Programmable AC/DC Power Source APS-1102A CONTROL SOFTWARE USER MANUAL REVISION 1.
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Preface Thank you for purchasing our Programmable AC/DC Power Source APS Series. For safe and correct use of the electrical product, please first read "Safety Precautions" on the next page. Alert symbols in this manual This manual uses the following alert symbols. CAUTION It contains cautions about working with the program. This manual consists of the following chapters. If it is the first time for you to use this product, start with "1. Outline." 1.
Safety Precautions For safe use, ensure to obey the following warnings and cautions. We are not responsible for damage resulting from failure to obey these warnings and cautions. Ensure you obey the instructions in this instruction manual. This instruction manual contains instructions for safe operation and use of this product. Before using the product, please read this manual first.
Disclaimer "APS-1102A Control Software" (hereinafter abbreviated as "this software") is shipped after being tested and inspected sufficiently by GW Instek. Should you encounter any failure caused by a manufacturing defect or accident during transportation, contact us or our agent. We have no responsibility for any damage caused by using this software. We also are not obligated to provide any modifications or support, if you have problems with this software.
Contents Page Preface ............................................................................................................................................ i Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... ii Disclaimer/About Copyrights/Contact US ...................................................................................... iii Table of Contents .......................................................
4.2.6 Limiter Setting ......................................................................................................... 19 4.2.7 Operation Bar .......................................................................................................... 19 4.3 4.3.1 Save As ................................................................................................................... 20 4.3.2 Save ...............................................................................................
7. 6.2 Name of Each Component in the Window ...................................................................... 37 6.3 Operations on Each Section ........................................................................................... 38 6.3.1 Menu Bar ................................................................................................................ 38 6.3.2 Tool Bar ..................................................................................................................
7.9.3 Created Arbitrary Waveforms Examples ................................................................. 68 7.9.4 Control Point File Operation .................................................................................... 69 7.10 7.10.1 Types of Operation.................................................................................................. 71 7.10.2 Set a Operation Target ............................................................................................ 71 7.10.
Figures and Tables List of Figures Page Figure 3-1 Shortcut Icon on Desktop .............................................................................................. 9 Figure 3-2 Exit Confirmation Dialog ................................................................................................ 9 Figure 3-3 Dialog that Opens when the Software was Started in Communication Offline State ... 10 Figure 3-4 Composition of Main Window ....................................................................
Figure 7-3 The Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window ..................................................................... 44 Figure 7-4 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window Menus ................................................................ 45 Figure 7-5 Tool Bar in the Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window.................................................... 46 Figure 7-6 Transitions for Control Panels .....................................................................................
1 Outline 1. Outline 1.1 Overview···················································· 2 1.2 Software Configuration ································· 3 1.3 Communication with APS Power Source at Software Startup ·········································· 3 1.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 1.1 Overview Control Software for APS Series is a program to support the Remote control, Arbitrary waveform creation, Sequence functions of Programmable AC/DC Power Source APS Series (hereinafter abbreviated as "APS power source").
1 Outline 1.2 Software Configuration Control Software for APS Series consists of two major functions displayed on the same screen, and two tools. Major functions Basic controller Sequence function Tool functions Arbitrary waveform creation function Logging function 1.3 Communication with APS Power Source at Software Startup Control Software for APS Series checks the communication connection with the APS power source when it is started.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 2. Installation 2.1 System Requirements ·································· 5 2.
2 Installation 2.1 System Requirements Make sure that your system satisfies the requirements described in Table 2-1, before installing Control Software for APS Series. Table 2-1 System Requirements Item CPU Memory Free hard disk drive space Display OS Disk drive USB interface Software component Description 300 MHz or more (1.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 2.2 Installation Procedure To install/uninstall Control Software for APS Series, log on to Windows with Administrator permissions. To establish the communication connection between Control Software for APS Series and the APS power source, the USB driver software must be installed. If the VISA environment is set up in your computer, the USB driver software is already installed. If the VISA environment is not set up, follow the procedure described in 2.2.
2 Installation 2.2.2 Installation of Control Software for APS Series Installation procedure 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Execute English\Application\setup.exe in CD-ROM. The installer starts up. 3. Follow the instructions shown in the dialog box to click the Next and install the software. 4. When the installation is finished, remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. After installation, you can perform this software ( 3.1).
