Trace Record Menu - Anritsu Field Master MS2070A Measurement Manual

Spectrum Analyzer Measurements

TRACE RECORD Menu

The trace recording feature is accessed via the TRACE > RECORD menus. This feature allows you to record a
trace for future playback on the instrument or PC application.
Figure 3-23. TRACE RECORD Menu
Spectrum Analyzer MG
RECORD: Starts a trace recording session and saves traces and setup data to a record
file (.fmrec). Files will be saved to the "Playback" folder on the selected storage device
(below). When recording is initiated, this button changes to PAUSE so you can
temporarily stop the recording while leaving the recording session open.
STOP: Stops the active trace recording session. When pressed, a dialog will ask to either
keep or discard the recording data.
ADD TAG: Tags the currently recorded trace. This marks the trace for easy searching in
the playback tag table. Tags can be added during recording, when the recording is
paused, and during playback.
STORAGE DEVICE: Selects the target location for the trace recording. This will be to
internal storage or to a connected external USB storage device.
REC TIME MODE: Sets the recording time mode to Auto or Timed. Automatic recording
continues until the STOP button is pressed or until memory is full. Manual recording uses
a set RECORD TIME. The recording session ends after that time is complete or the stop
button is pressed, whichever comes first.
RECORD TIME: Sets the recording time session when the record time mode is set to
manual.
REC INTV MODE: Sets the time interval mode (time between recording a trace) to
automatic or manual. Automatic will record every trace the analyzer captures. Manual will
record one trace every x seconds, where x is the RECORD INTERVAL set below. If the
interval time is lower than the sweep time, every trace will be recorded.
RECORD INTERVAL: Sets the recording time interval when the record interval mode is
set to manual. Recording stops at the end of the record time or when manually stopped.
FILE NAME PREFIX: Adds a custom file name prefix to the record file (.fmrec). The
default prefix is "RecordedSession" and will be appended with a date and time stamp,
such as: "Traces_20201216T062419.135.fmrec."
PN: 10580-00447 Rev. E
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