OdaLog
®
Gas Logger User Manual
P/N: 10-1000
Revision: F, Issued: October 2019
Page: 11
6.7 Auto Log Start Function [Default = Disabled]
This function is activated via the
OdaStat-G™
software package as per the “Instrument Parameters” section, by
selecting the “Auto Log Start” option. Once active, logging will automatically start and stop every time the
OdaLog
®
instrument is switched on or off. Logging will also stop and start every time the instrument is entered
into or exited from “IrDA” mode.
Note 1:
If the Logger memory is full and you have “Auto Log Start” & “Stop log when full” active,
(Refer to
the “Instrument Parameters” section in the OdaStat-G™ software package)
the unit will not start
logging, the display will show “MEMORY FULL” and the LED’s will illuminate at the same time.
The message will remain on the display until the button is pressed to continue.
Note 2:
If the clock has not been set “CLOCK not SEt” will be displayed. The message will remain on the
display until the button is pressed to continue. (See Section 6.3)
6.8 IrDA (Infra Red Data Communication Mode)
6.8.1 Enter “IrDA” mode (Infra Red Data Communication Mode)
From ON Mode:
From the ‘INST’ screen, press & hold button down until “IrDA” is displayed then release
button (
IrDA
will appear on screen after ‘STATUS’, see diagram in Section 6.1).
From OFF Mode:
From the ‘OFF’ screen, press & hold button down until “IrDA” is displayed then release
button (
IrDA
will appear on screen after the “ON” countdown and the test screen/s, see
diagram in Section 6.11).
Note 1:
This can only be done when logging is stopped, unless Auto Log Start is active. (See Section 6.7)
Note 2:
The magnetic switches can be tested with magnet in IrDA mode, LED will illuminate to indicate they
are functioning correctly.
6.8.2 Exit “IrDA” mode (Infra Red Data Communication Mode)
Pressing the button when in “IrDA” mode or waiting 75 seconds for unit to “time out” will cause the instrument
to exit communication mode.
6.8.3 Precautions required when using OdaLog
®
I.R communication
The Infra Red communications system used by the OdaLog
®
to communicate and transfer data to a computer
has been designed as a fast and convenient method to download information. Like all communication systems,
the Infra Red system has some vulnerabilities that can interfere with normal communications, as more portable
devices are utilising this technology. As a result, the possibility for interference between devices is increasing,
and precautions should be taken to ensure that communications between the OdaLog and PC are reliable and
trouble-free.
Conditions that have the potential to disrupt OdaLog
®
to computer communications are:
Infra Red ports built-in to the PC/Laptop or connected to any nearby computers should disabled.
Infra Red ports on organisers, phones, modems etc. that have been activated or are in use.
Infra Red ports on printers.
Strong light sources near the OdaLog during communications
Infra Red remote control devices from TV’s, air conditioners etc.
Note:
The OdaLog
®
is only susceptible to communication interference when it has been placed into
“IrDA” mode. It is not possible for any other device or source of Infra Red interference to affect the
OdaLog
®
if the user has not placed the OdaLog
®
into the “IrDA” mode.
6.8.4 Steps to ensure reliable I.R communication
Position the OdaLog
®
correctly with respect to the supplied Infrared Data Communication Link as
shown in Figure 1.
If you are using a computer with an Infra Red port attached (other then the Infrared Data
Communication Link supplied with the OdaLog
®
), disable this port to prevent any Infra Red
transmissions from it.