DATA DOWNLOAD
Spreadsheet file format (1) was selected, the default filename loaded may
be changed by overtyping. Ensure that .wks is not removed or altered.
4.
On completion press <ENTER> to move on to the download
window.
5.
The BM25 can now be switched on by pressing the 'On/Off'
switch once. At the end of the calibration check, the software
version will appear in the down-load window.
Note: If the instrument is not identified after the calibration period, an
error has occurred. Switch the instrument off, stop the software program
and check the 9 way lead connections. Restart the software, making sure
that the correct port has been entered at the command prompt.
6.
Set the required test settings and duration on the BM25. A test of
90 minutes duration will create a data file of approximately 43 KB.
The standard data file has room for approximately nine 10 minute
tests.
7.
To start a test and begin downloading, press the red start button for
at least 1 second. Text identifying the test settings will be displayed
(Resistance in MW) followed by the measured results at 5 second
intervals.
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8.
On full completion of a test, the word 'Finished' will be displayed,
together with the measured data in scientific notation.
= 5,108 MΩ x 10 4
e.g. 5,108e +04
Note: Downloaded data usually contains more significant figures than the
'rounded' result displayed on the instrument.
9.
At the end of a download, one or two files will have been created
in the default or specified path location. These files can then be
imported into a variety of databases, spreadsheets or graph software
packages. See Appendix 2.
Note: A test can be stopped and started at any point without affecting the
download data. If a test is terminated before its set duration, pressing 'Esc'
will convert the existing data for that test.
= 51,08 GΩ.