| Q: So
tell me again... just what is HyperWare? |
A: HyperWare software is a Windows
application that is used with Logic Beach Data Logging
systems. With HyperWare the following functions are
performed:
serial communications (RS-232, modem,
Ethernet, etc) between the logger and the PC
programming of the logger with drag, drop and
interconnection with a mouse of icons to build a program
that is then transferred into the loggers memory where
it executes.
real-time trending of data as it is sampled by
the logger on the PC
plotting of collected data with the included
plotter
file conversion of collected data into Excel
and ASCII file formats
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| Q: I
already know about HyperWare... update me on the latest
enhancements! |
A:
1. Interface to HAP for unattended, automated periodic
downloads and reporting.
2. Remote Control Icon...allows for remote control
of logger I/O and Net execution via serial link.
3. Rate of Change Icon...detects rates of change of
analog inputs (i.e. calculates the 1st derivative).
4. Histogram Icon... provides a statistical distribution
method of analog data collection (i.e. a count of
how many times does an analog value falls into various
user-defined ranges).
5. Variable Constant Icon... remotely change the constant
value for reconfiguration while logging.
6. Multiplexer Icon... Output from either of two inputs
determined by third digital input.
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| Q: What
are the Host PC requirements for HyperWare? |
A:
386 or faster PC, capable of running Windows 3.1x, 95,
98 or NT. HyperWare requires 4 MB of disk space, a serial
port for RS-232 or modem connection, a mouse, and a printer
(option).
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| Q: How
do I program a data logger using HyperWare? |
A: Simply,
following these 3 steps: 1. Connect up to the logger via
a serial link (modem or RS-232) and query the logger for
its current hardware configuration. This will result in
an array of icons on the screen representing various input
hardware channels and output hardware alarms.
2. Drag and drop additional icons from the toolbar onto
the workspace and interconnect them to represent signal
flow. These added icons represent functions such as destination
memory, math calculations, min/max/averaging, setpoint
alarms, time integral calculations, Sample Rate Clocks,
Start/Stop clocks, etc. There are a total of 33 icons
representing all the features and functions available
for programming in HyperWare.
3. Transfer the program to the data logger memory and
enable.
There are no lines of code to write and no sequences of
confusing front panel button pressing.
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| Q: Just
how programmable are Logic Beach data loggers? |
A: Extremely programmable and they are
simple to program. The following examples are just a
few sample scenarios possible from our icon library:
Conditional Logging: log a channel
to memory only when the temperature is above a threshold
and two other digital inputs are ON.
Delta Logging: only store a channel's value to
memory when it changes by a User defined amount. This
allows for high speed sampling with storage to memory
only when a signal changes by a User defined amount.
Pager Alarm Output: call out with a pager code
if a level goes to high, a pump is overheating, unauthorized
entry is gained, or any other alarm condition.
Periodic sensor recalibration: after a User defined
period of time, flood a gas sensor with a calibration
gas for a period of time, meanwhile diverting the logged
data during this calibration cycle to a calibration
memory channel.
Sensor Excitation: cycles the power to a sensor
or a transmitter just during readings to conserve battery
power. User specified warm-up period before the sensor
output is sampled.
Conditional Logging: enable data collection only
during the 11pm to 6am shift.
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| Q: Can
collected data be graphically displayed and plotted? |
A: Yes, once
data has been downloaded from the data logger's memory
to a file on your PC, the data can be immediately plotted
with the simple click of an icon. The plot of the data
can be printed, saved to a BMP file format, saved, zoomed,
manually scaled on a channel by channel basis, plotted
logarithmically, analyzed, titled and more. For more demanding
graphing and analysis requirements, Logic Beach distributes
the Origin 5.0 Data Analysis and Technical Graphics program.
This product accepts data from an Excel or ASCII file
format which are both direct file output formats from
HyperWare.
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| Q: What
other methods of viewing the collected data are available? |
A: Downloaded
data can be converted into ASCII and/or Excel spreadsheet
file formats. Data points are time and date stamped for
use with other display, plotting and/or analysis packages.
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| Q: Can
comparisons of logged data be done? |
A: Yes,
for example, data from a logging session on Monday can
be combined with data collected on Tuesday and the plots
can be overlayed within the HyperWare Plotter for analysis.
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| Q: I
own HyperLogger™s and ModuLoggers. Do I need different
version of HyperWare ? |
A: No, when
the HyperWare software connects to the logger, it automatically
identifies the model and self-configures as necessary.
The graphic representation of the logger in the Communications
Window changes to match the type of logger, HyperLogger™,
ModuLogger or ModuLogger 'Mini'.
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| Q: During
real-time tracking of data, can I see graphic trends and
actual values? |
A: Yes. When
connected to a logger via a modem or serial link, instantaneous
values can be displayed within the HyperTrack Window of
HyperWare. These values can be displayed in one or more
time vs. amplitude graphic plot(s) (up to 7 channels on
a plot) and at the same time, a separate window can display
the numerical values of each channel with time/date stamp.
Additionally, data channel(s) received from the serially
connected logger can be fed through a Math Icon before
it is plotted allowing for further mathematical manipulation
of data for units conversion, differential temperature
or pressure calculations, etc. Also, the data can be stored
to a file on the PC during tracking sessions resulting
in a snap-shot of data from a process start-up sequence,
a troubleshooting session, etc.
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| Q: If
I use a PCMCIA memory card in my logger. How do I transfer
the data to my PC? |
A: Two methods
are available:
1) The card can be left in the logger and the data can
be downloaded from the logger via a standard RS-232 or
modem serial connection.
2) The card can be removed from the logger and transported
back to the PC running HyperWare. The card is then inserted
into the PD-1, external PCMCIA card reader, and the data
is downloaded by dragging the Logger Memory icon overlaying
the PD-1 graphic to the PC.
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| Q: My
PC already has a PCMCIA card slot, do I need to buy the
PD-1 drive from Logic Beach? |
A: Maybe
not, many customers have been successful in configuring
their internal PCMCIA drives to read and write the SRAM
memory cards used with by Logic Beach for data storage.
However, due to the many variations of PC's and levels
of PCMCIA drivers our Tech Support staff is not equipped
to provide much help on configuration of your PC beyond
explaining the required capability. That is why we provide
a proven turnkey system using the PD-1 external card drive.
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| Q: Do
you have a demo disk of the HyperWare software? |
A: Yes.
It comes with a concise booklet that leads you through
the main features from installation to viewing sample
data files. Call to request a demo program or download it from our website.
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