Dickson TP425 User manual

Getting Started
Install DicksonWare™ (compatible with Windows® 98 or higher). DicksonWare™ version 14.8 or higher required
If you already have DicksonWare on your PC check the version by choosing “Help” and “About” from the menu bar to
check what version you have and make sure it complies with the requirements of the logger
Open DicksonWare™ using the icon on your desktop
Connect the cable (supplied with the software) to the logger and to a working USB port on your computer.
Click the Setup button. You will be prompted to select USB or Serial COM port, select USB and click Continue. A Setup
window will appear, and all fields should be automatically filled in. This confirms that DicksonWare™ has recognized the
logger. The logger is now sampling
Display
Below are the possible display states and the conditions they represent:
Solid or Scrolling (Logging)
Logging normally. Pressing Start/Stop button will stop logging. Pressing Start/Stop button again will restart logging
No Delay selected in Setup–Logging normally Flashing (Not Logging)
Start after Delay selected in Setup but logging has not yet begun due to delay
The logger is full and Stop When Full has been selected in Setup. To clear logger, download to DicksonWare and select
Clear
Blank (Not Logging)
Press Button to Start has been selected in Setup but the Start/Stop button has not been pressed
Start/Stop button has been pressed displaying “OF” (short for OFF) to stop logging
"OF" : Displays for two seconds after Start/Stop button is pressed to stop logging
"ON" : Displays for two seconds after Start/Stop button is pressed to start logging
Min/Max
There are two display options: Current Readings only or Current/Min/Max scroll, which can be selected under Setup/Display.
To reset Min/Max readings on the display, a paper clip or toothpick should be used to depress the Min/Max Clear button
located on the back of the unit. his will not clear logged data.
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TP425
Temperature & Humidity Data Logger

Press Button to Start
This feature needs to be selected when the logger is setup (Setup/Samples). Hold down the Start/Stop button on the front of
the unit until “ON” appears on the display. The logger is now logging. Pressing the button again will stop logging.
Need to Know
When changing logger settings (sample interval and start date and time) the logger will automatically clear all stored
data
To achieve longer battery life during operation, use a less frequent sample rate and disconnect the unit from the USB or
serial port when not downloading data
Fahrenheit/Celsius
The data logger is defaulted to log data in Fahrenheit. If you want to view future logged data on the graph or table in Celsius
go to “File,” “Preferences” and then change the temperature selection.
Battery Replacement
The battery level monitor on the “Setup” screen displays the battery voltage and a low battery warning when replacement is
needed. When changing the battery the logger will not collect data however memory will not be lost. To start sampling again,
download the data and then clear the memory.
Setting Plot Style
Spline and Points & Spline should not be used as they will auto fill the graph over the period(s) where the logger is off and not
logging.
Start Mode
This logger has three start modes:
1. No Delay
2. Press Button to Start
3. Start after Delay
Each time the logger is cleared it will default to No Delay and start logging immediately. To change start mode clock on the
Start Date/Time Setup button and select Delay Type. Click ok.
Warranty
Dickson warrants this line of instrument will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of twelve months after delivery. This warranty does not cover routine calibration and battery replacement.
For Specifications and Technical Support go to www.DicksonData.com.