Stop Logging Function (*Manual Logging Mode Only, [Default = Enabled]); Auto Log Start Function [Default = Disabled]; Irda (Infra-Red Data Communication Mode); Enter "Irda" Mode (Infra-Red Data Communication Mode) - Thermo Scientific Odalog L2 Series User Manual

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OdaLog® L2 – Gas Logger User Manual
Note 1: If the Logger memory is full and you have "Stop log when full" active (refer to the "Instrument
Parameters" section in the OdaStat-G™ software package), the unit will not start logging, the
display will show "LOG" "FULL" and the LED" s will illuminate at the same time. The message will
remain on the display until the button is pressed to continue.
Note 2: If the clock is not set, "CLOCK not SEt" will be displayed. The message will remain on the display
until the button is pressed to continue (see Section 6.3).

6.6. Stop Logging Function (*Manual Logging Mode only, [Default = Enabled])

Press and hold the button down until "STOP LOG" is displayed, then release the button.

6.7. Auto Log Start Function [Default = Disabled]

This function is activated via the OdaStat-G™ software package as per the "Instrument Parameters" section
by selecting the "Auto Log Start" option. Once active, logging will automatically start and stop every time
the OdaLog® instrument is switched on or off. Logging will also stop and start whenever the instrument
enters or exits from "IrDA" mode.
Note 1: If the Logger memory is full and you have "Auto Log Start" and "Stop log when full" active (Refer
to the "Instrument Parameters" section in the OdaStat-G™ software package), the unit will not
start logging, the display will show "MEMORY FULL" and the LED's illuminate at the same time.
The message will remain on the display until the button is pressed to continue.
Note 2: If the clock is not set, "CLOCK not SEt" will be displayed. The message will remain on the display
until the button is pressed to continue (see Section 6.3).

6.8. IrDA (Infra-Red Data Communication Mode)

6.8.1. Enter "IrDA" mode (Infra-Red Data Communication Mode)

From ON Mode:
From the "INST" screen, press & hold the button until "IrDA" is displayed, then release
the button (IrDA will appear on screen after "STATUS"; see diagram in Section 6.1).
From OFF Mode: From the "OFF" screen, press & hold the button down until "IrDA" is displayed, then
release the button (IrDA will appear on screen after the "ON" countdown and the test
screen/s; see diagram in Section 6.10).
Note 1: This can only be done when logging is stopped unless Auto Log Start is active. (See Section 6.7)
Note 2: The magnetic switches can be tested with a magnet in IrDA mode, and the LED will illuminate to
indicate they are functioning correctly.

6.8.2. Exit "IrDA" mode (Infra-Red Data Communication Mode)

Pressing the button in "IrDA" mode or waiting 75 seconds for the unit to "time out" will cause the
instrument to exit communication mode.
6.8.3. Precautions are required when using OdaLog® I.R communication.
The Infra-Red communications system used by the OdaLog® to communicate and transfer data to a
computer has been designed as a fast and convenient method to download information. Like all
communication systems, the Infra-Red system has some vulnerabilities that can interfere with normal
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