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  From Last Readback 
Choosing this radio button ensur es PrimeWorks collects only the data 
recorded by the logger since the last readback was performed . 
Note:  Click ing  on the Quick Readback button on the t itle bar or the 
Readback  button corresponding  to a logger in the Connected 
Loggers drop-down list accomplishes the same operation as selecting 
the From Last Readback  option. 
 All Data  
Choosing thi s radio button ensures PrimeWorks  collects all the...

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Logger Information 
 
Logger Information  window 
Name 
This editab le field contains t he name that will appear in the PrimeWorks  
database for the selected logger.  Change or edit the name as  necessary. 
Site ID 
This editable field displays a unique ID that can be programmed into the 
logger.  The logger includes this name with the name of the  site when 
transmitting data via FTP.   
Phone Number 
This editable field displays the phone number of the logger.  Once...

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Logger Period 
This section indicates the date  and time period for which the logger  records 
data.    
  Start Immediately   
Select ing this radio button initiate s logging immediately once  logger 
programming is c omplete and continues logging indefinitely.  
  Custom Dates  
Selecting this radio button initiates and sustains logging for the date /time 
range designated in the Logging Start  and End Time fields. 
  Logging Start and End Time  
These fields...

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Installation  
 
Installation  window  
This window  includes all the parameters  relevant to installing the logger at the 
site.  
Comm issioning  Mode 
This drop- down list contains the options available  for communication: 
 
Commissioning Mode  menu options  
 On  
Selecting this option places the logg er in commissioning mode .  This mode 
ensures the logger remain s powered up, connect ed to the GSM network, and 
available for communication. 
Note:   Do not...

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  Freight Mode  
Selecting this mode prevents  the modem from powering up so that the logger 
cannot  transmit, even when the logger has been  programmed to transmit (e.g., 
because of an alarm) .  Select  this option when air freighting a logger, even if 
the SIM card has been  removed.  ADS ships all loggers transported by air in 
this mode. 
Read  Current Values  
Selecting this checkbox displays  the current values from the attached logger  in 
the Digital ,...

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External Power Voltage  
This field displays the external power voltage measured by the logger.   If the 
logger is attached  via USB,  PrimeWorks  will display the USB voltage being 
su pplied to the logger ( typically 5 volts).  If  the voltage is request ed remotely , 
PrimeWorks  will display the voltage coming  from the external power supply. 
GMS Signal Strength  
This field indicates the current GSM signal strength measured by the logger  
currently (prov ided...

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  Start Test  
Selecting t his button initiates the signal strength test.  The logger will begin 
measur ing the signal strength  once the delay period has passed.  A counter  will 
count down the time until the test is due to  begin to allow sufficient time for 
placing the logger in the appropriate position.  This counter  also will be used 
to  identify the end of the test. 
When the test is complete, recover the logger and read the results.  
  Get latest test...

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Analog Channel –  Internal Pressure 
 
Channels (Analog Pr essure) window  
This window  includes the parameters for setting up the  internal pressure 
transducer channel.  A green  dot next to the channel name indicates the 
channel is enabled and recording data. 
Enable Channel  
Selecting this checkbox enables the channe l on the logger.  Not all channels 
on a logger must  be enabled when it is in use.  Disabled c hannels do not use 
power. 
Sensor Type  
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Data Type  
This drop-down list contai ns the options for selecting the type of data that will 
be recorded through the channel. 
C ustom Offset 
This field indicates the offset.   Modify this value (when necessary) manually 
or using the up/down arrows.  For example, enter the value representing the 
offset for adding the ground level to all pressure value s. 
Logging Interval  
This drop-down list contains the options  for selecting the measurement 
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Analog Channel –  Generic 
This window  includes the parameters for  setting up the generic analog 
channels pre sent on the XiLog+ 2 and XiLog+ 9 models .  Three options are 
available based on the channel capabilities : current, millivolt, and voltage.  If 
the channel can support all three options, a drop- down menu allows for 
selection of the one  to use. 
 
Each option requires a different type of cable to interface to the sensor.  
 
Generic Analog – Current...