Gentec-EO P-LINK - Manual (Page 24)

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For instructions on the proper way to adjust the offset to zero your detector see section 4.1 (Quick power
and energy measurement procedure).
5.3.3 Ctrl - Acquire Data
This item is used to save raw data (only), statistics (only), or both raw data and statistics in an output file.
When you select Start Saving Raw Data, a dialog box appears. Type in the filename that you choose,
then select save. PC-LINK begins storing raw data according to your Data Sampling settings (see
section 5.2.2). If you will be putting the information into a spreadsheet, use the Save Both option. All the
raw data will be at the top of the file, while all the statistical information will be at the bottom of each
period. The Stop Saving command stops the data recording but the P-LINK will continue to provide
measurements to the display.
5.3.4 Ctrl - Statistics
-Select Start to start collecting statistics(when stopped) or to restart them when already
in progress.
-Select Stop to freeze the statistics.
5.3.5 Ctrl – Send Serial Command
This item opens a dialog box. Enter a command and click OK to send it to the P-LINK. Only certain
commands will work with the software; the other ones are there for the user who builds his own
application. The commands are listed in Appendix A and should only be used by an experienced user.
This item is rarely used.
5.4 Help - About
These two items are helpful to check the software version (About Application…) and the P-LINK
embedded firmware version (About Device…). If you should need help or additional information on the P-
LINK or any Gentec-EO products, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to help you.