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====The "Acquisition" tab====
[[category:NVGate]]
This tab provides all the necessary entries to setup the front-end and the use of any channels in details. It separates the acquisition channels setup from the outputs, triggering, tachometer, and filters ones. A special group is available to manage the recorder setup.
[[File:Acquisition3.PNG|750px]]


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_317.png|framed|none]]
This tab provides all the necessary entries to setup the front-end and the use of any channels in details. It separates the acquisition channels setup from the outputs, triggering, tachometer, and filters ones.  


While switching to post-analysis the inputs group is swapped to player track group which control the player operations, track connections and track setup.
While switching to post-analysis the inputs group is swapped to player track group which control the player operations, track connections and track setup.


=====Source dispatcher groups=====
==Inputs group==
The Inputs, Outputs, Tachometers, Events and Filters groups operates in the same way.
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_319.png|framed|none]]
The inputs group allows dispatching the front-end channels to the analyzer's plug-in and setting up the front-end. This group is visible in Online mode only.


The External sync. Inputs benefit of special button due to their importance in rotating applications.
[[File:acquisition_inputs_group_2022.PNG|200px]]


=====Inputs group=====
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The inputs group allows dispatching the front-end channels to the plug-in analyzer and setting up the front-end. These settings are available in the on-line mode only.
|-
[[Image:inputgroup.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:acquisition_connect_inputs.PNG|30px]]
| '''Connect Inputs''': Allow dispatching the front-end inputs (all type) to the analysis plug-ins.
 
|-
|[[File:acquisition_inputs_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Inputs''': Allow modifying the dynamic input properties. Available when at least one input is active.
 
|-
|[[File:acquisition_parametrics_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Parametrics''': Allow modifying the parametric input (DC) properties. Available when at least one DC input is active.


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_320.png|framed|none]]
|-
''Connect inputs:'' '' This button allows dispatching the front end inputs (all type) to the analysis modules''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''
|[[File:Acquisition_external_syncs_2022.PNG|30px]]
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| '''External syncs''': Allow modifying the digital trigger inputs properties. Available when at least one Ext synch input is active.  
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_321.png|framed|none]]
Inputs: Allows modifying the dynamic input properties. Available when at least one inputs is active''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § Inputs for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_322.png|framed|none]]
Parametric: Allows modifying the parametric input (DC) properties. Available when at least one DC input is active''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § DC inputs for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_323.png|framed|none]]
External sync: Allows modifying the digital trigger inputs properties. Available when at least one Ext synch input is active''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § External synchs for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_324.png|framed|none]]
CAN: Allows modifying the CAN parametric input properties. Available when at least one CAN input is active''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § CAN for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_325.jpg|framed|none]]
XPod:'' ''Allows modifying the XPod conditioner properties (Gauges, temperature). Available when at least one XPod is connected to the analyzer or in off-line to simulate it ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Xpod for details''


=====Tracks group=====
|-
In the Post-analysis mode, the inputs group switches to the Player management with and is replaced by the Track settings.
|[[File:acquisition_autorange_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Autorange''' (CTRL+SHIFT+A): Control and start the auto-ranging procedure. ''See Chapter 1 ASB § Front-end/Auto-range for details''.


The Track group allows dispatching the recorded tracks to the plug-in analyzer and setting up the signal post-process. These settings are available in the post-analysis mode only.
|-
|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_281.png|30px]]
| '''Bridge auto-zero''': Balance the inputs connected through the Wheatstone bridge Xpod. ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § front-end/inputs settings for details.''


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_326.png|framed|none]]
|}<br clear="all">


Note: Clicking on the bottom right icon (
==Player group==
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_327.png|framed|none]]
) opens the player plug-in properties dialog allowing a full access to all the settings.


