There are certain instances where only a specific time range of data is desirable. When this is the case, only this range can be uploaded. However, be aware that it is not possible to later interrogate older data once a new time stamp is uploaded. Open iChart with the current project Hold down the SHIFT […]
In some instances, it may be necessary to set a sample or log interval using the Advanced iSIC interface. 1. Open iChart with the current project file. Click Advanced | iSIC | iSIC. The iSIC Setup window will appear. 2. Enter the appropriate communication settings for the data logger. Confirm the COM Port if applicable and […]
The logger memory can be erased prior to deployment. Open iChart with the current project file Click Setup Place a check mark in the “Erase iSIC log memory” box Click Update iSIC Click Yes when prompted to confirm Wait for the memory to erase Click OK to exit the Setup Device window
iChart has a built in interface to communicate with the Airmar WS series weather stations. This allows for setup and diagnostics. This interface was added in version V6.17.012. Update to the latest version of iChart if the current version is older than this. Updating iChart Open iChart Click Advanced | Sensor Interface | Airmar WS Terminal Select […]
Data replication duplicates all data as it is downloaded by iChart into a separate location on the computer. Below are Couple of notes regarding how this feature works. Data is still stored in binary format in the <ProjectFileName>.data folder like normal regardless of this setting Data is appended to this file every time new data is interrogated […]
Certain SDI-12 sensors require the use of the Continuous Measurements (aR0! … aR9!) command. In order to get the iSIC to operate in this mode, a flag must be set in the iSIC. 1. Enable the iSIC Command Tab in Advanced | iSIC | iSIC by following the steps in the below link http://www.nexsens.com/knowledge-base/software/ichart/enable-isic-command-tab.htm 2. Within […]
iChart can be configured as a Modbus master to output data uploaded from any iSIC data logger to a Modbus RTU device connecting to a PC COM port. The default serial settings are 19200 baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Modbus address and registers along with data format can be specified for each […]
NexSens iSIC and SDL500 data loggers can be setup to send data to a Modbus slave device after logging data to the internal flash memory. This is a “hybrid” data logger/Modbus device mode. The iSIC or SDL500 may be set in this mode by sending a command through the control menu: 1. Enable the iSIC […]
In some applications, it is necessary to send specialized commands to an iSIC or SDL500 data logger through the iSIC Setup menu. This requires that the iSIC Command tab be enabled within this menu. 1. Navigate to the iChart6 folder on the computer. The common extension is C:/Program Files/NexSens/iChart6. 2. Open the ICHART.INI file. 3. With the […]
In order to open multiple reports on iChart’s startup, first make sure that iChart is up to date: Updating iChart After iChart has been updated: 1. Open iChart. 2. Click Edit | Preferences. 3. The System Setup window will appear. 4. Make sure that “Enable startup dialog” is unchecked. 5. Place a check […]
