Tektronix WSTRO,WSTROU User Manual
User Manual
WSTRO & WSTROU
WaveStart Software
for Oscilloscopes
071-0220-07
This document supports firmware version 2.6 and
above.
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Table of Contents
Preface vii............................................
Contacting Tektronix ix.................................
Getting Started
Product Description 1--1.................................
Capture 1--1.........................................
Analyze 1--1........................................
Control 1--2.........................................
Document 1--2.......................................
Create Masks 1--2....................................
Distribute 1--2.......................................
System Requirements 1--3...............................
Supported Instruments 1--4..............................
Installation and Uninstallation 1--5........................
Installing WaveStar Software 1--5..........................
Setting Up PC to Instrument Communications 1--7.............
TekVISA Configuration 1--7............................
Instrument Manager Service (IMS) 1--8...................
Running WaveStar 1--10...................................
Uninstallation 1--10.......................................
Tutorials 1--10...........................................
VISA and TekVISA 1--10..................................
Instrument Manager Service (IMS)
Main Screen 2--1........................................
Menu Bar 2--2..........................................
Toolbar 2--4............................................
Instrument List (Main Screen) 2--5..........................
Add Instrument: Ethernet Connected 2--5....................
Add Instrument: GPIB or RS-232 Connected 2--6..............
Remove an Instrument 2--9................................
Switching an Instrument Online or Offline 2--10................
Shutting Down Service 2 --10...............................
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Display and Print the IMS Activity Log 2--11..................
Display the Activity Log 2--11...........................
Print the Activity Log 2--11.............................
Set Instrument Permissions 2--12............................
Operating Basics
Main Screen Overview 3--1...............................
Menu Bar 3--2.......................................
Toolbar 3--2.........................................
Explorer View 3--2...................................
Data Sheet Pane 3--2..................................
The WaveStar Menu Bar 3--4..............................
The WaveStar Toolbar 3--10................................
The Explorer View 3--12...................................
Using The Explorer View 3--14..........................
Copying Data from the Explorer View 3--15................
Linking Data from the Explorer View 3--16.................
Explorer View Links, Selections, and Propert ies 3--18........
The WaveStar Reader 3--19................................
Data Sheet Overview
Data Sheet Pane 4--1.....................................
Common Sheet Functions 4--1.............................
Creating, Opening, Saving, and Closing Data Sheets 4--2.....
Start/Stop Data Acquisition 4--2.........................
Zooming 4--3........................................
Sizing, Tiling and Cascading Windows 4--4................
Previewing and Printing 4--4............................
Copy and Linking 4--4................................
Copying into Microsoft Office Applications 4--5............
Setting Properties 4 -- 5.................................
Shortcut Menu 4--5...................................
Data Sheets and Compatible Data Types 4--6.................
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Datalog Measurements Data Sheet 4--7......................
Datalog Tabular Data Sheet 4--9............................
Instrument Explorer Sheet 4--11.............................
Accessing Drives and Directories 4--12....................
Manipulating File s 4--12................................
System Functions 4--13.................................
Notes Sheet 4--14........................................
Supported Applications 4--15............................
Saving and Recalling Instrument Settings 4--16..............
Power Harmonics Data Sheet 4--17..........................
Power Harmonics Sheet Fields 4--19......................
Scalar-Viewer Data Sheet 4--21.............................
StripChart Data Sheet 4--22................................
Copying vs. Linking 4--24...............................
Starting and Stopping 4--24..............................
Property Sheet 4--25...................................
Cursors 4--25.........................................
Waveform Measurement Data Sheet 4--25.....................
Property Sheet 4--27...................................
Gates 4--27...........................................
Waveform Tabular Data Sheet 4--27..........................
I/O Operations 4--28...................................
Property Sheet 4--29...................................
Gates 4--29...........................................
XY Data Sheet 4--30......................................
I/O Operations 4--30...................................
Property Sheet 4--31...................................
Cursors 4--31.........................................
YT Data Sheet 4--32......................................
Waveform Operations 4--32.............................
Print Banner 4--34.....................................
Mask Editing 4 --34....................................
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Procedures
Display Waveforms in the YT Data Sheet 5--1................
Tips 5--1............................................
Display Two Waveforms in the XY Data Sheet 5--2............
Tips 5--2............................................
