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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 2 - The dataPAC
Setting Up Data Collection Options
Use the arrow keys to highlight an option that you want to change and press <SELECT>.
To return to the Program Manager window without closing the Setup program, press
<SHIFT><MANAGER>.
Auto Store
Pressing <STORE> in the Data Collection Program window starts the data collection
process. The Auto Store option causes the dataPAC to begin storing data as soon as the
signal settling time has been met. If this option is not selected, the dataPAC prompts you to
press <STORE> a second time before it stores data values.
Auto Advance
The Auto Advance option causes the dataPAC to move forward to the next point on the
route after storing data for the current point. If this option is not selected, the instrument
prompts you to press <ADV> to move to the next point.
Data Overwrite
When this option is selected, the dataPAC replaces existing data with new data. If this
option is not selected, new data for a point will be appended to existing data.
For IQ2000
Users:
For IQ12000 version 2, the optimal setting for this is selected since IQ2000 will take only
the latest measurements when multiple measurements exist for the same point. Storing
multiple data sets therefore wastes space on your memory card. However, for IQ2000
version 3 and higher, multiple data sets are supported.
Warn On Overwrite
When this option is selected, the dataPAC displays a dialog box asking for confirmation
before it overwrites existing data. This option has an impact only if the Data Overwrite
option is selected.
Display Overall Alarm
When this option is selected, the dataPAC displays a message when the data is in alarm. The
text of the alarm message comes from the host computer. This option has no effect if the
Auto Advance option is enabled.
Display Band Alarm
When this option is selected, the dataPAC displays a message when the data is in band
alarm. The text of the alarm message comes from the host computer. This option has no
effect if the Auto Advance option is enabled.
Display FFT
When this option is checked, the dataPAC displays the primary FFT data after all of the data
for the point has been collected.
If Auto Advance is checked when you check Display FFT, Auto Advance will be
automatically disabled. The two selections are incompatible because one tells the dataPAC
to automatically go on to the next point, while the other tells it to stop and display the FFT.
Display TWF (1500 Only)
When this option is checked, the dataPAC displays the primary TWF data after all of the
data for the point has been collected.
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