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This group is visible in Post-analysis mode.
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_328.png|framed|none]]
''Connect Tracks:'' '' This button allows dispatching the signal tracks (all type) to the analysis modules''. See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_329.png|framed|none]]
Record num: Define the record number (i.e. a section in the file defined during the acquisition) to be post-processed. ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player/Selected record for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_330.png|framed|none]]
Start offset: Define the start position of the signal to post-process or playback on the generators: (0 <nowiki><</nowiki>= Start Offset <nowiki><</nowiki> Stop Offset).  ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player for details''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_331.png|framed|none]]
Stop offset: Define the end position of the signal to post-process or playback on the generators: (Start Offset <nowiki><</nowiki> Stop Offset <nowiki><</nowiki>= selected record duration). ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player for details''
Note: The ''Start'', ''Stop'' and ''Record num'' can be handled directly from the ''Player file'' or ''Player Zoomed signal'' windows with the start and stop cursors and/or the bottom slide


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[[File:Acquisition_player_2022.PNG|300px]]
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|-
Playback mode: Allows choosing between a continuous and a step/step post-process. .
|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_328.png|30px]]
| '''Connect tracks''': This button allows dispatching the signal tracks (all types) to the analysis plug-ins.
 
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|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_329.png|25px]]
| '''Record number''': Define the record number (i.e. a section in the file defined during the acquisition) to be post-processed.
 
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|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_276.png|25px]]
| '''Player settings''': Give a direct access to the [[NVGate_Player#Player_option|Player settings]]
 
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|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_333.png|25px]]
| '''Playback mode''': Allows choosing between a continuous and a step/step post-process.
* ''Continuous:'' the signal analyses are processed as fast as possible between the start and stop offset.
* ''Continuous:'' the signal analyses are processed as fast as possible between the start and stop offset.
* ''Time step: ''the signal analyses are processed step by step. The step duration is defined by the ''Step'' setting (see hereafter). Each new step is manually (or automated by a macro) triggered through the '' Next step'' setting (see hereafter)
* ''Time step:'' the signal analyses are processed step by step. The step duration is defined by the ''Step'' setting (see hereafter). Each new step is manually (or automated by a macro) triggered through the ''Step'' setting (see hereafter).
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player for details''


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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_334.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_334.png|25px]]
Step: defines the time duration if play back step in the "Time step" analysis mode. The player switches to "pause" every "time step" second.
| '''Step''': Defines the time duration of the playback step for the "Time step" analysis mode. The player switches to "pause" every "time step" second.
:''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player for details''


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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_335.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_335.png|25px]]
Next step: defines the time duration if play back step in the "Time step" analysis mode. The player switches to "pause" every "time step".
| '''Pause/Cont.''': Enables to perform the post-analysis up to the next step.
:''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Player for details''


=====Recorder group=====
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This group controls the recorder plug-in setup.


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_336.png|framed|none]]
==Transducers calibration==


Note: Clicking on the bottom right icon (
Enables to calibrate the sensors. This group is active only in connected mode.
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_337.png|framed|none]]
) opens the recorder plug-in properties dialog allowing a full access to all the settings.


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[[File:Transducers_calibration_2022.PNG|150px]]
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_338.png|framed|none]]
Bandwidths: Opens the bandwidths definition dialog.
The recorder support up to 4 different bandwidths:


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|Type
|-
|Range
|[[File:calibration_2022.PNG|30px]]
|Mode
| '''Calibration''': Open the calibration procedure tool.


|-
|-
|FS 1
|[[File:detect_teds_2022.PNG|30px]]
|2.048 S/s to FSF
| '''Detect TEDS''': Start the sequence for detecting transducers (or missing one) equipped with an electronic datasheet inside (TEDS: Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) connected to the front end.
|User define
|}<br clear="all">


|-
See [[NVGate_Transducer_and_Calibration|transducer and sensor page]] for details.
|FS 2
 
|2.048 S/s to FSF
==Virtual Inputs group==
|User define


|-
This group gives access to the real-time computation between channels. It is grayed out if the Virtual Inputs option is not available with the user's licenses or if no input/track is connected to this plug-in.
|Ext. Synch
|Front-end Sampling Freq (FSF)
|Automatic


|-
[[File:acquisition_virtual_inputs_2022.PNG|100px]]
|Parametric inputs
|15 Hz
|Fixed


|}
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|[[File:acquisition_VI_dynamic.PNG|30px]]
| '''Dynamic''': Allow modifying the virtual dynamic input properties. Available when at least one input is connected to the Virtual Input plug-in  (Use the ''Connect Inputs'' button from the [[NVGate_Ribbons:_Acquisition#Inputs_group|Inputs group]] for that).
''Note: the Virtual Input plug-in is optional, it may not be available on the license. In that case, this button is grayed out and the Virtual Input plug-in is not present in the Connect Inputs window.''


