Downloading Data from the LI-1000
Many LI-COR instruments have dedicated software to download data to a Windows®, Mac®, or Linux computer. The LI-1000 Datalogger, however, does not. Fortunately, most command-line terminal programs are able to receive data from the LI-1000. Below are the steps necessary to download data from the LI-1000, using a free terminal program called Tera Term.
1. Connect the RS-232 serial cable to the LI-1000. This is a 9-pin to 25-pin null modem cable.
2. Connect the other end to the computer,…