Measurement-computing eZ-PostView rev.2.0 User Manual

938295 eZ-PostView User’s Guide (p/n 1086-0926, rev 2.0)Time-Domain Post-Data Acquisition

eZ-PostView09-05-02Getting Started 1-3You will be prompted to enter an Authorization Code.➣ If you purchased eZ-TimeView or eZ-FrequencyView enter

4-22 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > Block Rejection Tab eZ-Analyst Only The Block Rejection Tab exists to

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-23 Edit Menu > Configuration > Block Rejection Tab: Hammer Rejection Panel This panel is used to define the

4-24 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > Octave Setup Tab Applies to eZ-Analyst & eZ-FrequencyView Octave Se

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-25 Octave Band Plot from Dual Band Processing Dual Band processing provides the following benefits: • A wider

4-26 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > FFT Setup Tab Applies to eZ-Analyst & eZ-FrequencyView FFT Setup Tab E

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-27 Blackman-Harris: This window function was designed to provide the minimum side lobe level of any three-term wi

4-28 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > FFT Setup Tab: Integration Panel / Unit Conversion Integration Panel – 2 Vi

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-29 Edit Menu > Configuration > FFT Setup Tab: Tach Setup – Analog Channels The “Input Type” for Analog In

4-30 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Tach Setup – Analog Channels Section of FFT Tab Properties for Analog Channels (CH1 through CH8) when set to

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-31 Response Increase: If the Response Increase radio-button is selected, the reference channel’s location doesn

1-4 Getting Started09-05-02eZ-PostView

4-32 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > FFT Setup Tab: dB Voltage Reference Panel dB Voltage Reference is only vali

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-33 Edit Menu > Output Channel Setup* * Access to the setup region differs dependin

4-34 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Output Channel Configuration for ZonicBook Medallion Output Wave Type Text Box Entries Sine Amplitude:

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-35 The Source Output can be used as a test source for the input channels or as excitation for other system elemen

4-36 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-37 Edit Menu > Playback Setup Window Playback Setup Window Edit Menu > Playback Setup W

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eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-39 Edit Menu > Display Preferences Display Preferences Panel Function Plot Wind

4-40 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Panel Function Peak Search Options: Peak averages are evaluated by first finding a peak and then averaging t

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-1 Interactive Features of the Plot Display Window 5 Introduction ……5-1 Adding and Removing Channel

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-1eZ-PostView Menus and Windows 2ContentsFeatures of eZ-PostView …… 2-1File Menu …… 2-3Edit Menu …… 2-4Conf

5-2 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst Using Cursors In eZ-Analyst cursors can appear as vertical lines that indicate an X Y axis interse

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-3 Another method of choosing a cursor, as opposed to using the button, is to right-click on the plot

5-4 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst Dual Cursor (also referred to as Band Cursor) – Provides two cursors that apply to one channel. No

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-5 Harmonic – Used for one channel trace. Results in several cursors positioned to the right of the

5-6 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst Using the Toolbar Buttons Function Description / Comments 1 Add New FV Window Adds a new Funct

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-7 Function Description / Comments FRF (button 8 continued) Nyquist: A Nyquist plot is another w

5-8 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst Function Description / Comments 12 Transfer Function Activates additional buttons for the Trans

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-9 Function Description / Comments 17 1/3 Octave Extends from a lower frequency ( f0/2) to 32 ti

5-10 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst Function Description / Comments 28 Differential Differential (also referred to as Differenti

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-11 Additional Functionality Copy [No associated toolbar button] To Open the Copy Menu: Press “D

2-2 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostViewComparing eZ-PostView to other eZ-Analyst Series Applications eZ-Analyst Series Comparison MatrixPost-Acq

5-12 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst A strip chart has two display modes. These are Single-Channel and Multi-Channel. To select the s

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-13 Displaying Channel Pairs A channel pair is a reference channel and a response channel used to d

5-14 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst To change the Y-Axis: Hold down the <Alt> key, at the same time, left-click and drag the mo

eZ-Analyst 969895 Interactive Plot Display 5-15 Changing the Plot’s Format / Scale / Grid Right-Click on the plot’s border to open a popup men

