PConnectCE-Allegro Manual
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1. s user manual for complete information on the remote communications mode Transfer Program Switch to the Transfer Program tab to send a new program file DLD to the datalogger or receive the program file that is currently running in the datalogger Connected to Stni Set Clock Flags Ports Terminal Datalogger Program Transfer Send Program File did Retrieve Program Browse DLD Files E Start feco Za 3 59 PM 11 PConnectCE for the Allegro CE First select the desired option and then touch the Browse button to the right of the File field to choose the file to be sent or to enter a name for the retrieved file After the File field is completed press the Send or Retrieve button If you want to copy a DLD file to the Allegro CE so it can be transferred to the datalogger make sure the DLD is stored in the Allegro CE s Working Directory folder on the PC The next time you synchronize with the Allegro CE the file will be copied If you retrieve a DLD file from the datalogger the next time you synchronize with the Allegro CE the file will be uploaded to the Working Directory for the device 4 3 Viewing Data on the Allegro CE 12 Once data is collected onto your Allegro CE you can view it in a comma separated or tabular format You can also graph the values for one data point at a time From the Station window press the letter D to open a window that displays2. information refer to the ActiveSync section of your Allegro CE Owner s Manual or the ActiveSync on line help Insert the PConnectCE compact disk into your CD ROM drive and run the setup exe program from the disk Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software During the installation you will be prompted to Choose Working Folder for the software default is C CampbellSci PConnectCE The first time you synchronize with the Allegro CE to download the PConnectCE software a subdirectory for the Allegro will be created in this Working Folder directory e g C CampbellSci PConnectCE Allegro_ This subdirectory is where the data files retrieved using PConnectCE will be saved when you synchronize your Allegro CE with the PC after data has been collected from a datalogger This will also be the directory into which you will copy any files that should be transferred to the Allegro CE for use with the datalogger such as a new program file DLD After you have installed the software on your PC synchronize with your Allegro CE using ActiveSync This will install PConnectCE on the Allegro CE After PConnectCE is installed you will be asked to ensure that no further steps are required on the Allegro CE to complete the installation During the installation process an item will be placed on the Allegro s Start Programs PConnectCE menu Select this menu option to start the program 2 Microsoft and ActiveSync are regi
3. 5 000011 If you will be using the Allegro CE to collect data from more than one datalogger you will need to create additional stations To do this select New from the menu The New Stations window will be displayed The fields on this window are identical to the fields for the Edit Station Parameters window Once the fields are completed touch OK to save the new station You will be returned to the Station window A station can be deleted by highlighting it and pressing the Delete button You will be prompted to confirm the deletion to the Station From the Station window choose a station to connect to and touch Connect The Measurements tab will appear displaying the current input locations in the datalogger Return to Station Window f Datalogger Options Click to Scroll Through Tabs Connected to Stni Measurements Collect Data Set Clock Flags Ports Ji 1 1 00 12 31 39 AM Click To See More Values 23 260 6 31000 po T o ko of Click in Right Side Box to Edit Value Start feco 0100 3 53 PM Because of the small screen size you may see only a portion of the input locations in the datalogger Touch the up or down arrows to the right of the measurement cells to scroll through the values The value of an input location can be changed from the Measurements tab Highlight the cell enter a new value and press Enter You can change the descript
4. PC and the data file is transferred the data will be appended to any data file that exists with the same name During the transfer the data is converted to comma separated ASCII format After the file is transferred the binary file is deleted from the Allegro CE Set Clock The datalogger s clock can be set to that of the Allegro CE by switching to the Set Clock tab and touching the Set Clock button Note that the two clocks may not match exactly since there will always be some time lag between when the command is sent and when it is received by the datalogger PConnectCE for the Allegro CE 10 Connected to Stni OK Measurements Collect Data Set Clock Flags Ports Computer 9 13 02 3 56 28 PM Station 1 1 00 12 34 57 AM Start feco 0190 3 56 PM Campbell Scientific typically advises against frequent routine setting of the datalogger s clock Setting the clock could result in data with duplicate or missing timestamps especially if data is being saved in final storage fairly quickly For instance assume you are storing 1 minute data If the datalogger s clock reaches 11 45 and it stores data for that period and then you set the clock using an Allegro CE whose internal clock reads 11 44 you will end up with two different arrays of data with a timestamp of 11 45 Flags Ports The datalogger s ports and flags can be viewed and toggled from the Flags Ports tab All of the flags and po
