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MACS II User Manual
101796668 Revision E 37
5.3. File Menu
The File Menu provides access to the following commands:
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Connect
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Disconnect
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Save Data
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Exit
Depending on the current status of the software connection with the MACS II unit,
some of the file menu commands are unavailable (gray). When the status indicator
displays Idle all other commands except Connect & Exit are unavailable.
5.3.1. Connect Command
The Connect command establishes communication with the MACS II unit.
1. Before connecting, note that the status indicator displays Idle and that all
measurements are zero.
2. From the File menu, choose Connect.
3. It may take a couple of minutes to establish the communication link. A "Please
Wait…" message displays to notify of this status.
4. The software first automatically adjusts the drive mechanisms. A message
displays to notify of this status.
5. The software is now connected to the MACS II unit. The status indicator shows
as Connected.
6. The Variable indicators start displaying current measured values.
5.3.2. Disconnect Command
The Disconnect command terminates communication with the MACS II unit.
1. From the File menu, choose Disconnect.
2. The software is now disconnected from MACS II unit. The status indicator
displays Idle.
5.3.3. Save Data Command
The system automatically saves test data to the designated location in Step One of
the Start Test wizard. The Save Data command provides a method to save test data
to a different location. Both methods of saving data, writes the data with the .tdms
extension. Note that a test cannot be in progress when executing a save command.