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3 Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Berkeley Nucleonics’s graphical user interface provides an intuitive control of the signal generator. It
runs under any Windows™ operating system. Make sure the software is installed correctly and the
computer’s firewall is configured properly. The GUI’s dynamic link library (DLL) uses the Microsoft
.NET framework.
3.1 Start the BENCHTOP MICROWAVE SOURCE GUI
After successful installation of the software double-click the software shortcut that has been created on
your desktop.
After start the GUI will automatically detect existing Berkeley Nucleonics instruments that are
connected to the computer (network) via local area network, USB, or GPIB. In the CONTROL tab (see
) the detected instruments are listed. Clicking on one of the devices will instantly establish
connection. Clicking on an alternate device will disconnect the old device and reconnect to the new
device. Scan Instruments button will enable automated scanning for new instruments.
Disconnect/Connect button will establish and terminate connection.
3.2 The COLTROL Tab
The CONTROL tab (Figure 3-a) completes the following function
- Scan and establish connection to instrument
- Configure remote interface (LAN, USB, GPIB)
- Save, load and manage instrument memory states