Dakota Ultrasonics MVX User Manual
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CHAPTER TEN
DATA STORAGE – SETUP, EDIT, & VIEW GRIDS
10.1 Introduction to Grid (spreadsheet) format
Data is stored in the MVX in a spreadsheet like format called a GRID. A GRID is
simply a table of readings. The location in a grid is specified by giving a row and
column coordinate. The rows are numbered from 1 to 99 and the columns are
labeled from A to Z, then AA to ZZ giving a maximum of 52 possible columns.
The largest grid that can be held in the MVX is limited by the total memory of the
MVX. Multiple grids can be created and stored until the MVX’s memory is full. If the
user attempts to store a grid in the MVX when the memory is full, the MVX will
respond with an error message indicating that the memory is unable to store the new
grid.
The MVX can store a total of 12,000 readings with a corresponding waveform stored
with every reading. The waveform stored with the reading will depend on what view
the MVX was in at the time it was saved. For example, If the view is RECT, then a
rectified waveform will be saved with the reading.
10.2 Creating a new Grid
Important Note: This entire section is a step by step guide to successfully create a
grid. The instructions must be used in the sequential order specified, as follows:
Creating a Grid Name