iChart does not offer a built in data manipulation option. In order to alter the data within iChart one can export the data to Excel, remove the iChart data, and re-import the altered data. 1. Open iChart with the current project file (.icr). 2. Click Help | Open Users Folder from the menu bar. 3. Open the folder named […]
The address of an iSIC or SDL500 data logger can be changed using iChart software. 1. Open iChart with a current project if not already open 2. From the menu select Advanced | iSIC | iSIC 3. Select the correct PC COM port, Connection type and iSIC Address If the address is unknown and the connection […]
Changing Lufft local altitude setting via SDI-12 The Lufft line of weather sensors can be configured using SDI-12 protocol through iChart software. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. Right click on the Lufft sensor in the Navigation Panel. 3. Select Property. The Smart Sensor Properties window should appear. 4. Record the number in […]
It is possible to copy logger settings – including alarms, alerts, data flags, interrogation schedules and RTC schedules – between sites using iChart software. 1. Open iChart with the current project. 2. In the Navigation Panel, highlight the site from which settings are to be copied by clicking once. 3. Click Project | Copy Logger […]
In certain monitoring applications, it’s necessary to ensure that equipment stays within defined areas. This is made possible by GPS equipment and bounding alarms that can be set in iChart. 1. Record the upper and lower GPS coordinates of the desired bounding rectangle. GPS1 and GPS2 form two corners of the bounding rectangle in Figure […]
Most barometric pressure sensors measure the absolute pressure of a location and do not account for the elevation above sea level. Since barometric pressure is conventionally reported (in weather reports, etc.) as an adjusted value referenced to sea level elevation, this may cause readings to appear artificially low, particularly at high elevations. To reference sensor […]
To reduce the size of each output in order to save time and memory, the timestamp can be removed. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. From the main menu select Edit | Preferences. 3. Switch to the Advanced tab. 4. Uncheck the “Send timestamp with each upload cmd” box. Click OK to finish. REV: 13G18
NexSens iChart software is used to control iSIC data loggers and all connected devices. The software also includes many features, such as device disabling. This feature can be used to save power or to disconnect power while waiting for service. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. In the navigation panel on the left, […]
The sensor offset is used to adjust the range of a sensor if the current range is not acceptable. A sensor offset can also be used to counteract irregularities in non-standard manufacturing. For example, if a wind sensor is designed so north is 0 degrees but collected data always shows north as 5 degrees, then […]
It is recommended that the Administrator allows full access to the iChart6 folder. This allows the user to open and/or modifying a file located within the folder. The steps below will provide instructions on how to gain access to the iChart6 folder. 1. Open My Computer (Windows XP) or Computer (Windows Vista and 7) from the Start Menu. 2. […]
