Cyclops 160B
User Guide
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8.4 Burst Mode
Burst mode is only intended for use when data logging via the
Bluetooth
connection to an IPAQ or laptop computer.
It can be used for monitoring rapid fluctuations of temperature or recording a
temperature profile, such as a long strip of material.
Burst mode requires dual stage trigger operation. With the trigger pulled to
the
T1
position, the instrument operates as per Classic mode (See Section
8.2). However, note that in burst mode, the instantaneous readings (only)
are always highlighted on the side screen and displayed internally within the
viewfinder.
When the trigger is pulled to the
T2
position, live temperature data (only)
is streamed at the maximum collection rate (approximately 33 readings per
second) to the
Bluetooth
module. This mode of operation is denoted by the
internal display ‘blinking’ in unison with the sounder ‘beeping’ (if switched
on) at approximately 0.5 second intervals.
When the trigger is released, a 2-piece data packet is added, giving the
emissivity and window transmission factor values.
Note that when logging to the
DL 1000
software, the maximum number
of consecutive readings that can be stored in each file is limited to
999
-
equating to 30 seconds of Burst mode output.
If the trigger is released back to the
T1
position, Classic mode operation is
resumed.