Basic Operation

Using the Web Server

7.Click the Signal Generator Web Control menu button on the left of the page. A new web page will be displayed as shown below in Figure 2- 13.

Figure 2-13

Web Page Front Panel

This web page remotely accesses all signal generator functions and operations. Use the mouse pointer to click on the signal generator’s hardkeys and softkeys. The results of each mouse click selection will be displayed on the web page. For example, click on the Frequency hardkey then use the front- panel key pad to enter a frequency. You can also use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the frequency.

You can use the SCPI Command text box at the bottom of the front- panel display to send commands to the signal generator. Enter a valid SCPI command, then click the SEND button. The results of the command will be displayed on a separate web page titled, “SCPI Command Processed”. You can continue using this web page to enter SCPI commands or you can return to the front panel web page.

NOTE It may be necessary to use the web browser Refresh function if the web page does not update with new settings.

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E8267D PSG, E8257D PSG specifications

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