Chapter 4 Waveform Creation System
Waveform Creation using Front Panel-Introduction
Waveform Creation using Front Panel
Introduction
This section explains how to create arbitrary, non-standard waveshapes. These custom waveforms can be
created a segment at a time using LINE or VERTEX edit modes. Each step in the waveform construc-
tion may be viewed on an oscilloscope connected to the instrument output. Arbitrary and standard
waveforms can be interspersed. More complex waveforms can be created by adding, subtracting, and
multiplying any two standard or arbitrary waveforms that have been previously stored in memory.
NOTE: Define waveform number block length before creating an arbitrary waveshape.
Line Mode
With the line editing mode, waveforms are created a segment at a time from a left-hand start or anchor
point. A line is drawn from the start point or anchor to a "vertex" point which is positioned to the right.
The vertex becomes a new anchor and the process is interactively repeated until the new arbitrary wave-
form is completed. This process is illustrated in page 4-8. All or any portion of a selected waveform
block can be edited. Editing begins at the start point. A start point can be placed at any X and Y position
within the selected waveform block. Alternatively, a left anchor can be positioned at any X address, but
the Y value follows that of any previously programmed waveform (or baseline if no waveform was pro-
grammed).
Editing From Start Point
1) Press
EDIT
key.
2) Press
LINE
softkey (Fl).
3) Select Waveform Number using edit knob or keypad (press
ENTER
after using keypad).
4) Arbitrary waveform construction can begin at any point within the selected waveform number
block. Press
STRT
softkey (Fl).
5) Use edit knob or keypad to select X and Y addresses to start waveform editing within the
selected block. Use double-arrow key to move each active parameter to right side of display.
(Remember to press
ENTER
if keypad is used.)
6) Press
OK
(F3) to store start point or
CANC
(F4) to cancel.
7) Press
ANCH
softkey (F2).
8) Use double-arrow key to move Right Anchor (
AR
) to right side of
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Summary of Contents for 2411B
Page 10: ...1 Quick Start...
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Page 23: ...2 About Arbitrary Waveforms...
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Page 31: ...Chapter 2 About Arbitrary Waveforms 2411B Block Diagram 2 8 Block Diagram...
Page 32: ...3 Front Panel Menu Operation...
Page 41: ...4 Waveform Creation System...
Page 43: ...Chapter 4 Waveform Creation System User Interface for the Waveform Creation System 4 3...
Page 61: ...5 Multi Instrument Operation...
Page 68: ...6 Performance Verification...
Page 71: ...Chapter 6 Performance Verification Verification Test Sheet 6 4...
Page 72: ...7 Remote Interface Operation...
Page 78: ...Chapter 7 Remote Interface Operation Command Set Command Set 7 7...
Page 79: ...Chapter 7 Remote Interface Operation Command Set continued Command Set continued 7 8...
Page 80: ...Chapter 7 Remote Interface Operation Command Set continued Command Set continued 7 9...
Page 81: ...Chapter 7 Remote Interface Operation Command Set continued Command Set continued 7 10...
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Page 91: ...8 Advanced Remote Operation...
Page 125: ...Appendix...
Page 133: ...AMPLITUDE OFFSET RANGES...
Page 134: ...INDEX...
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