DTS SLICE NANO - Data Collection Concepts; Standalone Operation; Data Collection Modes; Circular Buffer Mode

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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.

5.2.2. Data Collection Modes

SLICE supports two data collection modes, Circular Buffer and Recorder.

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.

5.3. SLICEWare

This section discusses the basics of data collection with SLICE using the SLICEWare

application.

The SLICEWare software application allows for easy:

! Test set-up

! Sensor database management

! Real-time sensor check-out

! Test execution

! Data download and viewing

! Data export