Operation; Data Logging - Extech Instruments SD800 User Manual

Operation

Setup
1. Connect the CO
of the datalogger.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the datalogger by inserting the plug into the connector on the
bottom of the datalogger.
3. Insert the 6 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Without these batteries installed, the
real time clock will reset every time the ac adaptor is disconnected.
Datalogging
1. Open the left side door and insert a formatted SD card
Note: The SD card should be at least 1GB in capacity (4GB to 16GB recommended)
Note: Do not use memory cards formatted by other meters or cameras. Use the SD card
formatting procedure under the advanced features section of this manual to correctly
format the card.
Note: The internal clock must be set to the correct time See the advanced features section of
this manual to set the clock.
Note: The default data structure uses a decimal point "." as the numeric decimal indicator. See
the advanced features section of this manual to change this to a comma ",".
Note: If the SD memory card is not installed, "EMPTY" will appear in the display
Note: Displayed error messages:
CH-
CArd
LobAt
No
CArd
2. Press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds to begin logging. "DATALOGGER" will appear in the
display and the meter will beep each time the data is recorded (if the beeper is enabled).
3. To stop datalogging, press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds. "DATALOGGER" will change
to "DATA" and the meter will count down through the recorded data.
NOTE: To avoid corrupting data, do not remove the memory card without properly ending the
record function.
Time/Date/Sample Rate Check
Press and Hold the TIME button for >2 seconds and the display will cycle through the date, time and
sample rate information.
probe to the datalogger by inserting the plug into the connector on the bottom
2
The memory card is full or there is a problem with the card
The battery is low.
The SD card is not inserted
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