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FPS Sensor Systems PAGE 197 1 Synchronous Data Visualization 4 High-Speed FFT Analysis The new FPS software allows the user to choose a common time base for all three axes in order to display displacement data synchronously. This feature makes visualizing crosstalks or interferences between measurement axes a simple task. If desired, the user can switch back to individual time bases for each axis at any time. 2 Synchronous Data Storage In addition to choosing a common time base for visualization purposes, the FPS system allows synchronous data storage. Position data of all three axes will be saved into one common file with a word length of 64bits for each axis, making data evaluation as simple as never before. 3 Dynamic Link Libraries & Virtual Instruments With the included DLL and LabVIEW VI’s, all features of the PC software can be accessed through C/C++/C# and LabVIEW, including tracking of alignment signal during a running measurement task. In addition, all general settings & parameters can be adjusted. The FPS sensor software provides frequency analysis of displacement data at frequencies up to 5 MHz. This powerful tool makes measurement of resonance modes and according quality factors an easy operation. 5 Data Marking With the data marking feature, stored data can be correlated with or marked by external trigger events. This optional feature enables the user to correlate displacement information to external sources or events, greatly facilitating data evaluation. 6 Improved Initialization Routine The new software includes push-button reinitialization of system parameters during ongoing measurements, significantly increasing alignment tolerances of sensor heads. The smart alignment feature further prevents misalignment errors (e.g. Abbé error) and improves signal-to noise ratio by presetting maximum target speeds. attoSENSORICS Ultra Precision Sensors