Downloading Data; Data File Formats - Decagon Devices Em5b Manual

Em5b
4.2.2

Downloading Data

Once the Em5b is properly configured and installed, it begins taking
and storing measurements. Data can be downloaded in two ways.
The Download New option downloads data recorded since the last
download. Download All downloads all data currently stored in the
Em5b. The Download button on the toolbar downloads only the new
data.
To download data, do the following:
1. Unplug any sensor that is connected to Port 1 of the Em5b,
and use the 9-pin serial cable or USB adapter to connect it to
your computer
2. Choose Direct Serial from the "Connect Via" menu and press
the Connect button. If you encounter connection errors, please
see the Troubleshooting section
3. Once connected to an Em5b, either click the "Download" but-
ton on the toolbar, or go to the Data Menu and select a down-
load option as described above
4. When saving a data file, the File Save dialog suggests a name
based on the connected logger's name and the time and date.
However, you can enter any name by typing it into the "File
name" field. After specifying the file name, format and save
location, click "Save" and the Utility downloads the data and
create the file.
5. ECH2O Utility can save your data in several different file for-
mats. Choose the file format you prefer (see the next section)
4.2.3

Data File Formats

When you save downloaded data, you have several file formats to
choose from:
Processed Data Excel File (.xls): Converts the raw down-
loaded data into engineering values appropriate for each sensor
type. ECH2O Utility uses the default conversion equation for
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