Use the Start Collection button to start and stop continuous data
collection. The slider bar controls the data acquisition time.
The Measurements Per Average text box allows you to adjust the
number of measurements that will be averaged together before the
display is updated. The default is 10. Higher values can be used
however it may cause a delay that lasts longer than your selected
interval time.
The Scale +/- Button adjusts the Particle Size Distribution scale. The
Save Single Sample button records a single sample to an ASCII file.
The Next button is used if the continuous data collection mode is not
being used. Pressing the next button will command the LISST to make
a measurement and transmit the data to the SOP for display.
The Spherical / Random Shape radio buttons can be selected in order
to display the results as being processed under the assumption that
the particles are spheres or randomly shaped (natural grains) particles.
The Auxiliary Parameters window can be opened during the Real-Time
session so that the values of various parameters such as depth and
transmission can be monitored. The raw scattering values on the
detector rings can also be viewed by selecting View Rings from the
View menu. A typical display is shown below.