Technical Note #8: Reading Waveform Datafiles
Technical Note #8: Reading Waveform Datafiles
Technical Note #8: Reading Waveform Datafiles
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Technical Note #8
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Management Control Reading Waveform Datafiles
System
Description
Software Subject: Please be aware that when previously saved waveform datafiles are read
Hardware into a waveform capture client, the desired topic conversation must be initialized by
Operation selecting the proper device name in the topic box before triggering, arming or
Product Support retrieving functions can be performed.
Operator Interfaces
F A Q’s Applies To: PMCS 5.0 Waveform Capture. Note does not apply to PMCS 5.1 and
higher
App Notes
Download Area
Reading in Waveform Data files:
Manuals
Useful 1. From the "File" menu select "Open Datafile". (This may also be performed
Information from the "Open Datafile" icon).
Glossary of Terms
Useful Links 2. An "Open" dialog box is generated from which the file name located in any
Search Tech support user directory may be selected for opening. Select "OK" once the filename
We want to hear and directory path has been entered.
from you!
3. Use the voltage and current phase buttons (Ia through Vx), the "all" button,
Service and Support
locations around the world . or transpose wave function to display the desired waveform information.
..
4. If it is desired to initiate a waveform capture or record from the device for
which the data is currently being displayed simply double click on the device
name in the "TOPIC" box to initiate a conversation to that device. Then press
the applicable trigger, arm , or retrieve button to obtain new data.
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