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viiiFigures and Tables Figure 3-1 Launcher ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-10Branch steps can be set respectively for step numbers. In the common parameters or sequence executio

9.5 Copying the Sequence Data 9-119.5 Copying the Sequence Data The sequence data can be copied in either the common parameters or sequence execu

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-129.6 Sequence Control Buttons This section details the sequence control buttons. <5><4>

9.6 Sequence Control Buttons 9-13<4> [Stop] button This button is used to stop the sequence. The output when the sequence is stopped is held

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-149.7 Monitoring the Sequence Execution The SEQ window allows monitoring of how the sequence is being

9.8 Message Display Area 9-159.8 Message Display Area This section details the message display area. Indicates whether the current operation is

10-110. SEQUENCE VIEW WINDOW 10.1 Sequence View Window ... 10-210.2 Sequence Preview ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 10-2 10.1 Sequence View Window When [Change Window(C)] - [Sequence view window] is selected, the seque

10.1 Sequence View Window 10-3<5> Message display area Same as the Message display area in the Edit window. See “9.8 Message Display Area

Figures and Tables ixFigure 9-10 Message Display Area ... 9-15F

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 10-410.2 Sequence Preview 10.2.1 Selecting display area Select from the combo box which connected devi

10.2 Sequence Preview 10-510.2.3 Sequence Display Area The sequence graph is displayed as shown in “Figure 10-4”. Use the horizontal scroll bar to

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 10-610.3 Monitoring the Sequence Execution When the Start button is clicked, sequence run monitoring st

10.4 Sequence Control Buttons 10-710.4 Sequence Control Buttons The functions of the sequence control buttons are the same as those of the Edit wi

11-111. OTHER SCREEN OPERATIONS FOR SEQUENCE EDITING 11.1 Vertical Tiling ... 11-211.2 Offlin

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 11-211.1 Vertical Tiling Select [Change Window(C)] - [Tile Vertically(T)] to tile the [Edit window] and

11.2 Offline Mode 11-311.2 Offline Mode This software checks whether a device is connected at every startup. If the software cannot find the conne

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 11-411.4 Transfer Arbitrary Wave Data Select [Tool(T)] - [Transfer arbitrary wave data(A)] to display t

11.4 Transfer Arbitrary Wave Data 11-5<4> Transfer When the Transfer button is clicked, the arbitrary wave data will be transferred to the d

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 11-611.5 Clear Arbitrary Waveform Memory Selecting [Tool(T)] - [Clear arbitrary waveform memory(C)] dis

11.7 System Settings 11-711.7 System Settings Select [Tool(T)] - [Set System(I)] to display the [Set System(I)] dialog box, shown in “Figure 11-6”

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 11-811.8 List of Initial Setting Values 11.8.1 Initial values of set parameters Parameter Name Initi

11.8 List of Initial Setting Values 11-911.8.2 List of other parameter initial values Setting Item Initial Value Remark Step 0Branch step l 0

12-112. ERROR MESSAGES 12.1 Launcher Errors ... 12-212.2 Remote Control Software Errors ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 12-212.1 Launcher Errors The following table summarizes the error specifications of the APS-1102 Control

12.2 Remote Control Software Errors 12-312.2 Remote Control Software Errors The following table summarizes the error specifications of the RMT Re

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 12-412.3 Arbitrary Wave Edit Software Error The following table summarizes the error specifications of

12.4 Sequence Edit Software Errors 12-512.4 Sequence Edit Software Errors The following table summarizes the error specifications of SEQ Sequence

1-11. OVERVIEW 1.1 General ... 1-21.2 Organization of Product ...

13-113. MAINTENANCE 13.1 Handling CD-ROM ... 13-213.2 Replacement of Damaged CD-ROM ... 13-

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 13-2 13.1 Handling CD-ROM Handle the CD-ROM carefully as described below.  Store the CD-ROM in a plac

1. Reproduction of the program or this user manual either in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited. 2. The contents of t

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APS-1102 Control Software Manual 1-21.1 General The APS-1102 Control Software is a program that supports remote control of the APS-1102 Programm

1.3 Software Configuration 1-31.3 Software Configuration The APS-1102 Control Software consists of a launcher and subsoftware launched from the la

2-12. INSTALLATION 2.1 Hardware Requirements ... 2-22.1.1 Personal computer ...

APS-1102 Control Software Manual 2-22.1 Hardware Requirements Before installing the APS-1102 Control Softwarecheck that the system satisfies all

2.2 Installation Procedure 2-32.2 Installation Procedure When installing or uninstalling the software in a Windows 2000 or XP environment, log on

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APS-1102 Control Software Manual 2-42.2.2 Installing the APS-1102 CONTROL SOFTWARE (a) Insert the APS-1102 Control SoftwareCD-ROM into the CD-

3-13. LAUNCHER 3.1 Starting the Launcher ... 3-23.2 Starting the Subsoftware ...