:''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder for details''
|-valign="top"
|[[File:acquistion_VI_parametric.PNG|30px]]
| '''Parametric''': Allow modifying the virtual parametric input properties. Available when at least one input is connected to the Virtual DC plug-in (Use the ''Connect Inputs'' button from the [[NVGate_Ribbons:_Acquisition#Inputs_group|Inputs group]] for that).
''Note: the Virtual DC plug-in is optional, it may not be available on the license. In that case, this button is grayed out and the Virtual DC plug-in is not present in the Connect Inputs window.''
|}<br clear="all">


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See [[NVGate Virtual Input|Virtual Input]] page for details.
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_339.png|framed|none]]
Mode: defines the time frame recording type. It can be:
* ''Start to stop'': Records between a start and a stop event (can be run/stop)
* ''Start to time'': Records for a fixed duration after a start event (can be run)
* ''Time to Stop'': Records a fixed duration until a stop event (can be the manual stop)
:''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder/Mode for details''


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==Tachometers group==
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_340.png|framed|none]]
Manage the tachometer resources. This group allows selecting the tach type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers and waterfall.
Records: defines the maximum number of records in the signal file.
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder/Mode for details''


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[[File:acquisition_tachometers_2022.PNG|200px]]
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_341.png|framed|none]]
Duration: Set the maximum duration of a record. This value cannot exceed the ''available'' duration (see here after) for ''Start to time'' and ''Time to stop'' mode only
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder/Mode for details''


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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_342.png|framed|none]]
Format: allows selecting the recorded data length:
* ''Normal'': 32 bit floating point coding for each sample. Keep the full dynamic and precision.
* ''Compressed'': 16 bit floating point coding for each sample. Reduce the size of the file(s) but reduce also the dynamic to 96 dB. Not recommended for low amplitude signal without auto-ranging. Adapted for exportation of signal in 16 bit format (Wav, txt)
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder/Mode for details''


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|-
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_343.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:acquisition_select_tachometer.PNG|30px]]
Available: Display the maximum possible recording duration depending the current recorder setup. Read only. The max duration is computed from the free space of the selected hard disk, the number of tracks (and their corresponding sampling frequency) and the number of records
|'''Select''': Allow dispatching the different tachometer types to the plug-in analyzers.  
Note in time to stop, the max duration may also be limited by the local available memory (PC/Analyzer) for the description blocks. ''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Recorder/Mode for details''


|-valign="top"
|[[File:acquisition_tachometers_inputs.PNG|30px]]
|'''Inputs''': Open the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a dynamic input. Used to define up to 4 tachometers using signal from fast analog inputs (from the Front-end or from the Player).


*
|-valign="top"
[[Image:V10_release_33.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:acquisition_tachometers_ext_sync.PNG|30px]]
|'''Ext. Sync''': Open the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a high speed oversampled Ext Synch input. In acquisition mode, the tach Ext synch comes from the frond-end.


The available disk space (PC or analyzers disk(s)) is now showed in the ribbon on 2 ways from the ribbon Measurement/Record:
In post-analysis mode, we connect player track on tachometer Ext sync resource.