5-16 Interactive Plot Display 969895 eZ-Analyst

Appendix A 957597 Keyboard Controls A-1 Appendix A Keyboard Controls for eZ-

A-2 Keyboard Controls 957595 Appendix A Display Menu Control Keys Function Comments D Opens the Plot Display Character-istics Menu Option:

Appendix A 957597 Keyboard Controls A-3 Plot

A-4 Keyboard Controls 957595 Appendix A

eZ-Analyst 957397 Glossary G-1 Glossary Accelerometer A type of transducer that produces an output voltage proportional to acceleration. Acqui

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-3File MenuThe File Menu provides a means to print plotted data, as well as open and save data files.Open Da

G-2, Glossary 957397 eZ-Analyst Crosstalk An undesired transfer of signals between system components or channels. Crosstalk often causes signal in

eZ-Analyst 957397 Glossary G-3 Flat-Top Window, also written as Flattop Window An FFT window function that provides accurate measurement of pea

G-4, Glossary 957397 eZ-Analyst Isolation The arrangement or operation of a circuit so that signals from another circuit or device do not affect th

eZ-Analyst 957397 Glossary G-5 Transfer Type Functions Functions that are calculated by dividing the cross spectrum of the channel pair by the

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2-4 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostViewEdit MenuThe Edit Menu provides a means of configuring eZ-PostView in regard to both functionality andapp

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-5Edit Menu > Configuration > Acquisition TabeZ-PostView’s Acquisition Setup Ta

2-6 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostViewEdit Menu > Configuration > Input Channels TabThe Input Channels tab dis

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-7Edit Menu > Playback Setup WindowEdit Menu > Playback Setup Window: Source Information PanelThere a

2-8 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostViewEdit Menu > Window ColorsPlot Window ColorsPlot window defaults are:Frame Border = Grey

September 2002 Printed in the United States of AmericaeZ-PostView User’s GuideTime-Domain Post-Data Acquisition View ApplicationeZ-PostVi

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-9Edit Menu > Preferences WindowThe Preferences window provides a mean of setting several acquisition-rel

2-10 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostView

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-11Window MenuMenu ItemsAdd Function View (FV) …… 2-11Delete Window …… 2-11Channel Buttons ……2-11Cascade ……

2-12 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostViewWindow Menu > CascadeWhen you have multiple plot windows open, this menu selection arranges them on

eZ-PostView09-05-02Menus and Windows 2-13Window Menu > Tile HorizontallyWhen you have multiple plot windows open; this menu selection arranges

2-14 Menus and Windows09-05-02eZ-PostView

eZ-PostView08-30-022Interactive Plot Display 3-1Interactive Features of eZ-PostView’s Plot Display Window3How to Change Plot Display Characteristic

3-2 Interactive Plot Display08-30-02eZ-PostViewHow to Change Plot Display CharacteristicsTo change a plot’s display characteristics; it must be the

eZ-PostView08-30-022Interactive Plot Display 3-3Other FeaturesCopyTo Open the Copy Menu: Press “D” + “C,” then release the keys.The Copy selection

3-4 Interactive Plot Display08-30-02eZ-PostViewLabel / ListTo Open the Label/List Menu press “D” + “L,” then release the keys.Label/List will be hi

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eZ-PostView08-30-022Interactive Plot Display 3-5 Changing the Display RangeTo change the maximum or minimum range value: Left-click on upper or lo

3-6 Interactive Plot Display08-30-02eZ-PostViewChanging the Plot’s Format / Scale / GridRight-Click on the plot’s border to open a popup menu (see

eZ-PostView Note Regarding Appendix A05-28-02Keyboard Controls A-iNote:Appendix A, taken from the eZ-Analyst Series Software Reference Manual, p/n

A-ii Keyboard Controls04-24-02Appendix A

Appendix A04-24-02Keyboard Controls A-1Appendix A - Keyboard Controls for eZ-Analyst AThis appendix consists of several hot key

A-2 Keyboard Controls 04-24-02 Appendix ADisplay Menu ControlKeys Function CommentsD Opens thePlot Display Characteristics MenuOption: “Right-cli

