ModuLab-MTS System Operating Software

ModuLab-MTS systems are controlled via the Ethernet interface from a PC running Windows XP or Vista using the ModuLab-MTS software package. This is comprehensive, flexible and very easy to use. A large selection of test types is provided, from standard open circuit, I-V, C-V and Mott Schottky to complicated multistep sequences that include sample preparation, advanced experimental techniques and integrated impedance analysis.

ModuLab MTS software makes use of diagrams at all stages of experiment development so that the user knows exactly what tests will be applied to the sample. As parameters are entered into the software, waveform diagrams display the actual timing and levels that will be applied to the sample when the experiment is run.

Connection diagrams are also shown so the user can check that the sample is connected correctly and make any adjustments before running the test.

The software allows free choice of data acquisition modes irrespective of the type of experiment that is selected. For example high data sample rates may be selected while running voltage pulse experiments so that the actual shape of the pulses (voltage and current) may be analyzed to select optimal measurement points. Extensive loop facilities are provided allowing the user to sequence AC, DC, temperature and impedance tests.

Navigation Tree
The navigation tree allows the user to setup and display projects, experiments, data files, graphs, and reports. Multiple projects may be used to group together series of experiments and files relating to a particular sample or series of samples.

Integrated DC / Impedance
Experiments can consist of single or multiple step sequences. Time domain and AC steps are fully integrated allowing constant voltage level, I-V, C-V, Mott Schottky and voltage pulse to be automatically sequenced. The software even provides swept sine, harmonic analysis and multi-sine / FFT functions for AC tests, allowing complete DC and impedance sample characterization.

Data Analysis
Data fitting routines are fully integrated into the ModuLab software including line, circle and equivalent circuit AC fitting. Equivalent circuit models may be constructed using a range of components including resistors, capacitors, inductors, distributed elements, constant phase elements and diffusion elements. Some widely used models are pre-configured in the software. Other models can be constructed very easily using the graphical equivalent circuit model editor. This allows modeling of impedance phenomena for a great variety of materials.

Report Builder
A built-in report generator takes the experimental results and outputs them together with graphs, diagrams and analysis information into your word processor, making reports very simple to construct

The program includes full onscreen help, ensuring that answers to common questions are immediately to hand.

Sophisticated Operating Software

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