® FlukeView® ScopeMeter® Software Users Manual September 2001 © 1996, 2001 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Installing FlukeView ...................................................... 1 Installing the FlukeView Software..................................... 1 Running the FlukeView Software ...................................... 2 Connecting the ScopeMeter Test Tool............................... 3 Using FlukeView ............................................................ 4 Using Online Help ..............................................................
Chapter 1 Installing FlukeView Installing the FlukeView Software FlukeView® software offers you simple mouse-controlled tools to work with your ScopeMeter® test tool. The setup program installs the FlukeView software on PC’s running Windows 95, 98, ME (Millennium Edition), NT 4, 2000, and XP. To install FlukeView, insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive, or insert the first floppy in the appropriate floppy disk drive and run SETUP.
Running the FlukeView Software Choose from Start - Programs - FlukeView ScopeMeter 4.0 English to run the FlukeView software. Choose from Start - Programs - FlukeView ScopeMeter 4.0 English to create a test report in Word. Note To use the QREPORT template, copy the file QREPORT.DOT to your Word template directory (or folder).
Connecting the ScopeMeter Test Tool The FlukeView software communicates with your ScopeMeter test tool via the optically isolated RS-232 adapter/cable (see Appendix) connected to a COM port of the PC. During startup (except for the first time), the FlukeView software automatically tries to make a connection with the instrument according to the last valid connection. If automatic connection is not successful, the dialog box shown below appears, allowing you to make a connection.
Chapter 2 Using FlukeView Using Online Help The FlukeView software offers you access to online help by using the F1 key, a Help button, “What’s This?” help, or the Help menu: or Shift+ or Press to get online help for the topic that has the focus. Click, move the mouse pointer on a topic, and click again to get “What’s This” help. Click to get help in dialog and error boxes. For example: Click Help - How To and view the online manual on the screen.
Note To show help items on a help page, do one of the following: • move the mouse pointer (changes to above a help item); • press Tab (changes the of a help item).
Introducing the FlukeView Software By clicking the following buttons on the toolbar, you can read data directly from the ScopeMeter test tool: setups screens waveforms readings replay You can save, open, and print the data, or export it to other programs. FlukeView software enables you to read the following types of data from the ScopeMeter test tool into a window on the PC screen.
Instrument Screens Type: bitmap graphics data from the instrument’s screen (in pixel-format) Use: to create documents and reports Screen SW90W Users Manual è Screen Window 7
Waveforms Type: numerical waveform points to generate Y-t vectorgraphics data Use: to analyze by zooming, scaling, or creating a spectrum from Waveformè SW90W Users Manual Waveform Window 8
Readings Type: numerical values to log Y-X vector-graphics data Use: to analyze by zooming, scaling, or creating a spectrum from Readingsè SW90W Users Manual Waveform (Readings) Window 9
Instrument Setups Type: binary settings data from the instrument Use: to retrieve and send back instrument setups Setup è ç Setup Window [actual ScopeMeter settings] SW90W Users Manual 10
Creating a Test Report 1 Choose from Start - Programs - FlukeView - ScopeMeter 4.0 English to create a test report (using Word). As a result, Word is started and the required macros are loaded. In Word, select Enable Macros when requested. 2 Click predefined fields (Company, Contact, ...) and type your text. 3 Click to insert the active ScopeMeter screen. As a result, FlukeView is started, a connection is made, and the active Instrument Screen is pasted into the document.
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Documenting Screens Displaying an Instrument Screen on the PC 1a Click to display the active ScopeMeter screen in a screen window. 1b Click. A dialog box appears allowing you to select specific ScopeMeter screens to display in screen windows. Tip To specify conditions for transferring screens, choose Instrument - Multiple Transfers. To change the window to your preference: 2 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines).
Each ScopeMeter screen appears in a separate screen window.
