Log Pressure and Temperature Data from BetaGauge PI and BetaGauge PIR Gauges

The BetaLOG™ software is designed to log pressure data from the BetaGauge PI and BetaGauge PIR Pressure Gauges. BetaLOG™ configures the gauges to operate in the field (Demand Ad-hoc) or in Computer Mode (Download). The gauges store up to 9,520 measurements and the software downloads the recorded data to a computer, where further analysis can be performed. The data can be used for Hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection, transient pressure spike detection, well head pressure monitoring and more.

A unique feature of the BetaLOG/BetaGauge combination is the ability to simultaneously record ambient temperature along with pressure. This feature facilitates the performance of hydrostatic testing where the relationship of temperature data to pressure data is critical.

Using the download operational mode allows a wide range of configuration settings, including multiple interval selection options from 1 second to 1 hour. Data logging runs can range from only a few seconds to several weeks.

When set to demand mode data logging, the user can easily set up and initiate data logging in the field using the BetaGauge PI keypad with a few easy key presses. The field is where BetaGauge PI excels with its rugged stainless steel rubber booted housing, durable Lexan® faceplate, IP 65 rating and extremely long battery life. It is also CSA and ATEX rated for use in hazardous areas.1

The BetaGauge PI supports multiple data sets. Data sets can be mixed between Demand mode and Download mode as needed.

Once the data is logged in the gauge’s non-volatile memory, a quick RS-232 connection allows BetaLOG™ to retrieve the data and store it on your computer in a variety of formats:

• Plain ASCII text (.TXT)
• Comma delimited text (.CSV)
• Microsoft™ Excel™ Spreadsheet (requires Excel 2002 or later on the host PC)
• Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet with template formatting (sample templates come with the BetaLOG application and users can create new templates to meet specific requirements)

The combination of BetaLOG™ and BetaGauge PI provides data that is reliable, accurate, easy to acquire and manage for a tremendous variety of applications, such as

• Hydrostatic pressure testing
• Leak detection
• Transient pressure spike detection
• Well head pressure monitoring
• And many others...

BetaLOG™ software is not only easy to use and runs quickly on any modern Windows™ based PC. 

The basic requirements are:

• 1.0 GHz CPU
• 512 MB RAM
• 5 MB disk storage plus additional storage for logged data and Windows XP, Vista Business or Ultimate operating system
• Optional Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software provides data analysis in spreadsheet format
• A BetaGauge PI or PIR with firmware revision 3.00 or higher is the companion hardware element