logged manually by the operator. This information is printed out and/or logged into memory for that point in time only and must be changed (re-entered) as weather conditions change. Press 2 from the MAIN MENU to display the LOG WEATHER screen. 1. 2. 3. SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY CLOUDY Enter the proper sky condition by pressing 1, 2, or 3. The screen will advance to the additional weather data screen.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 Press 3 to select the LOG CHEMICALS screen. ENTER CHEM CODES PUMP # 1 - 0 0 PUMP # 2 - 0 0 PUMP # 3 - 0 0 Enter the proper chemical code for each pump by using the digit keys on the keyboard. Press the "ENTER" key to advance to the next pump. Pressing the "ENTER" key after entering the code for PUMP #3 will advance to the next screen.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 Install the DATACAP program on your PC if you have not already done so, (See software instructions supplied with the capture program). Connect the 9 pin cable to the serial port of the PC and the Printer Module. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU RECEIVED WITH YOUR DATACAP PROGRAM TO DOWNLOAD DATA INTO THE PC. The time required to dump the data will depend on the amount stored and the Baud Rate selected.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 REPLACING THE PRINTER RIBBON AND PAPER: An Epson Hx 20 cartridge ribbon is used in the Printer. When printing becomes faint or difficult to see, you should replace the cartridge. NOTE: If the printer is used infrequently, the print impression sometimes becomes weak because the ribbon dries out.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 c. Push down on the right side of ribbon cartridge (marked “PUSH”) and remove the cartridge. d. Install cartridge. Be sure the ink cartridge is inserted firmly to prevent weak or irregular printing. The cartridge must be properly seated and aligned for best printing. e. Turn the cartridge “knob” (marked by an arrow) clockwise to stretch the ribbon. f. Replace the cover. g. Replace the paper.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 2. Inserting the Paper Roll a. Press the POWER switch to the OFF position. b. Unroll several inches of the paper. c. Cut a straight edge on the paper roll if it is jagged. This will facilitate the entry of the paper into the printer. d. Slide the paper through the slot connecting the paper compartment and the printer compartment. You can slide it in about one quarter inch before it stops. e.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 g. 3. Now pull the paper through the printer, until several inches are exposed: Replacing the printer cover. a. Slide the paper through the slot in the printer cover. b. Push the back of the printer cover down and into place. c. Press the front of the printer cover down to lock in place.
PN - 999-1522 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703 d. Turn the paper roll so as to take up any slack in the paper feeding to the printer and replace the clear plastic cover. Make sure the roll of paper turns freely. If it does not turn freely, the paper will jam and will possibly damage the printer mechanism. TO REMOVE THE PAPER ROLL: First use the paper TEST switch to advance the paper about one inch beyond the paper cutter. Now lift the paper roll away from the printer housing.
