Displaying Recorded Data on a Graph

The information provided is for help with Commtest Instruments products:

• MMS data loggers

QUESTION

How do I display recorded data on a graph using the MMS3000 Data Logger?

ANSWER

You can easily display your data using the Graph Display mode in the MMS3000. This can be done before or during a recording as well as in PlayBack mode.

• To change to Graph mode, select MENU>Display>Graph.

Once in Graph mode you can use the various features available to view the recorded data as you wish.

During Recording and PlayBack Modes

Change the scaling of the y axis

• To change the scaling of the y axis press SHIFT+Down Arrow repeatedly to decrease the scale range, or SHIFT+Up Arrow repeatedly to increase the scale range.

Scrolling the graph up and down

• To scroll the graph, hold down the SHIFT+DOWN ARROW to more data below the x axis, or hold down the SHIFT+UP ARROW to see more data above the x axis.

Display another channel's graph instantly

• To change to another channel's graph, press the desired channel number on the keypad. This will only work if the channel is enabled for the recording.

Reset any changes made

• Press SHIFT+RESET simultaneously to reset any changes that have been made to the current graph display.

PlayBack mode only

Display the data reading at a cursor position

• Move the cursor to the position that you wish to display the data reading using the Up Arrow and Down Arrow Keys. The data is displayed at the bottom of the graph.

Note: Any data displayed corresponds to the 'dashed' cursor.

Define two cursors and swap between them.

• Press START to toggle between the two cursors. The currently selected cursor is identified by being Dashed.

Zooming in on data

• It is possible to zoom in and out on data between the two cursors by pressing ENTER.

Exit from Playback

• Press SHIFT+BACK simultaneously, or MENU>Display>Exit PlayBack.

FAQ ID: 11664 Last Reviewed: 17/04/2001