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APPLICATION NOTEInterference Hunting
The challenge for most systems that employ some form of
mask testing is actually creating the mask itself. SignalVu-
PC takes care of this by providing a means of automatically
creating the mask based on the trace the user defines.
Essentially you can create a “golden signal” and use this as a
template for SignalVu-PC to create the mask condition. In the
figure below, a mask violation has occurred in red on the mask,
and a picture of the screen was saved as a result.
Direction Finding
Direction finding and signal strength measurements are
quick and easy with SignalVu-PC software. In the illustration
below, using the available Alaris smart antenna, a compass
continuously monitors antenna direction while the signal
strength monitor performs measurements and provides audio
indication of signal strength. When combined with the MAP
option for SignalVu-PC, signal strength and azimuth are
automatically placed on the map of your choice.
The SignalVu-PC MAP application enables interference
hunting and location analysis to quickly zero in on the area of
uncertainty. An azimuth function that lets you draw a line or
an arrow on a mapped measurement to indicate direction, or
use the available Alaris smart antenna with automated azimuth
placement.
FIGURE 8. Mark Search offers an easy way to find unexpected signals.
FIGURE 9. Direction finding and signal strength measurements are quick and
easy.
FIGURE 10. Mapping features help to define the area of uncertainty.