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Introducing Veriteq Spectrum4Place the data logger in the area you want to monitor.Connect the data logger to the PC and transfer data to PC.Veriteq S

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide5SP-Series Data LoggersEach Veriteq SP-Series Data Logger is factory-calibrated against National In-stitute of Standa

Introducing Veriteq Spectrum6Using the MenusThe following illustration provides an overview of the menus on the Spectrum window. Take a few minutes to

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide7Create a new blank Graph file (.spg)Open an existing Graph file (.spg)Save the Graph fileClose the Graph fileSave th

Introducing Veriteq Spectrum8Using the Tool BarThe Veriteq Spectrum Toolbar allows quick access to the most commonly used features of the program. You

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide9Using the Online User’s GuideVeriteq Spectrum includes an online version of this user’s guide in PDF format.To acces

Introducing Veriteq Spectrum10

112Installing Spectrum SoftwareSystem Requirements...12Installing Spectrum Software ...

Installing Spectrum Software12System RequirementsVeriteq Spectrum Software requires a PC with the following minimum config-uration:• 32-bit version of

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide135. Accept the default Destination Folder, or click the Browse... button to se-lect a new Destination Folder. 6. Cli

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153Getting StartedSetting Up and Using Spectrum—Overview...16Ensuring Data Loggers are Calibrated...16Connecting Data Loggers to PC

Getting Started16Setting Up and Using Spectrum—OverviewThe main steps in setting up and using Veriteq Spectrum are:1. Ensure that the data loggers are

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide172. Connect the data logger to a Veriteq USB or Serial cable. 3. Attach the other end of this cable to the PC (as sh

Getting Started182. In Spectrum, choose Tools>Options, then choose the General tab.3. From the COM port drop-down list, select an available COM por

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide193. The Logger Setup window opens. The information shown in the Logger Setup window relates to the data logger conne

Getting Started20Logger StatusIndicates the sampling status of the currently-connected data logger. The pos-sible modes are:• Sampling: The logger is

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide21Configuring the Data Logger DescriptionThe Data Logger Description helps identify the logger every time you commu-n

Getting Started22Setting the Data Logger Sample TimingTo set the logger sample timing:Do one of the following:• Select Logger>Sample Timing...• Sel

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide231. Under Clear Mode, select one of the following options:Do not clear loggerThis is the default setting if the logg

Getting Started24Setting the Start ModeThe Start Mode enables you to choose how, and when the data logger starts taking samples.To set the Start Mode:

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide25If desired, use the Preset button to automatically set the start time hours and minutes to the earliest possible se

Getting Started26To set the Stop Mode:1. Under Stop Mode, select one of the following options:The Log Time drop-down lists enable you to set an elapse

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide27Note: You can only change sample intervals if you set the Clear Mode to the Clear logger setting (see Setting the C

Getting Started28To enable or disable data logger channels:1. Do one of the following:• Select Logger>Channels... • You can also enable or disable

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide293. To setup a DC Current channel:a. Ensure the Channel is enabled by selecting the Channel Enabled check box.b. If

Getting Started30value to show as 1, indicate 1 for Above Threshold and specify the units. Boolean choices are typically 1 (above threshold) and 0 (be

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide315. For Timer Value, set the number of minutes or seconds you want the trans-ducer to begin warming up before taking

Getting Started327. Click OK to save or cancel to close without saving. Clearing Logger SamplesClearing a logger deletes all recorded samples in a log

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide33Mounting Data LoggersBecause they are small and light, you can easily mount Veriteq data loggers in the field using

Introducing Veriteq Spectrum...1Welcome...

Getting Started342. Attach the temperature probe to the connector on the data logger.3. Use the Logger>Setup window to test the data logger operati

354Transferring Logger FilesTransferring Data... 36Setting Transfer Preferences...

