Instructions
Table Of Contents
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- PSA2702_1302 Instruction Manual - Iss 12
- 1 Product Introduction
- 2 Basics of Operation
- 3 Quick Start Guide
- 4 Operation using the Menu System
- 4.1 Setting the Frequency Range of the Sweep
- 4.2 Sweep Time
- 4.3 Zero Span Mode (Demodulation Mode)
- 4.4 Setting the Sweep Mode and Sweep Bandwidth (RBW)
- 4.5 Setting the Level Attenuator, Amplitude Scale, and Limits
- 4.6 Controlling and Storing Traces and Images
- 4.7 Using Measurement Markers
- 4.8 Data Logging Functions (when fitted)
- 4.9 Storing and Recalling Set-ups | System Settings
- 4.10 Status Information | On-screen Help | System Utilities
- 4.11 Using Instrument Presets | Automatic Setting
- 5 File Storage for Traces, Screen Images & Set-ups
- 6 Upgrade Option U01
- 7 Further Notes on Operation
- 7.1 Signal Overload Levels and Indication
- 7.2 Operation using the Hard Keys Only
- 7.3 Setting Frequencies
- 7.4 Measuring Relative Amplitude
- 7.5 Triggered Operation
- 7.6 Level Offset and Compensation Tables
- 7.7 Limit Lines & the Limits Comparator | Creating Limit Patterns
- 7.8 The Logging Function
- 8 USB Connections | File System & Files Types
- 9 Default Settings | Power On State | Hard Reset
- 10 Firmware Updates | Upgrades | Maintenance
- 11 Safety Information
- 12 Specification
- 13 Appendix A: Optional Accessories
- 14 Appendix B: PSA-Manager and PSA-View Software
- 15 Appendix C: Factory Default Settings
- 16 Appendix D: Menu Tree Diagram
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4.8 Data Logging Functions (when fitted)
This menu group controls logging functions when fitted (see section 6.1). It also controls
store/recall of instrument set-ups and access to system functions and file operations, which are
covered in the following section - section 4.9.
4.8.1 Setting-up the Logging Function
Logging is only available when the upgrade option U01 is fitted. Logging enables
files containing multiple traces, screen images or peak values to be created in
response to trigger events or a timer. Creates a set of bottom-row function keys as
follows:
creates a pop-up menu that enables the type of log file to be selected. Centre
Amplitude logs only the amplitude at the centre frequency. Peak Value logs the
frequency and amplitude of the highest peak in every sweep. Trace logs the whole
trace. Screen Image logs the whole screen as a bit-map image.
creates a pop-up menu that enables selection of the trigger event that will cause
each logging entry. The options are Manual, Timer, Ext +ve, Ext -ve, Limits and
Continuous.
enables the time interval between logging events to be set. The timer value is only
used when the log trigger is set to Timer.
opens a new control menu from which the logging function to be controlled
(see section 7.8.1).
For a more detailed description of the Logging function see section 7.8 .
Logging
Setups
System/
File Ops
Setup/
Functions
Logging
Timer
Setup
Log
Type
Log
Trigger
Logging
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