Tektronix TeKExpress USB-3.0 (USB-RMT) User manual
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TekExpress® USB 3.0 (USB-RMT)
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Automated Receiver Compliance and Margin Test Solutions
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TekExpress® USB 3.0 (USB-RMT)
Automated Receiver Compliance and Margin Test Solutions
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Table of Contents
General safety summary .......... .................................... .................................... ........ iii
Introduction
Using Online Help............. .................................... .................................... ............. 1
Related documentation............................................................................................. 1
Conventions ................................ .................................... .................................... . 2
Technical support ................................................................................................... 3
Getting started
What is new in this release ........................................................................................ 5
Accessories................................... .................................... ................................... 6
Minimum system requirements ................................................................................... 7
Windows 7 user account settings .................. .................................... ........................... 8
Application directories and content........................................ .................................... ... 9
File name extensions ...... .................................... .................................... ................ 11
How to activate the license ....................................................................................... 12
Before you click Run.................... .................................... .................................... .. 14
Table of Contents
Operating basics
TekExpress application overview................................................................................ 17
Starting the application ... .................................... .................................... ................ 17
Resizing the application window ........................ .................................... .................... 19
Exiting the application .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... . .. ... . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... .. . ... 19
Global controls..................................................................................................... 19
Menus
File menu .................... .................................... .................................... .......... 20
View menu..................................................................................................... 21
Tools menu .................................................................................................... 21
Help menu ..................................................................................................... 23
How to
Select the test(s) ................................................................................................... 25
Configure and run the test(s) ..................................................................................... 26
Calibration (Auto Cal) ............ .................................... .................................... ........ 30
View and Select Connected Instruments .......................... .................................... .......... 31
View the Progress of Analysis ... .................................... .................................... ........ 33
View the Report.................................................................................................... 34
View Test Related Files ..................... .................................... .................................. 35
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Table of Contents
Application Examples
USB-RMT Equipment Setup: Device........................................................................... 37
Testing a Device Using Normative Test Approach ............................................................ 38
Testing a Device Using Informative Test Approach ........................................................... 41
TekExpress Programmatic Interface
About the Programmatic Interface............................................................................... 45
To enable remote access .......................................................................................... 46
Proxy objects
Remote proxy object ........... .................................... .................................... ...... 48
Client proxy object ............... .................................... .................................... .... 49
Client Programmatic Interface: an Example ................................................................... 51
USB-RMT Application Command Arguments and Queries.................................................. 54
Handle Error Codes ............................................................................................... 99
Program Example.................................... .................................... .......................... 99
Example .......................................................................................................... 103
Troubleshooting
Instrument Connectivity ........................................................................................ 105
TestStand Runtime Engine Installation................ .................................... .................... 105
Reference
Instrument Connectivity using GPIB Cable .................................................................. 107
Schematics for Normative Test Approach .......................... .................................... ...... 107
Schematics for Informative Test Approach. .................................... .............................. 116
Auto Calibration
Auto Calibration wizard overview........................................................................ 122
Start the Auto Calibration Wizard ........................................................................ 123
Enter Auto Calibration Setting Parameters .. .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 124
Set Auto Calibration Pattern Parameters ................................................................. 125
Perform Auto Calibration De-Emphasis Calibration ......... .................................... ...... 125
Perform Auto Calibration RJ Calibration ................................................................ 127
Perform Auto Calibration SJ Calibration ................................................................ 128
Perform Auto Calibration Stressed Eye Calibration .................................................... 129
View Auto Calibration Report................................. .................................... ........ 129
Auto Calibration Setup Diagrams......................................................................... 131
Ellisys Driver Installation. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... . 133
Shortcut Keys .......... .................................... .................................... .................. 141
Error Codes for TekExpress .................................................................................... 141
Index
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General safety summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections
of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Connect and disconnect properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument before
connecting the probe to the circuit under test. Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test
before c
under test before disconnecting the probe from the measurement instrument.
onnecting the probe input. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit
General safety summary
Observ
Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not
Do not operate with susp ected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected
by qu
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
e all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product.
operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
alified service personnel.
Terms in this manual
ese terms may appear in this manual:
Th
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product
or other
property.
