
Chapter 11 1/3 Octave Spectrum Analyser. PRELIMINARY Release MSD Software Manual.
11.1.1 Response time for the 1/3 Octave Analyser.
The analysers response time is set by the [RESPONS] key. Pressing this key
opens a new menu from where it is possible to enter the response time from
125 milli seconds to 1000 milli seconds in steps of 125 milli seconds.
11.1.2 Measuring modes.
To measure the maximum output level from any of the 30 bands over time, the
[TRACK] function combines this feature together with the standard display
mode. When engaged the maximum output from each band will now be
displayed as a purple coloured bar behind the normal ‘live’ bar.
Combined with or separate from the TRACK function the Analyser also have a
normal "flying" peak indicator with a very long release time (holds the peak
indicator for approximate 2 seconds). The [PEAK] function can also be used in
conjunction with the [HOLD] function enabling a classic Peak/Hold function.
The displayed peak indicators can be cleared by pressing the [CLEAR] key.
Both the [HOLD] and [CLEAR] functions can only be used when the [PEAK]
function has been selected.
11.2 Measurement ‘Snap-Shot’s’ of the 1/3 Octave Analyser.
Adding a Memory Function to the 1/3 Octave analyser greatly expands the
usability of the analyser, giving the user the power of saving actual
measurements and using these again as reference for new measurements.
The [MEMORY] Menu is used in conjunction with the [OP-MODE] menu.
(See next section).
To save a measurement, first select the memory number [MEM 1] or
[MEM 2]. Then press the [PRESET] key to store the current measurement.
The stored values are “SNAP-SHOTS” taken at the exact time the [PRESET]
key has been hit.
Just like a preset the two Memory locations are saved in the FLASH Memory.
The memories save the content even after a power down. When entering the
1/3 Band Octave Analyser these two Memory “presets” are loaded into normal
working memory of the MSD. This memory will however NOT be saved when
leaving the Analyser. Since the [SAVE] key saves the measurement into this
memory, any stored measurements done with this function will be lost when
leaving the Analyser Menu.
As opposed to the [SAVE] key the [PRESET] key will save the snap-shot into
the FLASH memory. The [SAVE] function will normally be used when the two
memory locations already contain valuable data used by the operator, and the
need of an additional temporary snap-shot is present. In such a case the
[SAVE] key will temporary overwrite the Memory locations, but only until
exiting the Analyser Menu. When entering the Analyser Menu again the FLASH
saved memory snap-shots created by the [PRESET] key will once again be
ready for use.
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