Log Settings (Data Logger)
- Updated2023-02-17
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Log Settings (Data Logger)
You can save the logged file to your local computer or a USB drive plugged in the NI ELVIS III by using the log settings.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| File format | File format of the logged file. You can save the logged file in the CSV or TDMS format. |
| File location | Location where you want to save your logged file. You can save the logged file to your local computer or the USB storage you plugged in the NI ELVIS III. |
| Filename | Name of the logged file. A timestamp (YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS) is appended to the filename you entered. A valid filename can be up to 200 characters long and can contain only letters, numbers, and the following special characters: underscore (_), hyphen (-), and period (.). This option is available only if you select USB storage plugged in ELVIS III as the file location. |
Note
- When you select the local computer as the file location, the Data Logger saves the data file to your local computer when the logging stops.
- When you select USB storage as the file location, the Data Logger creates a file in the USB when the logging starts and continuously saves data to that file until the logging stops.
Plugging a
USB in the
If you want to save your logged file to a USB drive, plug the USB flash drive in the NI ELVIS III USB host port. The following figure shows the NI ELVIS III with the USB host port highlighted.
Note The NI ELVIS III USB host port supports USB flash drives
formatted with the FAT32 file system.