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 3. Control Software Operation 3.1 Start and Exit ·············································· 9 3.2 Communication with APS Power Source ·········10 3.3 Composition of Main Window ·······················11 3.4 Function Switching and Function Display Section ·····················································11 3.5 Common Display Section ·····························12 3.6 System ·····················································13 3.
3 Control Software Operation 3.1 Start and Exit This section explains how to start and exit the software. 3.1.1 Start Following two methods are available. The desktop shortcut is automatically created when the software is installed. Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop (Figure 3-1). From the Start menu, select [Start] - [All Programs] - [GW Instek] - [Control Software for APS Series]. Figure 3-1 Shortcut Icon on Desktop 3.1.2 Exit Following three methods are available.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 3.2 Communication with APS Power Source This software can set and control the APS power source connected via USB, by communicating with it. To distinguish from the state in which the computer and APS power source are just connected physically using a USB cable, "communication online state" is used to describe that the communication is established between the software and a APS power source.
3 Control Software Operation 3.3 Composition of Main Window d) System Setting a) Function switching b) Function display section c) Common display section Figure 3-4 Composition of Main Window a) b) c) d) 3.4 Function switching Function display section Common display section System Setting 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.6 Function Switching and Function Display Section With this software, you can use two types of functions by switching among them.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 3.5 Common Display Section The common display section is shown commonly to all functions. 3.5.1 Operation Bar The Operation Bar has the output ON/OFF switching button and other buttons for various function operations. Figure 3-5 Operation Bar 3.5.2 Status Monitor The status monitor indicates the status of the currently connected APS power source. Figure 3-6 Status monitor 3.5.
3 Control Software Operation 3.6 System Setting When you first use this software, system setting is needed. Click the System Setting button in the upper right corner of the window to open the System Setting dialog as shown in Figure 3-8. You can change the system setting whenever the software is up and running. However, changing the system setting clears parameters and other settings that are being edited. Figure 3-8 System Setting Dialog 3.6.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 4. Basic Controller 4.1 Name of Each Component in the Window ········15 4.2 Operations on Each Section··························16 4.3 APS Power Source Setting File ·····················20 4.4 Memory ····················································21 4.5 Status·······················································22 4.6 Logging ····················································23 4.7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing ···························23 4.
4 Basic Controller 4.1 Name of Each Component in the Window a) Menu Bar b) Tool Bar d) Basic setting f) Limiter setting e) Output setting c) [Reload] and [Set] buttons g) Operation Bar Figure 4-1 Basic Controller Window a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Menu Bar Tool Bar [Reload] and [Set] buttons Basic setting Output setting Limiter setting Operation Bar 15 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 4.2 Operations on Each Section This section explains how to operate each section assuming that the operation is performed in the communication online state. In the communication offline state, some functions are restricted because 4.8). the APS power source status cannot be obtained ( Based on the APS power source status, you may encounter an error message when setting an item. In that case, handle the error according to the message content. 4.2.
4 Basic Controller 4.2.3 Reload and Set Buttons a) b) Figure 4-4 Reload and Set Buttons a) [Reload] button b) [Set] button Obtains the basic, output, and limiter settings from the connected APS power source, and updates the setting values for the windows of the software. Sets the basic, output, and limiter settings entered in the windows of the software to the connected APS power source. 4.2.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 4.2.5 Output Setting Set the output-related items. A grayed item is not available in this output mode. Figure 4-7 Output Setting In a numerical entry box, if the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog opens as shown in Figure 4-8. Enter a value within the setting range shown in the dialog. The setting range differs by models. For details of the setting range, see the instruction manual of the APS Power Source.
4 Basic Controller 4.2.6 Limiter Setting In the limiter setting, you set the current limiters and the restriction on the setting ranges. The default limiter values held by this software are determined by the model setting in the [System Setting]. Figure 4-9 is an example of limiter settings on APS-1102A. Figure 4-9 Limiter Setting In a numerical entry box of the limiter setting, if the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog opens as shown in Figure 4-8.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 4.3 APS Power Source Setting File Control Software for APS Series handles the following one type of file format as the Basic controller setting file. APS power source setting file (extension is .rmt) This file stores the Basic controller settings except the output ON/OFF setting. This file can be read and saved by Control Software for APS Series. It cannot be read by the APS power source.
