Datalogging Properties
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Initiate datalogging with a right-click on the service folder, then scroll to create a new service. Enter a name for the new datalogging service:
Backup Parameters:
Fields
Function
Global backup
When checked, the tables use the same event to trigger a backup.
When not checked, each created table has its own event to trigger a back up.
NOTE: When a Global backup check box is ticked, the fields use of a trigger and use of a timer become available.
use of a trigger
Provide the name of a variable to trigger variable logging on an event associated to this variable.
NOTE: Select the type of your trigger in the drop down menu available on the left.
use of timer
Provide a periodic time base to trigger variable logging on an event.
Media target
SD card to store the information on the SD card of the module
Log maximum size
Specify the maximum size of memory allocated to the backup files. The maximum log file size is defined for each media via the drop down menu, but the value can be changed. For more information, refer to Datalogging Limitations.
Path
Provide the destination path for the media selected.
Purge Parameters:
Fields
Function
Use of a trigger
If checked, this event triggers a purge of the current backup files on all media currently in use.
NOTE: Select the type of your trigger in the drop down.
Service Properties Parameters:
Fields
Function
Service status variable
Selects the variable with the associated event that is to be used as a trigger to check the status of the Datalogging service.