Dickson SK550 Getting Started

Default Logger Settings
1 Minute Sample Rate
Stop When Full
Degree F
Quick Start
Install DicksonWare™
1. Version 16.0.0 or higher on your PC (Compatible
with Windows 98 or higher). If already using
DicksonWare™, check the version by choosing
"Help/About" from the menu bar. Contact Customer
Service if an upgrade is required.
2. Open DicksonWare™ using the icon on your desktop.
3. Connect the USB cable (supplied with the software)
to the logger and to a working USB port on your
computer.
4. Click the Setup button. At the prompt select "USB",
and click Continue. All fields should be automatically
filled in. This will confirm that DicksonWare™ has
recognized the logger. Should all fields remain blank,
refer to "No Communication" in the Troubleshooting
section of this manual. Once DicksonWare™ has
recognized the logger, press the Clear button. This
will delete all data currently stored.
Please refer to the Software section of this manual
for more "Setup" and "Download" instructions.
The logger is now sampling and ready for use. You
may choose to change the default settings for sample
interval and start-date and time. When changing
these settings, the logger will automatically go
through the clear process to accept your changes.
Note: To conserve battery life when storing unit,
press the Setup button and select "Stop When Full"
in the Samples section or remove the battery.
Useful Features
Delayed Start
Program how many days, hours and minutes
must expire before your unit begins logging.
www.DicksonData.com.
Customize Graphed Data
DicksonWare™ calculates MIN, MAx and Average
of all data collected. Customize data by highlighting
specific data points which will recalculate MIN, MAx
and Average for highlighted information.
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Getting Started
Temperature/Humidity Data Loggers
Export Data
A snapshot of your graph can be easily exported to
other programs such as Excel™ or PowerPoint™.
Click on the Help or Features button in the software for
detailed instructions on how to use the above features.
Battery
DicksonWare "Setup" displays the battery voltage and a
low battery warning when replacement is needed.
• Power
These loggers operate on one Lithium 3V battery
(CR2450) for approximately 1 year.
• Replacement
Open unit by using a small flat screwdriver to pry
open the case. Use something narrow and non-
conductive to push the battery out from its' holder.
Replace the battery with a Lithium CR-2450 type;
+side up. Snap the case closed.
Note: The logger will stop sampling. However,
memory will not be lost when replacing battery. To
start sampling again download the data and then
"Clear Memory".
Battery 3VCR2450 +
• Life
The average battery life is approximately 1 year.
To achieve longer battery life, use a less frequent
sample rate and disconnect the unit from the USB
port when not downloading data.
SK/TK550
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