4.3.3 Retrieving Data from Flash
To retrieve and graph the data that is stored in the Flash Memory, you have two options:
OPTION 1:
You can use the iSE’s WEB interface to chart the data stored in the flash memory. 1. Click on the “Chart” button located on the Server Home Page, see Figure 4.5.
2. Select a time interval of Day, Week, Month or Year (Minute and Hour are not selectable for data retrieval).
3. As soon as the time interval is selected the “Archives_Inactive” button will change to “Archives_Enable”.
4. Click on “Archives_Enable” button to graph the stored data.
OPTION 2:
Download the iSE Download Utility iFlash software from the website listed in this manual and install it on your networked PC. This software is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP operating systems. After the installation is completed, you can run the program to obtain the screen shown in Figure 4.9.
To avoid any miscommunications when downloading the stored data using the iFlash program, it is strongly recommended to let the recording run for a minimum of 3 minutes if the time interval is 10 seconds (from “Configuration” page), and 15 minutes if the time interval is 1 minute.
IP Address: Place the IP address of the iSE from which you want to download data, in this window.
Output Filename: Assign the path and the file name in which the downloaded data will be placed, in this window.
Model: Select the
Latest Data for: This option allows you to download data for the last day, week, or month. By selecting “Full” you can download the whole data.
Output Format: This option gives the data in either Excel format (check the box) or Text format (uncheck the box).
Header Data: You can choose what to appear for the header of the data file either in Excel or Text format.
Scale: This will give you the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Access Log: The completion of data download will be reported in this window. You can start downloading by clicking on the “Start Download” button.