About
Use the Data Monitor/Logger to view live engine data, or to log monitor data to a file for later analysis. The user can select specific parameters for monitoring or select predefined or customized parameter groups. The sampling rate that the monitored parameters are updated can also be adjusted.
Once the parameters have been selected, they can be monitored only (no recording) or monitored and logged (recorded as a flow of data). While monitoring and logging, and event can be recorded by the user by pressing the spacebar. Additionally, Snapshots can be taken at any time. A Snapshot is a file showing the values of the selected parameters at a specific moment.
The Data Monitor/Logger can also be used to monitor or log ECM data during testing. • Select Data Monitor/Logger from the Viewbar
• Select View > Current > Data Monitor/Logger from the menu bar. The Data Monitor/Logger Window
The Data Monitor/Logger window has three areas: Parameter Groups, Parameters and Selected Parameters List.
Parameters Groups
Parameter Groups are displayed in the upper left portion of the Data Monitor/Logger window. INSITE™ has predefined monitor groups (e.g. Engine Braking, Switches, Sensors, etc.) Custom groups may also be defined as needed. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Parameters
Parameters are displayed in the lower left portion of the Data Monitor/Logger window. They are grouped by ECM. Individual parameters may be selected from this area to be monitored. Parameters that have been added to the Selected Parameters list will have a monitor icon in front of them. Parameters that are part of a Predefined or Custom Monitor Group are displayed in bold font when that monitor group is selected. (See Monitor Groups or Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Selected Parameters List
Selected Parameters are displayed on the right-hand portion of the Data Monitor/Logger window. The selected parameters, the current values of those parameters (once logging or monitoring is started), the units of measure and the Upper and Lower Limits for the parameters are displayed in this area when available. The lower section of this window displays all parameters that have been selected.
The upper section of this window displays Out of Range Parameters which are parameters that are not within the Upper and Lower Limits. These parameters are displayed in bolded red with the most recent out of range parameter first on the list. When
an out of range parameter returns to an in range value, the parameter color will change to bolded black in the Out Of Range Parameters window.
Once the parameters have been selected, the Parameter Groups and Parameters areas can be hidden by selecting the Hide button on the bar to the left of the Selected Parameters List. Select the Show button to display these areas again.
Right Click Menu
Right-click menus provide the ability to perform various functions in the Data/Monitor/Logger Window. The menu selections will change depending upon the location of the mouse cursor.
Parameter Group
The following selections are available on the right-click menu when the cursor is in the Parameter Groups area. Certain selections may display as grayed out.
Add to Monitor/Logger
Select this option to add all parameters within the highlighted group to the Selected Parameters list.
Remove from Monitor/Logger
Select this option to remove any parameters from the Selected Parameter List within the highlighted group.
Create New Group
Select this option to create a new Custom Monitor Group. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Edit Group
Select this option to edit the highlighted Custom Monitor Group. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Delete Group
Select this option to delete the highlighted Custom Monitor Group. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Rename Group
Select this option to rename the highlighted Custom Monitor Group. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Export to File
Select this option to export the highlighted Custom Monitor Group or groups to a file. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Import from File
Select this option to import Custom Monitor Groups from previously exported files. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Expand
Select this option to expand the group listings.
Collapse
Select this option to collapse the group listings.
Set Sampling Rate
Select this option to specify the monitor sampling rate. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Event Marker Setup
Select this option to set up the event marker and event description function in the log file. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Start Graphical Monitoring
Select this option to set up graphical monitoring of the ECM data. (See Graphical Monitoring for more information.)
Parameters
The following selections are available on the right-click menu when the cursor is in the Parameters area. Certain selections may display as grayed out.
Add to Monitor/Logger
Select this option to add the highlighted parameter or parameters to the Selected Parameters list.
Remove from Monitor/Logger
Select this option to remove the highlighted parameter or parameters from the Selected Parameters list.
Add to Group
Select this option to add the highlighted parameter to an existing Custom Monitor Group. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Expand
Select this option to expand the parameter group.
Collapse
Select this option to collapse the parameter group.
Set Sampling Rate
Select this option to specify the monitor sampling rate. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Event Marker Setup
Select this option to set up the event marker and event description function in the log file. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Selected Parameters List
The following selections are available on the right click menu when the cursor is in the Selected Parameters area. Certain selections may appear as grayed out.
Snapshot
Select this option to capture current monitor data and write it to a file. (See Data Snapshots for more information.)
Log Data
Select this option to begin logging monitor data. (See Data Logs or Viewing Monitor Data for more information.)
If you are currently logging data, select this option to clear the check mark and pause data logging. Reselect it to resume logging.
Start/Resume
If the data monitoring or logging process has not been started, select this option to begin monitoring the selected parameters. If data was being monitored or logged and then paused, selecting this option will resume the monitoring or logging process. (See Data Logs or Viewing Monitor Data for more information.)
Pause
Select this option to pause the monitoring or data logging. (See Data Logs or Viewing Monitor Data for more information.)
Stop
Select this option to stop the monitoring or logging data. (See Data Logs or Viewing Monitor Data for more information.)
Select this option to print the information displayed in the Selected Parameter List. (See Viewing Monitor Data for more information.)
Save as Group
Select this option to create a new Custom Monitor Group containing the highlighted parameters. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Add to Group
Select this option to add the highlighted parameter(s) to an existing Custom Monitor Group.
Remove Parameter(s)
Select this option to remove the selected parameter from the Data Monitor/Logger setup. (See Custom Monitor Groups for more information.)
Remove All Parameters
Select this option to clear the Selected Parameter List. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Set Sampling Rate
Select this option to specify the monitor sampling rate. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Event Marker Setup
Select this option to set up the event marker and event description function in the log file. (See Monitor Setup for more information.)
Start Graphical Monitoring
Select this option to set up graphical monitoring of the ECM data. (See Graphical Monitoring for more information.)