SLICE User’s Manual July 2017
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5. Software
See the SLICEWare User’s Manual for detailed information. Appendices G and H provide
information regarding file formats. See the DTS Support site for information on how to
update firmware.
5.1. Basic Requirements
SLICEWare is a Windows
®
based program. Minimum PC specifications are:
• Windows Vista, or Windows 7. 32- and 64-bit versions are available.
• 1 GHz or faster processor
• 2 GB RAM minimum. More RAM is important for longer/higher sample rate data
acquisition.
• 100 MB disk space for Software plus storage for test data
• 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution
5.2. Data Collection Concepts
This section discusses the basics of data collection with SLICE.
5.2.1. Standalone Operation
SLICE is a standalone data logger. This means that once it is armed, the PC can
be disconnected if desired. After receiving a Start Record or Trigger signal, the
SLICE autonomously collects data, storing it to flash memory with no user
interaction. After the test, the user can reconnect the PC to download the data.
There is also a real-time mode in the SLICEWare software application that
allows the user to check channel inputs on an oscillograph-looking screen. (This
data can be logged.)
5.2.2. Data Collection Modes
SLICE supports four data collection modes: Circular Buffer, Recorder, Hybrid
Recorder, and Continuous Recorder. (Note: SLICEWare cannot simultaneously
display the data while the system is recording.)
5.2.2.1. Circular Buffer Mode
In circular buffer mode, the user can program SLICE to record pre-trigger
data. For example, the test set-up can specify to record x seconds pre-
trigger and x seconds post trigger. Time Zero (T=0) is marked when the
trigger signal is received.
5.2.2.2. Recorder Mode
Recorder mode starts when a Start Record signal is received and continues
for the time specified in the test set-up. If a trigger signal is received
sometime after the Start Record, this marks the T=0 point.
5.2.2.3. Hybrid Recorder Mode
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