First one is the available recording duration according to the current configuration.
|-valign="top"
|[[File:acquisition_select_fractional.PNG|30px]]
|'''Fractional''': Open the properties dialog for the tachometers that derives from another one. Fractional tach. computes RPM speed for a non accessible shaft by using gear ratio setting. Used to define up to 4 fractional tachs using data from the tach or the Ext Tach.
''Note: the fractional tach. cannot be settled from the Ribbon, use the ASB for it''


Second gives a visual overview of the disk occupation.
|-valign="top"
|[[File:acquisition_tachometers_profile.PNG|30px]]
|'''Profile''': Set up the tachometer profiles duration. These graphs are available for the Tachometer module in the Add/Remove graph dialog.(from 10s to 1200s). The profile displays continuously the tachometer speeds with a memory depth defined by the profile setting.  


=====Outputs group=====
|-valign="top"
Manages the generated signal on the front-end outputs (generators)
|[[File:acquisition_tachometers_resolution.PNG|30px]]
|'''Resolution''': Define the shortest time between 2 angular speed values saved in the profile.


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_344.png|framed|none]]
|-valign="top"
|[[File:acquisition_tachometers_combined.PNG|30px]]
|'''Combined''':  Open the properties dialog for the tachometers computed from other ones. Adapted for CVT.
''Note: the combined tach cannot be settled from the Ribbon, use the ASB for it.''


The left button (''signals'') allows selecting the signal type from the list and connecting it to the available outputs (1 to 6) .The others buttons open the signal settings and manage the generators activity.
|}<br clear="all">


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==Events group==
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_345.png|framed|none]]
''Signals:'' ''  Shows the list of available signals and let the users connect it to the outputs.'' See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''


The available signals are the following:
This group manages the events and corresponding triggers. It allows selecting the event type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers triggers.


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[[File:Acquisition_events_tab_2022.PNG|200px]]
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_346.png|framed|none]]
''Sine:'' '' Opens the pure sine properties dialog for adjustment. Pure sine = 1 fixed frequency, 1 amplitude. Adapted for single mode excitation. Possibility to generate a fixed voltage with F=0.
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_347.png|framed|none]]
Multi-sine:  Opens the ''Multi-sine'' properties dialog for adjustment. Multi sine = n fixed frequencies, 1 amplitude Adapted for multi-mode excitation and FFT analysis
*
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_348.png|framed|none]]
Swept-sine:  Opens the ''Swept-sine'' properties dialog for adjustment. Swept-sine = 1 sweeping frequency, 1 to 6 proportional amplitudes Adapted for swept sine and MiMo excitation
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_349.png|framed|none]]
Chirp:  Opens the ''Chirp'' properties dialog for adjustment. Chirp = Continuous short term variable frequency (1 analysis block), 1 amplitude. Adapted for damping measurement and FFT analysis
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_350.png|framed|none]]
Random Noise:  Opens the ''Random noise'' properties dialog for adjustment. True Random noise = Infinity of frequencies, 1 amplitude, generated randomly. Adapted for non linear responses measurement.
In addition to these predefined signals, the content of a file and the replication of an input is also available to be connected on the generators.'' See Chapter 1 ASB - § Resources/Output signals for details''


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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_351.png|framed|none]]
|-valign="top"
Outputs settings: Manages the generated signal settling, (Mute, transition time)
|[[File:Events_associate_to.PNG|30px]]
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Front-end/Output settings for details''
| '''Associate to''': Allow dispatching the events to the different possible Plug-ins triggers.


=====Tachometers group=====
|-valign="top"
Manage the tachometer resources. This group allows selecting the tach type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers and waterfall
|[[File:Event_edge_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Edge''': Detect when the signal from an input or a recorded track crosses a threshold. This module is used with the analog inputs (tach pulse or hammer impact). This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_352.png|framed|none]]
|-valign="top"
|[[File:Event_level_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Level''': Detect when a signal is below or above a level This module is used with DC inputs (optional) and/or associated with the TDA or Monitor module. This event can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.


The left button (''Select'') allows dispatching the different tachometer type to the plug-in analyzers. The others items open the corresponding event detection setup.
|-valign="top"
|[[File:event_periodic_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Periodic''': Used to trigger a plug-in by periodic step. This event can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.  


