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> Select File, Download or use the shortcut (Ctrl+F)
> This section explains downloading in greater detail than in 2.5 Perform a Trial Download, where doing a trial recording and download are already described. This section assumes that all of the steps pertaining to installing the ShockClock Software and setting the correct COM port, as well as performing a trial download have all been completed successfully. 5.3.1 COM Test After you click Download (Ctrl+D), the ShockClock checks to see if it is communicating properly with the computer. If something is wrong an Error Message will be displayed. Make sure the COM Port is selected properly in Edit, Preferences. See 2.4 Determine the COM Port Number.
If you still have trouble downloading, see 4.3 ShockClock Problems. 5.3.2 Set Air Temperature The Ultrasonic Acoustic Wave-Guide Transducer is a rugged measurement device that uses sound waves to measure distance (like sonar). Air temperature affects the speed of sound therefore temperature must be input to calibrate the unit. Measure air temperature in the shade in a well ventilated area.
After clicking Download the “Set Air Temperature” screen will appear. Click on the up/down arrows to select temperature. You can also enter the temperature directly.
If you are off by 10 Degrees F you will be off about 1%. This means 3 mm off at 300 mm travel. So it is not too critical. Decent, inexpensive digital thermometers are available at home improvement stores.
You are notified of the current Default Vehicle for Next Download. If this is the incorrect vehicle click "Cancel" and set the proper vehicle in Edit, Preferences. 5.3.3 Create a Filename After Downloading is finished the Create a Filename screen appears. It helps you create a meaningful filename based on the information input into the fields.
Required selections are, Front or Rear, and File Number. Optional fields are Rider Initials, Model, Track, Notes, and Suspension Clicker Settings fields. It is suggested you always use file numbers "10" or greater. This will put them in proper numerical order as long as you have 2 digit file numbers.
Tip: When doing recordings with a Pro Kit (front and rear at the same time) use the same file number for both front and rear recordings. This associates them with each other.
Create a Filename automatically transfers these settings into the Notes Section, Clicker Settings. See 5.12 Notes.
- File Save Screen After you finish with the “Create a Filename” screen, you will enter a standard Windows style “Save File” screen. At this point you may edit your filename and choose a location to save to.
Note that dragging the lower right hand corner will expand this window. 5.3.4 Multiple Recordings If your have multiple recordings stored in the ShockClock the “Create a Filename” screen will appear for each subsequent file. If you choose not to save a recording you can skip it while it is Downloading. This allows you to not save a particular file while still saving all the others. When the last file is saved it is automatically opened in File 1. 5.3.5 Auto Open The new file will automatically be opened up in the File 1 location (Red). |
