Hardware

Select this view to display read-only information about the hardware system. When using simulated hardware, the property page shows <Simulated Hardware> in the Name and Connection cells, and N/A in most of the other cells.

Click the Run Self-Tests button to run a self-test. The purpose of the self-test is to guarantee that a waveform can be successfully downloaded.

The self-test 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 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 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 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 red X appears next to the failed I/O connection and an error message is displayed in the status area.

The current version of the N7617C only supports Internal Arbitrary Waveform Generator; The IO connection test for Arbitrary Waveform Generator is not applicable.

System Details

Name

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

Description

View the hardware configuration type.

ESG/PSG/EXG/MXG Signal Generator Details

Connection

View the connectivity method, such as LAN or GPIB.

Model Number

View the signal generator model number.

Serial Number

View the signal generator serial number.

Firmware Revision

View the signal generator firmware revision number.

Options

View the list of installed signal generator options.