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Operating Modes
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Scan Mode (Parallel, Zig-Zag)
Scan Mode defines the method of scanning an area. In the Parallel mode measurement starts
always from the starting line, whereas in the Zig-Zag mode measurements starts at the end of
the line which was scanned before, like represented in figure 7.5. In the last scanning method
(Zig-Zag) you have to take care not to change the orientation of the antenna, which means if the
white arrow on the side of the probe shows to north direction for example it has to show to north
direction in every measured line.
Select the parameter, which you want to change with the keys
and
, until it is highlighted in red
color. Now press the
OK
key. The marking will change, so that only the current value is highlighted in
red color. Now you can change the value of the selected parameter by using the keys
and
. To finish
this process you have to press the
OK
key again.
Go to your start position and adjust all necessary parameters to your needs. Then you have to select
option
Start Scanning, to start the measurement. The message from figure 7.6 will appear and ask you if
you are ready to start your first scan line now.
While using the keys
and
select option "Yes", if you want to start the measurement. Confirm your
selection by pressing the
OK
key. As soon as you press the
OK
button, begin walking immediately for the
eXp 4000 is now recording data. As soon as your first scan line is finished a new message will appear,
where you have to select "Yes" if you want to scan another measured line.
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Illustration 7.5: Zig-Zag or Parallel
Illustration 7.6: Start first scan line?
