The Multiprobe Files Submenu; Creating A File - Hach Surveyor 4a User Manual

Logging and Data Transfer
5. Launch the communications program and make sure the baud rate for the computer and the
6. Select the appropriate downloading process sequence and press any key on the Surveyor 4a.
7. When finished, press any key on the Surveyor 4a.

4.4 The Multiprobe Files Submenu

4.4.1 Creating a File

Note: If creating files with a Series 3 Sonde, and temperature as a parameter was selected, both °C and °F
will be included in the file. If SpCond:mS/cm was selected, SpCond:µS/cm, Res, and TDS are included the
file. If Depth was selected, both Depth:Meters and Depth:Feet will be included in the file. If DO%Sat was
selected, both DO:%Sat and BP:mmHg will be included in the file. After the transfer process to the PC is
complete, open the file within the PC and erase the unnecessary parameters and readings. Not e that only
the first 80 columns of the file transfers to the computer.
1. In Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde mode, press Files and press Sonde. In Series3Sonde
2. Highlight Create and press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT again.
4. Enter a file name, a file starting time date and time, a file stopping date and time, an interval, a
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• ASCII: Text will transfer the stored files as straight text files.
• XMODEM: Text will also transfer files as text files, using the XMODEM communications
protocol.
• XMODEM: Binary is for factory diagnostics only.
proper transfer protocol is selected in the communications program setup menus.
mode, the Surveyor 4a will scan for the Sonde.
warm-up time, an audio (or buzzer), a circulator (or stirrer), and a choice of the parameters to
be recorded.