Replaying Screens 1 Click. A dialog box appears allowing you to make the following selections: 2 Click Start to read and display the replay screens. Note To stop reading and displaying the replay sequence, or press Esc. click 3 If applicable, choose View - Ratio 4:3 to change the X:Y ratio of the window.
To change the window to your preference: 4 Click to view the previous or next replay screen. You can also choose View - Replay to scan through the replay sequence of screens. 5 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines). 6 Select Options - Title to change the title of the window. 7 Select Options - Colors to change window colors.
Inserting Screens into a Document 1 Click on the screen window you want to insert. Tip To avoid losing resolution because of copying to the clipboard, choose Windows – Default Size. 2 Click to copy the window to the clipboard. 3 Switch to a wordprocessor. 4 Open or create a document and place the cursor where you want to insert the window. 5 Select Edit - Paste to insert the screen window into the document. 6 Click to save your document.
Analyzing Waveforms You can read numerical waveform samples from the ScopeMeter test tool and display these samples in a waveform window. Up to four waveforms can be displayed in a window. To demonstrate this, a trace will be read from Input A and B. Displaying Waveforms on the PC 1 Click. A dialog box appears allowing you to select the waveforms you want to read. 2 Choose Active waveform. 3 Choose Input A and Input B. 4 Click Start to read and display the selected waveforms.
To change the window to your preference: 5 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines). 6 Select View - Datablock to show the data block. 7 Select View - Cursors to show the cursors. 8 Select Options - Colors to change waveform colors. See the next page for an example of a waveform window. Tips Click to quickly read the waveform from INPUT A. Click to quickly read the waveform from INPUT B.
Use the mouse or (Shift) ß à keys to move the cursors.
Zooming In and Out on a Waveform Drag with the mouse in the graph to select and zoom in on the part of the waveform you want to enlarge. Click to zoom in on a waveform. Use the scroll bar to select the part you want to view. Click to zoom out on a waveform (undoes one ‘zoom in’ step). Scaling a Waveform If a waveform is not completely shown in a window, a scroll bar is displayed. Use this scroll bar to select the part you want to view.
Replaying Waveforms 1 Click. A dialog box appears allowing you to make the following selections: 2 Choose Replay waveform(s) from Input A and Replay waveform(s) from Input B. 3 Select the range of waveforms (From - to) you want to display. 4 Click Start to read and display the replay waveforms. Note To stop reading and displaying the replay sequence, or press Esc.
To change the window to your preference: 5 Click to view the previous or next replay waveform. You can also choose View - Replay to scan through the replay sequence of waveforms. 6 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines). 7 Select Options - Title to change the title of the window. 8 Select Options - Colors to change window colors.
Generating an FFT-Spectrum from a Waveform For spectrum calculations, a repetitive waveform or a waveform that contains repetitive components is superposed of a fixed offset value (DC component) and a number of sine waves. The spectrum shows the amplitude and frequency of each sine wave as a bar-graph. The value of the DC component is shown in the datablock. 1 Select the waveform from which you want to generate a spectrum.
Use the mouse or (Shift) ß à keys to move the cursors.
Automatic Spectrum Updates To get continuous updates of a waveform and spectrum, do the following: 1 Click to select and display the waveform from which to create a spectrum. 2 Select Tools - Spectrum to create a spectrum from the waveform. 3 Select Window - Auto Tile to tile the waveform and spectrum window on the PC screen. 4 Select Instrument - Multiple Transfers. A dialog box appears.
5 Choose Continuous waveform update(s) and Overwrite existing window(s). 6 Click Start to get continuous waveform and spectrum updates.
Logging Readings Graphing Readings You can transfer and graph readings taken by the ScopeMeter test tool over a period of time. Up to four types of readings can be displayed in a window. To demonstrate this, four types of readings will be logged. 1 Click. A dialog box appears allowing you to select the logging parameters. 2 Set Interval time to three seconds, and choose Continuous logging, Overwrite existing window(s), and Multiple readings in one window. 3 Click Start.
