Measurement Computing WaveView - Manual (Page 39)

WaveView 03-05-02 WaveView, pg. 37
Configure Meter Settings, Function Descriptions
Function Description
1 Select
Channel Select a new channel for display. The selected channel will replace the
one currently seen in the meter. Note, double-clicking the left mouse
button in the meter region will also bring up a dialog box that allows you
to select a new channel.
2 Set Scale Set the high and low points of the scale, as well as define the decimal place
format.
3 Show Peak
Hold
Indicator Places high and low uni-directional floating markers on the scale to
indicate the highest and lowest values reached up to the present time.
This feature does not apply to the Digital Meters selection.
Reset Peak
Hold
Indicator Resets the floating markers. Upon reset, the markers will instantly adjust
to indicate the highest and lowest values reached since the time of the
reset. This feature does not apply to the Digital Meters selection.
4 Show Trend
Indicator Displays a pointer to indicate the direction of the trend. Note, during rapid
meter fluctuations the increase and decrease pointers will appear to blink
simultaneously.
5 Set Limits Provides a way of establishing high and low limit set-points.
Show Limits Displays limits in color (red for high, blue for low). The color is applied
to scale regions > the set limit values. For Digital Meters, the limits are
indicated by red numbers and an upper red bar for hitting or exceeding the
high limit; and blue numbers and a lower blue bar when reaching or
exceeding the low limit.
6 Properties Allows setting and showing limits, as well as opening the Scale dialog box.
You can access a different dialog box from the one initially selected. For example, from the Set Scale
dialog box you can select Limits to access the Set Limits/Show Limits display, as well as select “Misc.” to
“Show Trend Indicator” and “Show Peak Hold Indicators.” You can use the Simulated Instrument mode to
familiarize yourself with various meter configuration options.