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7.7
Signal Generator button
The Signal Generator button allows you to set up your scope device's test signal
generator, if it has one, or the demo signal settings if PicoScope is in demo mode .
If your scope has a built-in signal generator then clicking the Signal Generator
button opens the Signal Generator dialog .
If PicoScope is in demo mode then clicking the Signal Generator button opens
the Demo Signals menu .
7.7.1
Signal Generator dialog (PicoScope devices)
Location:
click the Signal Generator button on the toolbar
Purpose:
controls the scope device's built-in signal generator
Signal generator dialog for the
PicoScope 5204
Not all scope devices have a signal generator, and those that do have a varying range
of controls in the signal generator dialog. See the Device feature table for details.
Basic controls
Signal On. Tick this box to enable the signal generator.
Signal Type. Select the type of signal to be generated. The list
of signal types depends on the capabilities of the scope
device.
Import. Opens a file selection dialog that allows you to import
an arbitrary waveform file . The file will be loaded into the
arbitrary waveform generator and the generator switched on.
This button is available only if your scope has an arbitrary
waveform generator .
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