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1. 1 Installing Freewave erre 13 Required Equipment iii 13 Install Microsoft Net and Visual C 2010 Redistributable ee Can bici 14 Installation STEP Siena dpi 15 Installing the Software Package 15 Connecting the Oscilloscope and Verifying Connectivity 19 Manually Installing the USB Driver eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Repairing Uninstalling Freewave 25 Monitoring the Oscilloscope 26 Viewing the Oscilloscope Display Contents 27 Viewing the Oscilloscope Virtual Panel 29 Taking a Snapshot of Display Contents 31 Taking a Video Clip of the Display Contents GDS 1000 U and GDS 000 44 32 Printing Out DIisplaf COMteRtszuzz nie iaia 33 Short Memory Data Capture 34 Viewing Oscilloscope Waveforms 34 Saving Waveform Data 39 Recalling Waveform Data 40 Using the COMMan ccssscceseccesseceeeeees 4 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Preparing a Command List Configuring and Running the Commands 44 Saving a Command List and its Result Long Memory Data Capture GDS 1000A U Only E E 47 Viewing Long Memory Oscilloscope Waveforms 47 Saving Waveform Data i 50 Recalling Waveform Data i 51 GW INSTEK Getting started G2. Changing the Click on a command in the command list and then command order click on the up or down arrow The command changes its position in the list Moving a command MEAS SOUR up Command Command MEAS SOUR AUT MEAS ERES MEAS SOUR 43 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Configuring and Running the Commands 1 Prepare the command list according to the previous section 2 Configure the parameters of the commands e To change from Set to Query simply double click on the Set Query row Sa Quer p m e To change from Query to Set double click on the Set Query row and then enter the setting value in the dialog box The parameter mode changes to Set with a new value Freeliave set Value L ue SI E e e To change the setting value first change the mode from Set to Query by double clicking on the row then reset the value Set Value Value Set Query SIRIO Ser a_ Value Set Quer fe 3 Click on the Play button The commands run automatically in sequence and the returned values will be displayed in the Value row GWINSTEK Using the Commands AUT set HO ae ER El I renee Query HME ASSOLUTE Query i _ AUT pel MEAS FREG 0 000E 00 Query NEAS SOUE i Query Note e For more details regarding each command see the programming manuals e Commands relating to screen or waveform
3. ETTING STARTED Freewave supports the GDS 1000 U GDS 1000A U and GDS 3000 series oscilloscopes and is freely available to all customers Freewave can transfer full screen images video or waveform data from an oscilloscope to a PC via a USB connection The software display is updated in real time from the host oscilloscope Images and movie clips can also be saved onto the PC Images can be printed directly to a printer For data analysis Freewave is able to capture raw waveform data from the oscilloscope and display it on the PC screen Waveforms can be saved in CSV format to be reused in other applications Freewave can also record long memory or standard memory length waveforms with the GDS 1000A U series 15 Feb 2812 14 88 35 FERCA J S Gus 8 8885 Fit Screen 2012 2 15 FF 02 05 18 0000Eina to 2012 2 15 02 03 45 Start Reading 2012 2 15 FF 02 03 47 Stop Reading GW INsSTEK Freewave Manual Overview Applicable e GDS 1000 U oscilloscope GDS 1000A U e GDS 3000 Applicable OS e Windows XP 32 bit e Windows Vista 32 bit e Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Main features e Updates the oscilloscope display in real time allowing remote observation e Virtual Panel operation e Records oscilloscope images e Records video clips to a PC GDS 1000 U and GDS 1000A U only e Captures digital waveform data in CSV format CSV is viewable and editable in most spreadsheet applications s
