AnaPico APPH40G User manual

User’s Manual – Signal Source Analyzers – v3.0 May 2019 AnaPico Ltd. - www.anapico.com – [e-mail]
User Manual
Signal Source Analyzer
APPH6040, APPH20G, APPH40G

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MANUFACTURER ADDRESS
AnaPico Ltd. of Switzerland
Europastrasse 9
8152 Glattbrugg
Switzerland
Tel.: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.anapico.com
WARRANTY
All AnaPico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of shipment. AnaPico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty
period, provided they are returned to AnaPico and provided the preventative maintenance procedures are followed.
Repairs necessitated by misuse of the product are not covered by this warranty. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. AnaPico is
not liable for consequential damages.
COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyright by AnaPico Ltd. of Switzerland and all rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be
reproduced, copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in any form or by any means.
Electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without written permission of AnaPico Ltd. of
Switzerland.

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Table of Contents
GENERAL REMARKS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................................... 5
CASING ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
DATA CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 5
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 7
SIGNAL SYMBOL ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
LABELS ON PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................................................. 7
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS............................................................................................................................ 8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................... 9
DIMENSIONS.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONNECTORS....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 11
MINIMUM DISTANCES ........................................................................................................................................... 12
ENERGIZING AND DE-ENERGIZING ............................................................................................................................ 13
OPERATION CONDITIONS........................................................................................................................................ 13
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................. 13
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 14
GENERAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (MODEL OVERVIEW)........................................................................................... 14
OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................ 15
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................................... 15
UNPACKING THE INSTRUMENT................................................................................................................................. 15
INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................... 15
STARTING THE INSTRUMENT.................................................................................................................................... 15
Applying Power ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router ........................................................................................................... 16
Direct Connectivity to Host via Ethernet Cable (no Router) ........................................................................ 16
Connecting through USB ............................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting through GPIB............................................................................................................................ 16
Using the SCPI Application Programming Interface (API) ........................................................................... 16

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Installing the APPH Graphical User Interface (APPH GUI)........................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection................................................................................................... 17
Shutting Down the APPH............................................................................................................................. 17
Perform Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 17
Serial Number.............................................................................................................................................. 18
USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ................................................................................................... 19
STARTING THE APPH GUI...................................................................................................................................... 19
ORGANIZATION OF THE GUI ................................................................................................................................... 19
Menu Bar..................................................................................................................................................... 20
MEASUREMENT TABS (MODES)............................................................................................................................... 21
MODE:ABSOLUTE PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT ....................................................................................................... 22
Measurement Setup.................................................................................................................................... 22
Absolute Phase Noise Measurement of a Continuous Wave (CW) Signal................................................... 23
Absolute Phase Noise of a Pulsed Signal [requires Option PULSE].............................................................. 24
The Plot Window Tabs................................................................................................................................. 25
List of Traces................................................................................................................................................ 26
Plot Windows .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Saving and Loading Traces.......................................................................................................................... 28
GENERAL MEASUREMENT SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................... 28
Number of Data Points per Trace................................................................................................................ 28
Measurement Time (using GUI) .................................................................................................................. 29
ADDITIVE PHASE NOISE MEASUREMENT.................................................................................................................... 30
Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 30
Additive Phase Noise of a Pulsed Signal (with Option PULSE only) ............................................................. 31
AMPLITUDE NOISE MEASUREMENT .......................................................................................................................... 32
Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 32
ABSOLUTE PHASE NOISE (HIGH DRIFT) ..................................................................................................................... 32
Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 33
TRANSIENT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT...................................................................................................................... 33
Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 34
FFT ANALYZER MEASUREMENT ............................................................................................................................... 35
TIME STABILITY..................................................................................................................................................... 37
SPECTRUM ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................................. 37
VCO CHARACTERIZATION....................................................................................................................................... 38
Measurement Procedure............................................................................................................................. 39

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REMOTELY PROGRAMMING THE APPH................................................................................................................ 40
ACCESS VIA LAN................................................................................................................................................... 40
USING AND CONFIGURING VXI-11........................................................................................................................... 40
USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH VISA............................................................................................................ 41
USING THE USB-TMC INTERFACE WITH IVI DRIVERS .................................................................................................. 41
USING THE GPIB INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................... 41
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................. 42
ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................ 42
REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 42
EQUIPMENT RETURNS............................................................................................................................................ 42
APPENDIX A .......................................................................................................................................................... 43