Transferring Logger Files36Transferring DataWhen you transfer data from a data logger’s memory, Spectrum creates a copy of the data and stores it on y

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide373. Click OK.Transferring Logger Data to the PCTo transfer the information stored in the data logger to the PC:1. Co

Transferring Logger Files38This starts the communications process between the logger and the PC and opens the Transfer Wizard window.5. Confirm that t

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide39Note: Changing the description here does not modify the description in the logger’s memory. 8. Edit or confirm the

Transferring Logger Files4012. A dialog box appears, prompting you to insert the newly transferred logger file into a new graph or the active (current

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide41Setting System Date and TimeTo set the PC’s date and time using the Windows operating system:1. Select Start>Con

Transferring Logger Files42

435Working with GraphsDisplaying Existing Graph Files... 44Creating New Graph Files...44Insert

Working with Graphs... 43Displaying Exist

Working with Graphs44Displaying Existing Graph FilesTo open an existing Graph file (.spg):1. Do one of the following:• Select File>Open.• Press CTR

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide45The Select Channels window opens.4. Select the channels you want to display in the graph.5. Click OK. 6. If you are

Working with Graphs46Inserting Multiple Logger FilesYou can insert more than one Logger file into a single Graph file. This enables you to easily comp

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide473. To lock the cursor in place, click the mouse or press ENTER.To remove the vertical cursor bar:1. Do one of the f

Working with Graphs48To change the graph font:1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab.2. Click the Graph Font... button.3. Select the

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide493. Either:a. Press and hold the left mouse button, and move the second cursor line to the end of the section you wa

Working with Graphs50Zooming In by Formatting the Time ScaleTo zoom in by formatting the time scale:1. Do one of the following:• Select Format>Time

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide512. Under Start Time, use the drop-down lists to select the start date and time that correspond to the beginning of

Working with Graphs522. Select the appropriate time zone from the drop-down list.3. Click OK.Formatting Measurement UnitsVeriteq Spectrum Software aut

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide53Changing the Decimal Place PrecisionTo change decimal place precision:1. Do one of the following:• With the Graph f

Working with Graphs542. Under Temperature scale, select Fahrenheit or Celsius.This setting affects the data in all graphs, displays, and printed repor

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide55To set sample smoothing:1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the Insert tab.2. Under Sample smoothing (in raw co

Working with Graphs56To display numbers on the graph lines:1. Select Tools>Options, then choose the General tab.2. Under Line numbers on displayed

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide57To export graph data to .txt or .csv files:1. By default, date and time are exported in a single column. To have da

Working with Graphs58Saving GraphsTo save changes to a graph file (.spg) for later use:1. Choose File>Save or File>Save As.2. Navigate to the lo

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide593. Click OK.Print PreviewTo view a print preview of the current graph:1. Select File>Print Preview.The Print Pre

Working with Graphs60

616Viewing Reports and StatisticsWorking with Reports ... 62Copying and Pasting Report Data...

Viewing Reports and Statistics62Working with ReportsReports display logger file information in a tabular format. You must have at least one file inser

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide632. From the Report tab, on the Printer font size box, select an option from the drop-down list, or type the desired

11Introducing Veriteq SpectrumWelcome...2Conventions Used in this Document...

Viewing Reports and Statistics64Saving ReportsTo save report data:1. From the report window, choose File>Save As.2. Navigate to the location where

657TroubleshootingSerial Port Problems...66Frequently Asked Questions...67

Troubleshooting66Serial Port ProblemsIf you are experiencing difficulties communicating with Veriteq data loggers, here are some tips and things to tr

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide67stored in the data logger. Ensure you are using a data logger supported by Spec-trum. Unable to create logger fileT

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698GlossaryA–B...70C–E...

Glossary70A–BC–EF–KL–QAmbient temperature The average or mean temperature of the surrounding air that comes in con-tact with the equipment or instrume

Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide71R–TLogger file A file that is created after transferring a logger’s data to the PC. The file con-tains the collecte

Glossary72U–ZTransfer The term used when the software makes a copy of the data contained in a connected data logger. The transfer process creates a fi

73Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s GuideAASCII filecreating 57audit trail filesreports 64axes 70unit precision 53Bbatch setupreports 64Ccables 16calibratio

Introducing Veriteq Spectrum2WelcomeWelcome to Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 software. Veriteq Spectrum provides record-ings of temperature, humidity, and othe

74Indexdaylight savings 67description 19, 21disabling channels 27logger file filenames 36models 5, 19mounting 33mounting tips 33operation when full 25

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Veriteq Spectrum 4.0 User’s Guide3The SP-Series Data Loggers are connected to a PC and the Spectrum software is used to configure settings such as the