Chapter 5
ArbExplorer
is Chapter contains information how to install, invoke and use
waveforms and download them to the LW120 are also given in the
following sections.
In general, ArbExplorer is a utility program that serves as an aid for
programming the Model LW120. ArbExplorer has many functions and
features of which all of them s
LW120 functions from remote. As minimum, to use ArbExplorer, you’ll
need the following tools:
1. Computer, Pentium II or better
2. Windows 95, or higher
3. High resolution screen, at least, 1024 x 768 pixels
4. Pointing device, mouse or ball
5. GPIB interface card, National Instruments TNT488.2
6. Visa 2.0, or higher installation
7. Last, but not least, some basic knowledge how to operate
computers and Windows-based programs.
What’s In This
Chapter
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ArbExplorer. Introduction to ArbExplorer and examples how to
program instrument controls and parameters and how to generate
Introduction To
ArbExplorer
hare a common purpose – controlling
ArbExplorer 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. But, you must install ArbExplorer before you
can use it, so the next paragraphs describe installation and first steps
before going into in-depth operation.