In this section:
Buffer overview ............................................................................................... 6-1
Front panel operation ...................................................................................... 6-1
Remote buffer operation .................................................................................. 6-4
Buffer overview
The Series 3700 supports storing readings in a dynamically-created reading buffer. The
instrument stores the readings that are acquired during the storage process. Each reading
includes the buffer location number, units of reading, timestamp, and channel information.
Buffers can be created and configured using the front panel or through ICL (Instrument Control
Library) commands over the bus.
NOTE
The various instrument operations, including buffer operation, are performed on the
input signal in a sequential manner.
Front panel operation
NOTE
In the following procedures, pressing in the wheel (as a button) will perform the same
function as pressing the
ENTER
key. Also, the wheel may be turned in place of using
the ◄
CURSOR
► keys.
Procedure to store readings
1. Set up the Series 3700 for the desired configuration.
2. Press the
STORE
key.
3.
Use the ◄
CURSOR
► keys
to select the desired buffer. To create a new buffer:
a)
Select CREATE from the buffer choices and press the
ENTER
key.
b)
Using the wheel and the cursor keys, scroll through the characters changing
them until the desired name is shown
NAME = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
and press the
ENTER
key. The
starting name is:
f p b u f
n
_ _ _ _ _ _
where
n
is a sequentially incremented.
c)
Specify the number of readings to store in the buffer.
Section 6
Buffer: Data Storage and Retrieval