Display Window

The following figure shows the NI-568x SFP display window:


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  1. Sensor Information Area
  2. Numerical Display Area
  3. Display Area
  4. Display Settings

Sensor Information

The Sensor Information section shows the sensor model, serial number, communications port, and firmware version.

Numerical Display Area

The numerical display section shows the following items across the top, from left to right:

  • Communications port to which the sensor is connected
  • Model number of the connected power sensor
  • Serial number of the connected power sensor
  • Averaging count
  • Measurement frequency (Cal Factor)
  • Fixed offset value

The main section of the numerical display shows the numerical reading with units of measure and any sensor error and status messages. The bottom corners of the numerical display indicate the sensor zero status and data logging status.

Note The NI-568x SFP periodically updates the numerical display area and the graph with the last measurement in the device onboard memory. Updates to these parts of the display window do not necessarily correspond to new measurements from the device.

Display Area

This display area shows the current power graph, along with a moveable marker, and markers indicating the location of any configured trigger.

Note The NI-568x SFP periodically updates the numerical display area and the graph with the last measurement in the device onboard memory. Updates to these parts of the display window do not necessarily correspond to new measurements from the device.

Display Settings

The display settings section allows you to change the graph settings and control the marker. The options available vary based on the acquisition mode you select. You can specify the following display settings:

  • Time Span (min) (continuous acquisition mode only)— Specifies the current time span setting from 0.1 minutes up to a maximum of 1,440 minutes.
  • Number of Slots (time slot acquisition mode only)— Displays the current number of specified time slots. You can change this setting using the Acquisition Mode Settings section of the Settings bar.
  • Capture Time (scope acquisition mode only)— Displays the current capture time setting. Specify capture time in the Scope Mode settings section.
  • Power Max (dBm)—Specifies the upper power level for the vertical scale.
  • Power Min (dBm)—Specifies the lower power level for the vertical scale.
  • Scale Mode—Specifies Automatic or Manual vertical scaling. Power Max (dBm) and Power Min (dBm) settings are available only if you specify manual scaling.
  • Center marker— Centers the marker in the Display area.