Automatically back up fusion records to an SD card on the DataLogger 7®

by Larissa Copeland
Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

We get it – technical difficulties happen. Losing the fusion data stored on a DataLogger® is a situation no operator or contractor wants to find themselves in.

McElroy already offers the Vault™, a powerful cloud-based tool that stores fusion data. But as an added data-storing feature, a Micro SD card is pre-installed to the DataLogger 7’s onboard storage expansion slot. The Micro SD provides a redundant backup of fusion records, giving operators yet another level of peace of mind when it comes to holding onto important fusion information.

When installing a new Micro SD card into the DataLogger tablet, the card must first be formatted to activate automatic backup. Following these steps makes this process quick and easy:

1. Insert the SD Card

For the DataLogger 7: Slide the battery compartment to the unlocked position, then remove the compartment door and battery.

Close-up view of the underside of an electronic device with an open battery compartment, showing a dark, empty slot and surrounding screw holes, buttons, and labels.

Pull the flexible card holder out of the way and insert the SD card into the proper slot. Replace the card holder, battery, and compartment door.

Close-up of labeled slots inside a device, showing spaces for a Micro SIM card on the left and a Micro SD card on the right. The slots are surrounded by electronic components and connector pins.

For the DataLogger 6: Remove the screw from the SD/SIM card cover and flip open the cover. Insert the Micro SD card into the SD card slot.

A rugged touchscreen tablet displays the McElroy DataLogger app with buttons labeled Log A Joint, Past Joints, and Settings. An area on the side with ports is circled in red.

2. Once an SD card is installed, go to the Settings option on the DataLogger application, then select “System.”

A settings screen with six green buttons labeled Preferences, Vault, Operators, Machines, System (circled in red), Diagnostics, and a Done button in the top right corner. Status bar and check button are also visible.

3. Select the “SD Card Status” button at the bottom of the page.

A system settings screen displays options like Restore Data, Factory Reset, Delete Joint Reports, Activate, and SD Card Status, which is circled in red. The screen shows INACTIVE and a battery icon at 81%.

4. On the SD Card Status page, select “System Settings,” then “Yes” to the pop-up confirmation.

A screen displays SD card status information, showing NO for SD card presence, readiness, and backup progress. SYSTEM SETTINGS is highlighted by a red and green oval. The battery is at 87%.
A dialog box on a digital device screen asks, “Would you like to open system settings?” with NO and YES buttons; the YES button is circled in red. The background shows SD card status information.

5. Scroll down and select “Erase USB/SD Card Storage.” This will format the card for use and may take a moment to complete. Select “Yes” to the confirmations.

Note: There are other formatting options on this screen. It’s important to select only the “Erase USB/SD Card Storage” option. Also, note that this will remove all prior data stored on the SD card, such as music and photos.

Tablet screen showing storage settings with the Erase USB/SD card storage option circled in red. Other options include unmounting storage and creating a new filesystem.

6. To view future reports on the SD Card, go to the Reports page and slide to the “SD Card” selection. There, you will see all fusion joints automatically backed up onto the card. If needed, you can remove the card and upload reports manually to the Vault.

A device screen displays a REPORTS menu with DEVICE, SD CARD (circled in red), and VAULT tabs. Below are report entries with equipment names, dates, and user MIKE PACHECO. The time is 3:53.
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