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General safety summary
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Introduction Using Online Help
Using Online Help
Select Help from the menu to open the help file. You can also find an electronic copy of the help file in the
Documents directory on the 063-4068-XX DVD.
Contents tab – Organizes the H elp into book-like sections. Select a book icon to open a section; select
any of the topics listed under the book.
Index tab – Enables you to scroll a list of alphabetical keywords. Select the topic of interest to bring
up the appropriate help page.
Search tab – Allows a text-based search of the online help content.
Follow these steps:
1. Type the word or phrase you want to find in the search box. If the word or phrase is not found, try the
Index tab.
2. Choose a topic in the lower box, and then select the Display button.
General help functions:
Select the Print button from the Help topics menu bar to print a topic.
To return to the previous window, select the Back button.
Use hyperlinks to jump from one topic to another.
ebackbuttonisgrayedoutorajumpisnotavailable,choosetheHelpTopicsbuttontoreturnto
If th
the originating help folder.
ated documentation
Rel
Technical specification documents
http://www.tek.com/Measurement/applications/serial_data/sata.html
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Introduction Conventions
Conventions
Online Help uses the following conventions:
The term “USB” refers to Universal Serial Bus.
The term “DUT” is an abbreviation for Device Under Test.
The term “select” is a generic term that applies to the two mechanical methods of choosing an option:
using a mouse or using the touch screen.
Table 1: Icon descriptions
Icon Meaning
This icon identifies important information.
This icon
This icon identifies additional information that will help you use the
applica
xxx
identifies conditions or practices that could result in loss of data.
tion more efficiently.
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Introduction Technical support
Technical support
Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better, please send us your
suggestions, ideas, or comments on your application, signal generator, or oscilloscope.
When you contact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following information (be as specificas
possible):
General information
All instru
Hardware options, if any.
Probes used.
Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number.
Please indicate if you would like to be contacted by Tektronix about your suggestion or comments.
ment model numbers.
Application specific information
Software version number.
Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the problem.
If possible, save the setup files for all the instruments used and the application.
ssible, save the TekExpress setup files, log.xml and status messages text file.
If po
If possible, save the waveform on which you are performing the measurement as a .wfm file.
Forward the information to technical support using one of these methods:
E-mail – techsupport@tektronix.com
FAX – (503) 627-5695
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Introduction Technical support
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Getting started What is new in this release
What is new in this release
The newest release of TekExpress USB-RMT includes the following features:
Automatic Calibration
Support for Software Channel Emulation
DUT Automation using Tektronix Power Supply and AWG DC Output
Enhanced lo
Sensitivity M argin Test - sweep through a range’
New Configu
Set Scope Vertical Scale for Error Detector using Oscilloscope Autoset
Polling LFPS Waveform
LFPS Bursts for Loopback
Signal Generator Channel Amplitude (Vpp)
New Configuration panel Analyze functions:
Apply C
Calibrated De-emphasis (dB)
Calibrated Rj RMS (ps)
Effective with Software Channel Emulation:
op-back training mechanism using Warm Reset for Device DUT type in ‘Informative SJ
ration panel functions:
alibration
S-Parameter Port Configuration Tx Plus
S-Parameter Port Configuration Rx Plus
arameter Port Configuration Tx Minus
S-P
S-Parameter Port Configuration Rx Minus
Previous rele ases of TekExpress USB-RMT included the following features:
Provide a complete solution for USB 3.0 receiver verification, characterization, debug, and compliance.
Fully automates USB 3.0 Receiver Compliance and Margin testing.
Automatically creates all required waveforms to perform receiver testing.
Automatically negotiates the device into loopback mode.
Provides real-time update of the jitter tolerance curve after execution of each test point.
Generates a comprehensive report with test results and signal characteristics
Provides complete integration with the Ellisys Error Detector and Oscilloscope Error Detector
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Getting started Accessories
Accessories
About the test
For host testing. (1) TF-USB3-A-R, (1) TF-USB3-B-R.
For device testing. (2) TF-USB3-A-R (includes short USB 3.0 Cable), (1) TF-USB3-B-R.
For error d
SuperSpeed USB3.0), or Oscilloscope Error Detector.
fixture
etection. External Error Detector Ellisys USB Explorer 280 (Analyzer and Traffic Generator for
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Getting started Minimum system requirements
Minimum system requirements
The minimum system requirements for a PC or Microsoft Windows-based oscilloscope to run TekExpress
USB-RMT are:
NOTE. TekE xp
ress USB-RMT does not run on a Tektronix AWG7102, AWG7122B, or AWG7122C.
