24 Software
HBM QuantumX
3.2 catman
AP
HBM’s catman
AP software is optimally suited for the following tasks:
• Configuring communication and measurement channels (integrated TEDS Editor and
expandable sensor database)
• Configuring the test or measurement task (channels, sampling rates, triggers, comments,
interaction)
• Setting up virtual, online−computed channels (algebra, FFT, logics, strain−gage rosette
analysis, differential, integral, etc.)
• Setting up limit value or event monitoring (activation of digital output, acoustic alarm, log
entry)
• Individual graphical visualization options (line recorder, analog meter, digital or bar graph
indicator, table, status LED, etc.)
• Various storage options (all data, cyclic, ring buffer, long duration measurement, etc.)
• Exporting measurement data into commonly used data formats (catman
BIN, Excel,
ASCII, DIADEM, MDF)
• Graphical analysis of recorded data
• Automating measurement sequences (AutoSequence and EasyScript)
• Reporting (using graphical displays, analyses, comments)
The software package consists of various modules:
S EasyMath for mathematical evaluation
S AutoSequence automates repeating measurement or analysis steps
S EasyLog records the measurement data onto a storage medium
S EasyPlan enables preparatory parametrization and configuration without amplifier
connection
S EasyScript is based on current VBA standard (Visual Basic for Applications) and enables
writing of own scripts for individual measurement tasks