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PalmOS Omni Data Transporter

This is a software application that runs on Palm PDA's. It can be used to download and store logger data to a palm device, in the field, and upload the data to a PC running the Omnilog software (Ver 1.38 or greater) at a later date. The Palm device can be run in three modes:

DATA COLLECTOR MODE
In data collector mode you connect the Palm PDA to a Datalogger and press the Connect button. The Palm will communicate with the logger and Display information on the loggers status. Once this information has been displayed a Download button will also appear. Press this button to download all current data from the logger. This button will show the progress of the download and disappear when the download has been successfully completed. After download a "Restart the Logger" screen allows the user to Start the logger again in "Stop when Full" or "Run Looping" mode if required.

TRANSPORTER MODE
In transporter mode you connect the Palm PDA to a computer Running the Omnilog Software (Version 1.38 or greater). The Omnilog Software recognizes the Palm PDA as a Dataset Transporter and establishes an uplink with the Palm PDA. The Transporter Window will automatically display on the PC and individual datasets, or all datasets can be downloaded as required.

BE A LOGGER MODE
In "Be a Logger Mode" you connect the Palm PDA to a computer Running the Omnilog Software. You Then Select the dataset to be uploaded to the computer And press the 'Standby for Uplink' button. The Palm PDA them mimics the operation of the logger for the selected dataset. The Omnilog software can be used for download as if the logger was connected directly to the Omnilog Computer.

See Also

Overviews

Data Environment Overview

Download procedure

Alarm System Overview

Channel and Probe Setup Overview

Channel setup during logging Overview

Start Logging Process Overview

Modem Link Overview

Omnilog Task Wizard Overview

Custom Probes