Rohde&Schwarz R&S®AM300-K2 - Waveform Composer Operating Manual User Manual
Copyright PC Software R&S Waveform Composer
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Copyright
Software licence agreement
Rohde & Schwarz grants you the right to install the R&S Waveform Composer software on one or
more PCs of your choice. The licence included in the software package is linked to 5 serial numbers of
the arbitrary and function generators R&S AM300 selected by you, and allows you to transmit
waveforms created with the R&S Waveform Composer software to those instruments. A further licence
is required for each additional arbitrary and function generator R&S AM300 to which it is intended to
transmit waveforms.
Copyright 2004
ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
Test and Measurement Division
Mühldorfstraße 15
81671 München, Germany
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edition 2/2004
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Printed in Germany.
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Subject to alterations, Errors excepted.
Reprints, also in extracts, are only allowed with written permission of the manufacturer.
All rights reserved.
All products are trademarks of their respective owners.
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PC Software R&S Waveform Composer Contents
Contents
Contents ...........................................................................................................................................0-3
1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1 Range of Applications ............................................................................................................. 1-6
1.2 Accessories Supplied.............................................................................................................. 1-6
2 Installation and Configuration ..................................................................... 2-7
2.1 Installing the PC Software....................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2 Registering the PC Software................................................................................................. 2-10
2.2.1 Requesting an Installation Key for the R&S AM300 ..................................................... 2-10
2.2.2 Enabling an Instrument ................................................................................................ 2-11
2.3 Starting the PC Software .......................................................................................................2-14
2.3.1 Starting the Program ....................................................................................................2-14
2.3.2 Closing the Program..................................................................................................... 2-14
2.4 Uninstalling the PC Software ................................................................................................2-15
3 Getting Started ............................................................................................ 3-16
3.1 Editing a Waveform................................................................................................................ 3-16
3.2 Editing a Segment.................................................................................................................. 3-17
3.3 Editing a Component ............................................................................................................. 3-18
3.3.1 Set Vector Format Parameters .................................................................................... 3-18
3.3.2 Drawing in Draw Format............................................................................................... 3-20
4 Operating Concept...................................................................................... 4-21
4.1 Structure of the Program Interface....................................................................................... 4-21
4.2 Selecting Functions ...............................................................................................................4-22
4.3 Overview of Functions .......................................................................................................... 4-23
4.3.1 Pull Down Menus.......................................................................................................... 4-23
4.3.1.1 File ........................................................................................................... 4-23
4.3.1.2 Edit ........................................................................................................... 4-23
4.3.1.3 View ........................................................................................................... 4-24
4.3.1.4 ? Help........................................................................................................... 4-24
4.3.2 Toolbar .........................................................................................................................4-24
5 Creating a Waveform .................................................................................. 5-25
5.1 Waveform Parameters ........................................................................................................... 5-25
5.1.1 Structure of a Waveform .............................................................................................. 5-25
5.1.2 Configuring a Waveform .............................................................................................. 5-26
5.1.2.1 Channel 1..................................................................................................... 5-26
5.1.2.2 Channel 2..................................................................................................... 5-27
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5.1.2.3 Colours......................................................................................................... 5-27
5.1.2.4 Miscellaneous ..............................................................................................5-28
5.1.3 Displaying the Parameters ...........................................................................................5-29
5.2 Segment Parameters..............................................................................................................5-30
5.2.1 Structure of a Segment ................................................................................................ 5-30
5.2.2 New Segment ............................................................................................................... 5-30
5.2.3 Displaying the Parameters ...........................................................................................5-31
5.2.4 Adapting the Samples ..................................................................................................5-32
5.3 Component Parameters.........................................................................................................5-33
5.3.1 Structure of a Component ............................................................................................5-33
5.3.2 New Component........................................................................................................... 5-33
5.3.3 Displaying the Parameters ...........................................................................................5-34
5.3.4 Editing a Component .................................................................................................... 5-35
5.3.4.1 Standard Waveforms ................................................................................... 5-35
5.3.4.2 Formula Waveform ...................................................................................... 5-36
5.3.4.3 Draw Waveform ........................................................................................... 5-38
6 Editing Data (File)........................................................................................ 6-39
6.1 Internal File Format................................................................................................................ 6-39
6.2 Managing Data........................................................................................................................ 6-40
6.2.1 New .............................................................................................................................. 6-40
6.2.2 Open............................................................................................................................. 6-40
6.2.3 Save ............................................................................................................................. 6-40
6.2.4 Save As... ..................................................................................................................... 6-40
6.2.5 File Information.............................................................................................................6-40
6.3 Printing Data........................................................................................................................... 6-41
6.3.1 Page Setup...................................................................................................................6-41
