Accumulated data is where each data point is always equal to or larger than the previous one due to incoming data adding on to previously stored data. This can be converted to interval data, where is no additive effect and the data only reflects what was recorded during the defined logging interval of the source data.
This is useful for common inputs such as 'Meter Totaliser' or 'Rain Accumulation'
1) Open up the spanner icon and next to 'Other Inputs', click on 'Add', then select 'Calculated Input (Diff)' from the drop-down
2) Once you have named the input the only step left is to configure it - you simply need to select the source input and the calculation will do the rest :