Dynamically Position Waveforms 5--3.......................
Zoom the YT, XY, or StripChart Data Sheets 5--3..............
To Zoom in Increments or by % 5--3.....................
To Zoom to Full Screen (YT and XY sheets only) 5--3.......
To Zoom On a Waveform Feature
Change the YT or XY Waveform Display (Properties) 5--4......
To Position a Waveform 5--4............................
To Scale a Waveform 5--4..............................
To Change Waveform Col or 5--4........................
To Lock the Trigger Points or Horizontal Scales
To Display the Trigger Point on YT Waveforms 5--5.........
To Change the Graticule for XY and YT Data Sheets 5--5....
To Change the Plot Style of XY Waveforms 5--6............
Creating a New Mask 5--6................................
Measure Waveforms using the Waveform Measurement
Data Sheet 5--7......................................
Gate and drag/drop from Waveform Tabular Sheet 5--8......
Measure StripChart Plots using Cursors 5--8..................
Set Up Instrument (Data Source) 5 --8.......................
Copy the Instrument Screen 5--9...........................
Copy the Screen Image to a PC Application 5--9...............
Restore a Waveform to an Instrument 5--10....................
Install/Uninstall 5 --10.....................................
Connect to Instrument (GPIB & RS-232) 5--11.................
Saving and Restoring Data Sheets 5--12.......................
SaveaDataSheet 5--12................................
RestoreaDataSheet 5--13..............................
Saving and Restoring Workbooks 5--14.......................
Save a Workbook 5--14.................................
Restore a Workbook 5--14...............................
(YT and XY sheets only) 5--4.......................
of YT Waveforms 5--5..............................
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Converting WSTR31 Notebook (*.nbk) Files 5--15..............
Differences in Converted File s 5--15......................
Saving and Printing Repetitive Snapshots of Data
(“Babysitting” or Untended Monitoring Mode) 5--16.........
Viewing Long Record Lengths 5--17.........................
Exporting Data 5--17......................................
Importing Data 5--18......................................
CSV Format 5--19.....................................
User Proxy Table Utility
Proxy File Overview 6--1.................................
Records 6--1...........................................
Initialization Commands 6--2..............................
Main Screen 6--3........................................
File Menu 6--4.......................................
Record Menu 6--5....................................
Help Menu 6--6......................................
Toolbar 6--6.........................................
Toolbar Buttons 6--6..................................
Control Settings 6--6..................................
Initialization Screen 6-- 8..................................
Registry Screen 6--9.....................................
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RS-232
Setting RS-232 Default Values 7-- 1.........................
TDS 200, TDS 300, TDS 3000, and THS 700 Series 7--1.....
TDS 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800 Series 7--3................
RS-232 General Hints 7--4................................
RS-232 Cable Issues 7--5.................................
RS-232 Cable Examples 7--6..............................
GPIB
GPIB Overview 8--1....................................
Index
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Preface
This manual supports the following Windows 98, ME, 2000, and
NT 4.0 versions of WaveStart software products:
H WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes (WSTRO) lets you control,
H Upgrade to WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes (WSTROU),
H WaveStar Software DEMO, a free, fully-functional version of
H WaveStar Software Reader, a free application that lets you view
capture, display, analyze, measure, and document oscilloscope
signal waveforms on your PC.
upgrades owners of WaveStar for Windows 3.1 software to
WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes.
WaveStar with a 30-day use limit.
data sheet and notebook files creat ed by WaveStar Software for
Oscilloscopes. You can load WaveStar Reader on any number of
PCs.
This manual is organized to cover all common information about
WaveStar Software, and also includes specific information for each
product where applicable.
This manual describes system requirements, installation, operating
basics, data sheet overview and procedures, RS-232 and GPIB
reference information, the WaveStar Instrument Manager Service,
and the WaveStar User Table Proxy a pplication. Refer to the online
help for further information on the topics in this manual and for
information on the user interface and advanced procedures.
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The following table lists all of the documents included with your
purchase and the purpose of each document.
Documentation Set
Document Purpose and description
User Manual Instructional manual that details the application,
procedures, contacting Tektronix, and many other
aspects of the product. Use this manual together
with the online help.
