MTS Series 793 - Manual (Page 439)

Description Item
To remove signal names from the Signals Included list, highlight the name of
each signal that you want to remove, and then click the < button.
The order of the signal names in the Signals Included list determines the order
in which the signals are recorded in the data file.
Specifies the signal that is monitored for level changes. Master Signal
Defines how much the signal must change before acquiring data. Level Increment
Specifies the maximum number of data elements the buffer will store. Buffer Size
Specifies a buffer type: Linear or Circular. Buffer Type
Data File Tab
Use the Data File tab to specify where to save the data that is acquired during your test.
Data File Tab
Description Item
Specifies whether data is saved to the default data file or a user-specified data
file. Destination File
The default data file name is “btw-station name.dat” and it is saved in the default
directory (as specified in the Project Settings of the Project Manager).
Enter the File Name of the test file for which you are acquiring data. The default
file is the currently selected file. Click the Browse button for a list of available test
files. You can also create a new data file by entering a new file name. File Name
This header is written at the top of every buffer. You should provide a brief
description of your test in the data header. Data Header
Specifies if new data is appended to or overwrites the old data. Data File Mode
Specifies the format of the data file: Plain, Excel, or Lotus. Data File Format
Plain results in space-delimited test data. This is most useful for direct printouts.
Lotus results in comma-delimited test data, with text strings in double quotes
(sometimes referred to as the CSV format). Use this format when importing data
files into Lotus 1-2-3.
Excel results in tab-delimited test data. Use this format when importing data files
into Microsoft Excel.
Home Tab
Use the Home tab to define a home position and transition time for your station actuator(s).
MTS Series 793 Control Software 439
Basic TestWare Application