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4.3.2 Configuration file (xxx...xxx.CFG)
The intent of the configuration file is to provide the information necessary for a com-
puter program to read and interpret the data values in the associated data files. Some
of these information might be duplicated in the header file (e.g., number of channels)
to be compatible with CIGRE.
Content
The configuration file has the following information:
1. Station name and identification
2. Number and type of channels
3. Channel names, units, and conversion factors
4. Line frequency
5. Sample rate and number of samples at this rate
6. Date and time of first data value
7. Date and time of trigger point
8. File type
Format
The configuration file is a standard ASCII file of a fixed or predetermined format. It
must be included on every disturbance recording.
The file is divided into lines. Each line is terminated by a carriage return and line feed
. Commas are used to separate elements within a line. For missing data items,
the separator commas are retained with no spaces between the commas.
The information in the file must be listed in the exact order and fixed-order format
shown after.