Record RAW function

Record RAW allows you to record the unprocessed echo data received by the transducer. You can save the data to the hard disk, or onto an external storage device. The data files can be played back on the ST90 system. You can keep the recorded files for future reference, training purposes and calibration.

How to open

This function is opened from the Operation menu.

Description

Use the raw data recording functionality provided by the ST90 system to save echo data using the *.raw format. By means of the Replay function you can later play back the recorded file(s). This may prove useful if more a detailed study of the data is requested. You can also use the file(s) to experiment with the operational settings, as this will help you to gain more experience. The amount of data you can record is only limited by the size of your storage media.

The recording is controlled by the Record RAW function.

Note:

The data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. The ST90 system is not provided with unlimited disk capacity. We recommend that you save the data files to an external storage device.

The Output dialog box on the Operation menu allows you to set up the recording parameters. To define which disks and folders to use to save the data files, select File Setup.

Ways to start and stop recording

You can start and stop data recording in several ways.

Select the red circle on the right side of the Record RAW button.
Open the Record RAW button and select On.
Select the black rectangle to stop recording.

The Record indicator on the top bar will switch to red colour when recording is active. The Record indicator can not be used to start or stop recording.

Details

On/Off: You can use the "menu" under the Record button to start and stop recording. Click the middle of the button to open it, and select On or Off. For faster control, use the right and left side of the Record button. To start recording, click the red circle on the right side. To stop recording, click the black rectangle on the left side.

Related functionality

Record: The Record indicator on the top bar shows you when recording has been activated.
Record Processed function: The Record Processed function allows you to record the processed echo data received by the transducer. Which processing to apply is controlled by the settings on the Processed Data to File page. Processed Data to File is located in the Output dialog box.
Recording dialog box: When the recording is stopped, the Recording dialog box opens automatically. Use the Recording dialog box to add metadata to your recording.
File Setup page: The File Setup settings control how and where the recorded files are saved on the hard disk, or on an external storage device. You can select the disk and folder for the files, the maximum file size, and a prefix for the file names. This page is located in the Output dialog box. This dialog box is opened from the Operation menu.
Replay File dialog box: The Replay File dialog box allows you to choose which file(s) to be used for playback. The files listed were generated automatically during recording. Each file is identified with the time and date it was made. To open the Replay File dialog box, select Operation. Select Replay File. The Operation function is located on the Operation menu.
System Protection page: The Recording protection stops the recording automatically when the transducer is hoisted to its upper position. The Timer function stops the recording automatically when the specified time has elapsed. This page is located in the Installation dialog box. To open the page, select Installation on the Setup menu.