Start a new run

PicoLog

Start a new run

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To start a new run from scratch, select New settings from the File menu. PicoLog will take you through the steps necessary to define what you want to collect:

blueballRecording method (real time continuous or fast block) - not applicable on DrDAQ
blueballSampling Rate, including sampling interval and maximum number of samples
blueballMeasurement setup. If you are using the ADC-11, for example, the computer will display the Edit ADC11 Measurement dialog box

 

Once you have entered these details, check that the monitor window in PLW Recorder is displaying the measurements that you wish to record, and that the correct values are showing.

1.If you are in PicoLog Player, from the View menu, select Recorder, otherwise go straight to step 2
2.The PLW Recorder window has buttons like a tape recorder, to start, stop, rewind etc.
3.Click on the New file button: _bm7
4.Type the name of the file to which you wish to record
5.Click OK (the filename will appear in the recorder window)
6.Click the Start recording button: _bm9

The sample number will increase every sample interval.