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Figure 9
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Configuration
For a DataSnap to automatically take sensor readings or allow a user to read sensors manually, it must be configured. The most
important step is to tell the DataSnap what sensors to read. This requires that the sensors be connected to the DataSnap during the
configuration process. It is also important to provide a name for the DataSnap and to define how frequently it will take automatic
readings. DataSnap configuration settings are stored on the DataSnap and are retained even when power is removed. The
configuration wizard is divided into four steps:
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Connect
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System Configuration
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Sensors
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Validation
Connecting to a DataSnap
The initial configuration screen shows all DataSnaps that are currently connected to the computer. See figure 13. To begin
configuring a DataSnap, click the ‘Connect’ button next to the desired DataSnap. The name of the
connected DataSnap will appear
on left side of the screen and the ‘Next’ button is enabled. Use the ‘Next’ and ‘Previous’ buttons to move through the confi
guration
steps. All configuration operations will be performed on the connected DataSnap.
Click t
he ‘Refresh List” button to scan the computer for DataSnaps and update the connection list.
System Configuration Settings
The system configuration screen allows modification of several DataSnap settings and operations. They are:
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Name
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This is the descriptive name for the DataSnap. This is how the DataSnap will be identified throughout the SnapView
software. The DataSnap’s unique system id is also shown but it cannot be changed.
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Interval
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This is the number of minutes between automatic sensor readings. Figure 14 shows a
DataSnap named ‘Lab
Experiment’
that is configured to take a new set of readings every 20 minutes. This interval is measured from the beginning
of the previous cycle to the beginning of the subsequent cycle. For example, if the first automatic reading cycle begins at
10am and takes one minute to complete. The second automatic reading cycle will begin at 10:20am.
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System Time
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This sets the system time on the DataSnap. The DataSnap’s current time will be displayed. Click the
‘Synchronize’ b
utton to set the time on the DataSnap to the same time as the connected PC. See figure 15.
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Advanced Options
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Click on ‘Advanced Options’ to display additional operations.
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Purge Logs
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This will delete all logs in the memory of the DataSnap. It will not remove any logs stored on the PC.