5. also retrieve programs from dataloggers to the Allegro CE and use the synchronization process to copy them to the PC If two different programs one on the Allegro CE and another in PConnectCE s programs folder on the PC have the same name when you synchronize the DLD on the PC will overwrite the DLD on the Allegro CE Note PConnectCE does not support data collection from Campbell Scientific s Storage Modules or Card Storage Modules PConnectCE is a trademark of MeasureTek Inc Allegro CE is a registered trademark of Juniper Systems Inc Juniper Systems is a Campbell Scientific Inc company PConnectCE for the Allegro CE 1 1 New Features in this Version Several new features have been added to PConnectCE version 1 1 These are e Graphing of collected data on the Allegro e Support for RF400 radio communication e Support for COM2 2 Software Installation 2 1 Initial Installation PConnectCE requires an Allegro CE running Windows CEe version 3 0 or higher Computer requirements include a PC running a Windows based 32 bit operating system Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 or XP with Microsoft ActiveSynce version 3 7 or later Make sure ActiveSync is installed on your PC and that a partnership has been established with ActiveSync for the Allegro CE The New Partnership Wizard that sets up this partnership is automatically launched in ActiveSync the first time you connect the Allegro CE to your PC For additional
6. E Allegro Browse J Cancel You are now ready to use the PConnectCE software 2 2 Installing the PConnectCE Upgrade 1 Disconnect the Allegro from the computer 2 From the ActiveSync menu select Tools Options 3 On the Sync Options tab clear the check box for the PConnectCE conduit Press OK to close the Options dialog box PConnectCE for the Allegro CE 4 Synchronize with the Allegro This will unload the ActiveSync provider for PConnectCE NOTE This step is crucial If it is not followed the software will not install properly on the Allegro device 5 Install the PConnectCE 1 1 upgrade on your computer The installation will ask if you want to upgrade the application select Yes 6 Open Tools Options again from the ActiveSync menu Re enable the PConnectCE conduit by selecting the check box beside the text PConnectCE and close the dialog by selecting OK 7 Synchronize again with the Allegro the software installation will be complete 3 Connecting Your Allegro CE to the Datalogger 3 1 Direct Serial Connection The most common method of connecting the Allegro to the datalogger is using a direct serial connection The Allegro CE connects to the datalogger via the serial port on the top of the Allegro If you do not have a Connection Serial Cable for your Allegro CE you will need to purchase one Since this cable is specific to the Allegro CE it 1s not included with the PConnectCE soft
7. PCONNECTCE FOR JUNIPER SYSTEM S ALLEGRO FIELD PC SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC DATALOGGERS VERSION 1 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL REVISION 8 03 COPYRIGHT O 2001 2003 CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC INC Software Copyright O MeasureTek Inc LIMITED WARRANTY CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION warrants that the installation compact disk CD on which the accompanying computer software is recorded and the documentation provided with it are free from physical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION warrants that the computer software itself will perform substantially in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Instruction Manual published by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION warrants that the software is compatible only with the Allegro CE Field PC CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION is not responsible for incompatibility of this software running under any operating system other than those specified in accompanying data sheets or Instruction Manuals The above warranties are made for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION will replace any CD or documentation that proves defective in materials or workmanship without charge CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORPORATION will either replace or correct any software that does not perform substantially according to the specificatio