Table 2: System requirements
Processor
Operating
System
Pentium 4/
Microsoft
page 8).
Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) with SP2.
Memory
Hard Disk
512 MB of memory.
Approximately 2 GB of available hard-disk space for the recommended
install
components.
Drive DVD dri
Display
Super V
resolution for small fonts or 1024x768 minimum video resolution for large fonts).
The application is best viewed at 96 dpi display settings
Software Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.
er Devices
Oth
M or equivalent processor.
Windows 7 (64-bit) with SP1 Windows 7 user account settings
ation, which includes full TekExpress installation and distributed
ve.
GA resolution or higher video adapter (800x600 minimum v ideo
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above.
Adobe Reader 6.0 or equivalent software for viewing portable document
at (PDF) files.
form
tronix AWG7122B or AWG7122C with firmware for both hardware
Tek
and software channel emulation, or AWG7102 with firmware for hardware
channel emulation only.
(see
1
.
Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device.
Two USB ports (four USB ports preferred).
PCI-GPIB or equivalent interface for instrument connectivity2.
xxx
1
If TekExpress is running on an instrument having a video resolution lower than 800x600 (for example, a sampling oscilloscope), it is recommended
to connect and activate a secondary monitor before launching the application.
2
If external devices such as USB-GPIB or equivalent are used for instrument connectivity, ensure to enable the Talker Listener utility in the GPIB
menu of the Tektronix DPO/DSA Series oscilloscope.
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Getting started Windows 7 user account settings
Windows 7 user account settings
Windows 7 instruments need to have the User Account Control Settings set to Never Notify. To set
User Account Control Settings:
1. Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.
2. Set the Notify slider to Never Notify as shown in the image.
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Getting started Application directories and content
Application directories and content
TekExpress USB RMT is installed in the following directory path, depending on the Windows operating
system.
For Windows 7:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress USB RMT
For Windows XP and Windows XP-Embedded:
C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress USB RMT
The applic
ation directory and associated files are organized as follows:
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Getting started Application directories and content
The following table lists the default directory names and their usage:
Table 3: Default directory names and their usage
Directory names Usage
InstallDir\TekExpress Contains the TekExpress application and associated
es.
fil
ekExpress\TekExpress USB RMT
\T
ntains files specific to TekExpress USB- RMT.
Co
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Getting started File name extensions
Table 3: D efault directory names and their usage (cont.)
Directory names Usage
\TekExpress USB RMT\Compliance Suites Contains compliance specific sequence files. The
folders under this directory represent the devices
to be tested.
\TekExpress USB RMT\Compliance Suites\AutoCal Contains Autocal device and host s etting sequence
files.
\TekExpress USB RMT\Compliance Suites\USB Includes the Device folder.
\TekExpress USB RMT\SCP
\TekExpress USB RMT\ICP
\TekExpress USB RMT\Data Manager
\TekExpress USB RMT\Data Storage
\TekExpress USB RMT\Report Generator
\TekExpress USB RMT\Tools\Ellisys Drivers Includes the driver files for the Ellisys Protocol
\TekExpress USB RMT\Tools\Scan Settings Includes the default custom jitter profile tem plate
\TekExpress USB RMT\Documents Includes the Method of Implementation documents
\TekExpress USB RMT\Bin
\TekExpress USB RMT\Lib
\TekExpress USB RMT\Tools
xxx
Includes the TekExpress instrument and application
specific interface libraries.
Includes the TekExpress result management
specificlibraries.
Analyzer Hardware.
files.
and technical documentation for the application.
Includes the TekExpress Miscellaneous libraries.
File name extensions
Thesoftwareusesthefollowingfile name extensions:
File name extension Description
.awg
.pdf The PDF file that how to implement the test m ethod.
.s4p
.seq
.TekX
.wfm The waveform files created and kept in the AWG7XXX.
.xml
.mht
xxx
The AWG7XXX sequence files.
The S-Parameter files used to create waveforms when Channel
Emulation is set to Software.
The test sequence file.
The session file is saved in this format.
