{"id":775,"date":"2026-04-17T13:47:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/?p=775"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:47:37","slug":"spc-pro-2-logging-made-easy-avoid-common-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/spc-pro-2-logging-made-easy-avoid-common-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"SPC Pro 2 Logging Made Easy \u2014 Avoid Common Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your SPC Pro 2 Three Phase Data Logger isn\u2019t recording data properly, you\u2019re not the only one!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019ve had a few calls from customers who\u2019ve started logging incorrectly, this is usually because no one showed them the right way to do it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, to save you time, here\u2019s a quick refresher on how to log correctly and keep your SPC Pro 2 running smoothly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news, logging with the SPC Pro 2 is actually really simple once you know the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power up the unit<\/strong> \u2013 Press the <strong>Start<\/strong> button to switch it on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-776\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1.png 338w, https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Check your CT connections<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure the CT (current transformer) is properly connected before logging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/avoid-common-ct-connection-issues-on-the-spc-pro-2-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Connect CTs Correctly Guide\">How to Connect CTs Correctly Guide<\/a> \u2014 it could save you from snapping a cable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Start logging <\/strong>\u2013 Hold down the red start\/reset button for 5 seconds. You\u2019ll see a countdown appear, then the text \u201cLogging!\u201d will show on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-777\" style=\"width:363px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4.jpg 795w, https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 795px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing Your Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re done logging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the <strong>Stop\/Sleep<\/strong> button for <strong>5 seconds, <\/strong> just like when you started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The screen will display <strong>\u201cStop Logging!\u201d<\/strong> with a countdown, confirming the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture5.jpg 886w, https:\/\/instrotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Picture5-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 886px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your test is now safely stored on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> Don\u2019t start another test right away! The SPC Pro 2 can only hold one log file at a time. Starting a new test will <strong>erase your previous data<\/strong> permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are We Sharing This?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen a few SPC Pro 2 units come back where customers started new logs before downloading the old data. This short guide will help you avoid that problem, keeping your logger accurate, reliable and ready for the next job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>And if you\u2019d rather not handle the downloads yourself, our sales team also offers a <strong>data download and reporting service<\/strong>. We\u2019ll extract the data for you and generate a clear, professional report ready for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help or Calibration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your SPC Pro 2 isn\u2019t logging properly, or it\u2019s time for a calibration, we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u2705 Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/instrotech.com\/calibration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"calibration or repair online\">calibration or repair online<\/a><br>\u2705 Get in touch with our support team: +44 (0) 1923 650 660<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll make sure your test equipment stays in top condition &#8211; accurate, safe and ready for site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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