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SSD File Layout

Updated on May 11, 2026

LabSat 3 Wideband records data files on the internal SSD. With Labsat 3 Wideband connected to a LAN via the Ethernet link, it is possible to use a computer on the same network to manage the files stored on the SSD. Files can be renamed and folders created as necessary. If renaming files, make sure that the '.LS3W' and '.ini' files are given the same name but do not change the '.LS3W' or '.ini' filename extensions. Previously recorded files can be rearranged into a folder structure.

The example below shows the folder layout on a LabSat 3 Wideband SSD. The LabSat internal SSD can use multiple folders. When folders are detected, LabSat 3 Wideband will display them in a similar fashion to a PC using the DIR indicator.

When recording to the SSD, LabSat will save scenario files to the first folder in the directory (root directory) unless an alternative location is defined.

LabSat front panel demonstrating how to open an SSD directory by selecting <DIR> and pressing the OK button.

<DIR> indicates a folder and not a scenario.

Pressing ‘OK’ will navigate to the next stage of the scenario directory.

LabSat front panel demonstrating how to open a selected SSD folder by highlighting <DIR>UK and pressing the OK button.

Continue pressing ‘OK’ until <DIR> is no longer shown, this indicates the file is a scenario not a directory.

LabSat front panel demonstrating how to start scenario replay by selecting a recording and pressing the play button.

Press PLAY to start the replay of the highlighted individual scenario.


When 'Export Config' is selected (Menu > Setup > Export Config) a file called settings.txt will be placed in the root directory of the LabSat 3 Wideband internal SSD.

The settings.txt file contains details of the LabSat's current configuration, an example of this file can be seen below.

Settings configuration file showing LabSat recording, playback, timing, CAN, and serial interface parameters.