Hardware Settings

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

When using a simulated signal generator connection, <Simulated Hardware> appears in the Name cell and <Simulated MXG/EXG/ESG/PSG Signal Generator> appears in the Connection cell. N/A appears in most of the other cells.

Click the Run Self-Tests button to run a test of the I/O interface connection between the instrument and the PC. RunSelf-Tests performs the same tests as the Test I/O Connections button.

The Self-Tests window appears and displays the results of the tests. Closing the test dialog window also closes the hardware node and opens the waveform setup node.

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

Click the Test I/O Connections button to run a test of the I/O interface connection between the instrument and the PC. Test I/O Connections performs the same tests as the Run Self-Tests button.

The Test I/O Connections window appears and displays the results of the tests. Closing the test dialog window also closes the hardware node and opens the waveform setup node.

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

1. System Details

Name

View the name assigned to the system.

Description

View the hardware configuration type.

2.RF Signal Generator Details

Connection

View connection details (LAN or GPIB).

Model Number

View the instrument model number.

Serial Number

View the instrument serial number.

Firmware Revision

View the instrument firmware revision number.

2.1 Options

View the options of the connected instrument. These cells are not displayed when using simulated hardware.