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5. Setting up Measurements
This chapter describes the different general settings that can be made in the
applications and when to use them.
5.1. Getting started with Measurements
The general procedure for the measurements in VIBER X5™ can be divided into 4 steps:
1
st
step settings : The measurements start with a settings menu, where you set the
parameters for the measurement. By pressing (F4) the parameters will be set to
default, which covers the majority of situations.
In this step you may also change transducer settings, or select transducers (with the
function key shortcuts for the related menus). Once the parameters are set, attach the
transducers (if applicable).
The instrument always saves the last used settings for each type of measurement.
2
nd
step parameter check : When pressing (OK) the instrument will check if the
transducers meet the required conditions and start the data acquisition for the
measurement. In the mean time, the instrument may display a diagram related to the
stability of the input signal and for some measurements auto ranging will ask you to
confirm the stability of the signal.
The number of measured channels is automatically determined, in accordance with the
installed transducers. Therefore, you should configure the instrument and attach the
transducer(s) before selecting the measurement type.
3
rd
step data collection : The instrument acquires the necessary data (depending on the
settings, this can take up to 30 seconds), it will also start to process and display the data.
The measurement may either be automatically stopped or manually (depending on
reference, setting and/or measurement) using the
(AUX) or (F3) key
4
th
step save : When the measurement is stopped (or HOLD mode) the collected data can
be saved in files when you select Save from the (MENU) key menu (you may review the
files using File Manager). For some measurements (example Coast Up/Down) If the
measurement not is saved, a question will appear about saving before exit the
measurement, for some applications the measurement may only be saved as a picture
file. All screens can be saved for all type of measurements, as picture files using the
(MENU) key shortcut. To do this, the measurements needs to be temporary stopped
(HOLD mode).
General Measurement Settings
In this section the general application settings that are common (frequently) used by
different applications are described. The settings can vary from application to application
but the implication of them is the same.