ANKOM RF - Manual (Page 22)

Operator’s Manual
pg. 22
Rev F 8/29/14
10 Autosave location – The GPM program automatically stores recorded data at the Autosave location. If
the file name in the Autosave location is NOT changed between data recording sessions, the file will be
overwritten each time a recording is made.
In the Autosave location box, you can enter the file location ( file path \ file name ) where you want the
autosave data stored. You can use the Browse button to get you to the file path folder where you want to
store the data file. The program will automatically add the file name of "AutoSave.xls" to the file path
that you selected. To establish a new file name , delete "AutoSave.xls" and type in the new name
including the ".xls" extension.
You should change the autosave file name before every run to minimize the
possibility of data loss.
11 Valve open time – The value you enter in this box controls how long the vent valve remains open in
order to maintain the
Pressure Release setting. The default value is 250 milliseconds, but any value less
than 1000 milliseconds may be entered. A smaller value provides more accurate control of the pressure,
but takes longer to accommodate a large pressure change. Conversely, a larger value provides a faster
response but with less accuracy. After entering a value, click the
Set button so the value is recognized by
the system.
Holding the vent valve open may reduce battery voltage. Before clicking the
Record button on your GPM screen to start a study, replace batteries that show
6.6 volts or lower.
12 Coordinator – This displays the status of the Base Coordinator. If there is no Base Coordinator
connected, then “Not Connected” is displayed. When a Base Coordinator is connected and recognized by
the computer, then “Connected” is displayed.
13 Network – A network contains 1-computer, 1-Base Coordinator, and 1-Reference Module Zero. You can
have up to 50 Modules on one network. If you need more than 50 Modules you will need another
network. The new network will have a different network number. The number shown on your screen
represents the network whose data is being captured by that computer.
14 Version – This displays the version of the GPM software that is running.
15 Temperature calibration settings – When you click this button the following screen is displayed.