Teledyne 2101 installation and operation guide Site Time Synchronization, Data Retrieval Mode

2101 Field Wizard Section 3 Operation

3.5Site Time Synchronization

The Field Wizard operates as an extension of the Master Data Base computer, which is responsible for synchronizing the mea- surement and collection of data for all sites under its man- agement. This centralized control insures that all measured data is collected from a site, and that measurements are taken when expected.

When the Field Wizard is connected to a site, its date and time will be checked with that of the site. If the Field Wizard detects a time difference of more than one minute, the following screen will be displayed:

Figure 3-4 Synchronize Time Display

3.6 Data Retrieval Mode

Press F1 SYNC to synchronize the site’s time with that of the Field Wizard and the Master Computer. The time will be syn- chronized and you will be advanced to the Data Retrieval Mode Main Display (Fig. 3-5).

If you do not want to synchronize the time, press F6 CANCEL to advance to the Data Retrieval Mode Main Display (Fig. 3-5).

The Field Wizard will be in data retrieval mode when collecting data from modules in the field. When the Field Wizard is con- nected to the site, you will hear a beep and then see the display “PLEASE WAIT...” as the unit queries the site for configuration information. When it has obtained that information, and assuming that the site’s time is synchronized with the Field Wizard, you will see a display similar to that in Figure 3-5.

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