FAQ#066 – Why opening the file of log .CSV of OMNIAlog/miniOMNIAlog in French with Microsoft Office Excel some “strange” characters are visualized instead of some letters?
The cause of this is problem is that Excel opens the CSV files with an incorrect encoding. In the CSV files in French, there are some particular characters (example: “é”, “à”) that, to be correctly visualized, need the encoding UNICODE UTF-8. This encoding is not that of default of Excel, so the file is codified […]
FAQ#065 – What kind of cable I have to use if I want to connect OMNIAlog to a PC using a LAN cable?
For a direct connection between PC and OMNIALOG, the right cable to use is a CROSSED cable. However, it could happen that also using a STRAIGHT LAN cable, it is possible to establish the connection with OMNIAlog. This occurs because from 2011 it has been realized a function called Auto-MDIX, that is available on some […]
FAQ#064 – If I’m using the 3G/2G modem connected on port RS232 of OMNIAlog, can I simultaneously use the LAN connection, too?
No, when you use the modem connected on port COM RS232, OMNIAlog is configured (through its webserver) to transmit the traffic on serial port. This could cause connection problems if you connect the PC on the LAN port of OMNIAlog. To use the communication on LAN port, it is necessary to disconnect the RS232 cable […]
FAQ#063 – Is it possible to connect to OMNIAlog and download data through a 2G (GSM/GPRS) or 3G (HSPA,UMTS, EDGE, GPRS,GSM) modem connected on port RS-232?
Yes. It is possible to connect to OMNIAlog and download data also by means of a Dial-up connection (with protocol PPP). The connection is established using a modem on the normal low frequency voice telephony. The connection is established through the composition of a normal telephonic number, using opportune programs called “dialer”. The maximum speed […]
FAQ#062 – Which ports use OMNIAlog services?
It is possible to have access to OMNIAlog mini webservers on board using any internet browser. OMNIAlog could be configured to send data / alarms through e-mail and on FTP. In addition, it has a FTP server on board and a command line mode that uses the TELNET protocol. To use these services, OMNIAlog utilizes […]
FAQ#061 – Does the 2G (GSM/GPRS) modem of miniOMNIAlog support 3G networks?
No. The internal modem of miniOMNIAlog is a 2G (GSM/GPRS) modem and therefore it doesn’t support 3G (UTMS) and superior networks. We recommend to ascertain with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) the presence of the 2G signal in the place chosen to install the datalogger. Otherwise, miniOMNIAlog couldn’t establish an internet connection through its modem. […]
FAQ#060 – Which characters is it possible to use in the editable fields of OMNIAlog webpages?
The characters supported by miniOMNIAlog webpages and by the export files are those of the standard ASCII charts (not extended). In addition to all the alphabet letters and numbers, the characters supported are: You can find an example of an ASCII chart at the following link: http://www.asciitable.com/ NOTE: The maximum number of characters for IDENTIFICATION […]
FAQ#059 – Which characters is it possible to use in the editable fields of miniOMNIAlog webpages?
The characters supported by miniOMNIAlog webpages and by the export files are those of the standard ASCII charts (not extended). In addition to all the alphabet letters and numbers, the characters supported are: You can find an example of an ASCII chart at the following link: http://www.asciitable.com/ NOTE: The maximum number of characters for IDENTIFICATION […]
FAQ#058 – To communicate through USB connection with miniOMNIAlog, is it necessary to install some software or driver?
Yes, to communicate with miniOMNIAlog by USB connection a small driver (FTDI Driver) is needed, to permit to the PC to recognize the miniOMNIAlog. Usually, if your PC is already connected to the internet when you connect miniOMNIAlog, Microsoft Windows is able to download and install this driver automatically. If Microsoft Windows does not install […]
FAQ#057 – OMNIAlog powered by internal batteries: what to expect?
With the internal batteries power mode, OMNIAlog is automatically configured to work with reduced speed (20MHz) and the network adapter card is forcedly shut down to minimize power consumption.Normal working expects only the data download through USB flash drive, so it’s not necessary to turn on the network adapter card.OMNIAlog configuration through web pages should […]
FAQ#056 – Are SMTPS (SSL) and SFTP supported by OMNIAlog?
OMNIAlog can be configured to send readings file by e-mail using simple authentication (SMTP) or on simple FTP.SFTP and SMTPS (SSL) are not supported.OMNIAlog does not manage the security certificates. OMNIAlog does not support also encrypted authentication (i.e. NTLM, MD5 etc.). However, SISGEO supplies the datalogger carrying an already configured SMTP account, to allow the […]
FAQ#055 – Using the miniOMNIAlog system, is it necessary the grounding system?
To make efficient and effective the protections of miniOMNIAlog, it is INDISPENSABLE to have a grounding system. The ground is no longer necessary to guarantee quality-measurements (“measurement ground”), but it is considered only as “functional ground”.
