Manual Scope and Organization

Manual Scope

This manual provides all the information necessary for installation, operation, and maintenance of the GX110 and GX1120 (referred as GX1100 or GX11X0 in this manual), PXI Arbitrary Waveform Function Generator. The manual also covers the GtWave software package that includes the GX11X0 driver and the WaveEasy software for creating and editing waveform files. This manual assumes the reader has a general knowledge of PC based computers, Windows operating systems, and a general knowledge of modular test equipment.

 

Manual Organization

The GX11X0 manual is organized in the following manner:

Chapter
Content
Introduction
Introduces the GX11X0 manual and shows warning conventions used in the manual.
Overview
Provides the GX11X0 list of features, description of the board architecture specifications and the virtual panel description and operation.
Installation and Connections
Provides instructions about  how to install a GX11X0 board and the GtWave software.
WaveEasy
Provides instructions about  how to use the WaveEasy software used to create and edit waveform files.
Programming the Board
Provides a list of the GtWave software driver files, general purpose and generic driver functions, and programming methods. Discusses supported application development tools and programming examples.
Functions Reference
Provides a list of the GtWave driver functions. Each function description provides syntax, parameters, and any special programming comments.