Tektronix AFG31000 Series User Manual

Function introduction
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator User's Manual 133
Create an arbitrary waveform
The instrument can output an arbitrary waveform that is stored in the internal memory or on a USB
flash drive.
To create an arbitrary waveform:
1. Select Basic on the touchscreen.
2. Swipe the arrow at the bottom of the touchscreen up and select the ArbBuilder tab.
3. Select New.
4. Select how you want to create your waveform: Freehand, Horizontal, Vertical, or Point.
5. Once you have created your waveform, select File.
6. Select Save As to change the name and save the waveform.
7. You can also save the file and select Send to see the waveform on the channel that you choose.
8. Swipe the ArbBuilder area down and to see the waveform you created on the channel you
selected.
NOTE. File names are only in English characters. If you use non-English characters to name a file, the
characters are replaced with symbols, for example, #, $, *, and %. Spaces are not allowed.
Create a standard waveform
You can create a waveform using the ArbBuilder tool. You can create new waveforms by selecting
from a list of standard functions, using the Equation Editor (Create a Waveform by Equation), or
drawing a waveform (Draw a Waveform with ArbBuilder ).
Figure 127: ArbBuilder home tab
To create a standard waveform
1. Select New Std from the Waveform tab.
Figure 128: ArbBuilder New Std

Tektronix AFG31000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Tektronix
Model	AFG31000 Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English