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3.3.16 Fast Curve Buffer ...................................................................................................................................3-87 
3.3.17 Main Output Processor - General ...........................................................................................................3-91 
3.3.18 Main Output Processor - Output Offset and Expand .............................................................................3-93 
3.3.19 Main Output Processor - Vector Magnitude and Phase .........................................................................3-94 
3.3.20 Main Output Processor - Noise Measurements ....................................................................................3-103 
3.3.21 Main Output Processor - Standard Curve Buffer .................................................................................3-112 
3.3.22 Analog Outputs (DACs) .......................................................................................................................3-114 
3.3.23 Auxiliary Analog Inputs (ADCs) .........................................................................................................3-119 
3.3.24 Main Microprocessor - General ...........................................................................................................3-121 
3.3.25 Main Microprocessor - Auto Functions ...............................................................................................3-123 
3.4 General ..........................................................................................................................................................3-135 
3.4.01 Accuracy ...............................................................................................................................................3-136 
3.4.02 Power-up Defaults ................................................................................................................................3-137 
Chapter Four, Front and Rear Panels 
4.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................4-1 
4.1.01 A and B (I) Signal Input Connectors ........................................................................................................4-4 
4.1.02 REF IN Connector ....................................................................................................................................4-5 
4.1.03 OSC OUT Connector ...............................................................................................................................4-6 
4.1.04 STATUS Indicator ...................................................................................................................................4-7 
4.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................................4-17 
4.2.01 Power Input Connector ...........................................................................................................................4-20 
4.2.02 Power Switch..........................................................................................................................................4-21 
4.2.03 DIGITAL I/O Connector ........................................................................................................................4-22 
4.2.04 RS232 Connector ...................................................................................................................................4-23 
4.2.05 LAN Connector ......................................................................................................................................4-25 
4.2.06 USB Connector ......................................................................................................................................4-26 
4.2.07 CONFIG Switches ..................................................................................................................................4-27 
4.2.08 SIG MON Connector..............................................................................................................................4-33 
4.2.09 TRIG IN Connector ................................................................................................................................4-34 
4.2.10 TRIG OUT Connector ............................................................................................................................4-35 
4.2.11 ADC 1, ADC 2, Auto Measure ADC 3, and ADC 4 Connectors ..........................................................4-36 
4.2.12 DAC 1, DAC 2, DAC 3, and DAC 4 Connectors ..................................................................................4-37 
 
Chapter Five, Web Control Panel Operation 
5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................5-1 
5.2 Ethernet Connection Methods ...........................................................................................................................5-3 
5.2.01 Direct Wired Connection to a Single Computer ......................................................................................5-4 
5.2.02 Wireless Connection to an iPad, Tablet, Laptop, or Netbook Computer .................................................5-6 
5.2.03 Wired Connection to a Company or Corporate Network Using a Static IP Address .............................5-29 
5.2.04 Wired Connection to a Company or Corporate Network Using a DHCP Allocated IP Address...........5-46 
5.3 Web Control Panels .........................................................................................................................................5-63 
5.3.01 Main Controls: Overview .......................................................................................................................5-63 
5.3.02 Main Controls: Display Indicators .........................................................................................................5-79 
5.3.03 Main Controls: Input ..............................................................................................................................5-87 
5.3.04 Main Controls: Reference 1 .................................................................................................................5-106 
5.3.05 Main Controls: Oscillator .....................................................................................................................5-123 
5.3.06 Main Controls: Output 1 ......................................................................................................................5-127