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8. Operation
The logger operation mode is user-defined in the Log-
Chart-II software. To access or change this conguration,
the Communication interface is required. The user must
install the LogChart-II software in a computer and run the
logger conguration according to instructions dened in
the LogChart-II installation section of this manual.
After conguration and input electric connections made,
the device is ready to measure and log input signals. The
status indicators show the logger current status.
Essential Accessories:
• A PC-System with Windows®2000 oder Windows XP®
• CD-ROM device
• A free USB-Port
The status lights of the logger startes ashing according to
the current status of the logger:
• A ash every four seconds (stand-by) means the log-
ger is ready for a new measurement or the logger has
completed a series of measurements and is waiting
for a new command.
• Flashes twice every four seconds, a current measurement is active.
The settings of the data logger operation will be done in the LogChart-II software. Each setting must be dened and its
action can be controlled. The data logger starts and stops his notes as they are predened in the settings.
8.1. Driver and Software Installation
In the Communication Interface model is a USB/Ir communication interface, which must be connected to the available
USB-port. Windows®will request a proper driver installation, which is found in the CD-ROM that is provided with the logger.
The driver installation steps may vary according to the machine, even for the same version of an operating system.
The following screenshots and steps are only to provide guidance.
1. Insert the CD shipped with the logger in the CD-ROM
drive.
2. Connect the communication interface IrLink-3 to the PC
USB-port. Windows®will acknowledge the presence of
new hardware and a few seconds later it will start the
driver installation process.
3. The window “found new hardware wizard” will be dis-
played, and you will be asked if you want to install the
driver from the Windows Update website. Select “No, not
this time”, and then click Next.
4. Select “Install from a list or specic location (Advanced)”
and click “Next”.
5. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and
check “Search removable media”. Click “Next”.If installati-
on les are not in a CD, check “Include this location in the
search” and show the le path.
