Download GA10 Data Logging Software User`s Manual

Introduction
This manual explains how to use Data Logging Software
GA10 (hereafter referred to as GA10). To ensure correct
use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning
operation.
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Manual Title
Manual No.
Model GA10/GA10CL/GA10UP
IM 04L65B01-01EN
Data Logging Software User’s Manual (this manual)
SMARTDAC+STANDARD
IM 04L61B01-01EN
Universal Viewer User’s Manual
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Manual Title
GA10 Data Logging Software
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How to Use This Manual
Structure of the Manual
This manual contains the following seven chapters.
Chap. Title
1
Before Using the
Product
2
Preparation
Configuring and
Starting Data
Collection and
Recording
Monitoring Data
Collection
3
4
5
Managing
Recording Data
6
Managing Users
7
Troubleshooting
Description
This chapter provides an overview of Data
Logging Software GA10. It also explains the
main specifications of the software and the PC
system requirements.
This chapter provides a flowchart and the
procedure to prepare the software for data
collection and recording.
This chapter explains two configuration modes
for data collection and recording with GA10:
Simple Settings and Detail Settings.
This chapter explains how to use the Monitor
Page to monitor data collection.
This chapter explains how to edit recording
data files from a list and how to display
recording data files on a viewer.
This chapter explains how to register, delete,
and edit information of users that will perform
data collection and recording with GA10.
This chapter provides messages that GA10
may display and how to deal with them as well
as answers to frequently asked questions.
Scope of This Manual
This manual does not explain the operations of your PC’s
operating system. For this information, read the Windows
user’s guide or related materials.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Notes
IMPORTANT
Note
Reference Item
Identifies important information required to
understand operations or functions.
Calls attention to information that is important for
the proper operation of GA10.
Reference to related operation or explanation is
indicated after this mark.
section 4.1
Example:
Conventions Used in the Procedural Explanations
Bold characters
Indicates character strings that appear on the
screen. Example: Voltage
Images
The images used in this manual may differ from those that
actually appear in the software. Such differences do not
affect the procedural explanation.
Version and Functions Described in This Manual
Edition
Product
Addition and Change
1
2
Version 1.01.xx
Version 1.02.xx
—
Modified to support for GX/GP firmware
version R2.01.xx (release number 2).
Added descriptions for the support for UTA
advanced series, Modbus Device Definition
Files, etc.
Modified system requirements (support for
Windows 8.1). Modified for user-interface
improvements.
Revisions
1st Edition
2nd Edition
February, 2014
June, 2014
2nd Edition: June, 2014 (YK)
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