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Chapter 6. Working with Recorded Data

6.3

Using Existing Data Recorder Files (DR - PROPERTIES)

Note: Before you can use this function, you must create and/or select a file in the Explorer option.

The Properties option allows you to enter (and, in some parameters, edit) data in a given file.

1.

In the

DR submenu, use the joystick (

) to select and enter the

PROPERTIES function. When the DR file is displayed, the name

of the DR file is displayed at the top of the grid, and the display appears similar to Figure 31 below. The parameters listed will vary with

the type of file created.

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Figure 31: The Properties Option

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Using Existing Data Recorder Files (DR - PROPERTIES) (cont.)

2.

Four parameters are available:

Record, Stats, Header, Edit and Comment.

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Record lists the data by location, value, attachment type, send function, advance time, 1st Advance by and Dir, and Auto Reverse.

(With the joystick, you can change the location, send function, advance time and direction.)

Note: To display an attachment in a data point, scroll to the Attachment Type parameter, and move the joystick left or right. The attachment

will open.

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Stats lists data as readings, empty points, obstructed points; min readings, # min points, T-Min points; max readings, # max points,

T-Max points; A-Scan, B-Scan and M-Grid points; range, mean and standard deviation. (This data is not editable.)

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Header covers other information: file type, modification date, starting and ending row, starting and ending column, starting and ending point, description (four lines), serial number, probe, calibration, temperature, inspector, company, unit, velocity, T-min and

T-max, absolute and # loss, absolute and % growth, and memo. (You can edit the description, temperature, inspector, company, and memo data. Use the joystick to enter the option. Then, in the alphanumeric window, select each character, and press F2 (

ENTER) to confirm your selection. Press F3 (

BKSP) to delete characters, or F4 (CONFIRM) to confirm the complete entry.)

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Edit allows you to insert, append or delete file locations. Use the F1, 2, or 3 keys to insert, append or delete locations, and the F4 key to confirm your selection.

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Comment allows you to enter or edit comments A through P for each individual file in the File Comment list. (See page 123.)

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