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|-valign="top"
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_353.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:Event_RPM_2022.PNG|30px]]
''Select:'' '' Shows the list of available tachometer sources and allows plugging it to the plug-in and waterfall.
| '''RPM''': Detect when a tachometer is below or above a specified angular speed. This module is associated with the Tachometer module. You need to first activate it on Tachometer plug in. This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.  
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''


* ''
|-valign="top"
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_354.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:Event_delta_RPM_2022.PNG|30px]]
''Inputs:'' '' Opens the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a dynamic input
| '''Delta RPM''': Same as RPM but generates an event at each step. This module is associated with the Tachometer module. You need first to activate it on Tachometer plug in. It is used to trigger a plug-in by step. This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.  
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_355.png|framed|none]]
''Ext. Synch:'' '' Opens the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a high speed oversampled Ext Synch input.
* ''
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_356.png|framed|none]]
''Fractional:'' '' Opens the properties dialog for the tachometers that derives from another one. Fractional tach. computes RPM speed for a non accessible shaft by using gear ratio setting.'' ''Adapted for gear boxes and transmissions.
Note: the fractional tach. cannot be settled from the ''Vision'' interface, use the ASB for it.


* ''
|-valign="top"
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_357.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:Event_combined_2022.PNG|30px]]
''Combined:'' '' Opens the properties dialog for the tachometers computed from other ones. Adapted for CVT. Note: the combined tach cannot be settled from the ''Vision'' interface, use the ASB for it.
| '''Combined''': Generate an event which is the result of a combination of 2 events. Possible combinations are: OR, AND and AFTER.  
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_358.png|framed|none]]
''Profile:'' ''Set up the tachometer profiles duration. These graphs are available for the Tachometer module in the Add/Remove graph dialog.
The profile displays continuously the tachometer speeds with a memory depth defined by the ''profile ''setting.


* ''
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_359.png|framed|none]]
''Resolution:'' ''Set up the tachometer profiles update rate.
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Resources/Tachometer for details''


=====Events group=====
Read [[NVGate_Event_definition|event definition]] page for details.
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_17.png|framed|none]]


Manage the event and corresponding triggers. This group allows selecting the event type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers triggers
==Filters group==


The left button (''Associate to'') allows dispatching the different possible event (internal or external) to the plug-in analyzers.
Manage the filters definition and position. These filters operate on the time domain series. They can be applied in various locations onto the signal process (Inputs, Plug-in channels, Outputs, Player tracks).  


The 2 others items open the corresponding event detection setup.
[[File:acquisition_filters_group.PNG|200px]]


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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_360.png|framed|none]]
|-
''Associate to:'' '' This button opens the corresponding Event properties. The opened dialog shows both the source signal setup and the detection settings (may be spitted in different tabs)
|[[File:Filters_apply_to.PNG|30px]]
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''
| '''Apply to''': Allow dispatching the filters to the different possible location in the signal process.


* Events properties:'' ''This button opens the corresponding Events properties dialog for setup.
|-
|[[File:Filters_high_low_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''High/Low pass''': Used to design a high-pass filter or a low-pass filter (Butterworth, Chebyshev Type I, and Chebyshev Type II).  


The available event types are:
|-
|[[File:filters_pass_stop_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Pass/Stop band''': Used to design a band-pass filter or a band-stop filter.


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|-
[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_361.png|framed|none]]
|[[File:filters_integrator_2022.PNG|30px]]
Edge: Detect when the signal from an input or a recorded track cross a threshold.
| '''Integrator''': Used to design a time integrator filter associated with a high pass filter (to limit gain near DC components).
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_362.png|framed|none]]
Level: Detect when a signal (from parametric input or statistical extraction form the TDA or monitor) is below or above a level
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_363.png|framed|none]]
Delta-Level: Same as the Level but generates an event at each step
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_364.png|framed|none]]
RPM: Detect when a tachometer is below or above a specified angular speed
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_365.png|framed|none]]
Delta-RPM: Same as RPM but generates an event at each step
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_366.png|framed|none]]
Periodic: Generates events periodically at a fixed rate
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_367.png|framed|none]]
Combined: Generates an event which is the result of a combination of 2 events. Possible combinations are: OR, AND and AFTER.
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_368.png|framed|none]]
User: Generates an event when the operator presses the corresponding event button in the software/remote controller interface.
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[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_369.png|framed|none]]
''External synch:'' ''Properties of the Ext synch trigger inputs.
'' See Chapter 1 ASB - § Resources/Events for details''