4. button in the control panel Freewave captures the waveform data for a single period and shows them in the screen Channel E FreeWave 3 12 Progress b Waveform identification Source channels L Waveforms Vertical position bar es ER ENU el es ee Se E ee ESEN Horizontal Waveform ni E ao 52 dl 2 POSG icon data points En Zoom icon Date Operation log Control panel Adding a new Select a new channel if necessary source waveform and click on the Play button again i M CHI Each time the Play button is pressed a new waveform is ha captured and placed in the Waveform Identification list L CH Note A maximum of only 10 waveforms can be added to the waveform identification list 35 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual One waveform Two waveforms Hiding a To hide a waveform uncheck the waveform from check box next to the waveform in the display the Waveform Identification list The waveform data itself will not be deleted 15 channel on 15 channel off VN 000 0ATENO Zoominginor First activate a waveform by m 1 out clicking on a waveform button number When a channel is activated the waveform button will become colored To zoom in click on the Zoom In icon To zoom out click on the Zoom Out icon 36 GWINSTEK Short Memory Data Capture The on screen waveform data points will be shown under the oscilloscope display Likewise the Time Division rate wi
5. change the properties of any device ornaaaaaoccacocooaoana Driver Signing Device Manager r Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store za different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles OK Cancel Apply In Vista select Device Manager from the side menu sytem G yo E Control Pansi System GI osoo Tasks Vew baw nfurmatiun about your computer P Dee Manager da sul LI een protection Wrc edhon Windows Wata Business Copyright 2007 Merosoft Corporation Al rights reserved Service Pack Gtverced ryter settings Upgrade Windows Vasta Sten Rating mm Wed Experience Index Unrated Processor Intel CoreTM Duo CPU T7500 B22 2 20G System type oe Operating Systere omputer name donsain and workgroup settings Coroue name Aet e Pag setting Full conqguter name zente Congue descriptor WOD WORKGROUP Warda actwation Windows is actrested Product ID ten product bey See also Windows Update Securty Center Performance A i 21 3 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Locate the oscilloscope either in the Port node correct or in the Other devices corner incorrect Port correct Other devices incorrect E Network adapters p Network adapters E a SEE D Other devices DI Ports ae A i ai l o TR OM amp LPT m Le DSO COME ve GD5 3000 a 1
6. list or specific location and click on the Next button Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps you install software for DSO Ce If your hardware came with an installation CD E2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Installing Freewave Vista In the Update Driver software GDSXXXX select the Browse dialog Update Driver Software GDS1062A xj _ Update Driver Software GDS 1062A How do you want to search for driver software gt Search automatically for updated driver software Windows wil search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually Click Browse and select the Freewave installation directory Press Next E Update Driver Software GDSIOGZA E x update driver Software Gos 10624 Browse for driver software on your computer Search for deter software in thus location ON CTS GDS 1000A PROGRAMMING MANUAL DSO CDC JIOA Ra Include subfolders Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my Computer This Est wil show taled driver software corpatitie with the device and al driver software in the same category as the device rT 23 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual 8 Select the directory where Freewave is installed and click o
7. Digital Storage Oscilloscope GDS 1000 U GDS 1000A U GDS 3000 Series Freewave Installation amp User Guide A ISO 9001 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER GW INSTEK This manual contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without prior written consent of Good Will company The information in this manual was correct at the time of printing However Good Will continues to improve products and reserves the rights to change specification equipment and maintenance procedures at any time without notice Freewave is free for single non commercial use Commercial use of the software is strictly prohibited without authorization from Good Will company Use the software at your own risk Good Will accepts no liability for any damages either as a direct or indirect consequence of the use of this product Good Will Instrument Co Ltd No 7 1 Jhongsing Rd Tucheng Dist New Taipei City 236 Taiwan GW INSTEK TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Getting Started cceceteeracccecsaceerensareveveccomonevecounccsee 5 a n E EA A E esses 6 Types of Operations eo 7 Monitoring the Oscilloscope Display 7 Standard Memory Length Data Capture 3 Remote Controlling the Oscilloscope 1 Long Memory Length Data Capture
