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	~~[[File:ConfigurationInstrumentsAD.png\|thumb\|right]]~~
	This section controls various configuration settings for [[Glossary of Terms#A\|A/D]], [[Glossary of Terms#P\|P/R]] and Hardware acceleration.		This section controls various configuration settings for [[Glossary of Terms#A\|A/D]], [[Glossary of Terms#P\|P/R]] and Hardware acceleration.

	==Acquisition==		==Acquisition==
			[[File:ConfigurationInstrumentsAD.png\|thumb\|right]]
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	\| '''A/D Encoders'''		\| '''A/D Encoders'''
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	\| Primary/Secondary \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Configures the Primary/Secondary Encoder input to~~ the A/D board(s)~~. This defines how the~~ encoder ~~position~~(s) ~~are interpreted by the A/D board~~. The user should specify:		\| Primary/Secondary \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This sets how the A/D board(s) interpret encoder data when using [[Triggering#Pulse-On-Position (Encoder Triggering)\|Encoder Triggering]]. The user should specify:
	* if an encoder input is present,		* if an encoder input is present,
	* the motor axis from which this encoder input is sourced, and		* the motor axis from which this encoder input is sourced, and
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	What units are displayed comes from the units specified in [[Motors.xml]].		What units are displayed comes from the units specified in [[Motors.xml]].

			Usually, only the Primary encoder axis needs to be set. In cases where Encoder triggering is possible on another axis, configure the Secondary axis in the same manner.
	\|}		\|}


	~~====A/D Encoder resolutions====~~
	~~This sets the counts per physical unit that the A/D board(s) use to to calculate increments when using [[Triggering#Pulse-On-Position (Encoder Triggering)\|Encoder Triggering]].~~

	~~In order to configure Encoder resolutions, the following settings must be correct~~:		==P/R==
			[[File:ConfigurationInstrumentsPR.png\|thumb\|P/R Configuration (ODIS-IC)]]
	~~# Enable Encoders by clicking~~ on the "~~Exists~~" ~~checkbox~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
	~~# Set~~ the ~~correct axis that~~ is the ~~source~~ of ~~the encoder positions~~.		\|-
	~~# Set~~ the ~~number of counts per unit~~. ~~The units used are displayed at the right~~.		! Feature !! Example !! ODIS-IC? !! ODIS-NDT? !! Description
			\|-
			\| If idle, Disable P/R(s) after... \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This option can be used to turn off the P/R(s) after a certain time has passed without any activity detected. This helps prevent long-term wear on the pulser and transducers. Set to "Never" to keep the pulser on at all times. If a scan is running, this parameter is ignored.
			\|-
			\| Disable Pulser Controls during Scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the operator will not be able to change DPR settings while a scan is in progress.
			\|-
			\| Clamp Pulser Energy\|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This is a factory setting and should not be changed.
			\|-
			\| Enable Slave Setting of the Secondary PR \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| \|\| If checked, the secondary P/R of a mult-channel DPR (e.g. DPR500) can be slaved to the primary. Otherwise, both P/Rs act independently.
			\|}

	~~Usually, only the Primary encoder axis needs to be set. In cases where Encoder triggering is possible on another axis, configure the Secondary axis in the same way.~~

	~~===P/R===~~
	~~[[File:ConfigurationInstrumentsPR.png\|thumb]]~~
	~~====If Idle, Disable P/Rs====~~
	This option can be used to turn off the P/R(s) after a certain time has passed without any activity detected. This helps prevent long-term wear on the pulser and transducers. Set to "Never" to keep the pulser on at all times. If a scan is running, this parameter is ignored.
	~~====Clamp Pulser Energy====~~
	~~This is a factory setting and should not be changed.~~
	~~====Enable Slave Setting of the Secondary PR====~~
	~~If checked, the secondary P/R of a mult-channel DPR (e.g. DPR500) can be slaved to the primary. Otherwise, both P/Rs act independently.~~

	===GPU===		==GPU==

	GPU settings are disabled as of this writing.		GPU settings are disabled as of this writing.

