LW120 User Manual
Programming The
LW120
The LW120 has front panel control capability for most of its function,
parameters, and modes. However, waveform data and sequence
tables must be loaded to the LW120 from a host computer before it
can be output arbitrary or sequenced waveforms. There are a number
of ways to “talk” to the instrument. They all require that an appropriate
software driver be installed in the host computer. The rest is a matter
of practice and knowledge of the language in use. There are other
system considerations like address selection that have to be settled
before programming the instrument. These topics are discussed in
later chapters.
Low level programming of the LW120 is accomplished using SCPI
(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) language.
Programming aspects are covered in Chapters 3 and 4.
Supplied with the LW120 is a PC software package called
ArbExplorer. This provides a user interface with a familiar windows
interface which allows the user to interact with and control the LW120
directly. Details of how to use ArbExplorer are supplied in the
following pages.
1-16 Getting Started