4 Click Start to start logging. The status bar shows the logging progress. Countdown of the interval time Text showing the logging status Number of readings so far Click to stop logging. 5 To change the window to your preference: 6 Select View - Datablock to show the datablock. 7 Select View - Cursors to display the cursors. 8 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines). 9 Select Options - Colors to change waveform colors.
Use the mouse or (Shift) ß à keys to move the cursors.
Inserting Readings into a Spreadsheet 1 Click on the waveform of readings you want to insert. 2 Select Edit - Copy Data to copy the reading's data to the clipboard. 3 Switch to a spreadsheet program. 4 Open or create a worksheet and place the cursor where you want to insert the data. 5 Select Edit - Paste to insert the data into the worksheet with the numerical readings arranged in columns. 6 Click to save your spreadsheet.
Transferring Instrument Setups Reading/Saving Setups from/to File 1 Click to read the active setup or setups from ScopeMeter memories. 2 Select Options - Add Description and type a description in the text box below the window (max. 10 lines). 3 Select Options - Title to change the title of the window. 4 Select View - Datablock to show the datablock. 5 Select Options - Colors to change window colors. Each ScopeMeter setup appears in a separate setup window.
Saving/Recalling the Active Setup to/from ScopeMeter 1 Select Instrument - Remote Control. A dialog box appears. 2 Click Save Setup. A dialog box appears. 3 Click on the down arrow to display the list with setup memories. 4 Click on the memory location in which you want to save the active setup. 5 Click Save to send the setup to the selected memory. The active ScopeMeter setup has been saved in a ScopeMeter memory. 6 Click Recall Setup. A dialog box appears.
Printing Windows The Print Preview function enables you to preview any combination of screen, waveform, readings, spectrum, and setup windows on a page before printing. 1 Click on the window you want to print. 2 Click to preview the window on the page. See next page for the window. 3 Choose Border to add a border around the active window. 4 Choose Title Bar to add the title of the active window. 5 Click Insert to add more windows on a page. A dialog box appears allowing you to select another window.
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Saving Windows to a File You can save any combination of screen, waveform, readings, spectrum, and setup windows to an FVF file. 1 Click on the window you want to save. 2 If there are more windows, a dialog box appears. 3 Select the windows of your choice or click All to select all windows. Click Save. Another dialog box appears. 4 Enter a name for the file in the File Name box (FVF is default file type). 5 Click OK to start saving the windows you selected to the file.
Appendix A Optically Isolated RS-232 Interface (optional) Interface Connections SW90W Users Manual 37
Interface Specifications Type of interface: RS-232 / EIA-232-D, optically isolated States: • SPACE = 0 Light • MARK = 1 No light Wavelength = 800 nm RXD signal levels: • SPACE = +10V to +4V Max. input = +15V • MARK = -4V to -10V Min. input = -15V Other signal levels: • SPACE = +12V to +7V Max. input = +15V • MARK = -7V to -12V Min.
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Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage from accident, neglect, misuse or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf.
Index A Active Waveform ..............................................................................24 Analyzing Waveforms.......................................................................18 Automatic Spectrum Updates...........................................................26 B Bitmap-graphics..................................................................................7 C Cable RS-232..........................................................................................39 Colors .........
G Graphics............................................................................................. 7 Graphing Readings .......................................................................... 28 H Help.................................................................................................... 4 I Installing FlukeView ........................................................................... 1 Instrument Screen........................................................................
P Peak .................................................................................................25 Print Preview.....................................................................................34 Print Setup........................................................................................34 Printing Windows..............................................................................34 Print-Preview Window ......................................................................
V Vector-graphics .................................................................................. 8 View - Active Waveform................................................................... 24 View - Replay ............................................................................. 16, 23 W Waveform............................................................................... 8, 18, 28 Waveform Window........................................................................... 20 What’s This help .....