4 Basic Controller 4.4 Memory This section explains the method to communicate with the APS power source and access or reset the basic setting memory (internal memory). Figure 4-11 Store and Recall Dialogs 4.4.1 Store The Store dialog can be opened by any of the following two methods. In the Store dialog, specify the internal memory number from the [Memory No.] list, and then click OK to execute the store processing on the APS power source. From the Menu Bar, click [Memory] - [Store].
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 4.5 Status 4.5.1 Status Monitor The software inquires the connected APS power source for the statuses with the interval of about two seconds, and refreshes the display of the status monitor while the output of the APS Power Source is on. Table 4-1 shows the list of statuses to be monitored. After the APS power source status inquiry, the applicable status (i.e., the status is ON) illuminates in red or orange. Figure 4-12 shows the example of status display.
4 Basic Controller 4.6 Logging Open the [Logging] window ( 6). Following two methods are available. From the Menu Bar, click [Tool] - [Logging]. On the Tool Bar, click the [Logging] icon ( 4.7 4.2.2). Arbitrary Waveform Editing Show the Arbitrary waveform editing tool ( 7). Following two methods are available. From the Menu Bar, click [Tool] - [Edit Waveform]. On the Tool Bar, click the [Arbitrary Waveform Editing] icon ( 4.8 4.2.2).
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 5. Sequence 5.1 Name of Each Component in the Window ········25 5.2 Operations on Each Section··························26 5.3 Sequence Setting File ··································33 5.
5 Sequence 5.1 Name of Each Component in the Window a) Menu Bar b) Tool Bar c) Basic setting d) Step arrangement e) Step-transition parameter setting f) Step-execution parameter setting g) Operation Bar Figure 5-1 Sequence Window a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Menu Bar Tool Bar Basic setting Step arrangement Step-transition parameter setting Step-execution parameter setting Operation Bar 25 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 5.2 Operations on Each Section 5.2.1 Menu Bar File(F) Edit(E) Control(R) New(N) Ctrl+N Creates a new sequence setting file Open(O)... Ctrl+O Opens the sequence setting file Save(S) Ctrl+S Overwrites and saves the sequence setting file Save As(A)...
5 Sequence 5.2.2 Tool Bar On the Sequence Tool Bar, you just click each icon shown in Figure 5-3 to execute the corresponding function. a) b) c) d) Figure 5-3 Sequence Tool Bar a) b) c) d) New Open Save Arbitrary Waveform Editing Creates a new sequence setting. Opens the sequence setting file. Overwrites and saves the sequence setting file. Shows the Arbitrary waveform editing tool. 5.2.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 5.2.4 Step Arrangement This section describes how to add, insert, delete, move, and copy a step (line). Figure 5-6 Step Arrangement Buttons CAUTION When the step number is changed for a step that is set as a jump-to step or branch step, the step number is automatically changed on the calling side of the jump or branching also, preserving the dependency between steps.
5 Sequence Add Step Adds a new step after the last step (line). Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Add Step]. On the keyboard, press Alt, E, S. Click [Add Step] button of the step arrangement. Insert Step Adds a new step just above the current cursor step (line). Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Insert Step]. On the keyboard, press Alt, E, I. Click [Insert Step] button of the step arrangement.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Paste Pastes the setting data on the clip board to the selected line range or cell range. Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Edit] - [Paste]. On the keyboard, press Alt, E, P. On the keyboard, press Ctrl + V. CAUTION Row numbers and column items should be matched between the destination data range to be pasted and the source data range that was copied to the clip board.
5 Sequence 5.2.5 Step- transition Parameter Setting Enter a setting value Select a cell and then enter a value. If the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog appears. Enter a value according to the dialog. Select [Termination] from the combo box opened by clicking a cell. Enter a enable / disable setting value When a cell of [Stop Phase] or [Jump-to], [Branch] is selected, enable and disable radio buttons become enabled.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 5.2.6 Step-execution Parameter Setting Enter a setting value Select a cell and then enter a value. If the entered value is out of the setting range, the error dialog appears. Enter a value according to the dialog. Enter operation type When a cell of the setting value in which you can set a operation type is selected, radio buttons for the operation type (Const, Keep, and Sweep) are enabled. A operation type can be set by selecting the radio buttons (Figure 5-10).
