• Details for operating cost calculation
By using this unit you can save a large amount of money compared to using a strip
chart recorder! These settings can be used to calculate these savings and display
them in normal operation under "Unit information". The factory default settings are
based on typical average costs for:
• Paper
• Pens
• Order handling, logistics and personnel costs (contained in the cost for paper and
pens).
Currency in which the unit savings is to be displayed. Make sure that the
Currency
prices for pens and paper are also in the same currency.
Average market price for 1 metre of paper, including order handling,
Paper price/m
logistics, stores and personnel costs for changing paper.
Average market price for each pen, including order handling, logistics, stores
Pen price
and personnel costs for changing pens.
Reset
Resets the operating costs to 00.00 once the set up has been accepted.
The screen recorder can also be set up using a PC. In order to do this the following is
available:
- Diskette drive in order to read the parameters stored on a diskette.
- Rear mounted RS232/RS485 system interface ("Digital I/O" option).
1. Install the PC software delivered with the unit on the computer. If required the
operating manual for the programme can also be printed out after installation.
2. Start the programme.
3. Now the unit can be programmed using the PC. Please note the hints/help built into
the programme.
• Unit data is stored in a data base and can be recalled at
any time.
• Text input from a keyboard is easier and quicker.
• Using the same programme measured values can be
read out, archived and displayed on the PC screen.
Hints:
The interfaces cannot be simultaneously used. Select the required interface using
"Miscellaneous - Serial interfaces".
4. Setting up unit - SET UP
4.4 Setting up using a
PC
4.4.1. Installation of PC
software
4.4.2 Advantages of
setting up using a PC:
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