Arbitrary Waveform and Oscilloscope Testing Utility

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Overview

This utility gives you the ability to control arbitrary waveform generators and oscilloscopes, perform measurements, and save a configuration file for quick access to your test settings.

Description

This program can control both an oscilloscope and arbitrary waveform generator simultaneously. It can also simplify the task of creating arbitrary waves by linearly connecting points that you specify in the wave or by utilizing waves that are pre-generated and then editing them point by point. This program can perform a wide variety of measurements, including performing a linearity test where after each step in voltage on the ARB, the scope will resize and measure whatever is specified. Measurements that can be taken include: Rise/Fall Times, Maximum, Minimum, averages over specified time intervals, and many more measurements. The program can also force the scope to zoom in on a specified region which can provide greater accuracy in reading. The program is also capable of saving settings and setup to a local file that can then be loaded so that you can replicate a test as easily and quickly as possible. The attached document includes instructions on how to operate the program.

Steps to Execute Code

1. Make sure that the oscilloscope and arbitrary function generator are attached to the computer and powered on.
2. Open the program by opening either WaveAndScope2.VI
3. Press the LabVIEW Run button on the toolbar to begin the program.
4. See WaveandScope.txt for more information on specific tests and settings.
   

Requirements

Software

LabVIEW 8.5 or later.

Hardware

Oscilloscope

Arbitrary waveform generator

Front Panel

-Sean Keenan and Isaac Pedisich

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