8. MB i Microsoft NET Framework 4 Client Profile is a z EENEI MEE ik PERASA FU Windows Live 2038 4 123 00MB E GLA A_Beta i 121 00MB E Oscilloscope 2 0 5 0 i 109 00MB Ca 2007 Office system IBE EEH i 64 50MB i K Lite Megs Codec Pack 5 5 1 i 63 41MB 5 ZScope i gt 51 23MB Sa Realtek High Definition Audio Driver 47 58MB v wo Morn rm PEA 2 If Microsoft NET is not appropriately installed download and install the latest versions from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com download en details aspx displayl ang en amp id 17718 3 If Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x64 is not appropriately installed download it from the Microsoft website http www microsoft com download en details aspx id 1463 2 14 GWINSTEK Installing Freewave Installation Steps Follow these steps to properly install Freewave e Download and install the software package Two versions of the software package 32 bit and 64 bit are provided Please select the appropriate version to download e Connect the oscilloscope to the PC e Verify the connection and operation Installing the Software Package 1 Unzip the software package into an installation directory 2 Activate setup exe if a dialog box appears for the MS NET framework ia Free Hare3 Installation Complete DI FreeWaves has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to ch
9. Processors fa PCMCIA adapters si D Processors A E SD host adapters If the oscilloscope is correctly recognized Port node repair the Freewave installation page25 If the oscilloscope is incorrectly recognized Other devices node follow the next step Note The COM port for the DSO should be set between 4 5 22 COM1 to COM20 If the COM port is greater than 20 it can t be detected by DSO Right click on the oscilloscope name and select Update Driver from the context menu The driver installation dialog box should appear a Other devices ES Update Driver Software a Disable Processc 5 SD host Uninstal Security Scan for hardware changes Fe SM Drive Sound 5 lt gt Storage controllers Properties Install the DSO driver from the Freewave install directory GW INSTEK XP In the dialog box select No not this time not connecting to Windows Update and click on the Next button Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update D Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Cancel Next select Install from a
10. capture may not be available in Freewave 45 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Saving a Command List and its Result Prepare a command list and or run the commands 2 To save the command list and its result click on the Save button The save file dialog box opens 3 Select the file directory enter the file name and save the list in CSV csv format Opening the file A command list in CSV format can be opened using a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel A B C D E F G 1 MEASSOUR 1 Query Select the measured source channel 2 MEAS VMAX 8 00E 04 Query Return the value of maximum amplitude 3_ DISP ACC Close Query Select the accumulate display mode File contents e Command name e Command result e Mode set or query e Command description 46 GWINSTEK Long Memory Data Capture GDS 1000A U Only Lone MEMORY DATA CAPTURE GDS 1000A U ONLY The Long Memory Data Capture function in Freewave directly transfers long memory digital waveform data up to 2M from the oscilloscope to the PC Captured digital waveform data is stored in CSV format CSV is compatible with most spreadsheet applications The Data Capture function is used to e View oscilloscope waveforms e Save waveform data Viewing Long Memory Oscilloscope Waveforms 1 Activate Freewave and connect the oscilloscope to the PC For details see page19 2 Select the Long Memory Data tab last tab a 3 Choo
11. ck and place them on the list no manual typing is required The result can be stored in CSV format T Free Wave 3 12 Value Set Query PROCESS_COMMAND SYSTEM_COMMAND AUTOSCALE MEASURE_YOLT MEASURE_TIME MEASURE_DELAY HORIZONTAL ACQUIRE DISPLAY CURSOR_MEASURE TRIGGER TRIGGER_EDGE TRIGGER_DELay TRIGGER_PULSE Width TRIGGER_ IDEO TRIGGER_PULSE_RUNT TRIGGER_RISE_FALL CHANNEL _4 MATH HARDCOPY REFERENCE 1 Command Description Data Format 2012 2 15 FF 02 22 27 co0oFmMano Long Memory Length Data Capture Freewave 3 12 can take advantage of the long memory length of the GDS 1000 U GDS 1000A U and GDS 3000 series oscilloscopes Waveform data can be arbitrarily zoomed and panned with ease Cursors can be placed on the screen to accurately view measurements Like the standard memory length data capture long memory data can be saved as a csv file to be recalled at any time 11 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Free Wave 3 12 0 154 1 5 0 2 4 I 1 I I I I 0 008 0 006 0 004 0 0 002 0 004 0 006 0 008 0 01 M CHI as m fw CH Si A 2012 2 15 FF 03 18 50 s ccoccoAmMano 12 GW INSTEK Installing Freewave baane FREEWAVE The installation process includes preparing the necessary equipment installing the software package to the PC and confirming the connectivity Requi
