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

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Waveform icon. The Send Waveform dialog box appears.

 

This menu command and icon are only available if a function generator is connected to your PC with an IEEE-488 or RS-232 cable, is displayed in the Instrument list on the Toolbar, and there is waveform data in the waveform edit window.

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 non-volatile memory. Click the NON-VOLATILE MEMORY button. Click the Non-volatile Memory NAME text box and type in a name. Click the SAVE button to save the waveform. This command also instructs the function generator to output this waveform. Any existing waveforms will be displayed in the box to the right. Previously saved waveforms can be deleted by selecting the waveform and clicking the DELETE button.

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