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variables list. By choosing the variable, the description and the minimum and maximum scale values will
be automatically loaded.
Setting the time between samples
The time between samples can be set on the time between samples textbox. This is the time interval
between two consecutive signal samples.
Setting the time scale
Choose a horizontal scale for the graph from the list. This is the time interval presented on the graph.
Starting and stopping the acquisition
The data acquisition can be started or stopped by pressing the Start/Stop button in the toolbar or by
selecting the correspondent item under the Acquisition menu.
Pausing graph updating
It is possible to stop the graph updating without interrupting the signal acquisition by pressing the Pause
button or through the item Pause updating under the Graph menu.
Displaying the channel line
It is possible to choose the channels to be shown on the graph by clicking on the channel check box below
the horizontal axis scale. The other channels will be also acquired, however they will not be displayed on
the graph.
Signal Value
The current signal value can be seen in the signal amplitude field. In the Cursor mode, when you click in
any point of the graph, the signal value in that point is displayed.
Signal Scale
The signal scale can be changed by using the Max and Min textboxes.
Changing the thickness and the color of the graph line
The thickness and the color of the graph line for each signal can be changed.
Click on the signal color (near the combo box) to change it. P.S.: this operation can be performed only
when the acquisition is stopped.
Select one item from the list of line thicknesses (near the signal value) to change the line thickness.
Changing the graph background color
Select the item Background Color under the submenu Color under the Graph menu to change the graph
background color.
Recorder
There is an option for recording the data during the acquisition. After configuring the acquisition, press the
Record button or select the correspondent item under the Recorder menu. Start the acquisition. The data
will be saved in a file and the number of recorded points is presented in the status bar. Stop the acquisition
and save the file by using the option Save as of the Recorder menu.
Opening a file with stored data
Select the item Open under the Graph menu and search for the file you want to display. It is possible to
navigate through the data by using the navigation bar below the graph.
Zoom
Press the Zoom button or choose the correspondent item on the Graph menu to activate the Zoom
function. Click on the graph and drag to select the portion of the graph you want to apply the zoom. The
selected area will be expanded to fit in the whole graph area.
Cursor mode
Click on the Cursor button or select the correspondent item under the Graph menu to activate the cursor
mode. In this mode, when you click in any point of the graph, the time fot that point is presented in the
graph top and the signal values are presented in the signal amplitude textbox.
P.S.: In this mode the zoom cannot be changed.