Source

For dual- or multi-sensor systems, you must specify which sensor, or combination of sensors, provides data for a measurement tool.

The Source setting applies to all of a tool's measurements.

Depending on the layout you have selected, the Source drop-down will display one of the following (or a combination). For more information on layouts, see Layout.

Setting

Description

Top

The Main sensor in a standalone system.

In a dual-sensor system, refers to the Main sensor in Opposite layout, or to the combined data from both the Main and Buddy sensors.

In a multi-sensor system, refers to the combined data from all sensors in the top row of the layout grid.

Bottom

The Buddy sensor in Opposite layout in a dual-sensor system.

In a multi-sensor system, refers to the combined data from all sensors in the bottom row of the layout grid.
Top & Bottom

In a dual-sensor system, refers to the combined data from the Main and Buddy sensor.

In a multi-sensor system, refers to the combined data from all sensors in the top and bottom row of the layout grid.

To select the source:

1. Go to the Measure page by clicking on the Measure icon.

The scan mode must be set to the type of measurement you need to configure. Otherwise, the wrong tools, or no tools, will be listed on the Measure page.
2. In the Tools panel, click on a tool in the tool list.
3. If it is not already selected, click on the Parameter tab in the tool configuration area.
4. Select the profile source in the Source drop-down list.