Data logging File in Crimson 3.0

[gzPLC]

Currently, I am triggering the data using a bit and collecting the data values each and every time the data is triggered and every mid-night new file is created.

When I open that file I see the file starts from 12:00 AM and goes to 12:00 AM next day (Midnight to midnight). But my production shift runs from 4:00 AM to next day 4:00 AM.

Is there any way I can get a file which records and shows data from 4 to 4?


Thanks!

 

[Bullzi]

That is something I have never really thought about. I looked and didn't see anything in the software where you can specify a starting time for a log. Can you send a screen shot of how you have the log set up? It might help.

 

[gzPLC]

Attached is the pic for my set-up for logging data.

 

[Bullzi]

How many entries are you seeing per file?

 

[gzPLC]

It depends on the number of times the log trigger bit is triggered in that batch.
it varies from 120-190 samples per file.

 

[Bullzi]

Sorry but every direction I think to turn I end up with a dead end. It may be just how Red Lion set up the logging to work based on a midnight to midnight time frame. Maybe someone else will have a better idea. Have you tried to contact Red Lion with your question? Their support is pretty good and they may have a idea that will help you.

 

[OkiePC]

With the built in logger, I think you are stuck with the new file every midnight thing. Many years ago, I did some logging using my own Crimson program, but ran into issues (probably things that could have been fixed) so I reverted back to using the built in logger and the FTP tools to change the file name and combine the files I wanted to get my shift data together in single files.

What you want to do is likely possible, but will require some extra work and trial to get it right.

 

[Bullzi]

I was hoping Paul would chime in and fill in the blanks. That is something that Red Lion should look into. A way to set the start and end time for a log. Seems like something simple to do.