Polytec PDV-100, User Manual

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5 Operating the PDV
As the control processor has a flash memory, the settings are stored when the
PDV is switched off and reloaded when the PDV is switched on again. This
saves time when making adjustments for repeated measurements.
5.6.2 Organization of the Menus
The menu structure is shown in
FIGURE
5.3.
Figure 5.3: Organization of the menus in the PDV
The menus are organized as follows:
5.6.3 The Individual Menus
Menu INTRO After being switched on, the laser needs a certain settling time. During this
settling time the menu INTRO plays. Once it is finished, the PDV indicates
that it is ready to operate by automatically changing to the main menu.
You can shorten the menu INTRO by pressing any key on the PDV.
Main menu In the main menu you configure the measurement range and the filters. The
individual settings are described in the following:
Velo: Here you configure the velocity measurement range in mm / s (full
scale). You will find detailed information on this in
SECTION
4.2.1.
LP: Here you configure the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter in kHz. You
will find detailed information on this in
SECTION
4.2.2.
HP: Here you configure the high pass filter. You activate with setting Y and
deactivate with setting N the high pass filter. You will find detailed information
on this in
SECTION
4.2.3.
INTRO: The start menu only appears only after switching
on the PDV. After the menu INTRO is finished,
the display automatically changes to the main
menu.
MAIN MENU: In this menu, all settings for a measurement are
made, i.e. the measurement range and the filters
are selected. It also displays the signal level.
SERVICE MODE: In service mode, the laser can be switched on
and off. In addition it provides information on the
temperature in the laser vibrometer and test
signals can be generated.
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