iChart can be configured as a Modbus master to output data uploaded from any iSIC data logger to a Modbus RTU device connecting to a PC COM port. The default serial settings are 19200 baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Modbus address and registers along with data format can be specified for each […]
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Set an iSIC to Output Data to Modbus Slave
NexSens iSIC and SDL500 data loggers can be setup to send data to a Modbus slave device after logging data to the internal flash memory. This is a “hybrid” data logger/Modbus device mode. The iSIC or SDL500 may be set in this mode by sending a command through the control menu: 1. Enable the iSIC […]
Enable iSIC Command Tab
In some applications, it is necessary to send specialized commands to an iSIC or SDL500 data logger through the iSIC Setup menu. This requires that the iSIC Command tab be enabled within this menu. 1. Navigate to the iChart6 folder on the computer. The common extension is C:/Program Files/NexSens/iChart6. 2. Open the ICHART.INI file. 3. With the […]
Open multiple reports on iChart startup
In order to open multiple reports on iChart’s startup, first make sure that iChart is up to date: Updating iChart After iChart has been updated: 1. Open iChart. 2. Click Edit | Preferences. 3. The System Setup window will appear. 4. Make sure that “Enable startup dialog” is unchecked. 5. Place a check […]
For Daily Rain Data, Generate Total Monthly Rain Report
If rain data has been collected in daily periods (Daily Rain), the iChart Report Tool may be used to generate a Total Monthly Rain report. 1. In the current iChart project file, click Report | New Report. The Report Tool will appear. 2. In the Time Limit section, select Monthly and specify the month for which data is […]
Generate a Total Monthly Rain Report
If rain data has been collected in Intervals (Interval Rain), the iChart Report Tool may be used to generate a Total Monthly Rain report. 1. In the current iChart project file, click Report | New Report. The Report Tool will appear. 2. In the Time Limit section, select All. 3. Within the Include section, check […]
iChart Keyboard Shortcuts
Open diagnostic window: Ctrl – Alt – o Open Communication Timing: Ctrl – Alt – t Unregister iChart: Ctrl – Alt – u Open File menu: Alt – f Open Edit menu: Alt – e Open View menu: Alt – i Open Project menu: Alt – p Open Report menu: Alt – r Open Advanced […]
What If Updating iChart Fails?
If an update to iChart fails within iChart, try clearing the Internet Explorer cache and then updating again: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Locate Internet Options. It may be located under a settings wheel or simply denoted as “Options” or “Internet Options”. 3. Open Internet Options and navigate to the General tab. 4. […]
Setting a Log Interval Offset
In some instances, it may be necessary to set a log interval offset that will cause an iSIC or SDL500 data logger to wait a certain period of time before recording data internally. 1. Open iChart with the current project file. Click Advanced | iSIC | iSIC. The iSIC Setup window will appear. 2. Enter […]
Enable Advanced Interface in iChart
If using the Advanced | iSIC | iSIC menu in iChart, some options within the iSIC Setup window’s tabs may be grayed out. To make these options available: Click Edit | Preferences. The System Setup window will appear. Select the GUI tab. Check the “Enable advanced interface” box. Click OK. The Advanced Interface options […]