Hardware

For information about using the software to change instrument settings:

see Instrument for ARB capability with most signal generators
see Instrument (E6640A) for ARB capability with the E6640A EXM
see Instrument (MXG/EXG Real-Time Software) for real-time capability

Click Hardware in the Closed tree view to display read-only information about the hardware.

Click Hardware in the tree view to display read-only information about the hardware system. When using simulated hardware is selected in the wizard, Closed <Simulated Hardware> is displayed in the Name and Connection cells, and "N/A" is displayed in most of the other cells.

Run Self-Tests

Runs an I/O interface connection test between the signal generator and the PC. Run Self-Tests performs the same tests as the Test I/O Connections button.

The Self-Tests Closed window appears and displays the results of the tests. Closing the test dialog window changes the display from the hardware node to the waveform setup node.

If an error occurs, a Closed red X appears next to the failed test and an error message is displayed in the status area.

Test I/O Connections

Runs an I/O interface connection test between the signal generator and the PC. Test I/O Connections performs the same tests as the Run Self-Tests button.

The Test I/O Connections Closed window appears and displays the results of the tests. Closing the test dialog window changes the display from the hardware node to the waveform setup node.

If an error occurs, a Closed red X appears next to the failed I/O connection and an error message is displayed in the status area.

1. System Details

Name

Displays the name assigned to the system when it is configured with the wizard.

Description

Displays the hardware configuration type.

2. Signal Generator Details

Connection

Displays the connectivity method, such as LAN or GPIB.

Model Number

Displays the signal generator model number.

Serial Number

Displays the signal generator serial number.

Firmware Revision

Displays the signal generator firmware revision number.

2.1 Options

Lists the options installed on the connected instrument.

Selections will vary.