Software License
Agreement Envelope
Software Key Label, located on the back of the CD-ROM software
CD-ROM booklet Contains product overview and installation
Business Reply Card Complete and return the business reply card to
Envelope that contains the CD-RO M and software
key. The Tektronix Software License Agreement is
printed on this envelope. Breaking the envelope seal
means that you agree with the terms outlined in the
agreement.
isntallation instruction booklet, that contains a
14-character software installation key that you are
required to enter when you install this software. You
will be asked to enter this key each time you install
this software. You will not be able to install the
software without it. Do not lose the label.
information for each product on the CD-ROM disc.
register your product.
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Contacting Tektronix
Phone 1-800-833-9200*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Preface
Sales support
Service
support
Technical
support
* This phone number is toll free in North America. After office
hours, please leave a voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or
distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Email: support@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
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Getting Started
Product Description
WaveStar Software introduces a family of Windows 98, ME, 2000,
and NT 4.0 applications that connect your Tektronix TDS/THS and
CSA oscilloscopes to your PC desktop.
Capture
The WaveStar software provides the following features for setting up
and capturing data:
H Set up communication to instruments through the WaveStar
Connection Wizard.
H Use the WaveStar Explorer view to display connected instru-
ments and capture measurement waveforms and data easily
without the need for programming.
H Drag and drop instrument data into an active data sheet.
Analyze
The WaveStar software provides the following features for data
analysis:
H Analyze, annotate, and record information in a variety of data
sheets.
H Capture and graphically view multiple waveforms on a graticule
with the same scale and position as on the oscilloscope.
H Take measurements easily using cursors, gates, and zoom.
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Control
The WaveStar software provides the following control fe atures:
H Step away from your desk and have WaveStar automatically
capture data changes.
H Establish instrument links to automatically update new
measurements.
H Control waveform information locally or over the network.
Document
The WaveStar software provides the following documentation and
print features:
H Archive information in Microsoft Office or other Microsoft
Windows applications.
H Print banner function allows printing of long record length
waveforms.
Create Masks
The WaveStar software provides the following mask creation
features:
H Copy and load instrument test masks to or from YT data sheets.
H Edit masks in an intuitive, easy-to-use graphical editor.
H Load test masks from the WaveStar Mask Library .
H Create masks from scratch.
Distribute
The WaveStar Reader software provides the following features:
H Open, view, and manipulate existi ng WaveStar notebook and data
sheet files.
H You can load WaveStar Reader onto as many PC’sasyoulike.
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H You cannot create new data sheets. You can save existing data
sheets and notebooks to new file names.
H You cannot link WaveStar Reader to an instrument.
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System Requirements
To install and run WaveStar software, you must ha ve an IBM-compatible PC with the following installed:
H Windows 98, ME, 2000, or NT4.0 operating system PC
H 16 MB RAM or greater recommended
H CD-ROM drive, 4X or better
H Super VGA monitor or better
H 20 MB disk space
H Appropriate interface hardware to connect your PC to an
oscilloscope:
H National Instruments IEEE 488.2 GPIB Interface Card and
driver software
H RS-232 serial communications port and RS-232 cable
H 10/100BaseT compatible Ethernet c ard
When using the Tektronix AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter, you can
connect directly to the 10/100BaseT L AN (local are a network)
connector with a RJ-45 UTP cable (provided with your AD007
GPIB-LAN Adapter). For a complete list of the system requirements
for the AD007 Adapter, refer to your AD007 GPIB-LAN Adapter
User Manual.
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Supported Instruments
For a list of supported products, please see the installation instruction
booklet included with the CD-ROM.
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Installation and Uninstallation
This section describes how to install all WaveStar software products.
Installing WaveStar Software
NOTE. To install the purchased WaveStar software, you must have the
14-character software key code. The code is on a label on the back
of the installation manual packaged with the Software Solutions
CD-ROM disc.
If you are installing the WSTROU (WaveStar Software Upgrade from
WSTR31 (WaveStar for Windows 3.1), you also need the serial
number from your WSTR31 WaveStar Software. The serial number is
on the WSTR31 floppy disks and on the label on the WSTR31
Software License Agreement Envelope.
Follow the steps below to install the WaveStar Software. Refer to the
WaveStar for Oscilloscopes User Manual (printed manual or PDF
file version included on the CD-ROM disc) for more detailed
installation information.
