Model EA15 Version 1.5 9/03

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Automatic Datalogging

Automatic datalogging allows the user to store up to 8,800 temperature readings in memory

for later downloading and viewing using the supplied software. The storage interval rate is

programmable from 3 to 255 seconds.

1. Press and HOLD the SET button for two seconds to

enter the interval programming screen. The ‘MEM’ and

‘INTERVAL’ icons and interval time will appear on the

display. Use the ▲ and ▲ buttons to scroll through the

available intervals (3 to 255 seconds). Press the ‘

button to select the desired logging interval

2. Make note of the start time (time of day) for your

datalogging session as you will be prompted for this

information when downloading the data.

3. Press and hold the MEM button for two seconds to enter the datalogging mode. The

‘MEM’ icon on the center of the display will flash each time a record is stored (at the

interval selected above). When the memory is full, ‘FULL’ will appear on the display

and the meter will stop logging data.

4. To stop and exit the datalogging mode, press the MEM button.

5. To download data, read the datalogging sections below.

Note: Max/Min and AVG functions can be used with the meter in datalogging mode

Clearing stored data

1. Press the “

” button to turn the meter off.

2. Press and hold the MEM button, then press the “

” button to turn the meter on.

When the LCD indicates "CLr", the entire memory has been erased.

Datalogging Software

The instructions on how to install the datalogging software are printed on the Software CD

label. After reading the label’s

directions, load the software CD in the

PC CD-ROM drive.

When the program is opened a COM

PORT selection screen appears. Select

either COM 1 or COM 2 depending on

which computer port will be used to

connect to the meter with the supplied

cable (the cable connects to the top of

the meter and to a DB9 9-pin COM

PORT on the PC).

Once the COM PORT selection is

correctly made, the meter and PC begin

communicating. The main software

screen, shown at right, appears. The

menu icons at the top of the screen are

explained below.