Operating Instructions MG3 Digital
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5.20
Transferring Data to PC/Laptop
Notes
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Disable the compact flash card before removing it from the PC and use it with
measuring instrument MG3 Digital.
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Switch off measuring instrument MG3 Digital before you pull out compact flash card
from measuring instrument MG3 Digital.
Caution
File structure
Data of the compact flash card or MicroDrive is stored in three directories.
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DATA contains files with the file name extensions:
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*.bmp (screenshots)
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*.txt (text file of the parameters)
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*.par (parameter file)
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LOGGING contains files with the file name extensions:
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*.log (log file)
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WAVEFORM contains files with the file name extensions:
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*.env (envelope waveform)
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*.ref (reference waveform)
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*.crv (measured curve)
Notes on file formats
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Files with file name extensions *.log, *.env, *.ref, and *.crv are saved as CSV format
(Comma Separated Value format), and can be further processed with Excel for
instance.
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Files with file name extension *.par can be
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read,
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edited and adapted in another program of PECO, and
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written back again.
5.21
Creating a Screenshot of the Current Display
A screenshot can be made of every display in almost any preferred form, and this can be
saved as a *.bmp file on the CompactFlash card and used at a later date. The knob/button
must be pressed continuously for longer than 3 seconds for this purpose. The LED on the
CompactFlash card illuminates for a few seconds if the screenshot has been successfully
realized and a message is generated in the status line. The files have the prefix "SSH_xxx"
and suffix "*.bmp" and receive a number which is incremental with the screenshot.
5.22
Registering the Device
It may be necessary to register the device with PECO if it is to be operated for an
unlimited period of time (depending on the version delivered).
The MG3 Digital can be supplied as a 30-day test version or full version with a utilization
right for an unlimited period of time. You can check this by switching to the PASSWORD
menu. A serial number and a “Register” button are visible in the lower half of the window
in the case of the 30-day test version. The remaining days left for free utilization of the
device as a test version are also displayed. The lower half of the window is empty in the
case of the full version.
All full version functions can be used in the test version. However, all operating elements
are blocked when the test version time period expires, and a request to enter a password
appears.
You must request the password by e-mail or telephone from PECO. It is necessary to give
the serial number (S/N) displayed for this purpose. You then receive a 4-digit code which
you should enter in the password input field. You then click the "Register" button. The
device is now enabled for unlimited use if the code has been edited correctly.
