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ArbConnection
What’s in This Chapter?
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What’s in This
Chapter? This Chapter contains information how to install, invoke and use
ArbConnection. Introduction to ArbConnection and examples how
to program instrument controls and parameters and how to
generate waveforms and download them to the 2074 are also given
in the following sections.
Introduction to
ArbConnection
In general, ArbConnection is a utility program that serves as an aid
for programming the Model 2074. ArbConnection has many
functions and features of which all of them share a common
purpose – controlling 2074 functions from remote. As minimum, to
use ArbConnection, 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.
ArbConnection 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 ArbConnection
before you can use it. The next paragraphs describe installation and
first steps before going into in-depth operation.
Installing
ArbConnection
The installation program installs ArbConnection on a logical drive of
your choice. The default is drive C. It automatically creates a new
directory and copies the files that are required to run the program.
Before you install ArbConnection, make sure that there is at least
10 megabytes of available memory on your hard disk drive.
To install ArbConnection, insert the distribution disk in the A: drive.
Invoke Run and type:
A:\Setup
The install program does the complete job far you and creates a
workgroup and icons to start ArbConnection.