Datalogger Clock

If a connection to a datalogger is established, the datalogger’s clock is checked continuously and displayed along with the computer’s clock as updates are received. The clock update can be paused by selecting the check box next to Pause Clock Update. In some situations it is desirable to pause the clock update to minimize data traffic over the communications link.

You can set the clock by clicking the Set button. LoggerNet attempts to set the datalogger clock as closely as possible to the computer clock. A slight difference in the clocks might exist after the clock is set because of the communications time delay. Over some communication links it is impossible to match the computer clock exactly. LoggerNet uses advanced compensation to get the best possible synchronization between the computer and the datalogger clocks.

Double-clicking in the Station Date/Time field makes it an editable field and allows you to manually edit the station clock. The date/time should be entered in the same form as it is displayed. When you press Enter on your keyboard, the datalogger clock will be updated.

If you are not connected to the datalogger, or if you are connected but the clock update is paused, you can press the Check button and LoggerNet will check both the datalogger clock and the computer clock and display the results on the screen.

An automatic scheduled clock check can be set up in the Setup Screen. Note that setting the clock may affect the time stamps assigned to your data. see Setting the Clock for more information.