Settings Setup - EA Technology CableData CDC3 Operating Manual

3660-MANUL-V01.01.00-CDC3 Operating Manual
3.3

Settings Setup

The first time opening the software shows a populated configuration settings screen. Figure 15.
The Default Engineer Name is the name that will automatically populate the Engineer Name field on the main
screen. This can be changed during testing if the operator changes.
The Root Folder is the folder where collected data files will be saved. For this installation, the folder has been
set to "C:\Users\<user>\Documents\".
Note: When setting a root folder, it is recommended to choose a folder in the My Documents folder (Windows)
for the logged-on user.
Two filter files are automatically copied across during installation: Filter 1 (500kHz High Pass) & Filter 2.
(1.8MHz High Pass). The filters in general should not need to be changed. If changes are required, this can be
completed as follows:
1) Copy the COE files to the local hard drive.
2) Click the "..." button for Filter 1 (shown in Figure 14), navigate to where you have copied the file.
3) Select the file and repeat process for the second COE file (Filter 2).
If updating selected filters, always set so that the more restrictive filter is set to Filter 2.
For the supplied filters, the High Pass 500kHz filter will block frequencies (DC) up to 500kHz. The High Pass
1.8MHz will block frequencies (DC) up to 1.8MHz. As the High Pass 500kHz filter will let through a wider range
of frequencies, this should be set to Filter 1, with the High Pass 1.8MHz set to Filter 2.
The Cable Length Unit has two options in the drop-down list: Metres and Feet. Select the unit that you wish
to use when entering cable lengths.
The Witness/Facility Field Label reflects a field on the main screen. This can be set to Witness if there will be a
witness observing any work, witness's name can then be entered. Set Facility Name if it is desired to record the
facility name separately.
System Frequency is the operating frequency of the measured cable: 50Hz or 60Hz. This value is used by the
CDC to detect the correct phase reference. Set the correct location frequency here.
Note: If you wish to change any of the settings in the future, click Settings from the main screen.
When all the settings have been entered, click the OK button to save the settings and close the window.
The main interface should now be loaded.
Figure 15 CableData Collector Software Setup Screen
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