Every hour the iSIC will run self diagnostic. If during this process an error is identified the iSIC will remain in the boot loader. This can happen if the iSIC has not been used for 10 or more years, experienced a high surge (possibly due to nearby lightning or an Electrostatic Discharge), or had insufficient […]
YSI 6-series sondes are automatically detected in the iChart Setup Device Wizard. Before adding a YSI sonde to a project file, the sonde must be configured with the desired list of parameters and units and have a unique SDI-12 address. Consult YSI documentation for more information on configuring a 6-series sonde. To add the sonde […]
iChart has the ability to run in Report Mode. While in this mode, iChart is only capable of viewing reports. 1. Close iChart if it is open 2. Right-click on Start | All Programs | NexSens | iChart6 | iChart.exe 3. In the properties dialog box that appears, change the target from: “C:/Program Files/NexSens/iChart6_ichart.exe” to […]
Overview SDI-12 is a data communications protocol developed specifically for environmental monitoring applications. The motivation to develop SDI-12 began in the 1980s when a group of environmental monitoring specialists started to become frustrated with the complexity of interfacing analog sensors with the data loggers of the time. In addition, these low-power analog sensors were extremely […]
NexSens 4100-iSIC and SDL500R data loggers communicate using 900 MHz spread spectrum radio technology. This telemetry has a limited range, which can be extended by using one or more repeaters. To setup a radio data logger as a repeater, follow the steps below. 1. Open iChart without a current project. 2. If the update will […]
When a 4100-iSIC or SDL500R data logger is powered, it defaults to TTL mode for connection via the 900 MHz radio module. There are times when it is convenient to connect directly to iChart. For example, while configuring, calibrating or updating the firmware of an iSIC. To interface with the logger via RS-232 serial connection, […]
Reprogramming an iSIC in iChart is necessary when adding or editing a device within the current project file. Note: Reprogramming an iSIC will erase any memory stored on the iSIC. Make sure all data has been retrieved from the data logger before reprogramming. 1. Open the Project File in iChart. 2. Select Project | Setup […]
Each time and iChart project (.icr) file is saved or closed, a backup copy is saved. If the .icr file is inadvertently deleted or corrupted, the project may be recovered by restoring a backup copy of the .icr file. 1. Navigate to the iChart Users folder by clicking Help | Open Users Folder. 2. Navigate […]
iChart software allows users to update the names of sites, data loggers, sensors, and parameters after they have been added in the Setup Device Wizard. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. Slowly double click the desired Site, Data Logger, Sensor, or Parameter in the Navigation Panel. This highlights the name for editing. 4. […]
iChart includes advanced tools to view, diagnose and check sensor and data logger functionality. To access these tools, select Advanced | iSIC | iSIC from the iChart menu system. The iSIC Setup dialog box will open: On the first screen, select the COM port, connection method and address of the desired data logger. […]
