AMETEK MX CTSH - Manual (Page 76)

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User Manual MX Series CTSH Compliance Test System
2. Select the test you want to replay by clicking on its row. If data for this test was stored and is available,
the Replay Test button at the bottom will be enabled.
3. Click on the Replay Test button to start the replay process. This will bring up a standard Harmonics or
Flicker test screen.
4. To start the replay process, click on the Start button. The data displayed will be taken from the stored
data files. The replay mode is indicated in the lower right corner on the status bar.
5. The buffer rate and speed at which data is replayed can be controlled using the various settings in the
Options menu. This may be required to adjust to the speed of the PC used.
6. The replay process can be halted at any time by clicking on the Stop button. This will stop the data at
the buffer number shown in the lower left corner.
7. Once stopped, the data can be stepped forward or backward at various rates using the VCR style
buttons in the lower left corner.
8. A test report can be printed from stored data in this mode. The actual date and time the data was
recorded will be shown on the report in addition the report print date and time.
5.12.2 To play back test on a different PC from the test system PC, proceed as follows:
1. If not already done, install a copy of the CTSMXH Software on the other PC. When launched, the
absence of a data acquisition system will be detected and flagged. This is normal.
2. Transfer the data files to the PC used for replay, either using a network connection or disk.
3. From the File menu, select the Open Data File entry. This brings up the standard file open dialog box.
4. Locate and select the file to be replayed. Harmonics files start with the letter H, flicker files start with
the letter F.
5. Click on the Open button to open the test data file. This will bring up the test window.
6. To start the replay process, click on the Start button. The data displayed will be taken from the stored
data files. The replay mode is indicated in the title of the CTSMXH Software.
7. The buffer rate and speed at which data is replayed can be controlled using the various settings in the
Options menu. This may be required to adjust to the speed of the PC used.
8. The replay process can be halted at any time by clicking on the Stop button. This will stop the data at
the buffer number shown in the lower left corner.
9. Once stopped, the data can be stepped forward or backward at various rates using the VCR style
buttons in the lower left corner.
10. A test report can be printed from stored data in this mode. The actual date and time the data was
recorded will be shown on the report in addition the report print date and time.