eZ-Analyst
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WARNING
When the Signal Generator is started [in eZ-Analyst] the device that is
connected to Source Output will receive excitation and could possibly cause
injury to personnel. Be aware of which device is receiving excitation and post
adequate notice to keep individuals and physical objects clear of the device.
When the Signal Generator Button is pressed eZ-Analyst starts generating Waveforms at the DSA640
Analog Output connector. The Signal Generator Button changes from a flat line, to a Sine wave Icon to
indicate that the output is running.
If the Waveform Configuration Dialog is visible when the Signal Generator is started, the dialog shrinks in size
to hide the preview window. Changes made to the output waveform while the generator is running can not
be previewed in the preview window (see following figure).
When the Signal Generator is shut off, either by pressing the Toolbar button, or from the Signal Generator
menu selection, the memory buffer containing the output waveform must finish playing out before the output
of the DSA640 stops and returns to zero volts. This play-out time is controlled by the Preference setting
(see Preferences Tab, preceding page). While the generator is playing out the data, a status message is
displayed in the eZ-Analyst Toolbar indicating that the generator is shutting down (following figure).
The message is removed when the generator has finished shutting down. At this time the Signal Generator
can be restarted to again generate waveforms on the 640 unit’s Analog Output.
Two Views of the Signal Generating Button
Not Generating
Generating
Signal