APS-1102 Control Software Manual 3-23.1 Starting the Launcher Click [APS1102] from Start - [Programs] - [APS_TOOL] - [APS1102] to start the lau

3.3 Exiting the Launcher 3-33.3 Exiting the Launcher The launcher is exited with the Exit icon or the Close button for the lancher. However, the

4-14. REMOTE CONTROL 4.1 Component Names ... 4-24.1.1 Remote control screen ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-24.1 Component Names When the RMT remote control (RMT) is started, the following remote control screen

4.1 Component Names 4-3g) Status monitoring See “4.8 Status Display”. h) Comment See “4.6.3 Comments”. i) Status bar See “4.1.3 Status

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-44.2 Menu Organization The menu organization of the “RMT Remote Control Software” is shown below. Fi

4.4 Exit 4-5If a sequence is being executed or held on a device that can be connected at startup, the sequence is stopped and the software is star

iPreface Thank you for purchasing the APS-1102 Programmable AC/DC Power Source. To ensure safe use of this product, please first read Safety Precau

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-64.5.2 Oscillator settings Set each output setting item. Input a numerical value or select an item fro

4.5 Operations for Each Unit 4-7The limiters or range limit values under the miscellaneous settings can only be set to the device through the “RMT

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-84.6 Device Setting File The settings for each setting item that can be set with the “RMT Remote Contr

4.7 Memory 4-94.7 Memory 4.7.1 Store and recall Store or recall the device in the online status. See the device manual for setting items saved du

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-104.8 Status Display 4.8.1 Status monitor The status monitor querries the device for status informatio

4.9 System Setup 4-114.9 System Setup When [Tool(T)] - [System Setup(S)] is selected, the [System Setup] dialog box appears. Figure 4-13 System

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 4-124.10 Errors “RMT” checks for device errors when the device has been set in the online status. If an

5-15. LOGGING 5.1 Component Names ... 5-25.1.1 Logging screen ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 5-25.1 Component Names The logging screen for the “RMT Remote Control Software” is shown below. 5.1.1 L

5.2 Menu Organization 5-35.1.2 Toolbar The toolbar on the logging screen is detailed below. Start button Stop button Figure 5-2 Toolbar on Log

ii Safety Precautions  To ensure safe use, be sure to observe the following warnings and cautions. Good Will shall not be held liable for damages

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 5-45.3 Start and Termination To display the logging screen, select [Logging] - [Logging] or click the L

5.6 Logging Conditions 5-55.6 Logging Conditions Select [Setting(S)] - [Logging Condition] to display the [Logging Condition] dialog box. Fi

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 5-6 5.8 Logging Data The following measurement values are logged depending on the device mode and measur

6-16. OVERVIEW OF ARBITRARY WAVEFORM CREATION 6.1 General ... 6-26.2 Start and Ter

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 6-26.1 General This chapter describes several examples so that you can understand basic operations and f

6.2 Start and Termination 6-3 6.2 Start and Termination To start the “ARB Arbitrary Waveform Editor”, see “3.2 Starting the Subsoftware”. To exit

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 6-46.4 Copying and Pasting a Waveform This section explains how to create a full-wave rectification wav

6.5 Numerical Expression Waveform 6-56.5 Numerical Expression Waveform This section explains how to create a waveform by superposing 3rd and 5th

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 6-6 6.6 Waveform Generation Through Interpolation This section explains how to create a smooth pulse wa

6.7 Compression and Extension of Waveform - 1 6-7 6.7 Compression and Extension of Waveform - 1 This section explains how to create a burst wavef

iii Disclaimer The APS-1102 Control Software (hereinafter, “this software”) was shipped after having undergone full testing and inspection by the

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 6-8 6.8 Compression and Extension of Waveform - 2 This section explains how to create a trapezoidal wav

6.9 Operation Between Waveforms 6-9setting [Transition] on a square wave. 6.9 Operation Between Waveforms This section explains how to create a w

7-17. ARBITRARY WAVEFORM  OPERATIONS ON WAVEFORM DISPLAY SCREEN 7.1 Organization and Functions of Waveform Display Screen ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-2The display that appears when the “ARB Arbitrary Waveform Editor” is started is called the waveform d

7.1 Organization and Functions of Waveform Display Screen 7-3The menu bar has a pull-down menu. Clicking a menu name displays the menu options. Cl

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-47.2 Tool Menu The tool menu options are shown below. Opens the waveform create screen, as does the b

7.5 Zooming and Scrolling the Display 7-57.5 Zooming and Scrolling the Display 7.5.1 Vertical zoom The waveform display can be independently zoom

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-6 7.5.5 Marker operations a) Marker types There are two markers used in the ARB: marker A and marker B