The encrypted XML file that contains the test specificconfiguration
information. The log file extension is also xml.
Test report file.
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Getting started How to activate the license
How to activate the license
Follow the steps below to activate the license:
1. Click Help > About TekExpress.
2. Click the View Version Details link to check the version numbers of the installed test suites.
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Getting started How to activate the license
3. Click the View End-User License Agreement link to open the Tektronix USB-RMT End-User
[Software] License Agreement window. Click Print to print the License Agreement.
4. Click License Info to view the available software options. This window shows the license key and the
various options with their status (active or inactive) with the current license key.
5. If you are activating the license for the first time, the license key field is empty. To activate the license,
connect the USB dongle to your computer, enter the license key provided in the license key certificate,
ck Activate. If the activation is successful, a
and cli
sign is displayed next to the license key field.
6. If you are reactivating the license, click Reactivate, enter the new license key and click Activate.
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Getting started Before you click Run
Before you click Run
After you first launch TekExpress, it creates the following folders on your computer:
\My Documents\My TekExpress
NOTE. Ensure that the “My TekExpress” folder has read and write access.
NOTE. If a user with a different Windows login ID launches TekExpress, a new
created under that user's
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB RMT.
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB RMT\Untitled Session. Every time the TekExpress
USBRMT.exe
Untitled Session folder is deleted when you exit TekExpress.
is launched a Untitled Session folder is created under USB RMT folder. The
My Documents
folder
My TekExpress
folder is
CAUTION. Each session has multiple files associated with it. Do not modify any of the session files and/or
s as this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files.
folder
The My TekExpr ess folder is created as a shared folder with share name as <domain><user
ID> My
name><user ID> My TekExpress
The a
TekExpress
bove shared folder is mapped as X: (X drive) on to the PC where TekExpress is running.
(or if the PC is not connected to domain then share name is <Computer
).
NOTE. If X drive is mapped to any other shared folder, TekExpress will display a Warning message
window asking to disconnect the X: drive manually.
Do the following before you click Run:
NOTE. Make sure to enable the network connectivity on the PC running the TekExpress application.
1. Map (see page 15) the shared My Te kExpress folder as X: (X drive) on all the instruments used
in test setup running Microsoft Windows Operating System. This share folder is used to save the
waveform files or any other file transfer operations.
2. Right-click on the
My TekExpress folder and open the Properties dialog box. Select theGeneral tab
and then Advanced.IntheAdvanced Attributes window, ensure that the option Encrypt contents to
secure data is NOT selected. Click here
(see page 16) to view the picture.
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Getting started Before you click Run
3. Ensure that the USB RMT setup files provided with TekExpress DVD are available on the respective
instruments. For more details, refer to the
Files
folder o
n the TekExpress DVD.
ReadmeFirst.txt located in the USB RMT S etup
4. Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, and that you do a Signal Path
Compensatio
n (SPC)
(see page 16). Add calibration of the AWG.
Mapping my TekExpress folder
To map the My TekExpress folder on the instruments, follow the steps below:
1. Open Windo
ws Explorer.
2. From the Windows Explorer menu, select Too l s > M a p Ne t wo r k dr i ve .
3. Select the Drive letter as X: (if there is any previous connection on X:, disconnect it first through
Tools > Disconnect Network drive menu of Windows Explorer).
4. In the Folder field, enter remote
My TekExpress folder path (for example, \\192.158.97.65\
John’s My TekExpress)
5. Determine the IP address of the PC where “My TekExpress” folder exists by doing the following:
Select Start > Run menu on the PC where My TekExpress folder exists.
Enter cmd and click Enter.
At command prompt, type ipconfig.
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Getting started Before you click Run
Find SP
1. On the oscilloscope main menu, click Utilities menu.
2. Click Instrument Calibration option.
C by following the steps below (only needed if using an oscilloscope error detector):
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Operating basics TekExpress application overview
TekExpress application overview
TekExpress is the Tektronix Compliance Test Automation Framework, developed to support current and
future test automation needs of customers. Developed using National Instruments' TestStand, TekExpress
leverages on
deploying automated test solutions for various serial standards in a relatively short time. The USB receiver
solution supports test automation in the TekExpress framework providing customers with a complete
solution for USB 3.0 receiver verification, characterization, debug, and compliance.
the capabilities of Microsoft .NET framework. It is a highly modular architecture that enables
Starting the application
The application uses a USB dongle that contains the license key. Insert the dongle into an available USB
port before starting the application. This dongle must be present on the PC or the instrument hosting
the TekExpress application.
