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Starting SmartBars™
1. Select SmartBars from the Mode Menu at the top center of the screen.
2. From the SmartBars Signal Control dialog box, select either Fast Scan or Signal Resolution. Fast
Scan mode uses a resolution bandwidth of 312.5 kHz for spans of 200 MHz and wider, which
results in a faster sweep speed. Signal Resolution mode uses a finer resolution bandwidth of
39.06 kHz, but it allows a threshold level to be set and records any signal that crosses the
threshold while in Signal Resolution mode to a signal list.
3. If Signal Resolution mode is chosen in Step 2 above, adjust the Level (dB) slider bar to the
desired threshold level.
4. Press Activate.
5. The MESA will begin collecting a reference trace for a minimum of 5 seconds. During this time,
the top center of the screen will say "Referencing…" with a countdown. If desired, the reference
trace can be collected for longer. Ideally, collect the reference trace outside of the area to be
swept. The longer the reference trace is allowed to collect, the more likely it is to contain known
signals.
6. Once the minimum reference trace collection time has passed, the "Referencing…" box at the
top center of the screen will switch to "Start SmartBars". When ready to begin sweeping, press
"Start SmartBars" and then enter the are to be swept.
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