Time zones
Each LogTag® stores a time zone along with the real time. This allows recipients to view data from a logger in their own local time, even if it originated from a different time zone. Most loggers store the time zone of the computer used for configuration, but for some the time zone can be specifically defined during configuration, for example in USB PDF loggers, where it is often desirable to set the time zone of the recipient.
The Display Time Zone field allows you to select which time zone LogTag® Analyzer will use. It can be accessed by clicking Options from the Edit menu and selecting the Date and Time tab.
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Local PC Time Zone |
All times are displayed in the time zone of the computer used for viewing the data. This is the most commonly used option, as it displays the dates and times on screen in your local time zone. Note, that this is not the same as the download time zone, if you were sent a file from a logger downloaded in a different time zone. |
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Download Time Zone |
All reading times are displayed relative in the time zone of the computer used for downloading the data. |
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All reading times are displayed in the time zone of the computer used for configuring the LogTag®. You would use this option if you wanted to view the data in the same way the sender of the logger would see it. |
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UTC/GMT Time Zone |
All times are displayed in Universal Time Coordinates, or Greenwich Mean Time representation. This is the best option when comparing different loggers from different senders in different time zones. |
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Use logger display clock when available |
If selected, all times are displayed relative to the clock that is showing on the display of the logger, if it is equipped with a display that has a clock. You would typically select this option, if you want the logger's display clock to show the same time values as the Report generated by LogTag® Analyzer. |
| Use PDF time zone for USB loggers |
If selected, reading times are displayed in the time zone set in the USB PDF logger. |
Regardless of the option you select, the recorded data inside the LogTag® are not affected.