Modbus sensors not already listed in the X2 sensor script library can be configured to communicate with the X2 by generating a generic Modbus script. Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. Test connection by reading the RTC clock of the logger in the CONFIG tab. On the CONFIG tab, […]
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Update Logger IP Address
In the iChart project, locate the Navigation Panel located to the left of the data readout. Locate the data logger in question, right click on it, and select Property. The Communication Properties menu for the logger will appear showing the currently utilized communication method, data logger and IP address information. Make the […]
Adjust RTC Clock Sync Schedule
To prevent the data logger clock from drifting over time, the RTC Sync Schedule should be enabled for each data logger within an iChart project. Note that this does not apply to 6100-iSIC (Iridium satellite) units which can only be synced with a direct cable manually. Within the iChart project select the Schedule button below […]
Adjust Interrogation Schedule
When the iChart software is running, data will automatically be uploaded from the iSIC data logger at the configured interrogation schedule. Within the iChart project select the Schedule button below the data chart. Note that each data logger will have its own interrogation schedule. Click on each logger in the Navigation Panel to verify/edit its […]
Change Communication Type
In iChart, all processes involving communicating with an iSIC data logger (programming, interrogating data, syncing a clock) will utilize the method currently selected for the system under the logger Communication Properties menu. Verify Current Communication Settings In the iChart project, locate the Site Navigation Panel in the upper left of the screen. Right click […]
Generate Generic SDI-12 Script
SDI-12 sensors not already listed in the X2 sensor script library can be configured to communicate with the X2 by generating a generic SDI-12 script. SDI-12 Script Utility Connect the X2 logger to a PC and launch the CONNECT software. Test connection by reading the RTC clock of the logger in the CONFIG tab. On […]
Install the NexSens iChart Software
iChart is distributed exclusively digitally from the Downloads section of the NexSens website. Select the download link for the iChart 6 Software and submit the download request form. Run the ichart6setup_full.exe file. Accept the EULA and click Next. Click Next until you reach the final installation menu and select Install. When iChart is launched […]
How To Register the iChart Software
iChart requires registration when (1) it is installed for the first time or (2) an existing installation is moved to a new computer. The software serial number (94E1-B8AE-xxxx-xxxx) is hardware-specific, so a unique registration key is required for each PC. When iChart is launched following installation users will be prompted to register in the evaluation […]
Administrator Privileges
iChart requires write access to its installation directory during normal operation. Windows Vista and newer (7, 8, 10) operating systems prevent programs from writing data to the ‘Program Files’ directory unless the program is given administrator access. To work around this, it is recommended that iChart be installed in the C:\Users\Public\ directory on the PC. In this […]
NexSens iChart Software System Requirements
Any PC running the iChart software must meet the following minimum specifications. Note that projects which are required to generate or send large data report files may require additonal memory resources. Operating System- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10 Memory- 64MB RAM Disk Space- 100MB free