Capturing Data with BPA 600 Analyzer

Once you have completed the Devices Under Test selection, you are ready to capture data.

1. Select Start Sniffing on the Datasource dialog from the toolbar.

   

   Start Sniffing from Datasource Toolbar.

2. Begin the pairing process between the devices (Only if you are using Classic or Classic/low energy. Low energy by itself does not require that devices be paired.)

As data is being captured, the Capture Status message in the Control window indicates the synchronization status of the ComProbe BPA 600 analyzer as well as the Master-Slave relationship. The colored arrows change depending on the synchronization state and the direction of the arrow points from Master (arrow tail) to Slave (arrow head). There are five states:

BPA 600 Roleless Arrows

Arrow	Description
	Blue  = synchronized with the Master clock - link active.
	Green = running and waiting for Master to connect to the Slave. A double headed arrow means that the master and slave have yet to be determined.
	Red  = initializing or halted. A double headed arrow means that the master and slave have yet to be determined.
	Yellow  = waiting for the Master to resume transmission.
	Gray  = synchronized with the Master clock - link inactive.

When you are capturing data, there are several important concepts to consider.

• Files are placed in My Capture Files by default and have a .cfa extension. Choose Directories from the Options menu on the Control window to change the default file location.
• Watch the status bar on the Control window to monitor how full the file is. When the file is full, it begins to wrap , which means the oldest data will be overwritten by new data.
• Click the Stop icon to temporarily stop data capture. Click the Start Capture icon again to resume capture. Stopping capture means no data will be added to the capture file until capture is resumed, but the previously captured date remains in the file.
• To clear captured data, click the Clear icon .

• If you select Clear after selecting Stop, a dialog appears asking whether you want to save the data.

  • You can click Save File and enter a file name when prompted .
  • If you choose Do Not Save, all data will be cleared.
  • If you choose Cancel, the dialog closes with no changes to the data.

• If you select the Clear icon while a capture is occurring:

  • The capture stops.
  • A dialog appears asking if you want to save the capture
  • You can select Yes and save the capture or select No and close the dialog. In either case, the existing capture file is cleared and a new capture file is started.
  • If you choose Cancel, the dialog closes with no changes to the data.
• The link key/pin code can be changed while sniffing and the changes will be automatically saved in the configuration file.
  • While the device is sniffing click in the Classic Encryption link key/pin code field. This action places the focus on that window.
  • Change the link key/pin code.
  • The Status window at the bottom of the page will inform the user to move focus away from the link key/pin code window.
  • Click the mouse outside the link key/pin code field or press the Tab key. This action will remove the focus from the link key/pin code window.
  • The link key/pin code changes are automatically saved to the configuration file.