The application also checks for a file, called
is not found, instrument discovery is performed before launching TekExpress. The
contains information regarding instruments available on network.
When the application starts, it checks for the appropriate license key. If the valid lic ense key is not present,
the application switches to the “Demo” mode. If the application fails to detect the dongle, it continues
toruninDemomode.
To start the application, do one of the following:
Click Start > Programs > Tektronix > TekExpress > TekExpress USB RMT. Other applications
follow similar pattern.
Double-click the icon on the desktop.
If you have previously saved a session, double-click the session file stored under My
TekExpress\USB-RMT
When the application is launched it displays the splash screen providing launch information. The
application also checks for the presence and validity of the USB dongle.
.
Resources.xml, located in My TekExpress folder. If this file
Resources.xml fi le
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Operating basics Starting the application
NOTE. If the application was not terminated properly during the last use, a dialog box asks to recall the
previously unsaved session.
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Operating basics Resizing the application window
Resizing the application window
To minimize the application, click on the application title bar. To restore the application to its
previous siz
To maximize the application, click . To restore it to previous size, click on the application
title bar.
e, select
Exiting the application
To exit the application, do one of the following:
Click File > Exit.
Click on the application title bar.
Global controls
The menus and controls that appear outside the individual tabs are called “Global Controls”. These are
used to specify the devices to be tested.
in the Windows task bar.
Table 4: Controls and functions
Control name Function
DUT
xxx
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The device ID is specified at the global level and the
information is stored in the default location for all data
files. This field cannot be empty and does not allow these
special characters (.,..,...,\,/:?”<>|*). The maximum length
of characters allowed is 32.
This indicates when the disk memory goes below ~1 GB of
available space on the device running TekExpress.
You are able to run, pause, resume and stop the tests.
Operating basics File menu
File menu
Click File on the application menu bar.
The File menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
New Session Starts a default session of TekExpress.
Open Session Opens a saved session.
Save Session Saves the session.
Save Session As Saves a session in a different name.
Recently Recalled Setup Lists all the recent and previously recalled setup files.
Save Report As Saves the report in user specified location.
Print Preview Report
Print Report
Exit
xxx
Previews the report before printing.
Opens the Windows “Print” dialog box.
Closes the application.
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Operating basics View menu
View menu
Click View on the application menu bar.
The View menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
Log File
xxx
Opens the log (log.xml) file in the default viewer.
Tools menu
Click Tools on the application menu bar.
The Tools menu has the following selections:
Menu Function
Instrument Bench (see page 21) Opens a dialog box showing the list of instruments attached to the test setup.
xxx
Instrument Bench
Instrument Bench window shows the list of VISA and Non-VISA resources found on different
The
interfaces/connections. It serves two purposes at the launch of TekExpress:
NOTE. The Ellisys analyzer is a Non-VISA Resource and should be checked in order for TekExpress to
recognize the Ellisys analyzer.
Discovers the connected instruments.
Confirms the instrument connection setup.
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Operating basics Tools menu
Click Tools > Instrument Bench to open the TekExpress Instrument Bench dialog box:
Search Criteria: The various connections on which you can search. Non-VISA Resources are the
instruments that cannot be searched using TekVISA.
Retrieved Instruments: Displays the count and details of instruments that were discovered.
Last Upd
ated: Displays the time when the last time search was performed.
TekVISA Refresh Timeout (Seconds): This time out specifies the maximum time that TekExpress
can wai
t for TekVISA update.
NOTE. TekExpress uses TekVISA for instrument search. Ensure that TekVISA is running on your system
before you refresh the instrument bench window.
Table 5: Retrieved Resources properties in the Instrument Bench window
Title Description
Connection Shows the type of connection with the instrument.
Resource
Serial Number Shows the serial number of the resource.
Options Shows the options available on the instrument.
Resource Address
xxx
1
The option column displays the options that fitinthefield. To view complete options on the instrument, move the mouse cursor over the option.
Shows the name of the resource.
1
Shows IP Address/Port number of the resource.
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