Programming a Logger with Symphonie Data Retriever: Logger Parameter Editor

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Did you know you can program the settings in your SymphoniePLUS3 logger using Symphonie Data Retriever?

Well - you can! Follwo these simple steps to pre-program your logger in the office before setting out for an installation. 

 

• Before connecting to the iPack and logger, insert the SCM cards you plan on using for the Flex and/or Analog channels.

• Connect the iPack and logger to the computer using the Headset\Programming Adapter, which comes as part of the iPack Programming Kit.
  

• Open Symphonie Data Retriever, click on "Site" and select "Modify iPack Settings" from the drop down menu.
  

• Once in the Modify iPack Settings window, click on "File" and choose "Logger Parameter Editor.
  

• When the Logger Parameter Editor window has opened, click "Load from Logger". A warning will pop up saying "Are all SCMs already correctly inserted?". If they are - click "Yes". If not, insert the cards and then click "Yes".
  

• SDR will fill out all of the information that it has to add. Then you can go though the editor and program the following settings:

-Site Number, Time Zone, Elevation, Latitude, Longitude, Default Units and all channel information.

• When finished programming the logger, click "Save to Logger". 

• If you would like a text file with all of the parameters programmed in the logger, click the "Export to TX" button.
  

• Finally, disconnect the iPack and logger from SDR and view the logger settings through the logger LCD display [Home --> 4. Settings --> 1. Counter Cahnnels or 2. Analog Channels].
  

All done!