Ivie IE-35 RTA - Real Time Analysis - Manual (Page 10)

Ivie IE-33 & IE-35 Manual
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Getting Started
Getting Started with Your IE-33 or IE-35
Important Note: The IE-33 and IE-35 have identical feature sets and identical software “look and
feel.” There are some appearance enhancements with the VGA graphics of the IE-35, but the software
screens are functionally identical. While most of the illustrations in this manual show the IE-33, the
IE-35 operation is identical, except where noted.
If you purchased the IE-33 or IE-35 complete, you will not need to install the software in the iPAQ or Axim, or
calibrate the microphone to the unit. If you purchased just the IE-33J Jacket, or IE-35 PAL, you will need to do
some preliminary work before you can begin using your analyzer. If you are already familiar with installing soft-
ware on a PDA, the following information will simply confirm what you already know.
IE-33J Jacket & IE-35 PAL: Data and Program Transfer
If you have purchased the IE-33J (jacket without iPAQ ), or the IE-35 PAL (jacket without Axim) you will need to
install the analyzer software on your PDA in order to use the unit and make measurements. Even if you have a
complete IE-33 or IE-35 package, you will have need to install software upgrades and updates as they become
available. Also, after measurement sessions, you may wish to bring your data files across from the analyzer to
your PC for printing or further data manipulation.
All data and program transfers between the PDA and your PC are done using Microsoft's ActiveSync software
(Version 3.7.1 for the IE-33 and Version 4.0 or later for the IE-35). ActiveSync is provided on the standard PDA
CD that accompanies your iPAQ or Axim. Follow the instructions provided with your unit to install the
ActiveSync software and create a "partnership" between your PDA and your PC. ActiveSync is also available
directly from Microsoft’s web site. Questions about the ActiveSync communication between a PDA and PC are
supported by PDA Manufacturer. If you have problems setting up ActiveSync, contact Technical Support for HP
or Dell.
For further information on this subject, refer to Appendix III of this manual titled " Data and Program Transfer."
Beginning to Use the IE-33 or IE-35
As shown in the illustrations across the page, firing up an IE-33 or IE-35 is simple. After sliding on the jacket
and making sure it is firmly seated, plug in the microphone. Turn on the unit using the power button by giving it
a quick press and release. Using the stylus, select IE-33 or IE-35 from the menu to begin running the software.
Next, select the function you wish to use and you're off and running.
Microphone Calibration
If you purchased the IE-33 or IE-35 complete, the microphone will have already been calibrated to the unit
before it left the factory. If you purchased the IE-33J Jacket, or the IE-35 PAL only to use with your own iPAQ or
Axim, you will need to calibrate the microphone. For the calibration procedure, consult Appendix II of this manu-
al titled "IE-33 and IE-35 Mic Calibration."
The supplied microphone for the IE-33 is silver, while the microphone for the IE-35 is gold in color. However,
both microphones are Type II, electret microphones and are functionally identical and interchangeable.
Obviously, whenever a new or different microphone is used, your unit will need to be recalibrated. Both the
IE-33 and the IE-35 are capable of storing microphone calibrations for up to six different microphones. When a
different microphone is used, it’s stored calibration adjustment can simply be selected without having to go
through a calibration procedure all over again.
These instrumentation microphones are sensitive instruments and should be carefully handled to avoid damage.