Transferring files to a computer

You can transfer files by copying them to a USB storage device, or you can transfer them to a computer or a computer network using the Ethernet connection, which puts the LI-6800 on a network as though it is a computer. Data files can be downloaded from the LI-6800 console using either Windows Explorer on Windows computers, or using the Finder on Macs. You can also use SFTP software to transfer files.

Using a USB storage device

Using a network connection

To transfer data, prepare the following:

• Locate the console serial number (labeled SR. NO.) on the label behind the CO₂ cartridge holder.
• Connect the instrument to your computer or network using the Ethernet cable.
• Power on the instrument.

On the Windows operating system

1. Open an Explorer window. Double click, for example, on Computer.
2. Enter two backslashes (\\) followed by the console serial number into the address bar like this: \\68c-######.
3. In some network configurations you may need to use \\68c-#####.local. or the IP address (visible under Tools > Connections > Network Info).
4. 
3. Log in when prompted.
• User name: licor
• Password: licor
4. 
4. There is one folder called 'licor'.
5. You can open it by double clicking, or map it to a drive letter.
6. 

• Gas exchange data are in the logs folder (see The logs folder).
• Fluorescence data are in the flrevents folders (see The flrevents folder).

With WinSCP

WinSCP is a freely downloadable Windows application that supports the secure file transfer protocol (SFTP). It is a reliable alternative if you are having trouble making Windows recognize the LI-6800. For example, when we plug an LI-6800 into the LAN here at LI-COR, it can sometimes take several minutes before it becomes “visible” in the Microsoft Windows Network. WinSCP, on the other hand, will find it immediately. You'll need to download the WinSCP software and install it on your computer. It is available at http://winscp.net/eng/download.php.

1. Open the WinSCP program.
2. 
2. Select New Site and enter the following.
3. • File protocol: SFTP
   • Host name: Enter the instrument serial number.
   • The serial number is similar to 68c-######.
   • In some network configurations you may need to use 68c-#####.local. instead.
   • Port number: 22
   • User name: licor
   • Password: licor
4. Save the connection if you'll be using it a lot.
3. Click Login.
4. The login screen will momentarily appear. If WinSCP requires another password (if you saved the connection but not the password), enter the password and click OK.
4. If a warning about an unknown server appears, click Yes.
5. 
5. Data are in the logs and flrevents folders.
6. 

You can map it to a drive letter and it will show up in the same place as your other drives.

• Gas exchange data are in the logs folder (see The logs folder).
• Fluorescence data are in the flrevents folders (see The flrevents folder).

On the Mac operating system

1. Open a new Finder window and select All... from the Shared section.
2. 
3. You'll see a list of the instruments on your network. Names are 68C-###### or something similar.
2. Select the instrument that you want to access.
3. Log in when prompted.
4. 
5. • User name: licor
   • Password: licor
6. It may take a few minutes for the directories to be visible on your computer.
7. 

• Gas exchange data are in the logs folder (see The logs folder).
• Fluorescence data are in the flrevents folders (see The flrevents folder).

With Fetch FTP

Fetch is an inexpensive file transfer application for Mac OS that supports SFTP through a simple graphical interface. Other SFTP applications, such as CyberDuck, are configured similarly.

1. Run Fetch.
2. The New Connection window is where you establish the connection.
3. 
2. Enter the following.
3. • Host name: Enter the instrument serial number.
   • The serial number is similar to 68c-######.
   • In some network configurations you may need to use 68c-#####.local. instead.
   • Username: licor
   • Connect using: SFTP
   • Password: licor
3. Click Connect.
4. Explore, Drag, Drop, etc.
5. Once you are logged in, the LI-6800's file system will appear in the Fetch window. You can drag, drop, and otherwise manipulate files.
6. 

• Gas exchange data are in the logs folder (see The logs folder).
• Fluorescence data are in the flrevents folders (see The flrevents folder).