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Boonton 52000 Series USB CW Power Sensor User Manual

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Using the Software

How to use trace mode

The trace facility is useful for plotting the level being measured by
the sensor over a period of time.

To configure a trace, open the trace control dialog box. Select the
trace icon or select Tools > Trace...

The trace is configured as follows:

1. Set the number of samples.
This is the number of samples to be taken for the trace.

2. Set the sample period.
This is the time between the plotted points. Refer to Figure 33 on
page 38.

Figure Trace control dialog box

3. Set the plot type.
Power linear (watts) or power log (dBm).