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  From Last Readback 
Choosing this radio button ensur es PrimeWorks collects only the data 
recorded by the logger since the last readback was performed . 
Note:  Click ing  on the Quick Readback button on the t itle bar or the 
Readback  button corresponding  to a logger in the Connected 
Loggers drop-down list accomplishes the same operation as selecting 
the From Last Readback  option. 
 All Data  
Choosing thi s radio button ensures PrimeWorks  collects all the data available 
in the logger  to the PC.  If several months of data are available in the logger , 
this process may  take several minutes.  
  Custom Dates 
Choosing this radio button ensures PrimeWorks  collects data from the logger 
for the range indicated in the From  and To fields.  Selectin g this option 
enables the From /To  calendar options .  Designate the start and end dates of 
the data for readback from these fields.   The dat es available for selection are 
limited to the dates for which data is available in t he logger. 
  Channels to Readback 
(applicable only when collecting data remotely )  Select the checkboxes 
corresponding to the channels representing the data desired for readback.  Th e 
list contains only  the channels that are available for readback.  
After selecting the readback options and c licking on the Readback button, 
PrimeWorks  initiates the readback process and  displays the progress on 
screen.   When performing a readback  via USB, PrimeWorks calculates and 
displays the estimated time of completion . 
Save Configuration 
Selecting this option save s the current configuration for the selected logger to  
the PrimeWorks  database. 
Note:  Selecting  the program or readback options automatically saves 
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Logger Information 
 
Logger Information  window 
Name 
This editab le field contains t he name that will appear in the PrimeWorks  
database for the selected logger.  Change or edit the name as  necessary. 
Site ID 
This editable field displays a unique ID that can be programmed into the 
logger.  The logger includes this name with the name of the  site when 
transmitting data via FTP.   
Phone Number 
This editable field displays the phone number of the logger.  Once entered and 
saved to the logger memory, it is not necessary to enter this number again.  
Serial Number 
This field displays the serial numb er of the logger.  It is not an editable field . 
Logger Model 
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Logger Period 
This section indicates the date  and time period for which the logger  records 
data.    
  Start Immediately   
Select ing this radio button initiate s logging immediately once  logger 
programming is c omplete and continues logging indefinitely.  
  Custom Dates  
Selecting this radio button initiates and sustains logging for the date /time 
range designated in the Logging Start  and End Time fields. 
  Logging Start and End Time  
These fields represent the date and time period for which the XiLog+ records 
data.   Enter the dates and times in the corresponding fields based on the option 
selected above.  The calendar buttons also may be used t o designate the dates.  
T he Logging Start Time  fields designate the date and time at which to initiate 
logging only when the Custom Dates  option is in use. 
Once th e date and time designated in the Logging End Time  fields occur, the 
logger will discontinue logging data until a new logging session is initiated.  
Leaving the field blank ensures  logging continues indefinitely.  Under this 
condition, logging follows a cyclical pattern in which newer data begins to 
overwrite older data once the memory becomes ful l.   
Additional Notes  
This editable field contains information beneficial or applicable to the current 
site or logger.  Enter or edit relevant content as necessary.   
						

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Installation  
 
Installation  window  
This window  includes all the parameters  relevant to installing the logger at the 
site.  
Comm issioning  Mode 
This drop- down list contains the options available  for communication: 
 
Commissioning Mode  menu options  
 On  
Selecting this option places the logg er in commissioning mode .  This mode 
ensures the logger remain s powered up, connect ed to the GSM network, and 
available for communication. 
Note:   Do not maintain a  logger in commissioning mode for a long 
period of time.  This will have a detrimental effect on battery life.  
Note:  Leaving a logger in commissioning mod e will generate and 
send an SMS alarm at 00:00 every day until this mode is discontinued. 
Discontinue this mode by sending the string #CMOFF to the logger 
from a cellular phone. 
 Off 
Selecting this option power s up the modem only as designated under the 
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  Freight Mode  
Selecting this mode prevents  the modem from powering up so that the logger 
cannot  transmit, even when the logger has been  programmed to transmit (e.g., 
because of an alarm) .  Select  this option when air freighting a logger, even if 
the SIM card has been  removed.  ADS ships all loggers transported by air in 
this mode. 
Read  Current Values  
Selecting this checkbox displays  the current values from the attached logger  in 
the Digital , Analog, Battery V oltage/External Power Voltage , and GSM 
Signal Strength fields, as applicable.  PrimeWorks  will request data from 
the logger every second.  Pressure and other analog data update at  this 
interval , but flow values require  up to 1 minute to update based on the  sample 
rate programmed in to the logger.  
Digital/Analog  
These field s display  the current value and units for each channel.  The number 
of values displayed varies  based on the logger features and  programming.  If 
the XiLog+ is not logging data on a channel , the corresponding field will not 
display a reading .  A channel that is not logging data may indicate the  channel 
has not been enabled  or the end date and time designated for logging data has  
passed.  
AutoZero Button 
Clicking on this button removes the curr ent offset and forces the analog 
channel to read zero.  This button is available only  when the XiLog+ is 
logging pressure, depth, or height on an analog channel.  
Note:   Use this option only with the transducer open to atmospheric 
pressure.  T his new offse t will apply onl y to future data.  It  will not be 
applied to previously recorded data.  
Battery Voltage 
This field displays the current internal battery voltage (nominally 7.2V).  If it 
reads low and the battery requires replacement,  PrimeWorks will display a 
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External Power Voltage  
This field displays the external power voltage measured by the logger.   If the 
logger is attached  via USB,  PrimeWorks  will display the USB voltage being 
su pplied to the logger ( typically 5 volts).  If  the voltage is request ed remotely , 
PrimeWorks  will display the voltage coming  from the external power supply. 
GMS Signal Strength  
This field indicates the current GSM signal strength measured by the logger  
currently (prov ided the l ogger is powered up to the GSM network)  or the last 
time it was  on-line.  
Signal Strength Test  
The signal strength test verifies  the logger can communicate with the cellular  
network at the current location (of potential deployment) . 
 