8. Stations Station Close 5 D Eu Station Window Program Window Data Window CONNECT Start feco 0100 3 39 PM Y our first datalogger will appear by default with the name Stn1 You must provide a unique identity for each individual datalogger To change the station setup including the datalogger name touch the station name then touch the Edit Properties to bring up the Edit Station Parameters screen PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Edit Station Parameters Close Edit Station Parameters Name Window Logger 500 510 y Security Code lo Communication comi y Program dld Click to Browse DLD Files start feco 0160 3 46 PM On this screen you can change the station Name select the Datalogger model enter any Security Code select which Allegro CE Communication port you are using to connect to the datalogger and associate a Program When you are finished editing the station parameters touch OK The Station name can be any name up to 8 characters It must contain alpha and or numeric characters and cannot contain any spaces The datalogger model of the station is chosen by pressing the arrow to the right of the Logger field and selecting the desired datalogger type Dataloggers may have up to three levels of Security Security is set when creating the datalogger program or in the datalogger s C mode If security is enabled in the datalogger you may ne
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10. all of the data files on the Allegro CE To view a data file simply highlight the filename The data files are given a BDF extension on the Allegro CE since they are stored in binary format to conserve memory They will be converted to comma separated ASCII format during the synchronization process DIE Data Date stn1 bdf 10 21 2002 Astar pco La 0 10 24 am When the data file is opened it will be displayed in a tabular format To view the data in a comma separated format touch the button as indicated in the graphic below If there are multiple output arrays stored in the data file you can view the data from a single array by touching the arrow beside the word All and selecting the array ID from the drop down list PConnectCE for the Allegro CE stni bdf All Comma Separated e Vi Butt 128 292 1426 11 98 25 34 8 6999 699 a ae 128 292 1429 11 99 25 36 4 6999 gt 699 128 292 1430 11 99 25 36 6 6999 699 128 292 1431 11 99 25 36 8 6999 699 128 292 1432 11 98 25 36 0 6999 699 128 292 1433 11 99 25 39 2 6999 699 128 292 1434 12 25 39 4 6999 6999 2 128 292 1435 12 25 39 6 6999 6999 2 Ss 20 1435 11 98 2 lt 000 AQQ on start La HE 10 31 am As you scroll through the data note that all of collected arrays are displayed intermixed as they were retrieved from the datalogger To graph a column of data you must limit the display to only one array type Tap the Array ID dr
11. e Allegro Field PC to another so long as there is not a possibility of it being used at one location while it s being used at another The software under the terms of this license cannot be used by two different people in two different places at the same time For example if you want to install it on two Allegro Field PCs at the same time you must have two licenses CAMPBELLSCIENTIFIC CANADA CORP 11564 149 street edmonton alberta TSM 1W7 tel 780 454 2505 fax 780 454 2655 www campbellsci ca PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Table of Contents 1 MPTP OGUICU ONT see 1 1 1 New Features in this Version 2 2 Software Installation 2 2 1 Initial Installation ici ia 2 2 2 Installing the PConnectCE Upgrade coooooooconoconoconononnnonnconoconoconoc nono 3 3 Connecting Your Allegro CE to the Datalogger 3 3 1 Direct Serial Connection iii isis 3 3 2 RF400 Radio Communication cccecceseeseceseeeseceeecaeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeeeereeeens 4 4 Using the PConnect Software 5 4 1 Configuring Stations d sire 5 4 2 Connecting to the Station iii iii 8 4 3 Viewing Data on the Allegro CE 12 4 4 Viewing Datalogger Programs 13 4 5 Transferring Data to Your Desktop 14 PConnectCE for the Allegro CE 1 Introduction Welcome to PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Field PC sup
12. e right side of the window the date of the last time the program was downloaded to the Allegro CE will be displayed To view a program simply highlight the program name The DLD code will be displayed however it cannot be edited To close the program touch the OK 13 PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Fite view SIDI E Program Date STN1 DLD 9 12 2002 4 5 Transferring Data to Your Desktop Computer Once data is collected onto your Allegro CE you can synchronize with your desktop computer and the data will automatically transfer to the folder you specified during the initial setup Data is stored on the Allegro CE in the same binary format as in the datalogger to conserve memory It is converted to comma separated ASCII during the synchronization process and appended to the data file on the PC named after the station from which it was retrieved 14
13. ed to enter the four digit security code to collect data set the datalogger s clock and depending upon the level of security even to connect to the datalogger Refer to the datalogger s user manual for complete information on security codes A Program File can be associated with the datalogger to provide labels for the input locations when viewing them on the Measurements tab Note that only DLD files created with Edlog version 2 0 and greater will have these labels stored in the DLD If a program is already running in the datalogger and you have a copy of the DLD on the Allegro CE you can associate the program with the station When you download a new program to the datalogger using PConnectCE you will be asked if you want the label descriptions to be changed to reflect the new program The communication mode can be specified by selecting it from the Communication field PConnectCE for the Allegro supports direct serial communication and point to multipoint RF400 radio communication see Section 3 When the RF400 is selected an RF Net Address and an RF Radio Address must be entered These two settings must reflect the settings in the remote RF400 radio PConnectCE for the Allegro will temporarily set the RF base modem s addresses to the addresses specified and then return them to the previous values after you disconnect PConnectCE for the Allegro CE 4 2 Connecting Click in Left Side Box to Edit Description P 12056 5
