> ## Documentation Index
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# Pressure charts

The charts presented on both the Pulse controller and Pulse Online are a visual representation of the Pulse <a href="/operation/test-procedure#pulse-test-cycle">test cycle</a> and data recorded.
They allow you to see the measurements you've collected, assess test quality, and do basic checks that the equipment is working as expected.

## Air flow chart

The air flow chart displays the relationship between the pressure in the enclosure (x-axis) and air flow into the enclosure (y-axis).

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/7a12db793d52732d7f7e9265c5af0f2be49740a8-1764x800.png" alt="Air flow chart" class="border" />

Key points:

* A good test produces data points closely clustered around the line of best fit, demonstrating consistent airflow measurements.
* Ideally, data points should span pressures both above and below 4 Pa. If the achieved pressures is consistently higher than 4 Pa, fewer air receivers or a lower charge pressure may be sufficient. If the achieved pressure is always lower than 4 Pa, additional air receivers or a higher charge pressure may be needed to adequately pressurise the enclosure.
* The data points are recorded at an interval of 50 Hz, so even short tests generate a dense set of data points, improving the reliability of the curve fit.
* Outliers or scattered data points may indicate transient disturbances or measurement issues.

## Air pressure chart

The air pressure chart plots building/room pressure (y-axis) over time (x-axis). This visualises the burst of air being released into the space and the subsequent pressure decay.

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/ecbe51e95420c5f79356f73cb8cbf17505f4c239-1764x800.png" alt="Air pressure chart" class="border" />

Key points:

* Look for a clear peak after the air has been released, followed by a smooth decay back toward ambient pressure.
* A clean downwards curve indicates a stable escape of air from the test enclosure.
* Minor fluctuations near ambient pressure are normal, but large variations could suggest environmental interference (e.g. high or gusty wind speed) or occupant movement.

## Air receiver tank pressure chart

The air receiver tank chart displays the pressure within the air receivers during the test.

<img src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m16cqsyp/production/1b2e85d5b078ec7df27ee86f5150298014ef8729-1764x800.png" alt="Air receiver tank pressure chart" class="border" />

Key points:

* Tank pressure should be steady before and after each step and decrease steadily during the step, confirming that air is being released correctly.
* Sudden drops or no drops may indicate equipment issues.
* Minor increases in pressure after a step are due to temperature changes within the tank.
