Omega Engineering #M3350/0101 Viewing and Printing Log Files, Turning Off the Logging Function

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5.To append new data to the old file, click on Yes. To overwrite the old file, click on No. This will result in the old data being lost.

11.3Viewing and Printing Log Files

The log files are ASCII text file with comma-separated values. To view and print the files, use any text editor (such as WordPad) that will retain the line breaks.

11.4 Turning Off the Logging Function

To turn off the logging function:

1.While logged in as MULTI (or another user with Controller Configuration privileges), open the Options menu. When logging is enabled, the Options menu will include the item Stop Logging.

2.Select Options Stop Logging. Logging will be disabled.

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Contents CN8-SW Table of Contents Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration Parameters Changing Controller Mode and Using AutotuneConfiguring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes CN8-SWUserÕs Guide11-1 Table of ContentsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Transforms a PC into an Operator Station FeaturesGraphical Interface Automated Ramp and Soak Cycles Storing and Loading Configuration Parameter SetsLogging IntroductionHardware and Software Requirements Local Alarms1 CN8-SW Computer ControllersStep Task Section This Manual Overview of Setup TasksCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Step Task Section in this Manual Availability of Functions Overview of CN8-SW MenusFile Menu Function Purpose SectionController Menu Edit MenuView Menu Alarms Help Menu Options MenuRamp/Soak Menu Menu Convention Used in This Manual General Instructions for Using CN8-SW WindowsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Introduction Wiring the Network and Connecting the Computer2 RS-232 Interface Connecting Controllers and the Computer to the NetworkIntroduction 3 RS-485 Network Wiring the Network and Connecting the ComputerCN8-SWUserÕs Guide To install the software Installing the Software and LoggingInstalling the Software CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Starting the Software Installing the Software and LoggingTo log Logging In to CN8-SW Using the Default AccountTo change the password Changing the Password for the Default AccountTo see the permissions available to a user account Setting Up Operator AccountsPermissions Available To add an operator login account ProcedureLogging Out of the CN8-SW Application Editing an Operator AccountDeleting an Operator Account Establishing Communication with Controllers Communication Parameters Establishing Communication with Controllers Network AddressesTo configure the CN8-SW communication settings Configuring Communication Parameters for CN8-SW SystemEstablishing Communication with Controllers Recognizing Controllers with the CN8-SW Software Automatically Using the Find Controllers OptionTo use the automatic function If any controllers were not recognized Page To add a controller manually Manually Using the Controller MenuTo delete a controller Deleting a ControllerChanging Baud Rate after Communication Has Been Established Establishing Communication with Controllers Saving the .MCS File Naming ControllersClosing an .MCS File Creating a New .MCS FileOpening an Existing .MCS File CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Procedure Configuring Local AlarmsCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Viewing Process Values and Changing Setpoint Viewing PV and SP in the Main Window To view the real-time trend graph Viewing PV and SP in a GraphSetpoint Changing the Setpoint Using the Setpoint Dialog BoxTo change a controllerÕs setpoint Configuring and Invoking the Single-Step Ramp Function CN8-SWUserÕs Guide To invoke the single step ramp function To change a controllerÕs mode Changing Controller Mode and Using AutotuneCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Accessing Configuration Parameter Displays Viewing and Changing Controller Configuration ParametersUsing Configuration Parameter Displays To access the parameter displaysCN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Creating a New Recipe Configuring CN8-SW RecipesConfiguring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Editing an Existing Recipe To run a CN8-SW Ramp/Soak recipe Running CN8-SW RecipesStarting to Run a Recipe To hold execution of a CN8-SW recipe Holding Pausing Recipe ExecutionTo resume execution of a ÒheldÓ recipe Resuming Recipe ExecutionTo stop execution of a CN8-SW recipe Stopping Recipe ExecutionConfiguring Controller Ramp and Soak Parameters CN8-SWUserÕs Guide Configuring and Running Ramp and Soak Recipes Running Controller Ramp and Soak Cycles Storing and Loading Controller Configurations Storing Configuration Storing and Loading Controller Configurations Loading Configuration Storing and Loading Controller Configurations 10-6 To turn on the logging function Turning On the Logging FunctionTo turn off the logging function Viewing and Printing Log FilesTurning Off the Logging Function Index 12-2