Configure the Data Logger Tab

Complete the following steps to configure the Data Logger tab options:

  1. If not already in the Options window, tap Options in the main DVM window.

  2. Tap the Data Logger tab.

  3. Tap Enable logging.

  4. Set a time interval by tapping the drop-down arrow in the first Update interval field and selecting a value (1-50). Tap the drop-down arrow in the second Update interval field and select a measurement of time (seconds, minutes, or hours).

    When recording an hour or more of data, use the external AC power adapter to prevent draining the Allegro MX battery. The automatic power-down feature of the Allegro MX is disabled during data logging.

  5. Tap Browse to display the Save As window and complete the following steps:

    1. Type a name for the file in the Name field.

    2. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Type field and choose a file format.

    3. Tap OK to save settings and close the Save As window.

  6. Tap Append to include all readings in the file with the most recent reading at the end of the file.

  7. Tap Timestamp to include a time stamp with each reading.

  8. Tap Ok to save changes and return to the main DVM window or tap another tab to configure additional properties.

When the data logger is active, DVM - Logging displays in the AiDvm AI-DVM title bar. To stop the data logging session, tap Options > Data Logger tab > Enable logging.