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	\| Enable Gate Gains \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the user can adjust the gain on the waveform within a gate region. This overrides any TGC settings present.		\| Enable Gate Gains \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the user can adjust the gain on the waveform within a gate region. This overrides any TGC settings present.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.		\| <s>Use Quick Setup</s> \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.		\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.

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	\| '''A/D Encoders'''		\| '''A/D Encoders'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Use Quick Setup~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Deprecated~~, ~~to be removed~~.		\| Primary/Secondary \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Configures the Primary/Secondary Encoder input to the A/D board(s). This defines how the encoder position(s) are interpreted by the A/D board. The user should specify:
			* if an encoder input is present,
			* the motor axis from which this encoder input is sourced, and
			* the number of counts per physical unit of the axis.

			What units are displayed comes from the units specified in [[Motors.xml]].
	\|}		\|}

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	\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.		\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Allow different trigger modes per device \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[Scan ~~Controls~~#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]]. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.		\| Allow different trigger modes per device \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[Scan Management#Scan Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]]. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Don't trigger on devices that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.		\| Don't trigger on devices that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.

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	\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.		\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Allow different trigger modes per device \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[~~ScanManager~~#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]]. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.		\| Allow different trigger modes per device \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[Scan Controls#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]]. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Don't trigger on devices that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.		\| Don't trigger on devices that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.

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	\| Disable Burst DMA \|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This option is set at the factory and should not be changed.		\| Disable Burst DMA \|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This option is set at the factory and should not be changed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Discard Follower Data \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked the ~~preliminary~~ TOF image will be discarded.		\| Discard Follower Data \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked the any TOF crossing image data will be discarded from Follower gates.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Disable Advanced Follower features \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, Follower gates will collect TOF crossing data only, and not collect any Peak, TOF to peak, or other data.		\| Disable Advanced Follower features \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, Follower gates will collect TOF crossing data only, and not collect any Peak, TOF to peak, or other data.

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	\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.		\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the board is ignored until the scan starts. Whether or not a board actually triggers depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present.		\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the A/D board is ignored until the scan starts. If '''not''' checked, the Trigger mode as defined on the [[Digital Oscilloscope]] applies. Whether or not a board actually triggers in this mode depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present. Otherwise a Timeout error will be displayed on the scope.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Allow different trigger modes per ~~channel~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[ScanManager#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]].		\| Allow different trigger modes per device \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[ScanManager#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]]. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Don't trigger on ~~channels~~ that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board.		\| Don't trigger on devices that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board. Not applicable if there is only one A/D board in the system.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.~~		\| '''A/D Encoders'''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.		\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.

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	! Feature !! Example !! ODIS-IC? !! ODIS-NDT? !! Description		! Feature !! Example !! ODIS-IC? !! ODIS-NDT? !! Description
	\|-		\|-
	\| Try to use Fast Downloading\|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the data download from the A/D will start immediately when the board is armed. If the [[Scanning#Scanning\|Number of Points per Download]] are not collected within one second, a DMA timeout will occur. If not checked, the system will wait for sufficient data to be collected on the A/D board. In this case, the [[Scanning#Warnings and Errors\|Scan timeout]] will cancel the scan if insufficient data is collected.		\| Try to use Fast Downloading\|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the data download from the A/D will start immediately when the board is armed. If the [[Scanning#Scanning\|Number of Points per Download]] are not collected within one second, a DMA timeout will occur. If not checked, the system will wait for sufficient data to be collected on the A/D board. In this case, the [[Scanning#Warnings and Errors\|Scan timeout]] will cancel the scan if insufficient data is collected. It is recommended to uncheck this option when running predominantly Rotational scans or when motor motion is required to be slow.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Disable Burst DMA \|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This option is set at the factory and should not be changed.		\| Disable Burst DMA \|\| N/A \|\| x \|\| x \|\| This option is set at the factory and should not be changed.
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	\| Discard Follower Data \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked the preliminary TOF image will be discarded.		\| Discard Follower Data \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked the preliminary TOF image will be discarded.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Disable ~~Burst DMA~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Description~~		\| Disable Advanced Follower features \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, Follower gates will collect TOF crossing data only, and not collect any Peak, TOF to peak, or other data.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Disable Burst DMA~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Description~~		\| Match Thickness Type on Parent \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the Thickness type being collected will be matched on the parent Follower (e.g. Peak-to-Peak, Edge-to-Edge, etc.), rather than always using the Edge crossing. This will be disabled if the "Disable Advanced Follower Features" option is checked.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Disable Burst DMA~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Description~~		\| Ignore Peak Thresholds \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, peak amplitude data will be collected regardless of the gate threshold setting, giving data gates an effected threshold of zero. Rising/Falling Edge TOF Settings will be erratic unless a clear signal is present.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Disable Burst DMA~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Description~~		\| Enable Gate Gains \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the user can adjust the gain on the waveform within a gate region. This overrides any TGC settings present.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Disable Burst DMA~~ \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| ~~Description~~		\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.
			\|-
			\| Always use Software Trigger when not scanning \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the digital oscilloscope will always be triggered by ODIS using a Software trigger when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the board is ignored until the scan starts. Whether or not a board actually triggers depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present.
			\|-
			\| Allow different trigger modes per channel \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, the default trigger mode specified in [[ScanManager#Options\| the Scan Manager Options page]] can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]].
			\|-
			\| Don't trigger on channels that are not visible \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered. Uncheck this if the trigger to one A/D board is dependent on an external trigger from a different A/D board.
			\|-
			\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.
			\|-
			\| Use Quick Setup \|\| TBD \|\| x \|\| x \|\| Deprecated, to be removed.
	\|}		\|}