12. eck for any critical updates to the NET Framework 15 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual 3 When a dialog box appears for installing FreeWave click the button to proceed j Free Wave me K Welcome to the FreeWave3 Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Freew avead on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result n severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prozecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel 4 Select the directory in which Freewave is to be installed Click Next e Tochange the directory click on the Browse button and select another directory from the directory map e To calculate the occupied space click on the Disk Cost button A separate dialog box will appear showing the disk space required for Freewave and the entire space in the drive e To control the software accessibility check Everyone or Just yy me 16 GWINSTEK Installing Freewave ma Free Waves Select Installation Folder fl The installer will install FreeW awe3 to the following folder To install in this folder click Nest To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder Ic Program Files Free Waves Disk Cost Install Freeaved for yourself or for anyone who us
13. ect Repair or Remove and click on the Finish button Repair or removal starts and finishes automatically 3 When it is completed click on the Close button to complete the procedure 25 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual M ONITORING THE OSCILLOSCOPE The oscilloscope display contents appear in the Freewave screen allowing observing and recording the waveforms in analog form for capturing digital waveform points refer to page26 Monitoring the Oscilloscope Here are the available operations e Viewing the oscilloscope s display contents e Taking a snapshot image of the display contents e Recording a movie clip of the display contents e Printing out the display contents The Virtual panel is able to remotely control a connected DSO and display the DSO contents back onto the Virtual Panel display All functions and operations that can normally be performed on the DSO panel can be performed on the Virtual Panel 26 GW INSTEK Monitoring the Oscilloscope Viewing the Oscilloscope Display Contents L Connect the oscilloscope to the PC and activate Freewave For details see page19 N Select the Image tab second from the left Fessessenianeessaazaezaneveseaseaseaszasiasiananzaszasania nananana nia nia nea nianianieni i Click on the Play button in the control panel The oscilloscope s display contents will appear On screen Note The GDS 1000 U 1000A U will continually send a screen shot to
14. erform the same operation on the DSO remotely Operating To use any variable knob place the Variable knobs mouse cursor over a variable knob until the cursor changes to a scroll arrow 29 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Use the mouse scroll wheel to scroll the virtual variable knob Note To operate a variable knob without A A a scroll wheel click on the left or gt gt right of the variable knob to scroll anticlockwise or clockwise ate respectively Return to the To return to the Freewave screen me Freewave screen view press the View button again 30 GW INSTEK Monitoring the Oscilloscope Taking a Snapshot of Display Contents Make sure that the oscilloscope s display contents appear in the Freewave screen both Play and Pause mode works fine Click on the Save button A file save dialog box will appear J 3 Select the file type and location and save the snapshot image N File type GIF gif JPEG jpg Bitmap bmp TIFF tif PNG png GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Taking a Video Clip of the Display Contents GDS 1000 U and GDS 1000A U only 1 Make sure the oscilloscope s display contents appear in the Freewave screen updated in real time Play mode 2 Select the recording area by selecting either Freewave Screen or Oscilloscope Display in the Video Recording Area panel 2012 3 8 FF 03 21 18 2012 3 8 FF 03 20 38 Stat Read