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General Remarks
The instruments described in this manual are signal source analyzers, that analyze electromagnetic signals
from 5MHz up to 40 GHz with a power from -10 dBm up to +23 dBm. The exact range depends on the chosen
model and options. The instruments can perform different types of measurements, such as absolute and
additive phase noise, amplitude noise, transient analysis, spectrum monitoring and VCO characterization.
They can be used in a variety of applications such as research and development or manufacturing and testing
of electronic components.
Options, such as low noise internal references, amplitude measurements, measurements of pulsed signals or a
GPIB interface can be added.
Validity of this Manual
This manual is valid for the following instruments and their extended versions:
•APPH6040 (only serial numbers ending in a number greater than 0300)
•APPH20G (only serial numbers ending in a number greater than 0300)
•APPH40G
Casing
The instrument is available as a benchtop case.
Figure 1: APPH20G in 3U benchtop case
Data Connections
The instrument may only be connected to a network or a computer by using a shielded LAN or USB cable.
Unless shorter lengths are prescribed, a maximum length of 3 m must not be exceeded for the LAN and the
USB connection.

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Signal Connections
In general, all connections between the instrument and another device should be made as short as possible
and must be well shielded. It is recommended to use high-quality cables with low loss especially for
frequencies above 20 GHz.
Transportation
The instruments must only be transported with the packaging supplied by the manufacturer. The instrument
can be lifted or transported in any orientation.

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Safety Information
The following information is important to prevent personal injury, loss of life or damage to the instrument.
Please read them carefully. If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Signal Symbol
In this manual, the following symbols are used to warn the reader about risks and dangers.
DANGER denotes a hazard for personal health or life.
WARNING denotes a risk or danger, that could damage the
instrument.
Labels on Products
The following labels are on the products. Familiarize yourself with the meaning of each of the labels before
using the product.
Direct Current (DC)
Alternating Current (AC)
Earth (Ground)
EU label for separate collection of electrical and electronic waste.
Caution, general danger zone. Attend the manual and/or a notice on the device.

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General Safety Considerations
FCC notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his or her expense.
notice
The instrument meets the EMC directive and the Low Voltage Directive described in the CE declaration in
Appendix A.
If products or their components are mechanically and/or thermally
processed in a manner that goes beyond their intended use,
hazardous substances (heavy-metal dust such as nickel) may be
released. For this reason, the product may only be disassembled or
opened by specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may
be hazardous to your health. National waste disposal regulations
must be observed.

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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Dimensions of the 3U benchtop case:
A = 467mm
B = 153mm
C = 518mm
D = 341mm
E = 400mm
Weight: 10 kg

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Connectors
Front Panel
Figure 2: APPH Front Panel View (Model APPH20G)
1 Ventilation Slits Air inflow; leave open.
The front panel interfaces are grouped into four dark gray regions. Similar ports across different regions are
connected with a black line and are labeled once at the end of the line. The four regions are:
Instrument state region
10 Ready LED Indicates that the internal self-test on start-up was successful and that the
instrument can perform measurements.
11 Remote LED Indicates whether the instrument is connected to a computer or not.
12 Power LED Indicates whether the instrument is on or off.
13 Power switch Disconnects the instrument from the DC power input completely.
DUT region
6 DUT TUNE port This female BNC connector is the tune voltage output for the Device under
Test (DUT), designed to supply a bias or control voltage for the DUT.
7 DUT RF IN port This female SMA or 2.92 mm connector is the DUT signal input. It is AC-
coupled and has an impedance of 50 ohms.

