iChart software has a built-in terminal program designed to communicate with devices. However, any terminal program may be used communicate as well. 1. Open Hyper Terminal, often located in the Windows start menu under All Programs | Accessories | Communications | Hyper Terminal. 2. Enter a name for the connection and click OK. 3. In the […]
NexSens iSIC data loggers have a default address of 1. When connecting multiple iSICs to a single PC COM Port, unique addresses must be assigned to differentiate between them. This problem occurs most often when using a system of 4100-iSICs. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. From the menu bar select Advanced |iSIC | […]
In order for iChart to communicate with the base radio, the correct COM port needs to be selected. These steps will provide instructions on how to check which COM port needs to be selected in order to communicate. 1. Open iChart. 2. Select Advanced | Terminal. 3. Click … located to the right of the “Detail” box. […]
In order for a base radio to communicate with iChart, the correct COM port needs to be selected. Sometimes the base radio’s COM port and the port that iChart checks for the base does not match. If this is the case, the best option would be to change the COM port that iChart checks for […]
The iSIC data logger’s DIO0 and DIO1 lines are programmable digital input/output signals. In revision 6, the signals are 5V logic and can tolerate up to 6V. In revision 7, the signals are 3.3V logic and can tolerate up to 35V indefinitely. The most common use of these lines is to use them to drive […]
Some sensors have the capability to connect directly to a computer without an iSIC data logger. To use these sensors, iChart has to be configured for a direct communication method using the Setup Device Wizard. 1. Open iChart with a current project, or create a new project by selecting File | New Project. 2. If the Setup Device […]
YSI sondes are compatible with NexSens iSIC data loggers and iChart software. iChart has a YSI Sonde Terminal designed specifically for sonde communication which can be used for device reconfiguration. For more information on YSI products, visit www.ysi.com. 1. Open iChart with or without a current project. 2. Connect the YSI sonde to the iSIC […]
Many iSIC data logger commands can be executed remotely. However, this requires editing the .INI file, which can have hazardous effects if done incorrectly. Remote commands should only be used for very specific and deliberate purposes. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. From the menu bar select Edit | Preferences. 3. Switch to the GUI tab. […]
An .idb file is a compressed data file for iChart software. Its main purpose is to store monthly data in a single file for ease of transport. The files can be created manually one at a time or automatically on a set schedule. 1. Open iChart without a project 2. From the menu bar select File […]
NexSens iChart software stores projects in unique .icr files. Each file contains sites, iSIC data loggers, sensors, sensor parameters, and all other settings for each project. The backup function in iChart should be used to secure data and can also be used to transfer data between locations. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. […]
