Configuration and Status Panel -
The Configuration and Status Panel is accessed by the 3rd tab. In this panel you can check on the internal status of the AWG module, configure the module as a master or slave for multi board operation, and set the guard length to delay a waveform.
Internal States
Module Status
Displays the current status of the AWG board. The status is not automatically refreshed. In order to see the most current status of
the module, you must poll its status
by clicking on the Update Status button.
Auto Armed - displays if board has Auto Armed enabled. When Auto Armed is enabled, the board automatically enters
the "Armed" state after the "Loop Done" state. For more information about the internal states please see the
Internal States page.
Armed - displays if board is in the "Armed" state.
Triggered - displays if board is in the "Triggered" state.
In Loop - displays if board is in the "In Loop" state.
Slave - displays if board is in Slave mode. When this option is not indicated, the board is in either Master mode or Free-running mode.
Slave Wait - displays if module is in the "Slave Wait" state, which is equivalent to the "Armed" state of the Master
or Free-running modes. In the "Armed" state of the Master or Free-running modes, the board waits for the TRIG signal to begin waveform output, while in the "Slave Wait" state of the Slave, the board waits for the SYNCI signal to begin waveform output.
Configuration
Master
When enabled, puts board into Master mode.
Slave
When enabled, puts board into Slave mode.
Endless Loop
Enables continuous waveform output. With Endless Loop, the Loop Count parameter is ignored.
Loop Count
Specifies the number of waveforms to output for each trigger signal. If you want an infinite loop or continuous output, please check the box for Endless Loop.
SYNCO
When the board is in Master mode, the board will output the SYNCO signal from the SYNCOUT SMA connector on the boards. When in Slave mode, the SYNCO option does not do anything. For more information about the SYNCO signal, please go to the Synchronization page.
Guard Length
Sets the delay before the first waveform. This is useful for synchronizing the master and slave waveforms under multi-board operation. The default Guard Length is 40 (hex). Since the slave waveform is slightly delayed behind the master waveform, simply enter a shorter Guard Length for the Slave, usually between 20 and 38 (hex) if the Master has a Guard Length of 40 (hex). A positive Guard Length is necessary to ensure the first waveform appears correctly. Please use a multiple of 4.
After you change the Guard Length, you must re-arm the board to see the waveform correctly.
Multi-Module Operation
Auto Armed
When enabled will automatically arm the AWG so that after the "Loop Done" state, the board will automatically go into the "Armed" state and be ready for another trigger signal. You cannot change this option if the board is in Slave mode.
If disabled, the AWG will go into the "Disarmed" state after the "Loop Done" state in which case the user will have to click on the Arm & Ready button to put the board into the "Armed" state. For more information about the internal states please see the Internal States page.
SYNCO
When this is checked and the board is in Master mode, the board will output the SYNCO signal from the SYNCOUT SMA connector on the boards. When in Slave mode, the SYNCO option does not do anything.
Internal SYNCI
When this is enabled in Master or Standalone mode, the internal SYNCI signal will mirror the SYNCO. You cannot change this option if the board is in Slave mode. For more information please go to the Synchronization page.
Arm & Ready
You will need to click on this button to put the board in the "Armed" state whenever you load a new waveform. Additionally, if Auto Armed is not checked you will have to click on this to put the board into "Armed" state manually after the board finishes outputting the waveform loops.
Abort
You may click on this button at any time to put the board into the "Disarmed" state.