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Reference region
3/4 REF1/2 TUNE port These female BNC connectors are the external reference tune voltage
outputs for channel 1 and 2.
2/5 REF1/2 IN HIGH These female SMA connectors are the high frequency RF inputs for external
reference channels 1 and 2. They are used for frequencies above 1.3 GHz.
8/9 REF1/2 IN LOW These female SMA connectors are the low frequency RF inputs for external
reference channels 1 and 2. They are used for frequencies below 1.3 GHz.
Do not apply RF power levels above the maximum levels given in the
datasheet to the DUT/REF IN ports.
Do not apply a DC voltage or current to the DUT/REF TUNE outputs
or DUT/REF RF inputs. Applying a DC voltage or current may damage
the instrument. There is the risk of capacitors remaining charged.
Connect DUT to the port after effectively discharging the DUT's
electricity.
Rear Panel
Figure 3: APPH Rear Panel View (Model APPH20G)
1 /2 BASEBAND IN port These female BNC connectors are the baseband signal inputs used for the
FFT analyzer measurement mode. They are AC coupled and have an input impedance of 1 k ohms.
3 EXT TRIG port This female BNC connector is the external trigger input (TTL). The maximum
allowed DC level is 12 V, and the trigger threshold is 1 V +/- 0.1 V.

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4 USB A connector Used for connecting USB devices such as memory sticks. This function is
currently not supported by the instrument.
5 USB B connector Used for connecting with a controller such as a PC or Laptop.
Communication is via USBTMC protocol.
6 LAN connector This 8 pin RJ-45 Host connector is used for connecting via Ethernet with a
controller, such as a PC or Laptop, with 10Base-T / 100Base-T Ethernet (automatic data rate
selection).
7 GPIB connector (optional) The connection of an external controller through General Purpose
Interface Bus (GPIB) connector enables configuration and control by an automatic test equipment
(ATE) system. This GPIB connector is used solely for controlling the APPH from an external controller
and cannot be used as a control connection for other devices.
8 DC IN power receptacle The power receptacle accepts the 4-pin plug from the external 24 V
DC power adapter that is supplied with the instrument.
9 Ground Screw
12 FAN Holes Air outflow; leave open.
13 REF IN 10 MHz This female BNC connector is the 10 MHz reference clock input. The
maximum allowed DC level is 12 V, and the maximum allowed AC level is 2 Vpp.
14/15 DC SUPPLY OUT ports These female BNC connectors are the programmable low-noise DC
supply voltage outputs.
The serial number plate shows the serial number and the installed options of the instrument.
Minimum Distances
For an adequate cooling, the minimum distances between the
instrument and another object, such as walls, rack cabinet walls or
other equipment must be respected.
The minimum distances are:
Minimum distance:
A: 150 mm

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Energizing and de-Energizing
To energize the instrument, apply the following voltage to the following connector.
Position of the power
connector shown on the
left.
Voltage: 24V DC
Max. current: 2.7A
Use the supplied power adapter from AnaPico to supply the
Instrument. Apply only a voltage with the values specified below.
The supplied power adapter has the following specifications:
Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 1.4A
Output: 24V DC, 2.7A
Efficiency Level: VI
To De-energize the instrument, pull out the power cable.
Operation Conditions
The instrument is designed for use in dry and clean environments. The instrument can also be used in field if
the operating conditions are met. Operation in an environment with high dust content, high humidity, danger
of explosion or chemical vapors is prohibited.
Operating temperature range: 0°C to +40°C
Storage and transportation temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
Operating and storage altitude: 4600m
In case of condensation 2 hours are to be allowed for drying prior operation. Operation is only allowed from a
3-terminal mains connector with a safety ground connection and a mains plug used in your specific country.
For enough ventilation, ensure open ventilation holes.
Environmental Information
Waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste but must
be collected separately. Contact the AnaPico customer service center for environmentally responsible disposal
of the product.
Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with unsorted
municipal waste but must be collected separately. It may only be disposed of at a suitable collection point or
via AnaPico service center.

