Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
3152B User Manual
Chapter 4
ArbConnection
What’s in This
Chapter?
This chapter explains how to install, invoke, and use the
ArbConnection application. It provides instructions for programming
instrument controls and parameters, creating waveforms, and
downloading waveforms to the 3152B.
What Is
ArbConnection?
ArbConnection is a utility program that aids in controlling the 3152B
from a remote computer. It provides three types of functions:
•
Front panel control. Through a simulated front panel, you can
control the 3152B in much the same manner as a bench-top
instrument.
•
Waveform generation and editing. Using drawing tools and
equations, you may define and edit arbitrary waveforms.
•
Downloading. After you define a waveform, you may
download it to the waveform memory on the 3152B.
System
Requirements
To use ArbConnection, you need the following:
1. Computer, Pentium III or better
2. Windows 2000/XP/Vista, or higher
3. Screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels
4. Pointing device, mouse, or trackball
5. National Instruments VISA, version 2.6 or higher, or equivalent
Installing
ArbConnection
Before you install ArbConnection, make sure that there is at least
10 megabytes of available space on your hard disk.
Installation of ArbConnection requires the visa32.dll runtime engine.
You may download the latest version of this file from National
Instruments’ web site,
www.ni.com.
After downloading this file, move it to your Windows system folder.
Then run the “setup.exe” file on the ArbConnection installation CD.
The installation program installs ArbConnection on a logical drive of
your choice (the default is drive C:). It automatically creates a new
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