Signal Strength sub-window  
 Interval Between Samples 
This field indicates  the amount of time in seconds between each  test sample.  
Modify this setting manually or using the up/down arrows. 
  Delay before test start  
This field displays the amount of time in seconds to delay before initiating  the 
test.   The delay period begins  when PrimeWorks sends the command to the 
logger to initiate the signal strength test.   Modify this setting manually or 
using the up/down arrows. 
  Sample Count  
This field indicates  the number of test samples to t ake during the test.  Modify 
this setting manually or using the up/down arrows.  
						

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  Start Test  
Selecting t his button initiates the signal strength test.  The logger will begin 
measur ing the signal strength  once the delay period has passed.  A counter  will 
count down the time until the test is due to  begin to allow sufficient time for 
placing the logger in the appropriate position.  This counter  also will be used 
to  identify the end of the test. 
When the test is complete, recover the logger and read the results.  
  Get latest test results 
Selecting this button displays the result s from the last signal strength test 
recorded by the logger  and indicates the quality of the results  (good, adequate , 
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Analog Channel –  Internal Pressure 
 
Channels (Analog Pr essure) window  
This window  includes the parameters for setting up the  internal pressure 
transducer channel.  A green  dot next to the channel name indicates the 
channel is enabled and recording data. 
Enable Channel  
Selecting this checkbox enables the channe l on the logger.  Not all channels 
on a logger must  be enabled when it is in use.  Disabled c hannels do not use 
power. 
Sensor Type  
This parameter does not apply to internal pressure sensors . 
Sensor Rating 
This value indicates the maximum rating of the internal pressure sensor.  It is 
not an editable value . 
Units 
This drop- down list contains the options for the units of measure 
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Data Type  
This drop-down list contai ns the options for selecting the type of data that will 
be recorded through the channel. 
C ustom Offset 
This field indicates the offset.   Modify this value (when necessary) manually 
or using the up/down arrows.  For example, enter the value representing the 
offset for adding the ground level to all pressure value s. 
Logging Interval  
This drop-down list contains the options  for selecting the measurement 
interval at which  to log data on this channel .  Options from 1 second to 24 
hours are available.   All data logged on a channel represent s averaged data 
( based on the  number of samples taken).  XiLog+ records the averaged data 
and daily minimum and maximum values for each channel.    
Send Data Reports 
Selecting this checkbox ensures the logger send s data reports by SMS or 
GPRS  based on the frequency designated  for remote data reporting.  
T he minimum logging interval for  data sent through SMS is 1 minute.  
Therefore, d ata sent through SMS based on a shorter interval first must be 
averaged  at a 1-minute interval before being sent. 
Note:   Selecting a logging interval of les s than 15 minutes using SMS 
requires sending more than one SMS per day for each  channel.  For 
example, sending 1-minute SMS data every day requires sending  15 
SMS per channel per day. 
Secondary Logging 
Some XiLog+  models allow a secondary logging interval  for logging the same 
channel input at a second rate.  This data  can be reported remotely, or logged 
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Analog Channel –  Generic 
This window  includes the parameters for  setting up the generic analog 
channels pre sent on the XiLog+ 2 and XiLog+ 9 models .  Three options are 
available based on the channel capabilities : current, millivolt, and voltage.  If 
the channel can support all three options, a drop- down menu allows for 
selection of the one  to use. 
 
Each option requires a different type of cable to interface to the sensor.  
 
Generic Analog – Current  (mA) example 
 
Generic Analog –  Voltage  example