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Chapter 5. SD Card Writing Function (ST-50M Only)
5-1. SD Card Writing Function
In addition to recording on chart paper, the ST-50M also
supports the writing of data to an SD card. A built-in clock
is included for recording the measurement date and time
data.
The ST-50M can write data to commercially-available SD
cards so that the data can be loaded to a PC using an SD
card slot or SD card reader. The data written to an SD card
is saved in CSV format, and this enables it to be loaded
directly into Microsoft
graph data viewer application (for Windows
is available for download from the Sekonic Product Guide
web page (http://www.sekonic.co.jp/English/index.html) for
enabling the viewing and printing of graphs and data for
customers who do not have spreadsheet software.
CAUTION
・
Do not use an SD I/O card (such as a wireless LAN card
or communication card). This can cause malfunctions or
damage to the ST-50M or the card.
Before removing the SD card, set the 【SD Card Record 】
・
switch to OFF, and check that the 【MEMORY 】 indicator
no longer appears.
Removing the SD card while the 【MEMORY 】 indicator is
fully lit or blinking can corrupt the data.
・
Do not pull forcefully when removing the SD card. This
could damage the ST-50M or the SD card.
・
Use SD cards with a size from 128 MB to 2 GB and
compliant with the SD standards. However, operation is
not guaranteed with all SD cards that satisfy this condi-
tion. For a list of the cards where operation has been
con rmed, please refer to the Sekonic Product Guide
web page.
・
If using a Mini SD card or
conversion adapter is required.
・
SDHC cards, Mini SDHC cards, and Micro SDHC cards
cannot be used.
・
SD cards are sold separately. Purchase a commercially-
available SD card for use.
・The operating temperature of the SD card varies de-
pending on themanufacturer and model, and so please
use an SD card that is suitable for the actual operating
environment.
Example: SD cards for the 0 to 55 or -25 to 85 tem-
perature range.
・
A separate PC is required for loading the data written to
the SD card. The personal computer must have a built-in
SD card slot or SD card reader.
・
If the SD card cannot be read by the ST-50M, use the
ST-50M to initialize the SD card. Do not initialize the SD
card using a PC.
・
The graph data viewer application is for Windows
For customers who are using Macintosh
please obtain a spreadsheet software program capable
of loading CSV files.
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