Virtual Panel Description

The GxSmu includes a virtual panel GX3116e program, which provides full access to the various configuration settings and operating modes. To fully understand the front panel operation, it is best to become familiar with the functionality of the board.

To open the virtual panel application, select GxSmu Panel from the Marvin Test Solutions, GxSmu menu under the Start menu. The GX3116e virtual panel opens as shown here:

GX3116e Virtual Panel (not Initialized)

The functionality of the panel button controls is described below:

Initialize - Opens the Initialize Dialog (see Initialize Dialog paragraph) in order to initialize the board driver. The current settings of the selected GX3116e will not change after calling initialize. The panel will reflect the current settings of the GX3116e after the Initialize dialog closes.

Reset - resets the GX3116e board settings to their default state and clears the reading.

Apply – applies changed settings to the board

Close - closes the panel. Closing the panel does not affect the GX3116e settings.

Help - opens the on-line help window. In addition to the help menu, the caption shows a What’s This Help button (?) button. This button can be used to obtain help on any control that is displayed in the panel window. To display the What’s This Help information click on the (?) button and then click on the control – a small window will display the information regarding this control.