15. es this computer Everyone Just me i Free Wave3 o x Confirm Installation The installer iz ready to install Freet avea on your computer Click Next to start the installation 17 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual 6 When the installation is completed click on the Close button to BE complete the process ia Free Waves Installation Complete Chek Close to exit 18 Free faves has been successfully installed Eg Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the MET Framework GWINSTEK Installing Freewave Connecting the Oscilloscope and Verifying Connectivity N Q9 Power the oscilloscope up Select the USB interface by pressing the Utility key followed by F5 More Then press F4 USB Port repeatedly until Computer is selected GDS 1000A U and GDS 1000 U only Utility _ USB Port More F5 F4 Computer i Connect the USB cable between the oscilloscope and PC Sas a Device GDS 1000 U GDS 1000A U USB GDS 3000 series USB slave port slave port Host 19 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual 4 Activate Freewave If the oscilloscope ID appears on the screen Freewave is ready for operation z Free Wave 3 12 GWG DS 3354 EK220632 V1 17 FreeWave 3 12 Model Name GDS 3354 Serial No EK220632 Firmware version V1 17 2012 2 15 FF 02 35 37 epooommane 5 If the oscilloscope ID does not appear in
16. ess the Cursor key To move a cursor left click and drag either the cursor line or cursor point to the desired positions 49 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual 001 i 0 005 0004 0002 0 0 002 ods 0 005 0 008 001 W CHI a 9 958200E 003 cx CH2 VM Q W 2012 2 15 FF 03 42 14 oooornmaxe Reset Waveform Pressing the Reset key will reset the waveform position and scale as well as remove the cursors Clear waveforms To clear the waveforms on the screen press the Delete key Saving Waveform Data 1 Make sure that there is a waveform in the Freewave screen 2 Click on the Save button A file save dialog box mM will appear 3 Select a file name and location and save the data The CSV data file stores the waveform data points as well as the oscilloscope identification A csv file will be saved for each active channel Each file will be appended with the channel number For example test gt test1 csv test2 csv Data file format e CSV csv 50 GWINSTEK Long Memory Data Capture GDS 1000A U Only Data file contents e Manufacturer e Model name e Serial number e Firmware e Saved Date e Waveform Data When saving files you will get the option to save Fast or Detail waveform data Fast data only contains amplitude data Detail data also contains the time of each point relative to the trigger point E CSY File Format x Fast Detail 4 Choose Fast or De
17. ing i S e ornare 3 Click on the Record button Freewave automatically starts recording the display contents 4 To stop the recording click on the Stop button which will open a file save dialog box Enter the file name select the directory and save the video in the wmv format 32 GW INSTEK Monitoring the Oscilloscope Printing Out Display Contents a Click on the Print button A standard Windows Make sure the oscilloscope s display contents appear in the Freewave screen both Play and Pause mode works fine printout dialog box will appear Configure the printer and printout the oscilloscope display contents 33 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual S HORT MEMORY DATA CAPTURE The Data Capture function in Freewave directly transfers standard memory length waveform data 4k points from the oscilloscope to the PC Captured digital waveform data is stored in CSV format CSV is compatible with most spreadsheet applications The Data Capture function is used to e View oscilloscope waveforms e Save waveform data Viewing Oscilloscope Waveforms 1 Activate Freewave and connect the oscilloscope to the PC For details see page19 2 Select the Data tab second from the right RED 3 Select the channel s from the Source panel on TOCE the left side of the Freewave screen W CHI l W CH2 34 GW INSTEK Short Memory Data Capture 4 Click on the Play
