Using the Raven II CDPD Modem – Canary Systems Application Note #12 – March 2002 – Page 6 of 8
MultiLogger Configuration
Configuration of MultiLogger is straightforward, the Network Configuration needs to be updated to include
the COM port, in our case
COM5
, a
Phone Modem
and the
Control Module
connected to the Raven II
Modem. All the defaults should work fine, except the
Extra Response Time
for the Control Module, this
could be set to
5000
to allow for delays that are common when using the Raven II.
The IP of the Raven II Modem must be entered in the
Dialed Using Phone Number
edit of the Control
Module edits, an example of the setup is shown below.
To access the Logger functions simply left double-click on the Control Module, CR10X1, in the Network
Configuration. The Logger functions,
Start/Update
,
Collect
,
Monitor
, etc. are activated by clicking the
toolbar button on the Logger form.
Important Operation Notes!
•
The
Start/Update
function is NOT recommended for use with the Raven II Modem, this function
demands a higher quality connection than the
Collect
and
Monitor
functions, the Raven II
Modem connection will often be challenged to provide this. Version 2.1 and higher of MultiLogger
provide a more reliable
Start/Update
function by reducing the size of the program file to be
downloaded. Contact Canary Systems or your software vendor to obtain updates to the
MultiLogger software.
•
If the communication with the data acquisition unit fails you will usually need to wait 2 minutes
before attempting further communication functions. This is due to the timeout settings of the
TCP/IP connection.