5 Sequence 5.3 Sequence Setting File There are the following type of file format for the sequence data used by the Control Software for APS Series: Sequence setting file (extension is .sqd) This file can be read and saved by Control Software for APS Series. CAUTION About compatibility with "APS-1102 control software" accompanying with APS-1102: Sequence setting file (*.dat) created with the "APS-1102 control software" cannot be used with this software.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 5.4 Control This section describes how to control a start, stop, etc. of the sequence. 5.4.1 Start Enabled only in the execution mode and with the output on. Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Start]. On the keyboard, press Alt, R, S. In the Operation Bar, click [Start] button ( 5.2.7). 5.4.2 Stop Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Stop].
5 Sequence 5.4.5 Output On It is enabled only in the execution mode. Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output ON]. On the keyboard, press Alt, R, N. In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT ( 5.2.7). 5.4.6 Output Off Following three methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Control] - [Output OFF]. On the keyboard, press Alt, R, F. In the Operation Bar, click OUTPUT ( 5.2.7). 5.4.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 6. Measurements Logging 6.1 Open or Close the Measurements Logging Window ····················································37 6.2 Name of Each Component in the Window ········37 6.3 Operations on Each Section··························38 6.4 Log Display Section ····································40 6.
6 Measurements Logging 6.1 Open or Close the Measurements Logging Window 6.1.1 Open the Measurements Logging Window Following two methods are available. In the [Basic Controller] Menu Bar, select [Tool] - [Logging]. Click [Logging] icon ( 4.2.2) on the [Basic Controller] Tool Bar. 6.1.2 Close the Measurements Logging Window Click the 6.2 in the upper right corner of the [Logging] window.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 6.3 Operations on Each Section 6.3.1 Menu Bar The menu of [Measurements Logging] appears in Figure 6-2. ロギング Logging 設定(S) Set(S) 開始(S) Start(S) Starts the logging ロギングを開始します 停止(E) Stop(E) Stops the logging ロギングを停止します Clear Log ログクリア 取得ログをクリアします Clears the collected log Logging Condition ロギング条件 Opens the [Logging Condition] window ロギング条件画面を表示します Figure 6-2 Measurements Logging Window Menus 6.3.
6 Measurements Logging 6.3.3 Start, Stop, and Clear Start Following two methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Start]. From the Tool Bar, select [Start Logging] icon. Stop Following two methods are available. From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Stop]. From the Tool Bar, select Stop Logging icon. Clear Log From the Menu Bar, select [Logging] - [Clear Log] to clear logs in the [Measurements Logging] window. The logged data in the logging file are not cleared. 6.3.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Logging Interval Specifies the interval of measurements logging in seconds. The range of the value is between 1 to 300. CAUTION The accuracy of the logging interval is not guaranteed. 6.4 Log Display Section When the logging is started, a log for each line is created in the log display section with the specified interval. 6.5 Measurements Log File When the [Save in a File] check box is selected in the [Logging Setting] dialog ( 6.3.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7. Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.1 Overview···················································42 7.2 Opening/Closing the Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window ··········································43 7.3 Name of Each Component in the Window ········44 7.4 Operations on Each Section··························45 7.5 Waveform Display Section ····························47 7.6 File Operation ············································52 7.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.1 Overview This chapter uses some examples of creating arbitrary waveforms shown in the Figure 7-1 to help you understand the basic operations and functions of the "Arbitrary waveform editing tool." We recommend you to operate the tool while reading this chapter to understand how it works more easily.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.2 Opening/Closing the Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window 7.2.1 Opening the Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window Following three methods are available. In the [Basic Controller] Menu Bar, select [Tool] - [Edit Waveform] ( 4.2.1). Click the [Arbitrary Waveform Editing] icon ( 4.2.2) on the [Basic Controller] Tool Bar. Click the [Arbitrary Waveform Editing] icon ( 5.2.2) on the [Sequence] Tool Bar. 7.2.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.3 Name of Each Component in the Window The name of the file used to read/write the waveform data is shown in the title bar. If no file has been read/written, [] is shown in the bar. a) Menu Bar b) Tool Bar c) Control panel d) Waveform display section Figure 7-3 The Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window a) b) c) d) Menu Bar Tool Bar Control panel Waveform display section 44 7.4.1 7.4.2 7.4.3 7.4.