Appendix A04-24-02Keyboard Controls A-3(continued)Plot Display Control (Note)Keys Function CommentsATurns Auto-scale On.-----AltExpands or cont

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eZ-Analyst Series 978395 iii Note: eZ-Analyst can only be used with WaveBook or ZonicBook type devices. Other devices, such as LogBook, DaqBook,

eZ-PostView06-17-02Contents iiiContentsIntroductionCh 1 – Getting Started with eZ-PostViewSystem Requirements …… 1-1Software Installation …… 1-2Ch 2

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eZ-Analyst Series 978395 v Table of Contents Manual Layout …… iii Ch 1 – Software Installation WaveBooks ZonicBook/618E ZonicBook Medallion Ch 2

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eZ-Analyst 979495 Software Installation, WaveBooks 1-1 Software Installation 1 WaveBooks …… 1-1 ZonicBook/618E …… 1-3 ZonicBook Medallion ……

1-2 Software Installation, WaveBooks 979495 eZ-Analyst Software Installation for WaveBooks Remove any previous-installed versions of WaveBook s

eZ-Analyst 987096 Software Installation, ZonicBook/618E 1-3 ZonicBook/618E This section applies to the Ethernet-based ZonicBook/618E. If you

1-4 Software Installation, ZonicBook/618E 979595 eZ-Analyst Software Installation for ZonicBook/618E Remove any previous-installed versi

eZ-Analyst 979595 Software Installation, ZonicBook Medallion 1-5 ZonicBook Medallion General Information …… 1-5 WBK Support …… 1-5 System Requi

1-6 Software Installation, ZonicBook Medallion 979595 eZ-Analyst System Requirements Before setting up the hardware or installing the software, v

eZ-Analyst 979595 Software Installation, ZonicBook Medallion 1-7 ZonicBook Medallion, A Special Note for Windows NT Users Win

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1-8 Software Installation, ZonicBook Medallion 979595 eZ-Analyst ZonicBook Medallion, Hardware Setup and DSP-Card Installation (All Windows

eZ-Analyst Series 979595 Introduction 2-1 An Introduction to eZ-Analyst Series Software 2 A Screen Capture from eZ-Analyst

2-2, Introduction 979595 eZ-Analyst Series Comparing the “View” Applications to eZ-Analyst eZ-Analyst Series Comparison Matrix Post-Acquisitio

eZ-Analyst Series 979595 Introduction 2-3 The eZ-Analyst Series “view” programs make use of eZ-Analyst’s Playback Mode and, therefore, do not r

2-4, Introduction 979595 eZ-Analyst Series eZ-PostView eZ-PostView provides simple “time-domain” viewing. From this application you can display

eZ-Analyst Series 979595 Introduction 2-5 A Look at eZ-Analyst eZ-Analyst can only be installed as software support for ZonicBook Medallion, Zo

2-6, Introduction 979595 eZ-Analyst Series You can select the Measurement Mode or the Playback mode from either the Task pull-down menu, or by

eZ-Analyst Series 979595 Introduction 2-7 Measurement Mode The Measurement Mode is an active data-collecting mode, which, for that reason, requi

2-8, Introduction 979595 eZ-Analyst Series Playback Mode The Playback Mode does not require the presence of physical hardware. When in Playback,

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-1 Menus 3 Foreword In addition to use as a reference for eZ-Analyst, this chapter can also be used for eZ-TimeView,

eZ-PostView09-06-02Introduction vIntroductioneZ-PostView Can Be Used without the Presence of Acquisition HardwareeZ-PostView is a time-domain post-ac

3-2 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Task Menu eZ-Analyst Only Task Menu > Measu

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-3 Task Menu > Playback / Review Mode The Playback Mode does not require the presence of physical hardware. When i

3-4 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst ZonicBook Medallion Applications Auto-ranging works best if you supply the maximum expected voltage range for the da

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-5 %, FSVF, & Factors Display Maximum FSV is the high-end limit for the input voltage. Note that 25.7 V is the hig

3-6 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Task Menu > Calibration When calibration is performed, a signal of known Peak level [or RMS value] is supplied t

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-7 Calibration Process Single Channel Used to select one active channel at a time. When the calibrator only has one ch

