3156B User Manual
Racal Instrument © 2005
WaveCAD 4-1
Chapter 4
WaveCAD
What’s in This
Chapter
This Chapter contains information how to install, invoke and use
WaveCAD. Introduction to WaveCAD and examples how to program
instrument controls and parameters and how to generate waveforms
and download them to the 3156B are also given in the following
sections.
Introduction to
WaveCAD
In general, WaveCAD is a utility program that serves as an aid for
programming the Model 3156B. WaveCAD has many functions and
features of which all of them share a common purpose – controlling
3156B functions from remote. As minimum, to use WaveCAD, you’ll
need the following tools:
1. Computer, Pentium III or better
2. Windows 2000/XP, or higher
3. High resolution screen, at least, 1024 x 768 pixels
4. Pointing device, mouse or ball
5. Visa 2.6, or higher installation
6. Last, but not least, some basic knowledge how to operate
computers and Windows-based programs.
WaveCAD operation is divided into three main functions: 1) Front
panel control, 2) Waveform generation and editing and 3) FM
waveform generation and editing. These operating options are
described in this chapter however, you must install WaveCAD before
you can use it. The next paragraphs describe installation and first
steps before going into in-depth operation.
