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Using
the
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Using the Software
Overview
The GDS‐122 PC software, included in the CD‐
ROM, allows you to view the waveforms in your
familiar PC environment – large display and
mouse operation. Multiple cursors provide flexible
waveform measurements.
Software
functionalities
The PC software can run the following
measurement and actions.
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Viewing real‐time updated waveforms
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Running up to 6 cursor measurements
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Measuring period/frequency/pk‐pk voltage
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Printing out waveform images
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Saving and recalling waveform shape and data
Software
operations
The following is the list of software operations
described in this chapter.
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Installing the software
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Modifying, reinstalling, or
uninstalling the software
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Connecting the GDS‐122
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Configuring the screen
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Viewing waveforms
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Measuring waveforms
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Saving waveforms
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Recalling waveforms
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Printing out waveforms
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Accessing the Help
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Note
The PC software is intended for oscilloscope
operations only; it does not include multimeter
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Installing the software
PC requirements
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Windows 2000 or XP
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20MB hard drive space
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USB host port x 1
Installation steps
1. Activate the Setup.exe file in the
CD‐ROM.
The software starts preparing the installation.
When the welcome window is displayed, click
Next and start installing the software to your
PC.
The customer information window will appear.
Enter the user name and organization name.
Select which user will hold the right to access
the software and click Next.
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User Name
Organization
Administration