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4.0 WORKING WITH TEST RECORDS
The VCBA software can be used to retrieve test records from the CB analyzer or from the PC
hard drive. Once a test record is retrieved, you can change the record header settings, print the
test record, change velocity calculation points, change circuit breaker test parameters, and save
the record to the hard drive.
4.1 Exploring the Test Records Directory
You can access the default test records directory (please see section 3.4 for information on how
to set the default test record directory) either via Windows Explorer or from within the VCBA
software. To open the test records directory:
1. From the File menu, click on System Config and then select Explore Shot Directory… The
default test record directory will be opened in Windows Explorer.
2. Use standard Windows Explorer commands to organize, rename, copy, or delete the
test record files. You can also create folders in this directory to logically organize the test
records.
4.2 Retrieving Test Records From a CB Analyzer
There are two ways to retrieve test records from a CB analyzer’s Flash EEPROM. The first
method is to click on the Retrieve menu and select Retrieve Test Records From Timer…
NOTE
Alternatively, you can click on the File menu and select Retrieve Test Records
From Timer…
The second method is to click on the Retrieve menu and select Retrieve Test Records to a
Directory…
NOTE
Alternatively, you can click on the File menu and select Retrieve Test Records to a
Directory…
Both methods are described in detail below.
4.2.1. Retrieve Test Records From Timer
The Retrieve Test Records From Timer… option from the Retrieve or File menu can be used to
retrieve one or more records from a CB analyzer. When a record is retrieved, it is automatically
saved to the PC hard drive in the default “shots” folder.
NOTE
You can change the location of the “shots” folder. Please see section 3.4 for
further information.
1. Make sure the VCBA software is running. Connect the CB analyzer to the PC via the RS-
232C port and turn on the power.