TrendReader Standard 2

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TrendReader Standard 2
This generation of TrendReader Standard software
utilizes the more familiar Windows format
(tree) views of functions and file handling
processes.
The program gives the user several ways to access
the various components. This presentation will
outline a simple way to navigate around the
program and get the user logging and reading data
quickly.
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TrendReader Standard 2
The program allows the user to select preferences
to customize the software.
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TrendReader Standard 2
There are 4 main areas in the software displayed
when the program is installed and run initially

1. Main Work area
2. Short Cuts Bar
3. Graph List
4. Status / Diagnostic Log

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1. Main Work area
2. Short Cuts bar
3. Graph List
4. Status / Diagnostic Log
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Using the Short Cuts Bar the user can select tabs
to view the various settings of the program.
There are 5 main tabs that can be selected

1. TrendReader Explorer
2. Connections
3. Connection Settings
4. Data Folder
5. Desktop

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The contents of each selected tab will be
displayed in the Work Area of the main screen.
A Quick Start Guide is displayed as the opening
page of each respective tab. This provides the
user with assistance and information on what to
do.
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1. TrendReader Explorer tab and Quick
Start Guide
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2. Connections tab and Quick Start Guide
Displays the communication ports available on the
computer. (USB, Serial or modem).
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3. Connection Settings tab and Quick Start Guide
Displays the properties and configurations of the
communication ports on the computer.
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4. Data Folder is the programs working folder
and is the destination target for the data files.
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5. The Desk Top can be viewed and accessed from
this shortcut.
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By double clicking on the designated com port
icon, the software will communicate with the
SmartReader, SmartReader Plus or OWL data logger
connected to that port.
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The logger Back up, Edit Setup and Realtime
function controls are active and displayed.
The logger model and serial number will be
displayed as well as the real time channel
information.
The Status / Diagnostic Log window keeps track of
all system activity.
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The independent channel information can be viewed
by expanding the tree views. (Clicking on the
symbols).
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A maximized real time display can be selected
which can be minimized and accessed in a separate
window.
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The data loggers Set up can be accessed by
clicking here.
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Sample rate, start time, equation numbers and
active channels can be entered and changed by
clicking the pull down menu selections available
in each respective field or clicking the check
marks. Clicking Apply clears the memory and saves
the settings.
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After the data logger has collected some data, it
is time to back up the logger and produce a graph.
The following slides demonstrate how
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By clicking Backup, the program prepares to
download the data from the logger.
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There are two choices in the Backup Settings
screen
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1.The default File Settings will back up the
entire contents of the data logger. (All data.)
2.The Partial Backup Settings will allow the user
to back up a portion of the logger memory using
sliders to adjust the start and end times.
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The Graph Title default is the logger model and
serial number. This can be changed to a user
defined name.
The Sub-title default is the logger model, serial
number and date and time of backup. This can be
changed to a user defined label.
The Filename shows the path and default names of
the file. This can be changed to a user defined
file name.
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Click OK and the back up begins
The Backup status indicator shows the progress of
the download.
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The graph is displayed with the Statistics tab
visible.
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The Data table can also be displayed by clicking
this tab.
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TrendReader 2 uses a new file format extension.
(.dlf data logger file)
Existing logger and graph files with the .trw and
.gpw extensions can also be viewed and
manipulated with the TrendReader Standard 2
software.
Old .trw and .gpw files can be converted to the
new .dlf format and saved.
Long file names are now permitted.
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To open a saved .dlf, .trw or .gpw file, navigate
to the desired file by using the Data Folder tab,
Desk Top tab, or TrendReader Explorer tab in the
Short Cuts bar
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Right click on the file and select either Open or
Add to Graph List, or use the menu in the Work
area.
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Selecting Open will open the file and display the
graph. Selecting Add to Graph List will put the
graph information in the Graph List.
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The user can add additional files to the Graph
List.
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When the Graph list is complete, clicking on Plot
will open all files in the list on one graph.
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The new combined file can be saved as a new .dlf
file which can be viewed with the Open function,
or used to make more combined files in the Graph
List.
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TrendReader Standard 2 has advanced equation
generating capabilities which makes it easy for
the user to create custom equations .
The Equation Wizard can be used to create custom
equations quickly and easily.
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The user can invoke the Equation Wizard from
either the Equations pull down menu or the
Equation tool bar
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The user can select the logger and channel type
the equation is specified for.
The user can select the source equation that the
custom equation is to be based on.
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The user then selects units for the new equation.
The user can select a unit category that is
already in the system, or can create a new one.
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The user can create Linear, Polynomial or
Thermistor equations based on the data entered.
The users can write and use their own formulas by
selecting Empty.
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The user can now enter the specifications of the
device the custom equation is being created to
interpret. These can be obtained from the
manufacturers specification data or from direct
measurement.
Clicking Generate creates the equation
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The user can then enter the equation number and a
description.
A list of equation numbers already reserved for
the specific logger is displayed.
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The software gives a confirmation screen to allow
the user to verify that the equation is correct
before adding it to the system.
Clicking Next will add the equation to the
system.
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The software informs the user that the equation
has been created and added to the data base.
Clicking Finish completes the equation wizard.
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TrendReader Standard 2 can also create Compound
Line equations used to apply additional
mathematical formulas to a graphed data set.
Examples would be producing Kilowatt or KWH
calculations from a voltage and amperage graph,
or totalizing the amount of flow (liters) from a
flow rate meter (liters/minute).
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The software has a Compound Line Equation wizard
which can be selected from the Equations pull
down menu or from an icon on the tool bar.
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As with the Custom Equation wizard, the user can
create new equations or edit existing equations.
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The user selects units for the compound line
equation.
The user can select a unit category that is
already in the system, or can create a new one.
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The user can give the equation a name or
description.
The math formula is entered here.
Validate checks the equation for errors.
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The Confirmation screen allows the user to verify
the compound line equation before saving it to
the system.
Clicking Finish completes the equation generation
process and exits the wizard.
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Using the usual Open functions, the user can open
a graph file and then call up the compound line
equation to perform and display additional
calculations to the original data set.
The resulting graph can be saved as a .dlf file
to be recalled and further manipulated later.
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Data line
Compound line (totalizer)
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TrendReader Standard 2 can import custom
equations and compound line equations that were
created on previous versions of TrendReader
Standard using the Import function.
TrendReader Standard 2 can export custom
equations and compound line equations to other
computers, drives etc. using the Export function.
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For a more in-depth explanation of the functions
and options in TrendReader Standard 2, please
consult the numerous Help menus found
conveniently through out the program.
Welcome to the future of data logging.
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