Moving an iChart Database It may become necessary to copy an iChart database to a different computer. To begin, open the current iChart project. Select File | Backup. The Backup iChart Project window will appear. Click “…” to select a destination folder for the backup database. This could be a network drive, USB drive […]
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iChart ODBC Connection Setup
It is possible for iChart to save data to an external database, such as Access, MySQL and SQL, using a standard called ODBC. 1. Open the project in iChart (.icr file) that will have the database connection. 2. Click Project | ODBC | Setup Database. 3. Click Yes on the dialog box that appears. The ODBC Setup window […]
Setup iChart Automatic Reports
iChart can be setup to automatically generate reports and place them in a user-specified folder. Refer to the iChart Data Reports article for more information on more options available in the Report Tool. 1. In a current iChart project file, click View | Report Tools. The Report Tools panel will appear. 2. Click on the […]
Set Sync Schedule for iSIC Real Time Clock to PC Clock
The Sync RTC Schedule is the interval in iChart that will automatically sync the iSIC clock with the PC clock. As with any embedded device, the iSIC clock can drift as much as two minutes per month. Especially where power scheduling is implemented, making sure the iSIC time and the PC time are the same is important. Set […]
Changing iChart Project File Configuration & Setup
After a project has been setup, there are two ways to change the configuration and setup: the Setup Device Wizard or the Navigation Panel. Setup Device Wizard To add new project information, select Project | Setup Device Wizard from the iChart menu. This will open the Setup Device Wizard where new project information (e.g., new sites or sensors) can […]
Adding Devices to an Existing iChart Project File
1. To add a device to an existing project file, click Project | Setup Device Wizard. The Setup Device Wizard will appear. 2. Click Next. 3. In step 1 of the Setup Device Wizard, a new site may be added by entering a site name and clicking Add. If devices are being added to […]