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Menu Bar and Toolbar

The following illustration shows the Menu bar and the Toolbar for the N7601B Signal Studio for cdma2000/1xEV-DO software.

Select a command from the displayed menus for a description of the command.

Select an icon from the toolbar for a description of the icon's command.

File

New

Sets the software to its initial state (one IS95A Forward link carrier configured with the 9 Ch Forward configuration) using the current hardware configuration. The window name changes to Closed Untitled. Rename and save the new setup as a settings (.scp) file (saving only the software parameters), or as a Quick Setup (saving the current hardware and software parameters).

You must save the current software parameter settings before selecting New to prevent the loss of data.

Open

Opens a saved settings (.scp) file. Opening a settings file configures only the waveform data parameters for use with the currently selected hardware. To use a settings file with a different hardware configuration, select Change Hardware Connections, or Run System Configuration Wizard to configure new hardware.

Use Quick Setup to open a saved settings file that includes the hardware connection and software settings.

Save As…

Saves only waveform data settings to a specified settings (.scp) file. Settings files do not contain the hardware configuration data. To save a settings file with a specific hardware configuration, select Change Hardware Connections, or Run System Configuration Wizard to configure new hardware. When a file is saved it is added to the top of the Most Recently Used Files list.

Use Quick Setup to save the current hardware configuration with your waveform setup.

When using Windows Vista operating system, saved settings files (*.scp) are not shared between different users of the same PC unless saved to a common location accessible to all users.

Export Waveform Data…

Saves an encrypted waveform file (with a .wfm extension) to your PC. This waveform file can then be downloaded and played in other licensed signal generators or ADS design libraries. If a waveform is configured, but has not been generated, this selection also generates the waveform.

Most Recently Used Files

Displays the four most recent settings files that were either opened with Open... or saved with Save As.... The settings file used most recently is added to the top of the list. Deleting a settings file does not immediately remove it from the list. Selecting a deleted settings file displays an error then removes the file from the list.

Exit

Stops and closes the software. If you made any waveform setup changes, a Closed dialog box is displayed asking if you want to save the changes as a quick setup before exiting. The Closed close button performs the same function.

To save any hardware parameter changes, you must use the Save As Quick Setup button. You are not prompted to save Hardware parameter changes when closing or exiting the software unless changes are also made to the Waveform Setup parameters.

Control

Generate

Enables you to generate a waveform. This allows you to check for waveform errors before downloading or exporting the waveform.

Generate and Download

Enables you to generate and download a waveform to the hardware.

When a power-sensitive DUT is connected to the signal generator, ensure that the RF power is off before downloading a waveform.

Keysight N5106A PXB Baseband Generator and Channel Emulator
If the software displays an error message when you attempt to download a waveform to the PXB, see Instrument Problems in the Troubleshooting section.

To download a waveform to the Keysight N5106A PXB, perform the following procedure:
1. On the PXB, set up and load a configuration with the appropriate capabilities for the waveform you intend to play. The configuration must include at least one baseband generator (BBG). Refer to the PXB online documentation.
2. Start Signal Studio and connect to the PXB using the Configuration Wizard. If you are running the Signal Studio software on the PXB, use “localhost” in the Hostname/IP Address field in Step 4 of the System Configuration Wizard. If you are running Signal Studio on a PC connected to the PXB, use the IP address or Machine Name (hostname) of the PXB in the Hostname/IP Address field. To find the PXB’s Machine Name (hostname) or IP address click System > Product Information in the PXB user interface.
3. Set up waveform parameters in Signal Studio. Make sure you enter a name in the Waveform Name cell in the Waveform Setup node. This name identifies the waveform on the PXB.
4. Click the Generate and Download button. The default location for the waveform file in the PXB is D:\Waveforms\ChannelN.
5. On the PXB, click Load Waveforms and select the waveform file with the Waveform Name from Step 3.
6. Click Download to download the waveform to the BBG.
7. On the PXB, click Play to play the waveform.
Keysight E6607 EXT Wireless Communications Test Set
To avoid causing the EXT to timeout during the download process,.verify the EXT's triggering mode is set to Free Run.

If the software displays an error message when you attempt to download a waveform to the EXT see Instrument Problems in the Troubleshooting section.

To download a waveform to the Keysight E6607 perform the following procedure:
1. On the EXT set up and load a configuration with the appropriate capabilities for the waveform you intend to play. Refer to the EXT online documentation.
2. Start Signal Studio and connect to the EXT using the Configuration Wizard. If you are running the Signal Studio software on the EXT, use “localhost” in the Hostname/IP Address field in Step 4 of the System Configuration Wizard. If you are running Signal Studio on a PC connected to the EXT, use the IP address or hostname of the EXT in the Hostname/IP Address field. To find the EXT's hostname or IP address click System > Product Information in the EXT user interface.
3. Set up waveform parameters in Signal Studio. Make sure you enter a name in the Waveform Name cell in the Waveform Setup node. This name identifies the waveform on the EXT.
4. Click the Generate and Download button. The default location for the waveform file in the EXT is D:\NVARB.

Update Hardware Settings

Sends the current signal generator configuration to the appropriate instrument. If the configuration is not received by the instrument, an error message describing the problem appears.

System

Change Hardware Connections

Displays a list of saved hardware connections. This menu choice opens Closed Step 2 of the System Configuration Wizard, where you can select a previously saved hardware configuration, or configure and save a new hardware setup.

Run System Configuration Wizard

Enables you to configure your system component connections and save the hardware configuration for later use. Use Closed Run System Configuration Wizard to set up a new signal generator connection, or use Quick Setup to save and change between complete setups that include the hardware connection and software settings.

Tools

Status Window

Enables you to turn the Status Window on or off.

Waveform Generation Log

displays the waveform generation log.

Options/Display Welcome Dialog

Allows you select whether to display the Closed Run System Configuration Wizard when the software is started.

Help

Contents

Opens the Help system and displays the table of contents.

Index

Opens the Help system and displays the Index utility.

Search

Opens the Help system and displays the search utility.

API Reference

Opens the N7601B API help.

Software License Terms

Displays the Software License Terms.

Keysight Signal Studio Website

Go to the Keysight Signal Studio Website

http://www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio

About

Displays the version and release date of the software.