PowerXpert™ Help : Using USB Power Sensors with PowerXpert : Toolbar
 
Toolbar
The PowerXpert power sensor Tool Bar provides the following modes:
• Continuous Mode is available with all power sensors.
• Time Slot Mode is available with the MA24x08A, MA24x18A, and MA24126A only.
• Scope Mode is available with the MA24x08A, MA24x18A, MA24126A and MA243x0A only.
• List Mode is available with MA242x8A and MA243x0A only.
The Tool Bar consists of the following menus.
Tools:
TheTools Menu consists of the following commands listed below:
• Zero All Sensors
• Capture Screen
• Log Data
• Show Multiple Sensor Display
• Offset Table
• Advanced Features(available in MS242x8A series only)
• Update Firmware
Settings:
TheSettings Menu consists of the following commands:
• Saving and Recalling Settings
• Resetting to Factory Settings
• Sensor TimeOut Setting
• Secure Mode
Sensor Information
The Sensor Information window shows the model, serial number, connection port type, Firmware installed, and FPGA information as shown in Figure: View Sensor Parameters. When multiple sensor’s are connected, the serial numbers display in the same Sensor Information window. Click a serial number to view the associated sensor parameters.
View Sensor Parameters
 
Measurement and Status Window
The power sensor measurement and status window displays the information shown in Figure: PowerXpert Measurement and Status Window.
PowerXpert Measurement and Status Window
Index
Description
1
Communications port type used to connect the sensor
2
Model number of the connected power sensor.
3
Serial number of the connected power sensor.
4
Averaging count
5
Measurement frequency (Cal Factor)
6
Fixed offset value
7
Numerical reading with units of measure or task message displayed.
8
Sensor Zero status
9
Sensor status messages (displayed temporarily)
10
Sensor error messages indicator. Error messages displayed will vary depending on the sensor used.
11
Data Logging status
12
Enhanced Modulation status (feature available with MA242x8A sensors only)
13
Step Detect status
14
CW Status (feature available with MA243x0A sensors only)