14. ive labels for measurements similarly There are five other tabs you can switch to to accomplish other tasks with the datalogger They are the Collect Data tab the Set Clock tab the Port Flags tab the Terminal tab and the Transfer Program tab Collect Data The Collect Data tab is used to collect data from the datalogger and store it to a file on the Allegro CE The name of the file is the station_name bdf Note that the data is stored in binary format on the Allegro CE and then converted to a comma separated ASCII format when the file is transferred to the PC during the synchronization process PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Connected to 5 1 Measurements Collect Data set Clock Flags Ports 41 File BDF C_Drive C_MyDocs Stn1 BDF 2A Collect Since Last Time O Collect All O Collect Last of Records A Start feco Bar 3 54pm A There are three data collection options e Collect Since Last Time This will collect only the new data that has been stored since the last time data was collected using the Allegro CE If this is a first data collection attempt all data will be collected e Collect All This will collect all data currently in datalogger memory regardless of whether the data has been collected previously e Collect Last of Records This will collect only the number of records entered into the adjacent field When the Allegro CE is synchronized with the
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16. op down arrow and select the ID of the array from which you want to graph data Double tap the column of interest to graph it You can scroll back and forth within the data To see the value and the time stamp of a particular point just tap that point Select Only One Array If an FSL file with the same name as the DLD file name exists on the handheld PConnectCE for the Allegro will use the FSL to derive column labels graph labels and time stamps when viewing the data Ifan FSL with the same program name does not exist PConnectCE for the Allegro will prompt you to select a file To transfer an FSL file to the handheld place the file in the PConnectCE devicename directory and the file will be copied during the next synchronization operation A data file can be deleted from the handheld device by pressing the Delete button You will be asked to confirm the deletion A data file that has been deleted will not be transferred when the handheld device is synchronized with the computer and it cannot be restored once deleted 4 4 Viewing Datalogger Programs If there were any program files CSI or DLD in the Allegro CE s working directory when you synchronized it with the PC they will be transferred to the Allegro CE To see a list of the datalogger program files that are stored on the Allegro CE touch the letter P to display the Program window A list of available programs will be displayed on the left side of the window On th
17. port software for Campbell Scientific s CR10 X CR500 510 CR23X 21X and CR7 dataloggers PConnectCE software allows you to connect your Allegro CE a rugged handheld field computer by Juniper Systems Inc to a Campbell Scientific datalogger to perform all of the standard datalogger support functions including e check and set the datalogger clock e send and receive datalogger programs e view and edit input locations and labels e set flags and ports e collect data e access the datalogger s remote keyboard mode through a terminal interface e view collected data in a tabular display PConnectCE stores collected datalogger data in the Allegro s internal memory Expansion memory cards are not supported in this version Using the data display feature you can view this data while at the site When the Allegro is synchronized with the desktop computer this data is moved to a folder specified during software installation on the PC New data from each station is appended to any existing data file on the PC The synchronization process also synchronizes datalogger program files between the PC and Allegro CE Files copied to the Allegro CE s PConnectCE folder will automatically be transferred to the Allegro CE during the next synchronization process Using this process you can store DLD files on the Allegro CE and subsequently send them to the datalogger or use them for labels when viewing measurements input locations You can
