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10.5 GP-IB/RS-232 Interface : Data Output and
Format Selection
Function
Output data format
Screen data can be output in the following formats to external equipment, such as a personal
computer, via the GP-IB interface or the RS-232 interface.
When the output data format is set to HP-GL, the maximum number of waveforms that can be
output is 52. Since each Logic Input Module can display up to 16 waveforms, it is possible that
some of the logic input waveforms that are displayed might not be output.
Output data format
HP-GL
PostScript
ThinkJet
TIFF
BMP
Half tone
For TIFF and BMP
Waveforms and menus can be output in 16 shades if “ON(Gray)” is selected, or in colors if
“ON(Color)” is selected. If “OFF” is selected, no shades will be used.
Comment
A comment of up to 30 characters can be output at the bottom section of the screen.
Data Compression (for TIFF and BMP)
Data of TIFF and BMP formats can be output by compression, using respectively LZW and
RLE. If, however, “Half Tone” is set to “OFF”, data of BMP format cannot be compressed.
Setting up for output to external plotter
Paper size
A3 or A4
Plotting size
Data is plotted in various sizes as illustrated below. The data size is independent of the paper
size. Combining these plotting sizes enables plotting of multiple waveforms on a single piece
of paper. The arrows indicate the plotting direction (the arrows face towards the top of the
screen.)
1/1
2/2
1/2
1/4
3/4
2/4
4/4
Adjustment of the plotting position
The plotting position can be adjusted. When viewed from the side, the plotting position can be
shifted towards the top or right (unit is mm). If the parameter value is negative, the plotting
position is shifted towards the bottom or the left. This is independent of the paper size and plot
size.
Adjust Top : -99 to 99
Adjust Right : -99 to 99
Pen speed
Normal : Default plotter speed
Low
: 10 cm/s