3-8 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Calibrator Type This column is used to select Peak or RMS* as the calibrator type. Highlight a cell, or range of

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-9 Transducer Gain Transducer Gain is used as auxiliary scaling to compensate for the transducer amplifier gain. Gain

3-10 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst File Menu The File Menu provides a means to print plotted data, as well as open, save, and export data files. O

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-11 Export Menu Export Menu > Time History Data … This window is used to export recorded files. For ZonicBook Me

vi, Introduction09-06-02eZ-PostVieweZ-PostView makes use of buttons similar to those found on VCRs. As indicated by the following figure,you can sel

3-12 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Export Menu > Function Data Set(s)* This menu item is for exporting function files. Export Function Data *Vie

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-13 Window Menu Menu Items Add Function View (FV) …… 3-13 Add Strip Chart …… 3-13 Delete Window …… 3-14 Input Channels

3-14 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Window Menu > Delete Window Deletes the window that is currently in focus. When multiple plot windows are open

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-15 Locations This window displays the current modal locations. The window only applies to eZ-Analyst and to eZ-Frequ

3-16 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Window Menu > Acquisition Setup Applies to eZ-Analyst O

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-17 Window Menu > Measurement Status Panel Applies to eZ-Analyst Only The Measurement Status Panel and

3-18 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst Window Menu > Cascade When you have multiple plot windows open, this menu selection arranges them on you scre

eZ-Analyst 979595 Menus 3-19 Window Menu > Tile Horizontally When you have multiple plot windows open; this menu selection arranges them on

3-20 Menus 979595 eZ-Analyst

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-1 Edit Menu 4 Foreword In addition to use as a reference for eZ-Analyst, this chapter can also be used for eZ-T

eZ-PostView09-05-02Getting Started 1-1Getting Started with eZ-PostView 1System Requirements …… 1-1Software Installation …… 1-2System RequirementsY

4-2 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration . . . Configuration provides a means of changing the majority of eZ-Analyst set

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-3 A Note Regarding Frequency Resolution This note pertains to frequency resolution and is related to the va

4-4 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > Analyzer Tab The Anal

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-5 Effects of Changing Analysis Frequency, Blocksize, or Nyquist Factor The effects indicated by the these two tab

4-6 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > Analyzer Tab: Trigger Panel The Trigger Panel provides a means of setting and

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-7 Select Free Run from the Analyzer Tab’s Trigger Panel if you want to measure data in a continuous or Scope mode

4-8 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst (A) Setting Signal Position Once an acceptable trigger level has been ascertained, positioning the signal with

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-9 Edit Menu > Configuration > Analyzer Tab: Averaging Panel The Averaging Panel is used to select the type

4-10 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Time Sync: Time synchronous averaging uses a keyway, or a similar point of reference, as a trigger. The bloc

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-11 Impact Measurement on a Non-running Motor Impact Measurement, 10 Averages on a Motor Running at 3600 RPM

1-2 Getting Started09-05-02eZ-PostViewSoftware InstallationBefore installing a version of our data-acquisition software, remove allprevious versio

4-12 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Negative Averaging

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-13 Edit Menu > Configuration > Input Channels Tab The Input Channels tab displays th

4-14 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Configuring Analog Input Channels Partial Column Headings for Analog Input Channels No. This column lists the

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-15 Coupling AC or DC coupling can be set on an individual channel basis from the Input Channels tab. Coupling is

4-16 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Configuring Tach Channels (T1, T2, T3, and T4) Tachometer Section of the Input Channels Tab* No. This column

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-17 Synopsis of Tach Modes When you connect a tach sensor to a tachometer designated connector, such as the ZonicBo

4-18 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Edit Menu > Configuration > Recording Setup Tab eZ-Analyst Only Recording Setup Tab Edit M

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-19 Understanding Total Measured Data In this figure, the Start Recording panel’s PreAcq-Trigger data and the Stop

4-20 Edit Menu 969795 eZ-Analyst Understanding Total Measured Data In this figure, the Start Recording’s PreAcq-Trigger data and the Stop Recor

eZ-Analyst 969795 Edit Menu 4-21 When using the Scheduled Recording feature the following steps should be taken to ensure that each file will be