18. powered by the handheld device Cables gender changers and power supplies can be purchased from local suppliers or from Juniper Systems Campbell Scientific offers a Null Modem Cable Kit DB9 Male to DB9 Male P N 14392 for connecting a handheld device to the RF400 base Two gender changers P N 14393 may be required for use with a customer supplied null modem cable The RF400 Base Station Kit P N 14220 provides an AC to 12V DC transformer for the RF400 The Field Power Cable P N 14291 provides a 12V DC barrel plug on one end for PConnectCE for the Allegro CE connection to the RF400 and two pigtails on the other end for use with other power supplies such as a vehicle s 12 V cigarette lighter accessory 4 Using the PConnect Software PConnectCE is started by selecting Start Programs PConnectCE on the Allegro CE The software has three main windows the Station window the Data window and the Program window You can navigate between these windows by pressing the letter box for each window S for Station D for Data and P for Program The Station window is used to set up and communicate with the datalogger The Data window is used to view a data file that has been collected from the datalogger The Program window is used to view the DLD files that have been copied to the Allegro CE When PConnectCE is first installed the Station window will appear The first step is to configure the station for communication 4 1 Configuring
19. rts in the datalogger are displayed on the screen Ifa flag or port is High a check mark will appear in the box beside the port or flag If a flag or port is low the box will be empty Connected to Stni Measurements Collect Data set Clock i 9 13 02 3 57 42 PM FLAGS PORTS 0 Flag 1 0 Flag 5 Port 1 2 Flag 6 Port 2 Flag 3 0 Flag 7 4 Flag 8 E 2 100 3 tee 6 5 4 Ir E 100 3 57 Al To change the state of a port or flag touch the box for that port or flag There may be a small time lag between when the box is touched and when the state of the port or flag appears to change PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Terminal When the Terminal tab is selected the remote communications command is sent to the datalogger and it is put into a remote communications state This state allows the user to send telecommunications commands directly to the datalogger and is typically used for trouble shooting Connected to Stni Start feco Za 3 58 PM To return the datalogger to its program execution state enter 0 LOG1 LOG2 or LOG12 should be displayed indicating that the code in program table 1 and or program table 2 is running This option should be used with caution since it is possible to delete instructions in the datalogger s program or delete data from the datalogger while in this mode Refer to the datalogger
20. stered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PConnectCE for the Allegro CE NOTE PConnectCE must be selected under ActiveSync s Tools Options Sync Options tab for data to be transferred to from the Allegro CE when it is synchronized with the computer It is selected when a check mark appears beside the application name in the Sync Options list In most instances PConnectCE is selected automatically but with some devices the user must do this manually If PConnectCE appears in the Sync Options list but its status is reflected as Not Installed close ActiveSync and disconnect the Allegro CE When you reopen ActiveSync s Options list PConnectCE should be available for selection After installation you may change the folders for the data and DLD files by opening ActiveSync choosing Tools Options from the menu selecting PConnectCE from the list of programs on the Sync Options tab and pressing the Settings button A window will be displayed where you can specify a new directory to which the DAT files will be saved and where the files to be sent to the Allegro CE are placed PConnectCE Settings Dialog x gt PConnectCE Synchronization Version 1 00 Folders for PConnectCE Data Transfer Location for Data dat Files C Campbellsci PConnectCE Allegro Browse Location for Program csi 919 and Final Storage fsl Files C Campbellsci PConnectC
21. ware but can be purchased separately from your Allegro CE seller After connecting the Connection Cable to the top of the Allegro CE use the supplied PDA to CS 1 0 adaptor to connect to the datalogger PConnectCE for the Allegro CE Connection Serial Cable purchased separately p PDA to CS I O Adaptor supplied with PConnectCE p Datalogger Allegro CE Note that one side of the connector is labeled Datalogger and the other side is labeled PDA If the connections are reversed communication with the datalogger will fail 3 2 RF400 Radio Communication Two RF400 radios can be used to communicate with the datalogger using the Allegro With this setup the PDA to CS I O connector is not used At the datalogger site the CS I O ports of the RF400 radio and the datalogger are connected using an SC12 or similar cable Power for the RF400 is supplied by the datalogger s CS I O port pin 8 which supplies 12 V The Allegro is connected to the base RF400 radio by using an RS 232 null modem cable between the Allegro s serial connection and the RF400 s RS 232 port Typically this is accomplished by using the Allegro s standard communication cable with a null modem connector at the end connecting to the RF400 s RS 232 port Depending upon the type of null modem cable used a gender changer may be necessary An external power source will be needed for the RF400 base radio since it cannot be
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