Welcome

This help system contains information on the PathWave BenchVue AC Source Application. This application provides easy access to instrument control, data collection, and data analysis for the AC power sources on your workbench.

The specific features and functionality available in this application will vary depending on the instrument and model number. Some of the parameters and functionality described here might not be available for a particular instrument. The application will show only those parameters and parameter ranges available for your specific instrument.

Software Licensing

Keysight's flexible licensing options allow you to select the license type and license terms that best fit your software needs. To use the AC Source application, you will be required to purchase a software license. For more information on purchasing and installing a software license, see Software Licensing Options.

To evaluate a PathWave BenchVue application, you can apply for a free 30-day license. After the trial period expires, you will be required to purchase a software license for that application.

AC Source Application Features

The AC Source application requires either of the following licenses:

BV0026B – PathWave BenchVue AC Source Control Software
BV0028B – PathWave BenchVue AC Source Avionics Standard Test Software
BV0030B – PathWave BenchVue AC Source Pre-Compliance Test Software

BV0028B and BV0030B are required for full access to AC Source application features, including the Avionics Standard tests and Immunity tests respectively. Without the above mentioned licenses, you will only be able to try out the Avionics and Immunity features in Demo Mode.

Demo Mode

You can use the AC Source application without a software license in the Demo Mode, which enables you to preview the application's features without being connected to an actual instrument. Some functionality shown in the Demo Mode may not be available on your particular instruments.

To enable the Demo Mode, perform the following steps.

Click the Select Instrument drop-down.
Click the button under Available Instruments.
Click the Demo Mode switch.

Graphical Overview of AC Source Application

To introduce you to the user interface elements of the AC Source application, we have created a graphical overview below. Although the specific configuration properties vary by the instrument model number, the primary elements of the application will be the same.

1		Configure advanced settings for instruments and data logging. Instrument Settings (Instrument View, Power Simulation view, Immunity view) Data Logger Settings (Data Logger view)
2		From the following functionality view, save a file, or import and open a previously-stored file. Instrument View – Save instrument state to a file or load a previously-stored instrument state from a file. See Save Instrument State and Load Instrument State. Avionics view – Open a previously-stored Avionics test file. See Open Avionics Test File. Waveform Bank view – Open a previously-stored waveform bank setting file. See Open Waveform Bank Setting File. Immunity view – Open a previously-stored Immunity test file. See Open Immunity Test File.
3		Open the Information and Technical Support Menu to view the Help system and technical support information.
4		Available features on this AC Source application. Instrument View – Display instrument measurement readings and configure measurement settings. Harmonic Analysis view – Perform harmonic analysis on output voltage or output current. Data Logger view – Configure the instrument to log measurements over time. Sequencer view – Create and execute sequencers. Power Simulation view – Simulate power failures, voltage dips, and voltage pops. Waveform Bank view – Generate both Peak Clipped and Flat Curve waveforms. Avionics view – Create and run sequences of tests for supported avionics test standards. Immunity view - Perform immunity tests for electrical and/or electronic devices in their electromagnetic environment.
5		While not connected to an instrument, load a previously-stored Data Log file from your computer. See Load Offline Data Log.
6		From the following functionality view, export a file. Harmonic Analysis view – Export a harmonic data. See Export Harmonic Data. Data Logger view – Export a data log or a chart. See Export Data Log or Export Screen Shot. Avionics view – Export an Avionics test file. See Export Avionics Test File. Waveform Bank view – Export a waveform bank setting file. See Export Waveform Bank Setting File. Immunity view – Export an Immunity test file. See Export Immunity Test File.
7		Minimize, maximize, or close AC Source application window.
8		Show the instrument model currently connected to AC Source application. From the Select Instrument drop-down, you can also enable or disable Demo Mode with simulated instruments and measurement data. For more information on connecting instruments, see Connect to Instruments.
9		View information, warnings, and errors messages for the application. See Notifications.
10		Pause instrument IO communication between AC Source application and instrument. See Pause Instrument Connection.

Carefully read all safety information in the instrument's documentation before operating, applying power, or connecting wiring to an instrument.

Should network communication issues occur, the instrument settings shown in this application may not represent the actual state of the instrument. This may result in unexpected hazardous voltages on the output and sense connections that could result in personal injury, death, or damage to a device under test. Before touching the output or sense connections, or connecting to a device under test, always verify the state of the instrument.

Welcome

Software Licensing

AC Source Application Features

Demo Mode

Graphical Overview of AC Source Application

See Also