MicroTrap™ Operations Manual - Edition 4.4
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6.1 Retreiving Data From The MicroTrap™
VOD/Data Recorder
The procedure to retrieve data from the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder to a computer is as
follows:
1. Turn off the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder.
2. Connect the Communication Cable to the computer. Wait for the Green light to show the
cable is operating properly.
3. Connect the Communications Cable between the USB Port on the computer and the
MICROTRAP USB COM port on the front panel.
4. Turn the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder power ON.
NOTE: If the USB cable has not been connected prior to turning ON the unit, the User MUST wait approximately
5 seconds before connecting the USB cable or an unrecoverable error can occur and the unit may be required
to be sent in for service.
5. Start the MicroTrap™ VOD/Data Recorder Software by clicking on Start-Programs-MREL-Data-Acquisition-Suite.
To continue the download, refer to the DAS™ Data Acquisition Suite Software Manual.
6.2 Selecting Data Files for Analysis
Refer to the DAS™ Data Acquisition Suite Software Manual for the procedure for selecting a data file for analysis.
This Chapter provides an overview on how to retrieve data from the MicroTrap™
VOD/Data Recorder and how to analyze the data obtained.
Overview