We strongly recommend starting each new deployment with an empty recorder to ensure optimal performance and avoid data conflicts. Before erasing the recorder, verify that all important data has been successfully transferred and backed up. Once confirmed, proceed by selecting the Erase Recorder function.
💡 NOTE: Erasing the recorder does not format the memory. Formatting is a separate function and must be performed explicitly if required. We recommend formatting the recorder regularly
Recorder wear may occur over time due to repeated write/erase cycles. Although the exact durability may vary slightly between instrument models, the recorder is typically rated for up to 10,000 files. This implies that if the recorder is erased before each deployment, the system can support approximately 10,000 deployments before the recorder needs replacement.
Important: If the SD card reaches full capacity during deployment, the instrument will stop saving data to memory. However, if serial output is enabled, it will continue to transmit real-time data even though recording to memory has stopped.
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