18. ing CSV data files you will get the option to save as Fast or Detail waveforms Detail waveforms save the amplitude and the time of each point relative to the trigger point Fast waveforms only store the amplitude data 2 CSv File Format x amp Fast Detail 4 Choose Fast or Detailed and click OK 39 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Recalling Waveform Data 1 Click on the Recall button 2 Select a file to recall from the file panel Make sure that the file is a short memory length file Data file format e CSV csv Data file contents e Manufacturer e Model name e Serial number e Firmware e Saved Date e Waveform Data Both Fast and Detail file formats can be recalled 40 GW INSTEK Using the Commands Using THE COMMANDS The command function in Freewave allows the oscilloscope to be controlled remotely without using a separate terminal application Commands are categorized and labeled along with their descriptions Data format and command order can be semi automatically configured Command results are shown in the screen and can be saved to a CSV file Here are the available operations e Preparing a command list e Configuring and running commands e Saving a command list and its result Preparing a Command List 1 Activate Freewave and connect the oscilloscope to the PC For details see page19 2 Select the leftmost Command tab O 3 Click on the DSO Command node on
19. ll also be updated Time Div Waveform Data points Zoomed 1 250 memory points Vertically moving Click on the waveform ID and then No 2 selected a waveform erab the short bar on the left side of 5 I the display Move the bar up or down to change the waveform a position vertically No 2 waveform moving down No 2 waveform moving up 0 400 0 4000 Horizontally This operation is available only moving a when the waveform is zoomed in waveform Click on the Left or Right icon to move the waveform horizontally 37 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual The waveform position will be shown under the Vertical postition Deleting the To delete a waveform data click on No 2 selected waveform data the waveform ID and then click on I the Delete icon 38 GWINSTEK Short Memory Data Capture Saving Waveform Data 1 Make sure that the waveform appears in the Freewave screen 2 Click on the Save button A file save dialog box will mM appear im Select the file type and location and save the data CSV data files store the waveform data points as well as the oscilloscope identification Image data files store a snapshot of the waveform Data file format e CSV csv Q9 Data file contents e Manufacturer e Model name e Serial number e Firmware e Saved Date e Waveform Data Image file format GIF gif e JPEG jpg e Bitmap bmp e TIFF tif e PNG png When sav
20. n the Next button The USB driver dso_vpo inf will be installed Click Next Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed C Search removable media floppy CO ROM Include this location in the search C Program Files DS0 Free ave Browse Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Next gt p Cancel 9 Check the Device Manager again The oscilloscope should now be recognized in the Ports node as DSO 24 GWINSTEK Installing Freewave Repairing Uninstalling Freewave After installing Freewave repairing or uninstalling Freewave is possible using the same setup exe file used to install the program Repair Repairs corrupted functions by reinstalling Freewave Select this function if Freewave starts malfunctioning Remove Uninstalls Freewave from the PC 1 Acitvate the setup exe A dialog box will appear i Free Waves Welcome to the FreeWaves Setup Wizard TA Select whether You want to repair or remove FreewW aved Repair FreewWave3 Remove FreeWaved 2 Sel
21. red Equipment The following list shows the necessary hardware and software for installing and running Freewave Item Requirements Oscilloscope e GDS 1000 U e GDS 1000A U e GDS 3000 PC For 32 bit OS e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 e Microsoft Net Framework version 2 0 or later For 64 bit OS e Windows 7 e Microsoft Net Framework version 4 0 or later e Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package Freewave package e Version 3 12 or above USB cable e USB 2 0 type A PC type B oscilloscope 13 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Install Microsoft Net and Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x64 e Microsoft Net version 4 0 or later and Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x64 are required to use some of the Freewave functions for PCs with a 64 bit OS e Microsoft Net and Microsoft Visual C 2010 Redistributable Package x64 can both be downloaded for free from the Microsoft website 1 Click on the Control panel gt Add or remove program option The list of installed programs will appear Check if Microsoft NET is installed DO EEE FE O ATEO HEFARO XA A Microsoft Office XP Professional Kl 376 00MB Adobe Reader 9 2 Chinese Traditional Ki 257 00MB 15 Microsoft Office IME 2010 Traditional Chinese x 218 00MB 5 Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 Service Pack 2 xi 206 00MB Dreye 9 0 Popular Edition Fe 206 00MB 5 Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Service Pack 2 Js 185 00