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Introduction
This instruction manual is valid for the AnaPico model series APPH. The following chapters give guidance for a
quick and easy setup and use of your new instrument.
General Features and Functions (Model Overview)
AnaPico Signal Source Analyzer model overview
Model Range Options available
APPH6040 1 MHz – 7 GHz LN, AM, PULSE, GPIB
APPH20G 1 MHz – 26.5 GHz LN, AM, PULSE, GPIB
APPH40G 1 MHz – 40 GHz LN, AM, PULSE, GPIB
General features include
•Absolute and additive phase noise measurements
•Transient Analysis
•Spectrum Monitoring
•VCO Characterization
•Dual channel supply voltage ports
•Standard internal references
•Long-term support: Software upgrades (firmware, API, GUI) are available to download from
www.anapico.com. You can also call our technical specialists for support. You can continue to use
both services free of charge for the lifetime of the product.
•Universal LAN VXI-11 and USB 2.0 device interface
•24 months calibration cycle
Options
LN: Low noise internal reference
AM: Amplitude noise measurements
PULSE: Measurement and analysis of pulsed RF signals. Supports the following measurement modes:
•Absolute phase noise
•Additive phase noise
GPIB: GPIB interface added
WE3 / WE5: Warranty extension to 3 or 5 years (standard warranty covers 2 years)

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Getting Started
System Requirements
The graphical user interface has minimum system requirements to run on one of the supported operating
systems. Since the graphical user interface is Java based, it is also possible to run it on any operating system
that can provide a Java Runtime Environment. Please contact technical support if you need to run it on a non-
Windows computer.
Operating system Windows 7, 8, 10
Hardware requirements min. 4GB RAM, min. screen resolution of 1920x1080
Remote 10/100/1000M Ethernet or USB 2.0 Port
Unpacking the Instrument
Remove the instrument materials from the shipping containers. Save the containers for future use.
The standard product package includes:
•Signal Source Analyzer
•Ethernet Cable
•Universal DC power adapter
•Software & Manual CD
•Test Certificate
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If container is damaged, retain it until contents of the shipment
have been verified against the packing list and instruments have been inspected for mechanical and electrical
operation.
Starting the Instrument
This section describes installation instructions and verification tests.
Applying Power
Place the instrument on the intended workbench and connect the power adapter to the receptacle on the rear
of the instrument. Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the instrument.
Using other supplies may lead to malfunction and damage of the
Instrument.
Use the power switch on the front panel to turn on the APPH. The green LED marked POWER on the front
panel will indicate that the power supply is connected, and the instrument is starting. During the initialization
process, the green LED marked READY will start to flash briefly. This indicates that the machine performs a self-
test. Once the READY LED is static on, the instrument is ready for operation.

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Note, the instrument booting process may take up to 60 seconds (depending on configuration) to complete.
Connecting to LAN via DHCP Router
Connect the instrument to your local area network (LAN) using the Ethernet cable. By default, the instrument
is configured to accept its dynamic IP address from the DHCP server of your network. If it is configured
properly, your network router will assign a dynamic IP address to the instrument.
Direct Connectivity to Host via Ethernet Cable (no Router)
You can connect the instrument to your computer with the Ethernet cable without using a local area network
with DHCP server. To work properly, the network controller (NIC) of your computer must be set to a fixed IP
beginning with 169.254.xxx.xxx (excluding 169.254.1.0 and 169.254.254.255) and network mask 255.255.0.0
to match the fallback IP that the APPH will assign itself after network timeout. The APPH will automatically
choose an IP address according to ZEROCONF standard. Therefore, the exact fallback address can’t be
predicted.
Connection from a NIC that is configured to use DHCP is also possible. After a preset timeout, the NIC will
assume that no DHCP is available and self-assign a fallback IP that will fall into the range 169.254.xxx.xxx.
Alternatively, you may assign the instrument a fixed IP. Please refer to a later section of this manual to learn
how to do this.
Connecting through USB
Connect the (powered on) instrument at the USB B connector on the rear panel to the computer using a USB
cable. If properly connected, the computer host should automatically recognize your instrument as a USBTMC
device.
Note if you want to work with the graphical user interface, it must be installed with USB support selected.
Then the GUI will detect all connected instruments automatically. Open the GUI and follow the instructions
given in Chapter 0.
Alternatively, a VISA runtime environment (NI or Agilent or comparable) must be installed.
Use VISA Write to send the *IDN? Query and use VISA Read to get the response. The USBTMC protocol
supports service request, triggers and other GPIB specific operations.
Connecting through GPIB
Connect the instrument to the GPIB controller using the rear panel GPIB connector (option GPIB is required).
Once connected properly, use VISA Write to send the *IDN? query and use VISA Read to get the response. The
protocol supports service request, triggers and other GPIB specific operations.
Using the SCPI Application Programming Interface (API)
Refer to the APPH Programmer's Manual to learn more about applying the API and find programming
examples.
Installing the APPH Graphical User Interface (APPH GUI)
AnaPico's graphical user interface (APPH GUI) provides an intuitive control of the APPH. The Java based
application runs under any operating system, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 with standard
requirements. Only the Java runtime environment must be installed on the computer.

