BenchVue Oscilloscope Application

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Welcome

This help system contains information on the PathWave BenchVue Oscilloscope application. This application provides easy access to data collection and data analysis for the oscilloscopes 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 your particular instrument. The application will show only those parameters, and parameter ranges, available for your specific instrument.

PathWave Software Licensing (Premium Installer)

Keysight's flexible licensing options allow you to select the license type and license terms that best fit your software needs. To use the 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.
To request a free trial license, go to the Information and Technical Support menu ("?" icon in upper left corner of the application) and select "License Management". From the license management screen, click "Get Trial or Buy License" and then click "Request a free trial license".

Demo Mode

You can use the Oscilloscope 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.

To enable the Demo Mode, perform the following steps.

  1. Click the "Select Instrument" drop-down.
  2. Click the button under Available Instruments.
  3. Click the "Demo Mode" switch.

BenchVue Test Flow

BenchVue Test Flow is an embedded application which runs within the BenchVue desktop. You can use the BenchVue Test Flow to quickly create and analyze automated tests – without any programming. With the intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Test Flow allows you to combine multiple instruments into an automated test for better characterization of your device-under-test. The specific controls and properties supported by Test Flow will vary depending on the instrument type and model number. For more information, see Create Automated Tests Using BenchVue Test Flow.

Graphical Overview of Application

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

Support for WaveGen Option: The oscilloscope application includes controls for the optional WaveGen built-in waveform generator available on some Keysight oscilloscope models (a separate license is required). For more information, see WaveGen Option Support.

Toolbar Overview

Instrument View Overview

Select the Instrument View to configure the oscilloscope's settings.

Screen Image View Overview

Select the Screen Image view to capture the instrument's screen as an image.

Trace Data View Overview

Select the Trace Data view to capture the instrument's traces as measurement data.

Measurement View Overview

Select the Measurement view to configure the instrument to log measurements over time.

 

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

See Also

Supported Instruments and Interfaces

System and Installation Requirements

Troubleshoot Instrument Connections

Technical Support

 

 

Help Version 2024.1 | 12 August 2024