Bird Technologies BDS-Manual - Manual (Page 36)

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Smith Chart View
Figure 10 Data Viewed in a Smith Chart
Note: The Smith Chart view displays data normalized to 50 Ohms (a value of 1 on the horizontal axis repre-
sents 50 Ohms).
Using Spectral Search (Sweep) Mode
To collect data in the Spectral Search Mode you can simply use the default sweep configuration and then start a Sweep.
There are many settings and options available in the Spectral Search Mode of operation.
For more information about Spectral Search Mode options, refer to Spectral Search Mode Options.
Setting the Minimum Configuration
Note: The minimum Spectral Search Mode configuration is a 12-bit Uniform sweep of 1-100MHz.
1. At the main menu, select “Mode->Switch To->Spectral Search Mode”.
2. Select “Mode->Options…” from the main menu or click the broom icon in the
“Options” toolbar. The Sweep Mode Configuration dialog box opens.
3. Click on the “Sweep” tab to bring it to the foreground.
4. Click the “More Options >>” button.
5. Click the “Default Settings” button.
6. Click the “OK” button to apply the settings and close the dialog.
Acquiring Fresh Data
Select "Mode->Start Sweep" from the main menu to start the data acquisition.
Note: Clicking the green Run button on the “Scan” toolbar will also start an acquisition.
Stopping Data Acquisition
The data acquisition can be stopped at any time by performing one of the following:
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Select "Mode->Stop" from the main menu
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Use the red Stop button from the "Scan" tool bar.