7.6 File Operations and Printing 7-7By setting a numerical value, it is possible to freely specify the marker position within the setting/display

ivContents Preface ... i Safety Precautions ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-8 7.6.1 File types ARB can read/write the following types of files. The text between parentheses is th

7.6 File Operations and Printing 7-9 7.6.4 Text file Waveform data created using the “ARB” can be also saved in a text file so that other applicat

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-107.6.5 Import Waveform data created using other software than the “ARB” can be imported as ARB’s wave

7.7 Copy and Paste 7-117.6.6 Print Waveform data created using the “ARB” can also be printed out as a waveform. However, note that the grid is not

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 7-12Data on the clipboard can be pasted as is to the text editor, spreadsheet software, or other applica

8-18. ARBITRARY WAVEFORM  OTHER SCREEN OPERATIONS 8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-2This chapter describes the functions and operations on each screen other than the waveform display sc

8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform 8-38.1.1 Range setting and page On the waveform generation screen, it is re

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-4 8.1.3 Parameter setting The parameters in “Table 8-1 Parameters for Standard Waveforms” can be set f

8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform 8-5 8.1.4 Inter-Waveform Numerical Expression Selecting [Waveform Function]

Contents v4.9 System Setup ... 4-114.10 Errors ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-6Constants must be strings other than those shown in “Table 8-4 Built-in Function”. It is recommended

8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform 8-7When the horizontal axis unit is [Time] and the cycle is 1 ms, the result

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-8e) Built-in functions The functions shown in “Table 8-4 Built-in Function” can be used in the numeric

8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform 8-9Page 1 [Constant] [None] [Y=] [((sin(x)>=0)-0.5)*2] (Obtain 0/+1 squa

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-10 [Constant] [j=50;] [Y=] [sin(s*x)+cos(s*j*x)/2+0.5] (Create a sine wave across page 1 and overwri

8.2 Contraction/Extension of Waveform 8-118.2 Contraction/Extension of Waveform The contraction/extension screen is used to vertically or horizon

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-128.2.1 Contraction/extension of horizontal axis Select the range with the markers on the waveform di

8.2 Contraction/Extension of Waveform 8-138.2.2 Contraction/extension of vertical axis The vertical axis is contracted/extended within the select

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-14d) Miscellaneous When the setting results in extension that exceeds the ± full scale range, waveform

8.3 Waveform Generation Through Interpolation 8-158.3.1 Control point setting Interpolation is applied to the range selected by markers on the wav

Contents vi8.1 Generation of Standard Waveform and Numerical Expression Waveform ... 8-28.1.1 Range

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-16f) Deleting all the control points Click the Delete All button to select all the set control points

8.4 Operation Between Waveforms 8-17 Other files that can be handled with the ARB “7.6.1 File type” 8.4 Operation Between Waveforms The inter-

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-18b) Clipboard Clicking the Clip Board button or pressing Alt + B displays the waveform stored on

8.5 Transferring the Waveform and Settings 8-198.5 Transferring the Waveform and Settings The system setting screen is used to set the device mod

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-208.5.1 Model setting The [Model] frame on the [System Setup] page is used select the device model and

8.5 Transferring the Waveform and Settings 8-21c) Waveform memory number Click the button to the right of [Memory Number] to select a waveform m

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-22depending on the signal generator model. d) Period Click the input area to the right of [Period(P)]

8.5 Transferring the Waveform and Settings 8-23 If the connected device is different from the set device or the serial number is different, an er

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 8-24 8.5.6 Vertical axis unit In the ARB, the voltage and the user unit can be used as the display/sett

8.5 Transferring the Waveform and Settings 8-258.5.8 Print The setting conditions for the system setting screen can also be printed out. Select [S

Contents vii 11-311.4 Transfer Arbitrary Wave Data ... 11-411.5 Clear Arbitrary Waveform Memory ... 11-611

9-19. SEQUENCE EDITING 9.1 Component Names ... 9-29.2 Menu Organization ...

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-29.1 Component Names The following editing screen appears after the SEQ Sequence Edit Software (SEQ) i

9.2 Menu Organization 9-39.2 Menu Organization The menu organization of the SEQ Sequence Edit Software is shown below. Note that items indicated w

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-49.3 Start and Termination For how to start the SEQ Sequence Edit Software, see “3.2 Starting the Sub

9.4 Sequence Edit Area 9-59.4 Sequence Edit Area The sequence edit area consists of the following three areas. <1> Common parameters settin

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-69.4.1 Adding, inserting, deleting, and moving a row Clicking the Add button  adds a new row. Defau

9.4 Sequence Edit Area 9-79.4.2 Setting parameters You can set each parameter by inputting the desired value directly into the selected cell. The

APS-1102 Control Software User Manual 9-8Clicking the [Step stop phase [deg]] cell displays the radio buttons with which the stop phase can be

9.4 Sequence Edit Area 9-9Clicking a cell in the sequence execution parameters setting area displays the radio buttons with which the operational