DI–710 Series and DI-715B Series Hardware Manual
Operation
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4.
Insert the MultiMedia Card (MMC) or Secure Digital Card (SD) into the Removable Storage Slot.
5.
If the memory card has not been used with your instrument, format the memory card to begin recording data. See
“Formatting the Memory Card” on page 28.
6.
To Record Data to memory card: Press and hold the Control Button until the LED light turns off; release the Con-
trol button to initiate the recording session—initialization could last up to 30 seconds depending on memory card
used. For Ethernet models you may also use the Start Recording to SD Memory command in the DATAQ Instru-
ments Hardware Manager. This creates a new file numbered sequentially on the memory card. See also “Start
Recording” on page 28.
7.
To Stop Recording Data to memory card: Press and hold the Control Button until the LED light turns off; release
the Control button to end the recording session and close the data file. It could take up to 30 seconds to close the
file depending on the memory card used. For Ethernet models you may also use the Stop Recording to SD Mem-
ory command in the DATAQ Instruments Hardware Manager. See also “Stop Recording” on page 28.
8.
Access MMC/SD data using the uploader software provided in installation (Ethernet models) or by removing the
memory card and using a card reader. Data files open in W
IN
D
AQ
Waveform Browser for MMC (see “WinDaq
Waveform Browser for MMC” on page 37).
Note: To read the data files, SDs should be locked before inserting into a card reader. If the SD is not locked,
Windows may modify the file system and the SD will be unreadable to your instrument requiring you to reformat
the card. MMCs may require you to reformat every time you review the data.
Troubleshooting
Use the following chart for errors and resolution.
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Resolution
When attempting to initiate a
recording session the LED blinks
green for about 5-10 seconds then
quickly blinks orange then back to
green.
Memory card not inserted.
Press memory card firmly into the
slot until you hear a slight “click”
to indicate proper insertion.
When attempting to initiate a
recording session, LED blinks
orange, then turns green.
SD is locked (write protected).
Unlock the SD Card
Memory card is full.
Reformat the memory card.
Memory card is unusable or damaged.
You need a new memory card
Recording is initiated but only
runs for a short time when LED
blinks orange and stays orange.
Memory card read/write speed in SPI
mode is too slow to record data as
specified.
Try lowering the sample rate first.
If problem persists purchase a new
card (recommended: Lexar Profes-
sional 133X 2 Gigabyte Secure
Digital Flash Memory).
Recording is initiated in Circular
Memory configuration, but when
the file attempts to wrap, the LED
blinks orange and stays orange.
Memory card read/write speed in SPI
mode is too slow to record data in cir-
cular memory configuration.
