Chapter 2 - Sofware Overview | Measurement Controls |
Measurement Controls
Measure Horiz. Sweep- When this button is pressed, the software will begin making measurements by moving the platform horizontally , then retrieving the data from the network analyzer. The button will remain “greyed out” while the antenna measurement is in progress
Measure Vert. Sweep- When this button is pressed, the software will begin making measurements by moving the platform horizontally , then retrieving the data from the network analyzer. The button will remain “greyed out” while the antenna measurement is in progress
Scan VH- When this button is pressed, the software will begin what is caled a scan sweep, the software will make a complete horizontal measurement then move to the next vertical position and make another complete horizontal sweep. this process will continue until the platform reaches the ending vertical position.
Reset Accumulator- When this button is pressed, the software will begin making measurements by moving the platform horizontally , then retrieving the data from the network analyzer. The button will remain “greyed out” while the antenna measurement is in progress
Post Measurement Options
Move to Max Signal - When this button is pressed, the software will analyze the measurements you have jsut made to find the position where the antenna had the maximum gain , the software will then move the antenna to the maximum signal position.
Proceed to Data Processing- Once you have completed making your measurements and you click this button you will be taken to a section of the software that will allow you to view/manipulate any prt of the measurement. The Data Processing section also allows you to view the data in many different formats including , Polar, Mag, and 3D
Export Reg 0 - When you have completed a measurement you can instantly export the data set to an outside file for the ability to import the data into a speadsheet or use in a 3rd party plotting or processing program.
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