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.4 Operations on Each Section This section provides how to operate each section assuming that the operation is performed in the communication online state. In the communication offline state, you cannot perform any action requiring communication because the communication with the APS power source is disabled. Based on the APS power source side status, you may encounter an error message when setting an item. Handle the error according to the message content. 7.4.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.4.2 Tool Bar On the [Arbitrary Waveform Editing] Tool Bar, you just click each icon shown in Figure 7-5 to execute the corresponding function. a) b) c) d) Figure 7-5 Tool Bar in the Arbitrary Waveform Editing Window a) b) c) d) Open Save Memory Transfer Memory Clear Opens a waveform information file. Saves the waveform information file. Opens the [Memory Transfer] dialog. Opens the [Memory Clear] dialog. 7.4.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.5 Waveform Display Section 7.5.1 Waveform Display Area The waveform data currently being created is always displayed in the waveform display area. In the waveform display area, coordinate values indicating the display area size, markers used for each operation ( 7.5.3), and the grid for checking the waveform rate ( 7.5.6) are drawn in addition to the waveform data. 7.5.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.5.3 Markers Markers are used to select the waveform range in the horizontal direction when editing or creating any type of the waveform. They are also used to specify the horizontal position in order to read the vertical value of the waveform. Markers are displayed with red and blue vertical lines in the waveform display area. Markers operation Two types of markers are used in the Arbitrary waveform editing tool: A marker (red) and B marker (blue).
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Range to copy/cut/paste of waveforms ( Range of arbitrary waveforms editing ( 7.5.4) 7.8) Range to generate waveforms by interpolation ( 7.9) Range of performing compression/expansion ( 7.11) Range to perform operation among waveforms ( 7.10) Technically, markers are located "immediately before" the specified/displayed location on the horizontal axes (value displayed on the right of the [X] field).
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Cut The selected part is deleted Clipboard The selected part is not changed Clipboard Copy The selected range Paste The size of the clipboard is smaller: Trailing 0s are filled Paste The size of the clipboard is larger: The part that did not fit is truncated Delete The selected part is deleted, while the contents on the clipboard are not changed Figure 7-7 Operations with the Clip Board 50
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.5.5 Example of Arbitrary Waveform Editing We will create a full-wave rectification waveform to demonstrate copy and paste functions of a waveform. Step 1: Click the button on the upper left corner of the screen. You can also click [Tool] - [Create] to obtain the same result. Step 2: A sine wave is selected in the initial state. Click the All-Page OK button to return to the waveform display screen. Step 3: Move B marker to the center of the waveform. [4096.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.6 File Operation You can read/write the following types of files by using the Arbitrary waveform editing tool. Texts in parentheses indicate file extensions to be added to that type of file. Custom format file including the waveform data and the display unit setting (.wdb) ( Text format file including only the waveform data (.txt) ( 0) 7.6.2) Text format file including parameters used for editing arbitrary waveforms (.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing fixed to 4096. This file can be read with any text editor or spreadsheet software. Also, a text file created with any text editor or spreadsheet software can be read with the "Arbitrary waveform editing tool." When creating a text file, include one data per one row. The data must be 16-bit signed integers (32768 to +32767). Note that the numeric data format is different from that of the created text file. As a standard, include 4096 data in a data file.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.6.3 File Reading Display the Open File dialog by clicking [File] - [Open] (Alt, F, O or Ctrl + O) or the corresponding button on the Tool Bar. Enter the file name and click OK button. The waveform information will be read from the specified waveform data file. 7.7 Printing Waveforms You can print the waveform data created with the "Arbitrary waveform editing tool" as a waveform image. However, the grid is not printed regardless of the display mode.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.8 Editing a New Arbitrary Waveform [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] is used to create a standard waveform or a formula waveform. By clicking [Create] button on [Select Item Panel] or performing [Tool] - [Create] (Alt, T, W), [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] is displayed. Operations on waveform display sections disabled during [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] is displayed.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.8.1 Range/Page In Edit new arbitrary waveform, a waveform is generated by applying a "range" and a "definition of waveform" that are independent for each page. When [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] is displayed for the first time, the present range for marker specification is applied as the range for New arbitrary waveform editing. The range for each page is set on the two numeric input areas under [Range].
