Measurement Computing eZ-Record rev.2.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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January 2001 eZ-Record Manual
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NTRODUCTION
eZ-Recorder is a graphical software interface that is used to measure and record
high frequency (vibration) data to the Medallion FFT Analyzer.
The Medallion Analyzer comes with 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, or 16-input channels and one
output channel. It is used to acquire high frequency simultaneous data across all
active channels.
Data can be captured for instantaneous observation and analysis; and also
recorded at the same time. Recorded data can be analyzed at a later time. The
recorded data is raw Time data that is unaffected by display functions or any
averaging used to display the data during acquisition. You can therefore play
back this data many times using a different set of analysis features each time. As
you review the data, you have the option of saving individual functions. These
functions can also be saved and recalled.
Saved functions and saved recorded data can also be reviewed without the
Medallion hardware. Some limitations exist; for example, you can not trigger
recorded data. General post processing and the review and analysis of recorded
data does not require the presence of the Medallion hardware.
There are a series of built-in hot keys that facilitate operations. These are
especially useful, for example, when you are trying to operate the Medallion while
also driving a piece of equipment that you are testing.
Because this is a both a data acquisition system and a recorder for playback
operations, not all menu options and buttons are always operational. We
deliberately disable any operations that we think will allow you to corrupt your
data.
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ANUAL
In the Getting Started Section configuring and verifying the hardware setup is
explained. Correct switch settings are imperative for accurate results. You are
also presented with an Order of Operation. You will find that you will not always
need to follow this order. However when you don’t get the results you expected,
you may want to review this section and the section prior to it: “Verifying
Medallion’s Operating Condition.” The rest of the manual explains the Menu
system and how to present the data in a meaningful format.
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B
UTTONS
Apply: Applies changes made in a window without closing the window.
OK: Applies changes made in a window and closes the window.
Cancel: Closes a window without applying changes. This is only valid if you
have not clicked the APPLY Button. If you have clicked the APPLY button,
only the changes you made since clicking the APPLY button are canceled.