22. se the input channel s M CH1 RW CH2 4 Press the play icon at the bottom of the screen 5 Freewave will start capturing data as soon as a waveform is triggered A dialog box will ask to input a signal to CH1 CH2 47 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual C x GDS ready to trigger please input the signal from CH1 CH2 6 Wait while the data is transferred to the PC This Mc mmm is shown by a progress bar for each channel me Channel 1 02 2 vertical scale Waveforms Channel 2 vertical scale Reset Horizontal Magnify position sis as Pankey Chan nel 001 na 0 004 006 000 odi progress bar c ss 9 Mio Cursor key 2012 2115 FF 03 19 50 Date ooooORtme Ho Operation log Control panel Zooming inor Click the Magnify key out Q Create the area to be magnified by holding the left mouse button and dragging the cursor over the area to be magnified 48 GWINSTEK Long Memory Data Capture GDS 1000A U Only 2012 2115 FF 03 18 50 oooohwWsinie The waveform will be magnified to the size of the magnification area Horizontally Click on the Pan key To pan the moving a screen hold the left mouse button waveform anywhere on the waveform screen and drag the waveform left or right The horizontal scale will change accordingly 024 I i i 1 ince 0 001535 20015 2004 20013 20011915 Horizontal scale Cursors To position cursors on the waveforms pr
23. tailed and click OK The file will be saved Recalling Waveform Data 1 Click on the Recall button 2 Select a file to recall from the file panel A file can be only be loaded to the channel it was originally saved to Data file format e CSV csv Data file contents e Manufacture e Model name e Serial number e Firmware e Saved Date e Waveform Data Both Fast and Detail file formats can be recalled Standard memory and long memory files can also be recalled 51
24. tandard and long record lengths e Automatically loads remote commands supports command lists running commands and saving results to a PC e Supports fast USB 2 0 connections and captures the oscilloscope display in almost real time e Automatically recognizes the oscilloscope hardware and configures the channel number and remote control commands accordingly e Prints out snapshots of the oscilloscope display Inverting the background color is also available ca GW INSTEK Getting started Types of Operations Four types of operations are available in Freewave Standard memory length display monitoring data capturing and remote controlling long memory length data capturing Monitoring the Oscilloscope Display The oscilloscope display contents appear in the Freewave screen in real time You may store a snapshot image or video clip into the PC and invert the background color for better viewing Snapshot images can also be printed out The oscilloscope monitor can be switched between the Freewave screen and a simulated oscilloscope display mi FreeWave 3 1 Mamma 2012 3 8 FF 03 21 18 0 00 0 F lS tT0 When using the simulated display all oscilloscope functions and controls are available on a virtual oscilloscope panel 2012 3 8 FF 03 20 38 Start Reading GW INSTEK Freewave Manual GWINSTEK GWAINSTEK 2012 2415 FF 02 42 15 Standard Memory Length Data Capture 2012 2 15 02 40 46 S
25. tart Reading 2012 2 15 FF 02 40 46 Stop Reading Standard memory length data can be directly transferred to the Freewave screen Up to 10 waveforms can be captured at any one time for analysis All waveforms can be zoomed and panned as well as positioned vertically GW INSTEK Getting started Free Wave 3 12 Time Div Volt Position Trigger Delay 2012 2 15 FF 02 19 03 2012 2 15 02 15 05 Start Reading 2012 2 15 FF 02 15 06 Stop Reading 2012 2 15 FF 02 15 06 Start Reading 2012218 TE OZIISI Sop Resting O oO rm 3010 15 FF 02 1782 Sp Reeling z Bi Waveform data as well as the oscilloscope identification can be stored as a Comma Separated Values csv file which can be opened and edited by a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Qn Ci e 2A BA MERE Ax A amp PRTA 12 lisa By Bete Me tb amie Ag aS SH 2 Trigger Level if 24N 3 Source CHI 4 Probe 1 00E 01 5 Vertical Units Vv 6 Vertical Scale 1 00E 00 7 Vertical Position 1 08E 00 8 Horizontal Units 9 Horizontal Scale 5 00E 04 10 Horizontal Positior 0 00E 00 11 Sampling Period 2 00E 07 12 Firmware V1 1 13 Time HRR 14 Mode Fast 15 Waveform Data 16 36 IS 3 10 GW INSTEK Getting started Remote Controlling the Oscilloscope Freewave automatically categorizes and lists the remote control commands To run the commands users only have to pi
