GW Instek GDS-3000 Series Freewave User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

Short Memory Data Capture
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S
HORT
M
EMORY
D
ATA
C
APTURE
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:
• View oscilloscope waveforms
• Save waveform data
Viewing Oscilloscope Waveforms
1. Activate Freewave and connect the oscilloscope to the PC. For
details, see page20.
2. Select the Data tab (second from the right).
3. Select the channel(s) from the Source panel on
the left side of the Freewave screen.
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4. Click on the Play button in the control panel.
Freewave captures the waveform data for a
single period and shows them in the screen.
Adding a new
waveform Select a new channel (if necessary)
and click on the Play button again.
Each time the Play button is
pressed a new waveform is
captured and placed in the
Waveform Identification list.
Note: A maximum of only 10 waveforms can be added to the
waveform identification list.