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Export Data Manually from a Device

About Exporting Data Manually

  • DicksonOne data loggers are designed to locally store data at all times based on their storage capacity and battery backup specifications.
  • Users can manually export data form a physical device via USB at anytime, which can be useful during any planned or unplanned outages for emergency use.
  • Exporting your data manually from a device varies by device model, so be sure to review the devices that apply to you.
  • A FAT32 USB is required with no firmware files on it. 
  • RF logger only requires a USB OTG cable.

How to Export Data Manually

DWE Model: Basic Display Data Logger
  1. Insert your USB into the USB port on the left-side of the device (be sure that the USB contains no firmware files and is a FAT32 USB)
  2. Press the black button on the left for 1-2 seconds to export the data since the last export (LED light will flash1 time) or hold for 4 seconds for all data (LED light will flash 2 times)
  3.  You will see an arrow pointing down with a line under it (below the WiFi icon) flashing until the download has completed
Error 006 will appear if the USB is unplugged before the file has finished downloading. 
TWE/TWP: Touchscreen Logger
  1. Insert your USB into the USB port on the left-side of the device (be sure that the USB contains no firmware files and is a FAT32 USB)
  2. Click on the settings gear icon on your device
  3. Go the the stored data icon and click on it on the left navigation bar
  4. Click Save to USB and select the file time and range of data that you wish to export
Choose CSV if you wish to open the data in excel, google sheets, etc. Data saved successfully will appear once the download has completed.
RFL: Radio Frequency Logger
  1. Connect the USB flash drive (be sure that the USB contains no firmware files and is a FAT32 USB) to the OTG cable
  2. Plug the OTG cable into the logger’s micro USB port while powered on
  3. A download icon will appear on the device screen and flash until the export is complete
Success