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The reference peak trace will collect for a minimum of five seconds. After this, continue
collecting the peak trace for as long as desired. The longer the peak trace is collected, the more
accurate it will be and the more likely it will include any suspect signals present.
4) When ready, press Generate Signal List.
The MESA will analyze the peak reference trace, establishing an average baseline. Any frequency that
crosses the set threshold level will be added to the signal list.
The Generate Signal List option in Spectrum Mode is a one-time event. The peak trace is swept through
one time for any signal crossing the threshold, these frequencies are added to the signal list, and the
signal list is displayed. The user may manually add or remove signals, but the MESA does not continue
monitoring the current peak trace and the threshold level. This is why it is important to let the peak
trace collect for as long as possible. To continuously monitor the spectrum and automatically add signals
to the signal list, see the SmartBars Signal Resolution Mode (page 50).
For additional details on the signal list window, see page 81.