	~~====Disable Burst DMA====~~

	~~====Discard Follower Data====~~
	~~If checked the preliminary TOF image will be discarded.~~
	~~====Disable Advanced Follower features====~~
	~~If checked, Follower gates will collect TOF data only.~~
	~~====Match Thickness Type on Parent====~~
	If checked, the Thickness type being collected will be matched on the parent Follower (e.g. Peak-to-Peak, Edge-to-Edge, etc), rather than always using the Edge crossing. This will be disabled if the "Disable Advanced Follower Features" option is checked.
	~~====Ignore Peak Thresholds====~~
	~~If checked peak amplitude data will be collected regardless of threshold size. Rising/Falling edge TOF is not valid while this checkbox is checked.~~
	~~====Enable Gate Gains====~~
	~~If checked, the user can adjust the gain on the waveform within a gate region.~~
	~~====Always use Software Trigger when not scanning====~~
	If checked, the digital oscilloscopes will always be triggered by ODIS when not in a scan, at a rate of approximately 20 times a second (this will vary depending on scope and gate settings). The trigger setting for the board is ignored until the scan starts. Whether or not a board actually triggers depends on if it is enabled and if appropriate trigger connections and pulser/receiver settings are present.
	~~====Allow different trigger modes per channel====~~
	~~If checked, the default trigger mode can be overridden by selecting the trigger modes via the [[Digital Oscilloscope]].~~
	~~====Don't trigger on channels that are not visible====~~
	~~If checked, only the currently visible Scope tab will update when idle. Other channels will not be triggered.~~
	====A/D Encoder resolutions====		====A/D Encoder resolutions====
	This sets the counts per physical unit that the A/D board(s) use to to calculate increments when using [[Triggering#Pulse-On-Position (Encoder Triggering)\|Encoder Triggering]].		This sets the counts per physical unit that the A/D board(s) use to to calculate increments when using [[Triggering#Pulse-On-Position (Encoder Triggering)\|Encoder Triggering]].

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 This section controls various configuration settings for [[Glossary of Terms#A|A/D]], [[Glossary of Terms#P|P/R]] and Hardware acceleration.
-===Acquisition===
+==Acquisition==
-[[File:ConfigurationInstrumentsAD.png|thumb]]
+{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
-====Try to use Fast Downloading====
+|-
-If checked, the data download from the A/D will start immediately when the board is armed.  If the data download rate is low, this may cause DMA timeout errors.
+! Feature !! Example !! ODIS-IC? !! ODIS-NDT? !! Description
 ====Disable Burst DMA====
-This option is set at the factory and should not be changed.
 ====Discard Follower Data====
 If checked the preliminary TOF image will be discarded.

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	===GPU===		===GPU===

			GPU settings are disabled as of this writing.