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. […]
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Troubleshooting SDI-12 Sensors
If an SDI-12 sensor reading shows -99999.99 or -100000 in iChart, it indicates that there is a communication problem between the data logger and the SDI-12 sensor. In this situation, there are several possibilities: 1. Insufficient power supply 2. Loose wiring between the logger and sensor 3. The data logger SDI-12 interface is not functioning […]
Changing Sensor SDI-12 Addresses
A characteristic inherent to all SDI-12 devices is that each has an internal SDI-12 address. The SDI-12 address is used as a reference for issuing commands from a master device such as a NexSens iSIC or SDL500 data logger. Thus, each SDI-12 device that is connected must have a unique address. The address setting can […]
iSIC/SDL500 Code Updates in iChart
Periodically, it will be necessary to update the firmware on iSIC or SDL500 data loggers. This is called a “Code Update” in iChart. Firmware updates are downloaded simultaneously with iChart software updates. 1. In iChart, click Help | Check for Updates to make sure the latest firmware has been downloaded. 2. Next click Advanced | […]
iChart Getting Started
First Time Running iChart After installation, an iChart icon should be located on your desktop. Double-click this icon to open iChart. The iChart Open Option window should appear. Getting Started covers the four open options. Open Sample Project This option will open a sample iChart database. The sample database includes a basemap and […]
Overview of the iChart Software
NexSens iChart software is a data collection and analysis tool for environmental monitoring instruments. It provides both a direct interface to RS232 smart sensors (ie. multi-parameter sondes) and an interface to the NexSens iSIC data logger. iChart is a user-friendly software package that eliminates the complicated programming required to operate traditional data loggers and sensors. […]
How to Create an iChart Data Report
To make a report, click Report | New Report in a current iChart project file. The Report Tool will appear to the right. The four tabs at the bottom of the Report Tool are from left to right: General, Graph Properties, Output and Advanced. From the General Tab, select the Time […]
iChart Data Importing
Generic File Import in Setup Device Wizard iChart can import CSV files, as this is a common format and most databases supply some form of export to CSV. The best way to import data is to set up iChart to automatically retrieve data from a file. An import schedule can be specified to do this […]
Protecting an iChart Project File
When using remote telemetry options such as cellular and phone line, any computer running the same project file can access the data loggers and sensors in that project file. However, the project file may need to be shared among other computers. In this case, it is best if the project file is locked so that […]
How to set up an iChart Data Flag
Data flags can be used in iChart to filter data before it is saved. Note that using this feature will cause data to be filtered before it enters the iChart database and the filtered data won’t be retrievable. Data can also be filtered after it has been saved and processed using iChart report tools. To set […]