
Using PowerXpert
™
3-6 Scope Mode
PowerXpert UG PN: 10585-00020 Rev. C 3-13
Slot Width
Slot width is the width of each slot in milliseconds. All slots in a single frame should have exactly the same
width.
Start and End Exclusion
Start exclusion is the time in milliseconds to be excluded from the beginning of each slot for power calculation.
End exclusion is the time in milliseconds to be excluded at the end of each slot for power calculation. This
feature is generally used to define spacing between slots, although it may not be evident from the Time Slot
mode graph. the following are general guidelines for Time Slot mode settings:
• The exclusions should not eclipse the entire slot width:
Start Exclusion + End exclusion < Slot width
• The maximum capture time is limited by the sensor:
Slot width x Number of slots = Total capture time
Apply Above Settings Button
The Apply above settings button applies all changes made to the “Time Slot Mode” settings. Changes to these
settings do not take effect until clicking this button.
3-6 Scope Mode
Scope mode is only available with power sensor models MA24108A, MA24118A, and MA24126A. In Scope
mode, the sensor acts similarly to an oscilloscope in that it can be used to measure power as a function of time.
There are two parameters needed to define the scope mode operation: the capture time and the number of data
points. Operation in scope mode proceeds as follows: sensor first waits for a trigger. Upon receiving a trigger,
the sensor starts collecting data at its sample rate for the duration of the capture time. This will typically
result in a number of samples that exceed the number of displayed data points. In this case, individual samples
are averaged together to display the requested number of data points. The descriptions of the Scope mode
settings are given below:
Capture Time
The Capture Time represents the time displayed on the screen at any one time. If a positive delay is specified
for the trigger delay item, the capture time will commence once the specified delay has been reached.
Index Description
1 Button must be clicked to apply above settings
Figure 3-10. Time Slot Mode Settings
Must be clicked to
Apply above settings
1
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