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5 Using the System Functions
Using an External USB Memory Device
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You can use an external USB memory device (commonly referred to
as a flash drive) to transfer files to and from the DC Power Analyzer.
Connect the memory device to the front panel Memory port, which is
specifically designed for this purpose. The rear panel USB connector
should only be used for connecting to a PC.
When using an external USB memory device, be aware of the
following cautions:
While the DC Power Analyzer supports the majority of USB
memory devices, there may be differences in manufacturing
standards of some devices that will prevent them from working
in the DC Power Analyzer.
It is recommended that you test your USB device by importing
and exporting a file before you actually use it to save data
directly from the test you will be running. If the USB memory
device does not work in the DC Power Analyzer, try a device
from a different manufacturer.
Exporting Data to a Spreadsheet
You can export scope data and logged data to a spreadsheet such as
Microsoft Excel on your PC as follows:
1. Collect the scope or logged data using the DC Power Analyzer.
2. Insert a USB memory device into the Memory port on the front of
the DC Power Analyzer.
3. Export the scope data or logged data to the memory device using
the Export file function as previously discussed. Note that the
export file format is .csv (comma separated values).
4. Inset the memory device into the USB port on your computer.
5. Run Microsoft Excel and select File, then Open. Navigate to the
USB memory device. Under Files of type:, select Text Files (*.csv).
Open the scope data or data log file.
Logging Data Directly to the Memory Device
You can save logged data directly to the USB memory device rather
than to the instrument's internal memory as follows:
1. Insert a USB memory device into the Memory port on the front of
the DC Power Analyzer.
2. In the Datalogger Target File Selection window (located under
Datalogger Properties/File Name), use the Browse button and
select External:\. Enter a filename in the text field. The data will
now be placed on the USB memory device.
Data is saved in binary format. To export in .csv format you must Load the data
NOTE
from the USB memory device back into the instrument and Export the data in
.csv format as described under "Exporting Data to a Spreadsheet".
Model N6705 User's Guide
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