6.3.2 Print Window... .............................................................................................................6-41
7 Editing a Waveform (Edit)...........................................................................7-42
7.1 General Functions.................................................................................................................. 7-42
7.1.1 Cut ................................................................................................................................ 7-42
7.1.2 Copy .............................................................................................................................7-42
7.1.3 Paste ............................................................................................................................ 7-43
7.1.4 Delete ........................................................................................................................... 7-43
7.1.5 Clear Clipboard............................................................................................................. 7-43
7.2 Specific Functions ................................................................................................................. 7-43
7.2.1 New Segment ............................................................................................................... 7-43
7.2.2 New Component........................................................................................................... 7-43
7.2.3 Converting Formats...................................................................................................... 7-44
7.2.3.1 Waveform to Point .......................................................................................7-44
7.2.3.2 Segment to Point ......................................................................................... 7-44
7.2.3.3 Component to Point .....................................................................................7-44
7.3 External File Formats............................................................................................................. 7-45
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7.3.1 Import ........................................................................................................................... 7-45
7.3.2 Export ........................................................................................................................... 7-48
8 Adapting the Active Window (View) ..........................................................8-49
8.1 Displays................................................................................................................................... 8-49
8.1.1 Display 1....................................................................................................................... 8-49
8.1.2 Display 2....................................................................................................................... 8-49
8.1.3 Display 1&2 ..................................................................................................................8-49
8.2 Displaying a Waveform.......................................................................................................... 8-49
8.2.1 Complete Waveform .................................................................................................... 8-49
8.2.2 Single Segment ............................................................................................................ 8-49
8.2.3 Single Component ........................................................................................................ 8-49
8.3 Markers.................................................................................................................................... 8-50
8.3.1 Editing Markers ............................................................................................................8-50
8.3.1.1 Adding Markers............................................................................................ 8-50
8.3.1.2 Configuring Markers..................................................................................... 8-51
8.3.1.3 Deleting Markers.......................................................................................... 8-51
8.3.2 Displaying Markers ....................................................................................................... 8-51
8.4 X Scale..................................................................................................................................... 8-51
8.5 Zero Line ................................................................................................................................. 8-51
9 Starting Help (?) .......................................................................................... 9-52
9.1 Help.......................................................................................................................................... 9-52
9.2 Info........................................................................................................................................... 9-52
10 Adapting the Waveform Graph.................................................................10-53
10.1 Waveform Display ....................................................................................................10-53
10.2 Adapting the Display................................................................................................ 10-54
10.2.1 Plot Settings ...............................................................................................................10-54
10.2.2 Zoom Settings ............................................................................................................10-55
11 Index........................................................................................................... 11-56
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Range of Applications PC Software R&S Waveform Composer
1 Introduction
1.1 Range of Applications
Introduction
Software integration
The "Waveform Composer" software for PCs is used for creating and
managing arbitrary waveforms within a Windows NT, 2000 or XP operating
system. These waveforms can be defined with the aid of appropriate
mathematical functions or point-by-point. Two waveforms can be edited and
displayed at the same time.
At the press of a button you can export the waveforms you have created, or
use them to control the arbitrary and function generator R&S AM300.
The PC software can be started independently, or via the remote-control
software on the R&S AM300. The export function processes the waveforms
according to the specification of the R&S AM300 and transmits the waveforms
and/or their parameters to the generator via the USB.
1.2 Accessories Supplied
Contents
1 USB cable
1 manual in English and German
1 CD (contents: Manual in English and German,
Waveform Composer software for PC,
Acrobat Reader)
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PC Software R&S Waveform Composer Installing the PC Software
2 Installation and Configuration
2.1 Installing the PC Software
Hinweis
Installation steps
To install the PC software, you must have administrator rights on your PC. (Ê
Windows help).
The <Back> button enables the user to go back one step during installation.
Installation can be interrupted by pressing <Cancel>.
1. Place the CD ROM, which came with the product, in your installation
drive. The autorun function automatically initiates installation. Alternatively
you may also initiate the installation in the start menu of Windows
Start\Run using the Setup.exe from the CD.
The installation is prepared and the installation wizard appears.
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2. Click <Next> to continue the installation.
3. Click <Browse> to assign a new directory if you wish to install the
program in another directory than proposed. Click <Next> to continue the
installation.
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4. Click <Next> to continue the installation. Installation begins and the data
are transferred to the PC.Please wait a moment.
5. Click <Finish> to successfully complete the installation.
6. Depending upon the system configuration, you may be prompted to
restart your PC. Click <Yes> to restart the computer.
All new settings are now effective and the following appears in the
Windows Start\Programs\Rohde & Schwarz\Series300 start-up
menu:
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Registering the PC Software PC Software R&S Waveform Composer
2.2 Registering the PC Software
Introduction
The Waveform Composer software for PCs offers you the opportunity to
transmit generated waveforms to a arbitrary and function generator R&S
AM300. This can be done either with the aid of a USB stick or by using the
R&S AM300-K1 software for PCs (Ê R&S AM300 Operating Manual).
Before you can transmit waveforms from the Waveform Composer software
to a specific arbitrary and function generator R&S AM300, you must enable
the instrument concerned. W hen you purchased the Waveform Composer
software you acquired a licence allowing you to enable a maximum of five
R&S AM300 generators. If you wish to enable additional instruments you
require a new licence (for a further five instruments). You only need to install
the Waveform Composer software once.
