TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1.2 Foreword 7
1.2.1 Prerequisites 7
1.2.2 Structure of the manual 7
1.3 Definitions 8
1.3.1 Technical specifications 8
1.3.2 Measurement with FastTracer 9
1.3.3 Diagnostics and machine or structure characterization 9
1.4 Philosophy of use 10
2 Installation
2.1 Preparation for use 11
2.2 System requirements 11
2.3 FTAnalyzer installation 11
2.4 Esplora 3D installation 12
2.4.1 Sensor positioning and fastening 12
2.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 13
3 FTAnalyzer
3.1 Introduction 14
3.2 Philosophy of use 14
3.3 Start 16
3.4 Interface 16
3.4.1 Graphics area 17
3.4.2 Devices list 18
3.4.3 Menu 19
3.4.4 Global settings 19
3.4.5. Toolbar 20
3.5. New view 22
3.5.1 Time: time domain measurement 23
3.5.1.1 Time: display options 24
3.5.1.1.1 Time: selection of displayed values 25
3.5.1.1.2 Time: filters 25
3.5.2 Frequency: frequency domain measurement 25
3.5.3 Frequency: display options 26
3.5.3.1 Frequency: selection of displayed values 27
3.5.3.2 Frequency - scale changes: dB, linear 27
3.5.4 Triggered: event synchronized measures 28
3.6 File device 29
3.6.1 Measure recording 29
3.6.2 File device creation (virtual device) 30
3.7 Export to text file: measure export 32
3.8 Export to spreadsheet: measure export to MS – Excel files 34
3.8.1 Note on MS – Excel configuration 35
3.9 Perspective save and load 36
4 FTEditor
4.1 Philosophy of use 38
4.2 Start 39