NOTE. The installation program deletes any installed VISA file
(visa32.dll) from the Window’s System directory and installs the
Tektronix version of VISA in its place. If you need to retain the
currently-installed visa32.dll file, refer to the VISA sectioninthe
Installation and Uninstallation chapter of the WaveStar user manual
before installing WaveStar.
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If you are reinstalling WaveStar, or are installing over an older
version, the installation program deletes the installed WaveStar
software and then prompts you to reboot your PC. After your PC
reboots, run the installation program again to install the new
WaveStar software.
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive. Typically, the
PC automatically runs the installer program. If it does not, run
the install.exe file located in the CD-ROM drive root directory.
The computer displays the main installation window, which
contains tabs along the top of the window.
2. Select the Wa veS tar for Oscilloscop es tab. The installer opens the
W aveStar information window with a menu bar at the top of the
installer window .
3. Select Install in the menu bar. The installation wizard appears
next and guides you through the rest of the installation process.
Follow the instructions in the wizard.
4. When prompted, select the appropriate button to install the
relevant WaveStar software:
H WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes-Purchase required to
install the purchased WaveStar software (WaveStar Software
for Oscilloscopes (WSTRO) or Upgrade to WaveStar
Software for Oscilloscopes (WSTROU)).
H WaveStar Software DEMO to install the free fully-function-
al 30-day demo version of WaveStar.
H WaveStar Software for Reader to install the free WaveStar
Software Reader application.
5. When prompted, enter the WaveStar key code. If you are
installing the purchased WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes,
the key code label is on the back cover of this manual. Make sure
that you keep the key code for future reference or reinstallation.
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If you are installing the Upgrade to WaveStar Software for
Oscilloscopes (WSTROU), you will also need to enter the serial
number from your WSTR31 WaveStar Software. This number is
on the seal of the software license agreement envelope in which
you received the WSTR31 installation di sks, or on the WSTR31
floppy disk label.
6. Continue with the installation process, supplying required
information when prompted.
7. You must restart your PC when the installation is completed to
finish the install process.
Setting Up PC to Instrument Communications
You must establish a communication link from your PC to an
instrument prior to running WaveStar. If you are connecting your PC
to an instrument via Ethernet, you must first run the TekVISA
Configuration program to register and locate the instrument, and
then run Instrument Manager Service (IMS) program to open the
connection to the instrument.
If you are connecting your PC to an instrument using RS-232 or
GPIB, you do not need to run the TekVISA Configuration program,
but you do need to run the Instrument Manager Service program
(page 1--8).
Refer to the Instrument Manager Service section for more information on instrument communication setup.
TekVISA Configuration
Do the following to configure TekVISA for Ethernet
communications:
1. Run the T ekVISA Configuration program:
Start > Programs > Te kV IS A > T ekVIS A Configuration
The TekVISA Configuration program opens and searches for
GPIB and defined Ethernet addresses. If this is the first time
running the TekVISA Configuration program, there will not be
any defined Ethernet connections, and the program window lists
only GPIB instruments attached to the PC.
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2. Select the Add button to open the Add Remote Host dialog.
3. In the Host Name field, enter the Ethernet IP address of the
instrument (for example, 128.121.119.29) in the Host Name field.
4. Select OK. The program closes the dialog box, returns to the
main TekVISA Configuration window, and a dds the GPIB or
Ethernet address to the Remote Host field.
5. Select the Find button. The configuration program attempts to
locate the specified host address and list it in the TekVISA
Resources field.
NOTE. The TekVISA Configuration program must be able to find an
Ethernet instrument before you can continue with this procedure and
run the Instrument Manager Service (IMS) program. If TekVISA
cannot find an instrument, check that your instrument is connected to
the PC or network using the correct cables, and that the PC and
instrument Ethernet IP address information is correct.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add and find other instrument IP
addresses.
7. Select Quit to exit the TekVISA Configuration program.
Instrument Manager Service (IMS)
Do the following to open a communications connection to the
instrument:
1. Run the IMS program:
Start > Programs > Wa veS tar for Oscilloscop es > Instrument
Manager
The program opens the IMS window and then opens the Instrument
Connect wizard if there are no defined instru ments .
