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You can choose to:
append just
new
data (since the last data collection) to an existing data file –
(this is the normal mode of operation), or
overwrite
all
data from the datalogger to an existing file, or
write data to a new data file.
The file selection box allows you to specify the appropriate file name and location.
Data is normally collected in a table format for easy use in data manipulation
packages and spreadsheets.
The Final Storage area can hold a considerable amount of data in memory. When it
becomes full, the earliest data is overwritten in a continuous cycle. The Basic
Weather Station will store approximately three months of data if using the standard
program,
Figure 7 Data Collection Screen
11. Maintenance
The whole Basic Weather Station is designed for prolonged use in field conditions,
and so requires minimal maintenance. However, some recommendations for specific
items of equipment are given below. If your weather station site is subject to
particularly severe environmental conditions, you may wish to devise your own
maintenance schedule based on these conditions.