=====Filters group=====
|-
Manage the filters definition and position. These filters operate on the time domain series. They can be applied in various locations onto the signal process (Inputs, Plug-in channels, Outputs, Player tracks)
|[[File:Filters_differentiator_2022.PNG|30px]]
| '''Differentiator''': Used to setup a time differentiator filter associated with an exponential average to avoid that small fluctuations of the input signal become important distortions in the output signal.


[[Image:filter.png|framed|none]]
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The left button (''Apply to'') allows dispatching the filters to the different possible location in the signal process..


The second button allows selecting a filter type and opens the corresponding setup.
See [[NVGate_Filter_Builder|filter]] page for details.


==Outputs group==


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_370.png|framed|none]]
Manages the generated signal on the front-end outputs (generators).
''Apply to:'' '' This button opens the filter dispatching dialog:


[[Image:Reports_Tools_Ribbons_371.png|framed|none]]
[[File:acquisition_output_group.PNG|150px]]


Filters are available only for tachometers, outputs, aux. Outputs, edge detection, FFT, and Sync. Order and only after being activated using the <nowiki>’</nowiki>Inputs<nowiki>’</nowiki>, <nowiki>’</nowiki>Outputs signals<nowiki>’</nowiki>, <nowiki>’</nowiki>Tachometers<nowiki>’</nowiki> or <nowiki>’</nowiki>Event<nowiki>’</nowiki> connections previously described.
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|-
|[[File:outputs_signals.PNG|30px]]
| '''Signals''': Show the list of available signals and let the users connect it to the outputs.


All filters are available, and by adding any filters to any channel, the properties of filters and channel selected are displayed and filters are applied in the current measurement:
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| '''Sine''':  Open the pure sine properties dialog for adjustment.


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| '''Multi-sine''': Open the Multi-sine properties dialog for adjustment.


''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Connection wizard for details''
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| '''Swept-sine''':  Open the Swept-sine properties dialog for adjustment.


* Filter properties:'' ''This button opens the corresponding filter properties dialog for setup.
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| '''Chirp''': Open the Chirp properties dialog for adjustment.  


The available filter types are:
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| '''Random noise''': Open the Random noise properties dialog for adjustment. Adapted for non linear responses measurement.


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High/Low pass: Filter the high or low (depends on setup) frequencies of a signal
| '''Output settings''': Manage the generated signal setting (Mute, transition time). It is also available on ASB front end. Used to control general output behavior, i.e. the signal generated on Out 1 &2 and Aux. Out 1 to 4.
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Pass/stop band:  Filter or reject (depends on setup) the specified bandwidth.
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Integrator: Integrates or double integrates the signal. The high pass for avoiding divergences is included. Useful for acceleration to velocity/displacement conversion.
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Differentiator: Derivate the signal. Useful for torsional velocity conversion in angular acceleration
''See Chapter 1 ASB - § Resources/Filter for details''


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Warning: Due to bandwidth compatibility, the filters use is exclusive of the plug-in. I.e: Once a filter is associated to a location (ex: a plug-in channel) it can be used on the same plug-in channels only. The front-end is considered as a plug-in.
Read [[NVGate_Output_Signals|Output]] page for details.

Latest revision as of 15:14, 19 January 2022

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This tab provides all the necessary entries to setup the front-end and the use of any channels in details. It separates the acquisition channels setup from the outputs, triggering, tachometer, and filters ones.

While switching to post-analysis the inputs group is swapped to player track group which control the player operations, track connections and track setup.

