In some applications only the most recent data is desired in a report. However, iChart software defaults to include all data when creating a new report. iChart settings can be changed so that only the most recent data is displayed. 1. Open iChart. 2. From the menu bar select Report | New Report or Report | Open Report to edit a […]
If a user would like to run iChart as a service, the following command line arguments may be used: o”icr file” – run iChart and open the icr file pab – run iChart at priority a, interrogate at priority b where a and b are: […]
The Setup Device Wizard in iChart software is used to add, edit, or delete devices contained within a project. Although device properties can be set from the navigation panel, the devices themselves cannot be added or removed. 1. Open iChart with a current project. Interrogate the appropriate iSIC data logger to retrieve all data stored within, because completing […]
iChart can only accept imported null data after the initiation fill has been changed to allow that. 1. Open iChart without the current project. 2. From the main menu select Help | Open Users Folder. 3. Go up (1) level in Windows Explorer. 4. Open a file named “ICHART.INI” with notepad. 5. Search for “[Device]”. […]
The iSIC is capable of adjusting various settings based on a parameters reading. The enable line can be triggered, the sample interval can be changed, and various other configurations adjustments can be made. 1. Open iChart with the current project file. Note: Interrogate all data off of the device as this process will require the […]
If a different computer than the one used to create the project is being used to download data, it is likely that the COM port will need to be switched. To determine which COM port the data logger is using, please follow the instructions in Verifying iSIC/SDL COM port. 1. Open iChart with the current project file. 2. Right-click […]
To have iChart continue to report an alarm while a parameter is outside of a desired range the following steps can be taken. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. Click Project | Setup iChart Alarm… from the menu bar. 3. Select the parameter the alarm will be based on from the Parameter list. 4. Click Add. 5. Setup the alarm […]
Reactiviating a Raven XT cellular modem may help resolve communication for a 3100-iSIC modem that can be powered up but is nonresponsive. 1. Unplug the serial DB-9 connector from the iSIC and connect it to an A77 programming cable provided with the data logger. Connect the other end of the programming cable to the computer. […]
In some applications the date and time are more useful when separated into two separate columns. 1. Close iChart. 2. Navigate to C:Program FilesNexSensiChart6. 3. Locate the file ICHART.INI. 4. Open ICHART.INI in Notepad. 5. Locate [Report]. 6. Hit <Enter> to create a new line and type the following: SeparaterTimeDataColInCSVFile=1 7. Save the file and close Notepad. 8. […]
In order to make certain configuration changes on a Lufft sensor, it must be connected to the computer directly using a WSConfig cable. 1. Connect the Lufft sensor to the WSConfig cable. 2. Plug the USB cable from the WSConfig cable into the computer. 3. Open Lufft’s Config Tools Software. If not installed, please download […]
