Setting Up and Collecting Off Route True Zoom Measurements
dataPAC User’s Guide
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Number Lines
The number of lines parameter specifies the number of lines (bins) of resolution for the FFT
spectra. The larger the number of lines, the better the frequency resolution of the measured
data in the spectra. Similarly, the higher the number of lines, the longer it takes to collect the
data and the more storage space required to save the collected data. The minimum number is
25 and the maximum is 12,800.
Average Type
This parameter selects the type of averaging for this measurement. Your choices are:
z
Moving - The spectral measurements are averaged using equal weighting until the
specified number of averages has been collected. The measurement process continues
with the new data set being exponentially averaged with the previous data.
z
None - No averaging is performed. The measurement continues until the you press
<STORE> again.
Note:
While collecting a spectra, the dataPAC 1500 can drive a photostrobe at the same
frequency as the active spectral cursor. The strobe should be connected to the dataPAC
1500’s DB-9 connector and must be compatible with a TTL trigger input. See “Driving
a Strobe While Collecting an Off Route Spectrum” on page 117.
z
Linear - The specified number of data sets is collected, linearly averaged together with
equal weight, and then the measurement is stopped.
z
R.M.S. - The specified number of data sets is collected, averaged together using a root-
mean-square calculation with equal weight, and then the measurement is stopped.
z
Peak-Hold - The specified number of data sets is collected, the amplitude value from
each bin is compared against the amplitude previously collected, the maximum for each
bin is held and displayed, and then the measurement is stopped.
Low Frequency Corner
The Low Frequency Corner defines the frequency below which the input signal will be
significantly attenuated. This selection may affect the time required for the input signal to
settle. The lower the frequency, the longer the time required for the signal to settle.
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