2. Select the instrument family to which you want to connect.
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3. Select Next. The program searches the TekVISA configuration
information, as well as the PC RS-232 and GPIB ports, for
instrument addresses, and lists them in the instrument field. If
IMS does not find an RS-232 or GPIB instrument conne cted to
your PC, verify that the instrument and PC communication
settings (such as baud rate, stop bits, and so on) are the same.
4. Select the instrument address to which you want WaveStar to
connect.
5. Select Next. The connection wizard displays an alias field in
which you can enter a name or label for the instrument. This alias
appears in the WaveStar instrument explorer view. If you do not
enter an alias, IMS and WaveStar uses the instrument series as
the alias.
6. Select Next. The connection wizard displays a Configure button
that lets you change PC communication settings for the selected
instrument communication protocol, restore default settings, or
test new settings.
7. Select Next. The connection wizard displays a Test button that
lets you test the selected instrument communication connection,
and returns a pass or fail message.
8. Select Next. The connection wizard displays a connection
verification message.
9. Select Finish to close the connection wizard and return to the
IMS window.
10. To add more instruments, select Edit > Add Instrument... from
the IMS menu and repeat steps 2 through 9.
11. Minimize the IMS window. You are now ready to run WaveStar.
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Running WaveStar
To start WaveStar, select Start > Programs > WaveStar for
Oscillos cop es > Wa veS tar for Oscilloscop es.
Refer to the rest of this manual, as well as the WaveStar online help,
for information on running WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes or
the WaveStar Reader.
Uninstallation
To uninstall WaveStar for Oscilloscopes software, use the
Add/Remove program in the Microsoft Windows Control Panel to
activate the Uninstall wizard, which takes you through the uninstall
process for the selected software.
Tutorials
The CD-ROM installation disc contains tutorials for WaveStar for
Oscilloscopes. The tutorials introduce you to key features and
functionality of the WaveStar software. To run the tutorial, insert the
WaveStar CD into the CD drive and then select Start > Programs >
WaveStar for Oscilloscopes > Tutorial.
VISA and T ekVISA
TekVISA is t he Tektronix version of VISA software. Typical ly, only
one version of VISA runs on your computer at a time, so you must
choose between TekVISA and a VISA from another company. If you
choose to overwrite the existing visa32.dll file, the installer deletes
any other Visa32.dll file in the System directory of Windows and
replaces it with TekVisa’s visa32.dll file.
To use two di fferent visa32.dll files, simply rename the Visa32.dll
file you want to replace, and copy the visa32.dll file you want to use
to the same location. For example, you have two VISA files (one
from National Instruments, one from Tektronix), and the current
VISA file is the National Instruments (NI). To replace the NI VISA
file, rename it visa32_ni.dll, and copy the TekVisa visa32.dll file
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into the Window’s System directory. A copy of TekVisa’s visa32.dll
is located in the directory where TekVISA was stored.
Note the following information when choosing between TekVISA
and another company’sVISA:
H The WaveStar software may work with a VISA from another
company, provided their VISA software supports the interface
types with which you are working. If you choose to use a VISA
from another company and find it doesn’t work with the
WaveStar software, you can i nstall TekVISA later using the
WaveStar installer.
H TekVISA does not support VXI Mainframe communication.
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Instrument Manager Service (IMS)
Instrument Manager Service (IMS)
The Instrument Manager Service (IMS) application connects your
PC to an instrument. Any connections you make will be saved when
you exit the Instrument Manager.
T o run the IMS program, select Start > Programs > WaveStar for
Oscillos cop es > Instrument Manager
The program opens the IMS window. If there are no defined instruments, IMS also opens the Instrument Connect wizard.
Main Screen
The illustration below shows the Instrument Manager Service main
screen.
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Instrument Manager Service
Menu Bar
The menu bar contains five menus, each wit h submenu commands to
control the application.
Control
Refresh Lists Refreshes the instrument list and updates the
Auto Shutdown Configures the application to automatically shut
Connect Service Configures the connection to the Instrument
Shutdown Service Shuts down the Instrument Server.
connection status of all instruments.
down the Instrument Server.
Server.
Exit User Interface Exits the Instrument Manager.
Edit
Add Instrument Adds an instrument to the Instrument Manager list.
Instrument
Properties
Delete Instrument Deletes the selected instrument from the
Switch Instrument Toggles the selected instrument connection
Displays the connection properties of the selected
instrument.
connection list.
between online and offline. You select the
instrument in the IMS main window.
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