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6-2 Chapter 6: Programming
Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. A
Programming Capabilities Overview
The 801G* video generators are powerful pieces of
test equipment right out of the box. The factory
default system settings give you immediate access
to all of the built-in test images and built-in signal
formats. However, you can program the operation
of the 801G* to meet your special testing needs. The
highlights of all of the 801G*’s programming fea-
tures are presented in this section. Detailed infor-
mation for most features will be found in following
sections.
All models feature a
Graphics User Interface (GUI)
that can be used for many programming operations
on the the 801G*. All you need is a video display
that is compatible with any existing stored format
that has at least 640 active pixels and 480 active
lines. The knobs and buttons on the 801G* are then
used to select and modify the information shown
on the display.
Many programming functions can also be performed
over the the RS-232 and IEEE-488 ports. A suitably
equipped computer or terminal connected to one of
these communications ports can be used for directly
communicating with the 801G* as well as uploading
and downloading data files.
Editing and adding signal formats
The GUI and the communications ports can be used
for adding your own signal formats and editing any
formats that are already stored in the 801G*.
Editing the format knob directory
The default operating mode of the 801G* uses the
upper knob to select formats from an internal for-
mat knob directory. The default knob directory in-
cludes all of the standard built-in formats. The
directory can be edited to include any combination
of built-in and / or user defined formats.