Inputs group

The inputs group allows dispatching the front-end channels to the analyzer's plug-in and setting up the front-end. This group is visible in Online mode only.

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Acquisition connect inputs.PNG Connect Inputs: Allow dispatching the front-end inputs (all type) to the analysis plug-ins.
Acquisition inputs 2022.PNG Inputs: Allow modifying the dynamic input properties. Available when at least one input is active.
Acquisition parametrics 2022.PNG Parametrics: Allow modifying the parametric input (DC) properties. Available when at least one DC input is active.
Acquisition external syncs 2022.PNG External syncs: Allow modifying the digital trigger inputs properties. Available when at least one Ext synch input is active.
Acquisition autorange 2022.PNG Autorange (CTRL+SHIFT+A): Control and start the auto-ranging procedure. See Chapter 1 ASB § Front-end/Auto-range for details.
Reports Tools Ribbons 281.png Bridge auto-zero: Balance the inputs connected through the Wheatstone bridge Xpod. See Chapter 1 ASB - § front-end/inputs settings for details.


Player group

This group is visible in Post-analysis mode.

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Reports Tools Ribbons 328.png Connect tracks: This button allows dispatching the signal tracks (all types) to the analysis plug-ins.
Reports Tools Ribbons 329.png Record number: Define the record number (i.e. a section in the file defined during the acquisition) to be post-processed.
Reports Tools Ribbons 276.png Player settings: Give a direct access to the Player settings
Reports Tools Ribbons 333.png Playback mode: Allows choosing between a continuous and a step/step post-process.
  • Continuous: the signal analyses are processed as fast as possible between the start and stop offset.
  • Time step: the signal analyses are processed step by step. The step duration is defined by the Step setting (see hereafter). Each new step is manually (or automated by a macro) triggered through the Step setting (see hereafter).
Reports Tools Ribbons 334.png Step: Defines the time duration of the playback step for the "Time step" analysis mode. The player switches to "pause" every "time step" second.
Reports Tools Ribbons 335.png Pause/Cont.: Enables to perform the post-analysis up to the next step.


Transducers calibration

Enables to calibrate the sensors. This group is active only in connected mode.

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Calibration 2022.PNG Calibration: Open the calibration procedure tool.
Detect teds 2022.PNG Detect TEDS: Start the sequence for detecting transducers (or missing one) equipped with an electronic datasheet inside (TEDS: Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) connected to the front end.


See transducer and sensor page for details.

Virtual Inputs group

This group gives access to the real-time computation between channels. It is grayed out if the Virtual Inputs option is not available with the user's licenses or if no input/track is connected to this plug-in.

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Acquisition VI dynamic.PNG Dynamic: Allow modifying the virtual dynamic input properties. Available when at least one input is connected to the Virtual Input plug-in (Use the Connect Inputs button from the Inputs group for that).

Note: the Virtual Input plug-in is optional, it may not be available on the license. In that case, this button is grayed out and the Virtual Input plug-in is not present in the Connect Inputs window.

Acquistion VI parametric.PNG Parametric: Allow modifying the virtual parametric input properties. Available when at least one input is connected to the Virtual DC plug-in (Use the Connect Inputs button from the Inputs group for that).

Note: the Virtual DC plug-in is optional, it may not be available on the license. In that case, this button is grayed out and the Virtual DC plug-in is not present in the Connect Inputs window.


See Virtual Input page for details.

Tachometers group

Manage the tachometer resources. This group allows selecting the tach type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers and waterfall.

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Acquisition select tachometer.PNG Select: Allow dispatching the different tachometer types to the plug-in analyzers.
Acquisition tachometers inputs.PNG Inputs: Open the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a dynamic input. Used to define up to 4 tachometers using signal from fast analog inputs (from the Front-end or from the Player).
Acquisition tachometers ext sync.PNG Ext. Sync: Open the properties dialog for the tachometers based on a high speed oversampled Ext Synch input. In acquisition mode, the tach Ext synch comes from the frond-end.

In post-analysis mode, we connect player track on tachometer Ext sync resource.