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.8.3 Parameter Setting If the setting of [Wave] is sine wave, triangle wave, square wave, noise, or DC, you must set appropriate parameters to generate the wave. The following shows the available parameters to set.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.8.4 Waveform Function Setting When [Function] is selected in Select a Waveform ( 7.8.2), constant input section [Constant] and formula input section [Y=] are displayed. Figure 7-9 When "Waveform Function" is Selected By entering constant and formula and clicking Execute button, you can check the calculated waveform in waveform display area of [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel].
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Embedded constant Constants shown in Table 7-3 are embedded into "Arbitrary waveform editing tool." If you use the above stated method to define a constant with the same name as one of the embedded constants, the definition of that embedded constant is disabled and your definition of values and formulas become effective. Table 7-3 Embedded Constant Expression pi c h k r Meaning Circular constant Speed of light Planck's constant Boltzmann's constant Euler's constant Value 3.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Operator In constant input section [Constant] and formula input section [Y=], combination of Table 7-4 operators can be used. The operators in the following table are shown in the descending order of the priority. Logical operator returns 1 when the given condition is true, and returns 0 when false.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Examples of waveform function formulas This section shows several examples of waveform function formulas. In the example consisting of only page 1, the range is whole range of the horizontal axis, and descriptions are omitted.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.8.5 Created Arbitrary Waveforms Examples Standard waveform As an example of standard waveform, we will create a triangle wave of 30% symmetry. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Click Create button on Select Item Panel. You can also click [Tool] - [Create] to obtain the same result. Select Item Panel is changed to [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel]. Click button on the right side of [Wave], and then click [Triangle] in the list.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Formula waveform As an example of editing an arbitrary waveform by formula, we will create a waveform of a fundamental wave with the 3rd and 5th harmonics waves superimposed. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: Select [Set] - [System Setting]. A dialog titled [Unit Setting] appears. In the [Unit (X)] combo box of [X-axis Unit Setting], click [User]. Leave Min-Max as the initial value of [0.000000 to 1.000000].
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.8.6 Operation of Parameter File for Arbitrary Waveform Editing Parameter setting of [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] can be saved as a text file. Click Save button on the top of [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel] to display a screen titled [Save As]. Select the location where the file will be saved, enter the file name, and click the Save button. The file extension is ".wfn," which can be omitted when entering a file name.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.9 Interpolate [Interpolate Panel] is used to create a waveforms by using various interpolation. A "point" that is set to interpolate is called a "control point." When you click Interpolate button on Select Item Panel or select [Tool] - [Interpolate] (Alt, T, I), [Interpolate Panel] is displayed.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.9.1 Control Point Setting Interpolation is executed for a range that is selected by markers in waveform display screen. A control point can be set outside the selected range. However, control points outside the range are ignored when interpolation is executed. A control point may be set on any location. However, two or more control points cannot be set on one X coordinate.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Delete control points Click Delete button to delete control points being selected at that time. There is no way to restore control points after delete operation. Caution is required for this function. Delete all control points Click Delete All button to delete all control points being set at that time. There is no way to restore control points after all delete operation. Great caution is required for this function. 7.9.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.9.3 Created Arbitrary Waveforms Examples As an example of editing an arbitrary waveform by interpolation, we will create a smoothed pulse waveform. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Select [Set] - [System Setting] to display a dialog titled [Unit]. Click [User] from the combo box on the right side of [Unit(X)]. Leave [Min-Max] as the initial value of [0.000000 to 1.000000].
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.9.4 Control Point File Operation Control point setting of [Interpolate Panel] can be saved as a text file. Click Save button on the top of [Interpolate Panel] to display a screen titled [Save As]. Select the location where the file will be saved, enter the file name, and click the Save button. Select a file extension from ".prn", ".tsv", or ".csv." It can be omitted when entering a file name. Extension .prn Control point information file delimited by space Extension .