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To install the GUI on the computer, insert the APPH Software and Manual CD into the CD/DVD drive or
download the latest GUI setup file from the AnaPico website. If the setup doesn't start automatically, double
click on the setup.exe to run the installer.
The self-extracting setup provides easy installation and un-installation of the software. The setup program
guides you in a few steps through the installation process. In case the Java Runtime Environment is not
installed on the current computer, the setup procedure will assist you with the installation of the required
version. An active internet connection is required for this operation.
Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection
Software does not install properly
•Make sure your installation CD is not damaged.
•Verify that the Java Runtime Environment is installed and up to date.
Software cannot detect any instrument
•Make sure you have connected both computer and instrument to a common network. If they are not
in the same subnet, the search won't show the instrument. The devices can still connect by manually
setting the IP in the connection dialog.
•If a direct connection is used, you may require resetting your computer Ethernet controller
(depending on the configuration). Note that in that case detection of the instrument can take a
considerable amount of time if your computer is configured to work with an external DHCP server. In
some cases, the detection may even fail completely. Configure your computer network controller to
an appropriate fixed IP instead.
•Make sure that your software firewall enables the GUI to setup a TCP/IP connection via the LAN.
Under Windows 10 you can do that like this:
Open the Control Panel in your Start menu. Then go to System and Security and then Windows
Firewall. Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall and then on Change Settings. You
can now select the check box for the application on your computer. Click the private and public check
box to narrow down whether you want just networks that are secure to allow this communication, or
also public and non secure networks to do so. Now your Windows™ Firewall will not block requests
from the GUI.
Shutting Down the APPH
Use the power switch on the front panel to turn the instrument off.
Perform Firmware Upgrade
If the GUI has internet access, it will check for newer firmware versions upon connection to the instrument. If
there is a newer firmware available, the GUI will notify you. If you confirm the upgrade, the firmware will
automatically be downloaded and installed on the instrument.
If the GUI has no internet access, a firmware upgrade of the instrument can also be done manually via the GUI.
Ensure proper connection and that the correct firmware binary is available. Then navigate to Device -> Update
Firmware and select the appropriate binary (tar file) that you have received from AnaPico or downloaded from
the AnaPico website. The update will take a few minutes, and after completion the instrument will reboot.
Reconnect to the instrument.
Do not switch off or disconnect the instrument during the firmware
upgrade procedure. Interrupting the procedure can result in a
damaged or non-responsive instrument

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Serial Number
Each instrument is manufactured with a unique serial number shown on the sticker on the rear panel. This
serial number is also internally stored and determines the instrument configuration and guides the software
accordingly.

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Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The graphical user interface (APPH GUI) provides an intuitive control of the instrument and the measurement
processes. It runs under any operating system supporting a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Ensure that the
software is installed, and the computer’s firewall is configured properly.
Starting the APPH GUI
Double-click the APPH shortcut that will appear on the desktop after the software has been successfully
installed. Ensure that the APPH is turned on and connected to the computer using either Ethernet or USB
connectivity.
After start-up, the software will automatically detect existing APPH instruments (LAN and USB) and will
establish connection to the previously connected device, if still available. Otherwise a window will appear with
all detected APPH devices listed. Connection to a device can be established by selecting the device identifier in
the list and then clicking the “select” button. When this dialog is displayed, the GUI continuously searches and
refreshes the list of available devices.
Figure 4 Device selection dialog.
Organization of the GUI
After first startup, the GUI will present itself as shown in Figure 5. The menu bar at the top allows for some
general configuration (device connection, exporting / importing plots, upgrade firmware and save / restore
settings). The tab panel below the menu shows all available measurement modes of the currently selected
device. Below the tab selection, the measurement area is shown. This area looks different based on the
selected measurement mode. In general, configurations are grouped within areas with a blue title.