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Section 6: System Operations Model 3390 Arbitrary Waveform Generator User’s Manual
Controlling the display
You can choose to turn off the front display screen for security reasons, or to speed up command
execution from the remote interface. This option is possible through remote operation only. Error
messages will display at all times.
The display is automatically enabled when the instrument is powered up, returned to local front-
panel operation, or the *RST (reset) command is issued.
The display setting may be saved with the *SAV command. When the instrument state is restored
using the *RCL command, the display setting will return to the saved state.
To control the front display screen from a remote interface:
Use this command to turn off the front panel display:
DISP OFF
Use this command to display a message and turn the display back on:
DISP:TEXT 'message to display'
Use this command to clear the current message on display.
DISP:TEXT CLEar
Controlling the error beep
The Model 3390 beeps when an error is detected. This setting is stored in nonvolatile memory and
remains after the instrument is turned off, or when the reset command is issued from remote
operation.
To control the error beep:
1. Press the Utility key, and then press the soft key under System to access the
system menu.
2. Press the Beep soft key to choose between ON and OFF. Ensure your selection
is highlighted.
3. Press the DONE soft key to accept the selected state.
Controlling the system sound
The Model 3390 beeps with every keystroke. This setting is stored in nonvolatile memory and
remains after the waveform generator is turned off, or when the reset command is issued from the
remote operation.
To control the system sound:
1. Press the Utility key, and then press the soft key under System to access the
system menu.
2. Press the Sound soft key to choose between ON and OFF. Ensure your selection
is highlighted.
3. Press the DONE soft key to accept the selected state.
To control the system sound from a remote interface:
SYSTem:BEEPer:STATe {OFF|ON}