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.10 Operation [Operate Panel] has a waveform in selected ranges, and the standard waveform, formula waveform, or the function to execute arithmetical operation on a waveform in clip board to create a waveform. When clicking Operate button on Select Item Panel, or select [Tool] - [Operate] (Alt, T, O), [Operate Panel] is displayed. Operations on waveform display sections disabled during [Operate Panel] is displayed.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.10.1 Types of Operation When clicking button between [Selected Area] and [Clip Board/Created Waveform], a list of arithmetical operation is displayed. Select an operator by clicking in the list, or pressing , , , key. [*] represents multiplication, and [/] represents division. 7.10.2 Set a Operation Target Generated waveform When clicking Created Waveform button, or pressing Alt + W, the Arbitrary waveform editing screen 7.8). However, appears.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.10.4 Created Arbitrary Waveforms Examples As an example of operations, we will create a waveform of sine wave with noise superimposed. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Display [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel]. In its initial state, a sine wave is selected. Change the value on the right side of [Amplitude] from [65534] to [50000] to make the amplitude smaller. Click All-Page OK button to return to waveform display screen.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.11 Compress/Expand [Compress/Expand Panel] generates a waveforms by compressing or expanding the waveforms in the selection vertically/horizontally. When you click the Compress/Expand button in the Select Item Panel or perform [Tool] [Compress/Expand] (Alt, T, P), [Compress/Expand Panel] is displayed. Operations on waveform display sections disabled during [Compress/Expand Panel] is displayed.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Expand selection to fit Click the Expand All button to expand the selection that is already selected by the markers to the entire waveform data. For example, the actual data collected by the digital oscilloscope usually does not represent an exact one cycle. In this case, you can use this feature to clip one cycle. Notes Note that when the expansion rate is too high, the distortion may occur in the waveform. 7.11.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Expand selection to max amplitude Click the Expand with Offset Clear button to expand the selection that is already selected by the markers to the maximum amplitude. If the offset in the selection before expansion is not 0, it will be changed to 0 after the expansion. By clicking Expand with Fixed Offset button, you can expand the waveform so that the positive or negative peak matches the maximum value without changing the offset.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual Vertical compression/expansion As an example of vertical compression/expansion of the waveform, we will generate a trapezoidal waveform by expanding and clipping the triangle waveform. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Display [New Arbitrary Waveform Editing Panel]. In its initial state, a sine wave is selected. Select [Triangle] from [Wave] combo box. Click All-Page OK button to return to waveform display screen. Click Compress/Expand button on Select Item Panel.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing 7.12 System Setting 7.12.1 X Axis Unit Settings In "Arbitrary waveform editing tool," you can use time and user-defined unit in addition to the address of waveform data as a unit for displaying/setting horizontal axis. Time coordinates with [Freq]. For a user-defined unit, you can arbitrarily specify the start point and end point of the waveform data and name of the unit. Some examples of user-defined units for the horizontal axis are listed in Table 7-6.
APS-1102A Control Software User Manual 7.12.2 Y Axis Unit Settings In "Arbitrary waveform editing tool," you can use voltage and user-defined unit in addition to waveform data (16 bit: 32768 to +32767) as a unit for displaying/setting vertical axis. Voltage coordinates with [Amplitude]. For a user-defined unit, you can arbitrarily specify the bottom and top of the waveform data and name of the unit.
7 Arbitrary Waveform Editing Select [Tool] - [Memory Clear] or click Memory Clear button on the Tool Bar to display the [MemoryClear] dialog. Specify the memory number on the APS power source you want to clear. Click the OK button to clear the data for the selected memory number in the APS power source.
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8 Maintenance 8.1 CD-ROM Management CD-ROM should be handled carefully paying attention to the followings. Do not store your CD-ROM under direct sunlight or in high temperature or humidity. Store and use the CD-ROM avoiding dusty environment. Do not touch the recording surface. It may cause damage or error. When the recording surface gets dirty, wipe the surface with dry soft cloth. Do not use solvent such as benzene. Store the CD-ROM horizontally and vertically to avoid twisting or curving.
