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SLICE6 DAS
User’s Manual
June 2018
support.dtsweb.com
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13006-90010-MAN (Rev. 0)
Software
Both SLICEWare and DataPRO software applications support the SLICE6 DAS.
Minimum PC Specifications
Parameter SLICEWare DataPRO
Operating system
Windows 7, 8 or 10.
32- and 64-bit
Windows 7, 8 or 10.
32- and 64-bit
Processor 1 GHz Multicore
RAM 2 GB* 4 GB; 8 GB recommended*
Hard drive disk space 100 MB + more for test data 250 MB + more for test data
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 1024 x 768
* More RAM is important for high channel counts and longer/higher sample rates.
Data Collection Concepts
The discussion below provides a general introduction to data collection. Please see the
software manual for a detailed discussion and implementation specifics.
The SLICE6 DAS is a standalone data logger. Once the system is armed, the PC can be
disconnected if desired. After receiving a Start Record or Event signal, SLICE autonomously
collects data, storing it to flash memory with no user interaction. After the test, the user
reconnects the PC to download the data.
There is also a real-time mode in the control software that allows the user to check channel
inputs on an oscilloscope-looking screen. (This data can be logged.)
Data Collection Modes
The SLICE6 DAS supports 4 data collection modes: Circular Buffer, Recorder, Hybrid
Recorder, and Continuous Recorder. (Note: The software cannot simultaneously display
the data while the system is recording.)
Circular Buffer Mode
Using Circular Buffer mode, the user can program the SLICE6 DAS to record pre- and post-
Event data. Time Zero (T=0) is marked when the Event signal is received.
Due to the nature of flash memory, the system cannot be armed in Circular Buffer mode
indefinitely. Please see page 9 for information on how to calculate data storage duration
when using Circular Buffer mode.
Recorder Mode
Data collection begins when a Start Record signal is received and continues for the time
specified in the test set-up. If an Event signal is received sometime after the Start Record
signal, this is marked as T=0.