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RSI ScopeComm v1.3
Oscilloscope
Control
Program
ScopeComm, a Free Oscilloscope control program
that enables easy downloading and viewing of waveforms from many
Tektronix Oscilloscopes, is available for download!
Digital oscilloscopes are an essential component of any research
environment. New scopes have advanced features that allow for
seamless communication to the lab computer. Older scopes, like
the TDS200 or TDS600 series, still can be a viable laboratory
instrument. Small improvements in the Oscilloscope/Computer
connection can save valuable laboratory time. Being Physicists,
we know this! We developed ScopeComm software for our own
laboratory work, and realized others could benefit as well.
Figure1: A Screen
shot of the ScopeComm. Here an FFT was
performed on the waveform from Channel 1 and displayed on Graph5.
The FFT function is available upon purchase.
Basic Features (Free
in Demo Mode):
- Two dedicated buttons for downloading
channels
1 and 2.
- Two variable buttons that enable
download from
channels 3 and 4, reference waveforms, and math results.
- Remote forced trigger and start buttons.
- Waveforms are saved in
comma-separated-value
(csv) format for easy viewing in spreadsheet programs.
- Recall saved waveforms to graphs.
- Allows for four different scope
configurations.
- Four available graphs for the display of
waveforms.
- Easy display of waveform statistics
including
the full-width half maximum value of the largest peak.
- Retrieve data point values by clicking
the
point.
Advanced
Features:
- Ten available graphs for the display of
waveforms.
- Add, subtract, multiply, or divide any
waveform
by a constant or another waveform.
- Apply a Fast Fourier Transform to any
waveform
and view the magnitude.
- Apply a histogram analysis to any
waveform.
- Compare two waveforms by applying a
linear
regression fit.
- Automatically scale the vertical
resolution of
the oscilloscope to take full advantage of the bitdepth.
- Automatically save downloaded waveforms
using
the AutoSave function.
- Automatically take measurements, such as
frequency, mean, and rise time, at user-defined intervals.
- Download a channel continously using the
LiveView function.
- Send your own commands to the
oscilloscope.
- Tech Support and Notice of Upgrades.
Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 2000, XP (32-bit),
and
Vista (32-bit).
- Pentium III or equivalent or later
processor
- 128 MB or more RAM
- RS-232, GPIB, or Ethernet connection to
compatible Tektronix oscilloscopes.
- Installation of Tek-VISA.
(free account registration required)
- Program has been tested on the TDS200,
TDS600, TDS3054 series using the RS-232 and GPIB connections. The
program
should be applicable to a wide range of Tektronix scopes and
connections. We will continue testing and expanding the list of
tested osilloscopes.
Demonstration
Program:
ScopeComm can be downloaded here for
free trial. The demo mode is fully functional aside from the
advanced operations, and can be used for as long as you wish.
ScopeComm
relies on the Tek-VISA communication link. You must download an
install this program before ScopeComm is installed. Click here
for
the Tek-VISA program (V3.33), and here
for
the Tek-VISA manual. If you have problems with Tek-VISA
V3.02, try Tek-VISA V3.018.
Fully Operation
Program:
The demo mode can be fully operational by registering the program with
us. Registration and payment procedures are described here.
For updates, known issues, bugs, and questions, click here.
Thank you for your interest in the RSI and
the ScopeComm Program.
If you have specific
inquiries, please contact RSI
personnel.
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