26. the PC while the GDS 3000 will only send an initial screen shot once when the PLAY button is clicked View button Oscilloscope display 2012 3 8 FF 03 21 18 Us Ho 2012 3 8 FF 03 20 38 Start Reading Operation log Control panel Date Pausing the To stop updating the display click display on the Pause button in the control O panel 27 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Note The pause button only applies to the GDS 1000 U 1000A U Viewing in full To view the display in full screen screen mode mode click on the Full screen cali button in the control panel da Note to go back to the original screen size press the Space key or double click anywhere on the screen Closing Freewave To close Freewave do one of the following e Click on the Close button in the control panel e Press the Alt F4 keys e Click on the Close icon at the top right corner of the screen ZIE 28 GW INSTEK Monitoring the Oscilloscope Viewing the Oscilloscope Virtual Panel 1 Make sure that the oscilloscope s display contents appear in the Freewave screen See Viewing the Oscilloscope Display Contents page 27 2 Click the View button to toggle the display llc Oscilloscope display View button 0122215 02 40 46 Start Reading 2012 2 15 FF 02 40 46 Stop Reading Operation log Control panel Date Operating Panel Left clicking on any button in the keys virtual panel will p
27. the initial display click on the Scan binoculars icon to manually search for the oscilloscope If this still fails follow the instructions in the next section Manually Installing the USB Driver 20 GW INSTEK Installing Freewave Manually Installing the USB Driver 1 Open the Control Panel in the PC and activate the System icon E Control Panel Ble Edt Yew Favorites 6 Acosssbility Add Hardware Options Folder Optiors Forts w Network Toots i Search D gt Folders Add or Remov Gane Controllers Heb x9 es Administrative Date and Time Display Tools Internet Java Plugin Keyboard Options 13 gt amp Phones and Power Options Printers and Connections Connecti Modem Faxes o Sounds and Speech Audio Devices E e 3 2 RealPlayer G2 Regional and Scheduled Language Tasks pL 8 System Testbar and User Accounts Wireless Lik Stert Menu 2 Select Device manager In Windows XP select the Hardware tab and activate the Device Manager System Properties Ea xl General Network Identification f User Profiles Advanced m Hardware wizard The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair Q unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard m Device Manager m The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to
28. the left m DSO Command side A detailed command list appears Command list The Command description area contains three types of information e Command shows the command name in short mode e Description describes what the command does e Data shows the command s data format For more details see the GDS 1000 U GDS 1000A U and GDS 3000 Programming Manual 41 GW INSTEK Freewave Manual Command Value SetiQ ae Selected ALA MEAS VPP aa commands CURS 2P Query gt na lt a Command 4 MEASURE i select icon MEA SURE_ DELI HORIZONTAL DISPLAY CURSOR_MEASURE CUR SOUR Command tat move icon Command CURS X2P Command description sorption Select te cursors position of X2 ads Data Format NRE 2012215 FF 03 16 55 D ate eooormate Operation log Control panel E Sto TEM COMMAND SE VOLTAGE MEASURE 4 Click on the command category to show each command example voltage measurement commands 5 Click on a command and then click on the right arrow to copy the command into the command list example MEAS SOUR command El Tea ONE tMEAS SOUR 6 Repeat this until all commands are copied into the command list Deleting a Click on a command in the command list and then command click on the left arrow The command will be deleted from the list MEAS SOUR T _ 42 GWINSTEK Using the Commands
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