Iwatsu DS-8814, Operation Manual

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Save/Recall menu (continuation)
Auto save
Format
setting
Default
Delete
Waveform data format (Style)
Binary coded waveform data (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) is saved with
the panel settings, time and comment.
In Binary format, the data is saved as binary data. The saved data is
recalled by the scope.
ASCII waveform data (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) is saved in CSV format
with limited panel settings and time. (CSV: Comma Separated Value)
ASCII data can be displayed using Windows applications such as
Excel (not provided with the scope).
Formats a medium inserted to a specified device. Note that formatting
the medium will erase all data saved in the medium. Using a medium
such as floppy disk or ATA card requires formatting.
Formatting the floppy disk
The format operation erases all stored data.
1. Set Format to Floppy with [Function operation].
2. Press the FUNCTION knob. The message “Push the FK to format
Floppy” appears.
Press the knob again to execute formatting.
Saves waveform data to the specified device sequentially when a new
waveform is captured.
Press ON to start Auto save.
Press STOP to stop Auto save.
Press RUN to restart Auto save.
When the Auto save function is active, all operations except RUN/
STOP are ignored.
During Auto execution, the data is saved as binary data.
Resets the settings to the factory settings. (See page 10.)
Deletes the specified file.
Binary coded
waveform
data
ASCII
waveform
data