PicoLog CM3 Data Logger Programmer's Guide 1
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The PicoLog CM3 is a three-channel, high-resolution data logger for use with
current clamps.
This manual explains how to use the API (application programming interface)
functions, so that you can develop your own programs to collect and analyze
data from the data logger.
Additional information
For instructions on connecting and using the device, and setting it up with the PicoLog software, please see:
PicoLog CM3 Data Logger User's Guide
A selection of code examples is available from repositories under the "picotech" organization on GitHub.
1.2 Legal information
The material contained in this release is licensed, not sold. Pico Technology Limited grants a license to the
person who installs this software, subject to the conditions listed below.
Access. The licensee agrees to allow access to this software only to persons who have been informed of these
conditions and agree to abide by them.
Usage. The software in this release is for use only with Pico products or with data collected using Pico products.
Copyright. Pico Technology Ltd. claims the copyright of, and retains the rights to, all material (software,
documents, etc.) contained in this SDK except the example programs. You may copy and distribute the SDK
without restriction, as long as you do not remove any Pico Technology copyright statements. The example
programs in the SDK may be modified, copied and distributed for the purpose of developing programs to collect
data using Pico products.
Liability. Pico Technology and its agents shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury, howsoever caused,
related to the use of Pico Technology equipment or software, unless excluded by statute.
Fitness for purpose. As no two applications are the same, Pico Technology cannot guarantee that its equipment
or software is suitable for a given application. It is your responsibility, therefore, to ensure that the product is
suitable for your application.
Mission-critical applications. This software is intended for use on a computer that may be running other software
products. For this reason, one of the conditions of the license is that it excludes use in mission-critical
applications, for example life support systems.
Viruses. This software was continuously monitored for viruses during production, but you are responsible for
virus-checking the software once it is installed.
Support. If you are dissatisfied with the performance of this software, please contact our technical support staff,
who will try to fix the problem within a reasonable time. If you are still dissatisfied, please return the product and
software to your supplier within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Upgrades. We provide upgrades, free of charge, from our web site at www.picotech.com. We reserve the right to
charge for updates or replacements sent out on physical media.
