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interference, or when the compass is thought to be unreliable. The SMBA requires at
least one measurement at a stationary location ideally located in the location of highest
flow (where the probability of having a moving bed is greatest). Follow the steps below
to perform an SMBA moving bed test.
1. To begin an SMBA moving bed test, press the Add SMBA button from the Smart
Page (shown in Figure 62). The dialog shown in Figure 66 will appear.
Figure 66. Start SMBA Dialog
2. The user must enter the number of measurements desired (default is 1) and the
number of samples per measurement (default is 300). Click OK to enter the
preview screen shown in Figure 67.
Figure 67. SMBA Preview