Sonel MPI-540 Brief User Manual

MPI-540 ● MPI-540-PV – BRIEF USER MANUAL
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6.2 Recorder memory
6.2.1 MicroSD memory card
Removable microSD HC card is the primary place of data storage. The following are saved on it:
 recorded measurement data,
 screenshot files.
The top bar shows the status of the card and its free space available.
To ensure proper operation of the meter and prevent data loss, do not:
 remove the memory card during recording. Removal of the card may result in ending the record-
ing process, damage of data recorded, and in some cases, damage to the entire structure of
files saved on the card.
 modify or delete files stored on the card or store your own files on it. If after inserting the card the
meter detects an error in the file system, the memory format panel is shown to perform format-
ting of the card. Only after formatting (which removes all files) it will be possible to reuse the card
in the device.
In addition, before removing the card from the meter (e.g. to read the data by Sonel Analysis) it is
recommended to turn the meter off, to save all cached data.
MicroSD memory card may be formatted from the user interface level. Go to Analyser settings, and
then select the Memory section, where the user can format the selected memory (see also section
6.1.1).
6.2.2 USB external memory (flash drive)
Connecting an external USB stick allows user to:
 copy selected files with screenshot from microSD memory card to the memory stick,
 save the log file of the meter, in case of an error in the device in order to perform an analysis in
the service of the manufacturer,
 update the firmware of the device.
Supported file systems are FAT32. When a memory formatted in a different file system is insert-
ed, the device will display a window informing that an unformatted media carrier has been detected.
From this window, the user may directly enter the formatting screen.
The data on the memory stick are stored in the folder named "MPI-540_DATA".
6.2.3 Compatibility with Sonel Analysis software
Sonel Analysis is an application used to work with MPI-540 meter and power analyzers of PQM se-
ries. In combination with the above devices it enables to:
 read data from the device,
 present data in the tabular form,
 present data in the form of graphs,
 update firmware of analyzer to new and updating the application itself.
The software operates with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Detailed manual for "Sonel Analysis" is available in a separate document (also downloadable from the
manufacturer's website www.sonel.com).

Sonel MPI-540 Specifications

General

Brand	Sonel
Model	MPI-540
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English