There are five registration numbers on the back of your operating manual. To
enable an instrument simply send in one of these numbers with the serial
number of the instrument concerned. You will then receive an installation key.
You can use the installation key and the R&S AM300-K1 software (remote
control) to carry out the enabling procedure.
2.2.1 Requesting an Installation Key for the R&S AM300
How to make your
request
To obtain an installation key (also called a key code), please send the
following information to:
registration.smart-instruments@rsd.rohde-schwarz.com
Your company address, e-mail address and telephone number
The type and serial number of the instrument (e.g. R&S AM300, 123456)
A software registration number (Ê back of operating manual)
How we reply
Note: If you would like more than one key code, please send the serial
numbers of all the instruments concerned together with a registration number
for each (up to a maximum of five).
When we receive your information we shall immediately send you the key
code for the enabling procedure.
Note: If it is not possible for you to receive key codes by e-mail, or if you have
any specific inquiries, please contact your dealer or your nearest Rohde &
Schwarz office. The addresses of Rohde & Schwarz offices can be found in
the R&S AM300 Operating Manual.
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PC Software R&S Waveform Composer Registering the PC Software
2.2.2 Enabling an Instrument
Note
Introduction
Starting the service
program
Before you can enable a arbitrary and function generator R&S AM300, you
must have installed and authorized the associated PC-based software R&S
AM300-K1 for instrument remote control (Ê R&S AM300 operating manual).
In order to start the Series 300 Software Manager it is important to close any
other Series 300 programs (such as AM300-K1, SM300-K1, AM300-K1).
When you have installed the Waveform Composer software you will find the
following entries under Start\Programme\Rohde & Schwarz\Series300 in
the Windows Start menu:
You can use the service program Series 300 Software Manager to enable
the Waveform Composer software for five arbitrary and function generators
R&S AM300.
1. Close all Series 300 programs (e.g. FS300-K1, SM300-K1, AM300-K1).
2. In the Windows start-up directory select:
Start\Programs\Rohde & Schwarz\Series300\Series 300 Software
Manager
The service program initializes. The program interface is divided into two
areas:
I A list of all previously connected Smart instruments
II Information, status fields and command buttons for authorization
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Entering the key
code
3. In I click on the instrument for which you wish to enter the key code.
In II the authorization information is displayed:
(a) Current instrument information
(b) Instrument status
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a
b
4. Click on <Authorization>. The entry field for the key code opens.
Note
5. Enter the key code and click <OK>. If the key code has been entered
correctly, the instrument status in II changes from to ,.
Click on <Exit> in II in order to close the service program.
You can now start the Waveform Composer program and load
waveforms into the instrument you have enabled.
Once an instrument has been enabled it cannot be replaced by another, since
a key code can only be issued once.
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2.3 Starting the PC Software
2.3.1 Starting the Program
Starting the program
Current defaults
are loaded
• In the Windows Start menu click on:
Start\Programme\Rohde & Schwarz\Series300\Waveform Composer
The program starts and you can begin creating and editing waveforms.
When you start the program a new session opens automatically and the
settings that were active at the time of the last exit from the program are
loaded again.
When you start the program for the very first time a factory default is active.
Note: It is also possible to set the configuration so that the most recently used
file is loaded (Ê 5-28).
2.3.2 Closing the Program
Closing the program
• In Windows
click on the close symbol x.
You may also select the option Exit in the pull-down menu File.
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PC Software R&S Waveform Composer Uninstalling the PC Software
2.4 Uninstalling the PC Software
Installation steps for
Windows 2000
1. Place the CD ROM, which came with the product, in the installation drive.
The autorun function automatically initiates installation. Alternatively you
may also initiate the installation in the start menu of Windows
using the Setup.exe from the CD. The uninstallation is prepared and the
uninstallation assistant appears.
Start\Run
Note
2. Click <Next> to continue the uninstallation.
3. Click <Finish> to complete the uninstallation.
The PC software can also be uninstalled using the Windows control panel.
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Editing a Waveform PC Software R&S Waveform Composer
3 Getting Started
3.1 Editing a Waveform
Follow these steps 1. Open the File menu – create a new waveform e.g. New
2. Open the View menu – select a view e.g. Complete Waveform
3. Open the File menu – open Configuration
4. Select a tab e.g. Channel 1
5. Set the sample rate e.g. 100000
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6. Specify maximum number of samples e.g. 100000
7. Set the output voltage limits with
Voltage - Maximum/Minimum e.g. +5 V / -5 V
3.2 Editing a Segment
Follow these steps 1. Select a segment e.g. Segment 1
2. Enter the waveform duration e.g. 100 ms
3. Adjust the number of samples for the segment e.g. 10000
4. Enter a name for the segment e.g. S1
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Editing a Component PC Software R&S Waveform Composer
3.3 Editing a Component
3.3.1 Set Vector Format Parameters
Follow these steps 1. Open the View menu – select a view e.g. Single Component
2. Select the first component e.g. Select from list
3. Select a waveform e.g. Sinusoid
4. Select a function e.g. Add
5. Set parameters e.g. 1000 Hz, 4 V, 0°, 1 V
6. Enter the name of the component e.g. C1
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