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Saving a program configuration – EXFO PM-1600 High-Speed Power Meter User Manual

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Programming Acquisitions

High-Speed Power Meter

53

Saving a Program Configuration

Saving a Program Configuration

Once you have defined the parameters for a data acquisition, whether
using timed or triggered mode, it is possible to save the configuration of the
program. Up to three program configurations can be saved and recalled.
The following parameters are saved:

trigger status and conditions (source, type, and level)

delay

duration

sampling rate

number of points

To save a program configuration,
1.
Before enabling the acquisition by pressing Start Program (as

explained in Programming Timed Acquisitions on page 46, or in
Programming Triggered Acquisitions
on page 49), use the up/down or
left/right arrow keys to select Save. The current program configuration
number is displayed.

Note: (Mod.) following Save indicates that a recalled program configuration has

been modified.

2. Press ENTER to access the program configuration edit box.

3. Use the up/down arrow keys to set a program configuration number

from 1 to 3.

4. Confirm the new program configuration by pressing ENTER. It takes a

few seconds to save a program configuration.

Programming Acquisitions

High-Speed Power Meter

53

Saving a Program Configuration

Saving a Program Configuration

Once you have defined the parameters for a data acquisition, whether
using timed or triggered mode, it is possible to save the configuration of the
program. Up to three program configurations can be saved and recalled.
The following parameters are saved:

trigger status and conditions (source, type, and level)

delay

duration

sampling rate

number of points

To save a program configuration,
1.
Before enabling the acquisition by pressing Start Program (as

explained in Programming Timed Acquisitions on page 46, or in
Programming Triggered Acquisitions
on page 49), use the up/down or
left/right arrow keys to select Save. The current program configuration
number is displayed.

Note: (Mod.) following Save indicates that a recalled program configuration has

been modified.

2. Press ENTER to access the program configuration edit box.

3. Use the up/down arrow keys to set a program configuration number

from 1 to 3.

4. Confirm the new program configuration by pressing ENTER. It takes a

few seconds to save a program configuration.