Acquisition select fractional.PNG Fractional: Open the properties dialog for the tachometers that derives from another one. Fractional tach. computes RPM speed for a non accessible shaft by using gear ratio setting. Used to define up to 4 fractional tachs using data from the tach or the Ext Tach.

Note: the fractional tach. cannot be settled from the Ribbon, use the ASB for it

Acquisition tachometers profile.PNG Profile: Set up the tachometer profiles duration. These graphs are available for the Tachometer module in the Add/Remove graph dialog.(from 10s to 1200s). The profile displays continuously the tachometer speeds with a memory depth defined by the profile setting.
Acquisition tachometers resolution.PNG Resolution: Define the shortest time between 2 angular speed values saved in the profile.
Acquisition tachometers combined.PNG Combined: Open the properties dialog for the tachometers computed from other ones. Adapted for CVT.

Note: the combined tach cannot be settled from the Ribbon, use the ASB for it.


Events group

This group manages the events and corresponding triggers. It allows selecting the event type (source, setup) and associates it with the plug-in analyzers triggers.

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Events associate to.PNG Associate to: Allow dispatching the events to the different possible Plug-ins triggers.
Event edge 2022.PNG Edge: Detect when the signal from an input or a recorded track crosses a threshold. This module is used with the analog inputs (tach pulse or hammer impact). This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.
Event level 2022.PNG Level: Detect when a signal is below or above a level This module is used with DC inputs (optional) and/or associated with the TDA or Monitor module. This event can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.
Event periodic 2022.PNG Periodic: Used to trigger a plug-in by periodic step. This event can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.
Event RPM 2022.PNG RPM: Detect when a tachometer is below or above a specified angular speed. This module is associated with the Tachometer module. You need to first activate it on Tachometer plug in. This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.
Event delta RPM 2022.PNG Delta RPM: Same as RPM but generates an event at each step. This module is associated with the Tachometer module. You need first to activate it on Tachometer plug in. It is used to trigger a plug-in by step. This trigger can be applied to any plug-in analyzer including Waterfall and Recorder.
Event combined 2022.PNG Combined: Generate an event which is the result of a combination of 2 events. Possible combinations are: OR, AND and AFTER.


Read event definition page for details.

Filters group

Manage the filters definition and position. These filters operate on the time domain series. They can be applied in various locations onto the signal process (Inputs, Plug-in channels, Outputs, Player tracks).

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Filters apply to.PNG Apply to: Allow dispatching the filters to the different possible location in the signal process.
Filters high low 2022.PNG High/Low pass: Used to design a high-pass filter or a low-pass filter (Butterworth, Chebyshev Type I, and Chebyshev Type II).
Filters pass stop 2022.PNG Pass/Stop band: Used to design a band-pass filter or a band-stop filter.
Filters integrator 2022.PNG Integrator: Used to design a time integrator filter associated with a high pass filter (to limit gain near DC components).
Filters differentiator 2022.PNG Differentiator: Used to setup a time differentiator filter associated with an exponential average to avoid that small fluctuations of the input signal become important distortions in the output signal.


See filter page for details.

Outputs group

Manages the generated signal on the front-end outputs (generators).

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Outputs signals.PNG Signals: Show the list of available signals and let the users connect it to the outputs.
Outputs sine 2022.PNG Sine: Open the pure sine properties dialog for adjustment.
Outputs multi sine 2022.PNG Multi-sine: Open the Multi-sine properties dialog for adjustment.
Outputs swept sine 2022.PNG Swept-sine: Open the Swept-sine properties dialog for adjustment.
Outputs chirp 2022.PNG Chirp: Open the Chirp properties dialog for adjustment.
Outputs random noise 2022.PNG Random noise: Open the Random noise properties dialog for adjustment. Adapted for non linear responses measurement.
Output settings 2022.PNG Output settings: Manage the generated signal setting (Mute, transition time). It is also available on ASB front end. Used to control general output behavior, i.e. the signal generated on Out 1 &2 and Aux. Out 1 to 4.


Read Output page for details.