User`s guide

Notice in figure 1-1 that the data from some analyzers, such as the HP 3563A, must be converted first
from LIF to DOS, then to SDF format. For some other analyzers, such as the HP 3566A, no conversions
are necessary—these analysers save data in SDF format directly.
The Standard Data Format Utilities support saved data from the following DSA analyzers:
• HP 35665A (to and from)
• HP 35670A (to and from)
• HP 3562A (to and from)
• HP 3563A (to and from)
• HP 3566A/3567A (to and from)
• HP 35660A (from only)
• HP 3560A (from only)
• HP 3569A (from only)
• HP 3588A (from only)
• HP 3589A (from only)
• HP 89410A/HP89440A (to and from)
• HP 3587S (time capture files only)
There are some limitations on data exchange. For example, order tracking data from an
HP 3567A cannot be post-processed in an HP 3563A because the HP 3563A does not do
order tracking measurements.
The Standard Data Format Utilities also allow you to translate data files to the following formats
compatible with third party software:
• PC-MATLAB, a trademark of The MathWorks, Inc., is a software package for general digital
signal processing and filtering.
• MATRIXx, a product of Integrated Systems Inc., is a software package for control
system analysis.
• Data Set 58 is the universal ASCII format for mechanical test.
• ASCII is a versatile format for spreadsheets and other general software.
Programs that convert from Standard Data Format to SMS formats are available from SMS for use with
the following application software:
• STARModal, a trademark of SMS, is a software package for doing modal analysis of structures,
including structural modification and force/response analysis.
• STARAcoustics, a trademark of SMS, is an acoustics software package with 1/3 octave, sound
intensity, and sound power analysis.
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