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Introduction
This chapter shows you how to save test results in the CopperPro's memory.
You will also learn how to view and print saved test results and how to upload
them to a PC.
Saving Test Results
The CopperPro saves results in two types of files:
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Text-based files
Text-based files consist of data that is comprised solely of alphanumeric
characters and special symbols. The results of simpler tests, such as the
Voltage, Shorts and Grounds, and Opens tests, are stored as text-based
files.
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Graphical files
Graphical files consist of data that is represented by a waveform (in the
case of TDR) or a frequency sweep graph. The results of more complex
tests, such as the TDR, Noise, Level, and Loss tests, are stored as
graphical files.
Storage Limitations of Saved Result Files
The CopperPro stores text-based test results in a circular buffer, so that as
additional files are saved, older files are eventually overwritten. The tester's
available storage capacity differs depending on the type of test result.
Graphical results require much more storage space than text results. Therefore,
there is a limit to the number of graphical files that the tester can store.
Graphical files are not automatically overwritten like text-based files are, but
can be manually deleted. Text-based files, on the other hand, take up less space
Saved Test Results
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