Select the desired test from the drop-down list in the titlebar.
Before starting a test run, enter test run information in the Task Pane. Once a test is running, you cannot change this information.
If defined, the Test Duration parameter determines the duration of the test run in seconds, after which time the test run automatically stops. Show or hide this parameter in the Test section of the System Preferences.
The start a test run, select the test and click Start. To stop the current test run, click
Stop.
The user starting the test run need not be the same user stopping the same test run.
During the test run, the test control status bar shows that a test is active and the following run statistics display in the task pane:
If any MX1615B-R bridge channels exist and the shunt control option is selected, click Shunt....
To install a shunt, select Normal or Opposite shunt mode.
To remove a shunt, select Remove shunt.
Note that all shunt resistors are removed when you start a new test or new display mode.
NOTE
The Shunt Control dialog can remain open while still navigating the web application and closes automatically at the end of the test run.
If any Interactive Trigger computed channels exist, click Trigger....
To control a trigger, use the check box by the trigger index. A check indicates a TRUE state. To invert the trigger logic, select the Invert trigger parameter when adding or editing the computed channel. Triggers not defined in the test setup are grayed.
NOTE
The Trigger Control dialog can remain open while still navigating the web application and closes automatically at the end of the test run.
The displays panel provides for the display of the live data for the channels in the selected test. A test must be running to view displays. To add a display, select the desired channels from the Channels list. The charts may be re-sized, repositioned, and configured as needed. To automatically organize the display windows, click Organize. This toggles between cascade and tile modes. The available display types are:
Click a chart to modify its display properties. Set user specific display defaults in User Preferences.