Galvanic Applied Sciences 943-TGX, Operation Manual

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Revision 4 37 August 02, 2019
4.6 Spectrum Panel
The Spectrum Panel (Figure 4-5) displays the present spectrum and allows the operator to
change the integration time. The Peak Height , First Vector Pixel and Dark Level refer to the
instantaneous readings for those parameters.
Figure 4-5: Spectrum Tab
The Integration time refers to the period of time for which the data is collected to provide a
data point and is a compromise to optimize the resolution while minimizing the noise in the
spectrum. A short integration time will optimize the resolution; however the noise may be
relatively high. If a long integration period is employed, the resolution may be compromised
and small features in the spectrum may be lost, however the noise in the spectrum is
reduced.
The optimum integration time for the present set of conditions can be obtained by pressing
the Optimize Integ. Time button.
If desired, the operator can select the integration time by selecting the
Set Integ. Tim
e button
which will present the Integration Period dialog box (Figure 4-6). To change the time, enter
the desired value and pressing
Okay
.