Tektronix 071-1631-04, AFG3000 Series ArbExpress

Operating Basics

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ArbExpress

ArbExpress is a Windows-based software for creating and editing waveforms for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. With

ArbExpress you can quickly and conveniently create the desired waveforms and send them to AFG3000 Series Arbi-

trary/Function Generators.

The following table and list describe the system requirements and general features.

■Create waveforms from standard waveform templates

■Modify and transfer waveforms to perform DUT level tests

■Directly import waveforms from Tektronix oscilloscopes

■Send waveforms to AWG/AFG instruments directly from ArbExpress or MATLAB

■Math operations on waveforms

The following pages contain the screen interface and basic operating procedures for using ArbExpress. For more informa-

tion on ArbExpress, refer to the ArbExpress online help.

System Requirements

OS Supported Windows XP Professional

or Windows 2000

or Windows 98/Me

or Windows NT

Minimum PC Requirements Pentium III 800 MHz and higher

256 MB RAM

300 MB free hard disk

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and higher

.NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable

800 x 600 Display resolution

TekVISA Version 2.03, build 97 or above

NOTE. You can use ArbExpress to transfer waveform data to the AFG3000 series instrument. When you transfer waveform

data (.tfw file), any part of the waveform outside of allowed limits in the AFG3000 series will be automatically converted to

be within the allowed range.

Contents

Main Contacting Tektronix Warranty 16 Page Table of Contents ii General Safety Summary To avoid Fire or Personal Injury Symbols and Terms Environmental Considerations Product End-of-Life Handling Equipment Recyc ling. Mercury Notification. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Page Preface ? Documentation viii Conventions Used in this Manual Quick Tutorial 2 To Generate a Sine Waveform Page 4 Accessing Help Getting Started General Features 6 Before Installation Operating Requirements Power Supply Requirements Environmental Standard Accessories 8 Recommended Accessories Powering the Instrument On and Off Power Off Power On To Change Instrument Settings at Power-on 10 Self Test and Self Calibration Selecting a Local Language 12 Protect Your Instrument from Misuse Check Input and Output Connectors Do not mistake Output connectors for Input. Use Fuse Adapter Output Input Floating Ground 14 Protect Your DUT Update Your Instrument Firmware 16 Page 18 Connect to a Network USB Interface Ethernet Setup Page 20 Equivalent Output Circuits 22 Overheat Protection (AFG3011 Only) Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 23 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument To unlock the front panel without using a remote command, push the front-panel Cancel button twice. Front Panel Overview To Lock or unlock the Front Panel Controls If you need to lock the front panel controls, use the following remote command: Screen Interface Bezel Menu. Main Displa y Area and View T ab. Output Status. Message Displa y Area. Level Meter . View Button 26 Shortcut Buttons Default Setup 28 Select Waveform Page Select Run Mode Adjust Waveform Parameters 32 Channel Select (dual-channel model only) Output ON/OFF Rear Panel Operating Basics Generate a Pulse Waveform 36 Save/Recall Arbitrary Waveforms Generate an Arbitrary Waveform 38 Modify an Arbitrary Waveform (Edit Menu) Arbitrary Waveform Edit Example 1 40 Arbitrary Waveform Edit Example 2 Generate Noise/DC 42 Generate a Burst Waveform T riggered Burst Mode. Gated Burst Mod e . To Generate a Triggered Burst Waveform To Generate a Gated Burst Waveform 44 Sweep a Waveform Page Modulate a Waveform Page 48 To Output an FSK Waveform Page 50 Trigger Out Page 52 Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals (dual-channel model only) Phase Page 54 Set up Load Impedance Invert Waveform Polarity 56 Add Noise Add Signal (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series) 58 Generating a Differential Signal External Reference Clock (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B) 60 Synchronous Operation (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B) Page 62 USB Memory Utility Menu Page Save/Recall Instrument Setup Saving a Screen Image Using the Security Menu Access Protection 68 Changing the Password ArbExpress Screen Interface Page Page Page Page Application Examples Lissajous Patterns 76 Measurement of Filter Characteristics Motor Speed Control by Pulse-Width Modulation 78 Carrier Null (Frequency Modulation) Specifications Electrical (except AFG3011) 80 Page 82 Page 84 Electrical (AFG3011) Page 86 Page 88 Inputs/Outputs General 90 EC Declaration of Conformity EMC EN 61326:1997. EN 61000-3-2:2000. EN 61000-3-3:1995. Eur opean Conta ct. Australia/New Zealand Declaration of Conformity EMC Specifications Instrument Dimensions Dimensions of the RM3100 Rackmount Page Index A B C D M N O P Q V W