Chapter 3 Using HP BenchLink/Arb
Transferring Waveforms to the Function Generator
Transferring Waveforms to the Function
Generator
When you have finished creating and editing your waveform,
HP BenchLink/Arb can transfer the waveform data to the function generator. To transfer the contents of the active waveform edit window:
1 Select I/O Send Waveform... from the Menu Bar or click the Send | 3 |
Waveform icon. The Send Waveform dialog box appears. |
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This menu command and icon are only available if a function generator is connected to your PC with an
2From this dialog you can change certain characteristics of the waveform. This dialog box queries the function generator for information about the current frequency, amplitude, offset, and output termination settings.
Click OK and the waveform will be sent to the function generator identified in the Instruments list located on the Toolbar or click CANCEL to abort the process. Sending a waveform to the function generator also causes it be output from the instrument.
3The waveform can be saved in the function generator’s
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