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4.  Select the Change Frequency  checkbox, and then choose the 
appropriate frequency for the network from the corresponding drop-
down list. 
5.  Select the Change GPRS  Configuration checkbox, and enter the 
username, password, and gateway (APN) setting for GPRS internet 
access obtained through the network provider in the corresponding 
fields.  
6.  Click on the Program  button to program the selected logger with the 
designated frequency and GPRS configuration...

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Performing a Signal Strength Test  
GSM network coverage can vary considerably  both day-to -day and locati on-
to -location.  Therefore , XiLog+ data loggers are equipped with a GSM s ignal 
strength test feature for  assessing the logger’s ability to  establish contact with 
the GSM network from the  site during the deployment process. 
The test includes  deploying the data logger and then measuring the GSM 
signal strength a designated number of times  at...

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XiLog+ to another site .  If another site is not available or a new 
location produces similar results,  ADS recommends deploying a 
XiLog+ equipped with an external antenna . 
The signal strength test is now complete. 
6.  Deploy t he XiLog+, if appropriate.  

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Installing the XiLog+ 
Installation primarily involves connecting the cables to the inputs on the 
XiLog+ and mounting the logger .  Sensors and cables supplied by ADS come 
with the appropriate connector from the factory.  However, when necessary, 
ADS can attach an appropriate connector to a sensor supplied by another 
manufacturer.  For information, assistance, or questions regarding insta llation, 
please contact ADS Client Services by email...

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Internal Pressure Transducer  
Loggers eq uipped with an internal pressure transducer have a male quick -
release connector.  
The integrated  pressure transducer is available in  the following ranges:  0-145 
PSI  (0- 10 Bar ) or 0- 290 PSI  (0- 20 Bar ).  Subjecting the  transducer to pressures 
of more than 150% of its range may damage the sensor .  Subjecting the 
transducer to shocks may offset t he zero point calibration of the transducer; 
however, the logger...

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C H A P T E R  3  
Programming the Logger Using  PrimeWorks 
Use the PrimeWorks  software to program and readback (or collect) data from  
the XiLog+ .  Various other graphing, reporting , and export functions also are 
available through PrimeWorks .  A separate XiLog+ FastTrack  application 
also  is available through ADS for programming t he more standard features of 
the data logger  in a more expeditious manner .  

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Launching  the PrimeWorks  Software  
Prior to launching the P rimeWorks software, connect the XiLog+ to the 
computer us ing the USB cable.  Once connected,  select Start > All Programs 
> Primayer > PrimeWorks > PrimeWorks  from the Windows start menu or 
double -click  on the PrimeWorks  icon on the Windows desktop to launc h the 
software.  
Note:  The ordering of these steps is in consequential.  Therefore, the 
XiLog+ also can be connected  to the USB after...

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Connected Loggers  
Multiple loggers can be connected  to the computer simultaneously via USB.  
For multiple loggers , move among  the individual  logger configurations by 
selectin g the appr opriate logger from  the Connected Loggers  drop-down list.   
S electing a logger  displays a group of headers representing windows 
corresponding to the various configuration, communication, and reporting 
functions of the logger.  Access the con tents of a window by clicking...

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Communicatio ns 
 
The Communications  window controls all the communications with  the 
logger.   It includes opt ions for collecting data (i.e., readback ) from a  logger  
and  program ming a logger with a new configuration. 
Program All 
Selecting this button  send s the currently  selected program settings to the 
logger and deletes all data from the logger.  
Program Changes Only 
Selecting this button programs the logger only with  the changes made since...