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BenchVue Software v2.6 (BV0000A)
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Data Sheet
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Plug and play instrument control
Connecting and controlling an instrument to BenchVue is as
simple as plugging it in and launching the BenchVue instrument
application. No programming or separate instrument drivers
required.
Integrated applications
BenchVue consists of different applications tailored to streamline
your measurement tasks and are included in every no cost down-
load of BenchVue (BV0000A).
Available BenchVue apps
Simplied Measurement Viewing, Control
and Capture
Keysight BenchVue software for the PC reinvents your bench
testing by making it simple to connect and record results with
your instruments with no programming. You will derive answers
faster than ever by easily viewing, logging and exporting mea-
surement data and screen images with a few clicks from a single
environment.
Use BenchVue to:
– Visualize multiple measurements simultaneously
– Easily log data, screen images and system state
– Recall past state of your bench to replicate results
Save time with:
– Fast measurement data export in desired formats
– Quickly access manuals, drivers, FAQs and videos
From anywhere:
– Monitor and control your bench from mobile devices
Measurement viewing
See your measurements across instruments in one place to
quickly correlate measurement activities and obtain actionable
insight.
Depending on your measurement task, BenchVue provides
extensive data, trace and measurement logging capabilities all
from within one piece of software.
App name No cost version Optional Pro upgrade
Digital Multimeter Included in BV0000A BV0001A
Function Generator Included in BV0000A BV0002A
Power Supply Included in BV0000A BV0003A
Oscilloscope Included in BV0000A BV0004A
Spectrum Analyzer Included in BV0000A BV0005A
Data Acquisition Unit Included in BV0000A BV0006A
Power Sensor Included in BV0000A BV0007A
Network Analyzer Included in BV0000A N/A
BenchVue capabilities
BenchVue provides a wide array of capabilities depending on
the instrument application within BenchVue being used. These
capabilities will automatically vary based on the functionality of
the instrument types and models connected to your PC running
BenchVue software.
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BenchVue Digital Multimeter App
Control your digital multimeter to visualize measurements,
perform data logging and annotate captured data.
Supported functionality
Instrument settings –Measurement function and range selection
–Integration time (NPLC/resolution)
–Input impedance
–Auto zero
–Null state
Data visualization –Chart with annotation, zoom in/out, auto scroll and markers
–Histogram (Pro version only)
–Table
Measurment data log –Measurement data logging (1 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Logger control
–Limit testing with alerts (Pro version only)
Export screen image –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
Export data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
Benchvue mobile support
Supported models (9)
34401A 34405A 34410A 34411A 34450A 34460A 34461A 34465A 34470A
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0001A) provides histograms, digitizer capability (34410A, 34411A,
34460A, 34461A, 34465A and 34470A) and unrestricted data logging with limit checking and alerts.
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BenchVue Oscilloscope App
Control your oscilloscope to quickly capture and annotate screen
images, record trace data and data log measurements.
Supported functionality
Instrument settings –Auto scale
–Measurements toggle
–Run control
–Vertical scale and offset
–Channel toggle
–Trigger controls
–Default setup
Screen image –Get current screen with image options
–Auto refresh control
–Annotation (drawing/color/font)
Trace data –Get current traces
–Display selection (ch/func/mem/digital bus)
–Set requested points
Measurement data log –Measurement data logging (1 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Logger control
–Limit testing (Pro version only)
–Data log conguration
Export data log data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Export screen images –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
–E-mail
–Microsoft Word
Export trace data –HDF5
–MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
BenchVue Mobile support
Supported models (164) (MSO & DSO):
2000 X-Series, 3000 X-Series, 3000 T-Series, 4000 X-Series, Most 5000 Series, 6000 Series, 6000 X-Series, 7000A/B Series, 9000A Series, S-Series,
Most 90000 Series
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0004A) provides unrestricted measurement data logging with limit
checking and alerts.
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BenchVue Function Generator App
Control your function generator to set waveform properties and
load custom arbitrary waveforms from les or drag-and-drop
from an oscilloscope.
Supported functionality
–Output control
–Waveform selection
–Sine
–Square
–Ramp
–Pulse
–Arb
–Triangle
–Noise
–PRBS (pseudo-random binary sequence)
–DC
Instrument settings –Waveform: amplitude, offset, frequency, and phase
–Mode select:
–Modulation:
-- Type: AM/FM/PM/FSK/BPSK/SUM
-- Source (INT/EXT/CH2)
-- Shape (Sin/Squ/Tri/Ramp/Nramp/Noise/PRBS/Arb)
-- DSSC (double sideband suppressed carrier)
-- Depth and AM frequency settings
–Sweep:
-- Type (linear/log)
-- Frequency set: start/center and stop/span
-- Time set: sweep, hold and return
–Burst:
-- N cycle mode/gated mode, start phase, number of cycles, and period
–Output:
–Mode (normal/gated), polarity (normal/inverted) and load (discrete/Hi-Z)
–Trigger:
–Source (IMM/ext/bus/timer), delay
–Sync output
–Enable (on/off), polarity (normal/inverted), source (Ch1/Ch2) and mode (normal/carrier)
Export instrument properties to Microsoft Word
Save and recall instrument state
Supported models (17)
33210A 33220A 33250A 33521A 33522A 33509B 33510B 33511B 33512B 33519B 33520B 33521B 33522B
33611A 33612A 33621A 33622A
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0002A) provides advanced waveform creation capabilities by
linking to Keysight Waveform Builder Pro Software from BenchVue.
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BenchVue Spectrum Analyzer App
Control your spectrum or signal analyzer to quickly capture and
annotate screen images and log trace data.
Supported functionality
Instrument settings –Frequency
–Bandwidth
–Amplitude
–Sweep
–Mode preset
–Sweep control
Screen image –Get current screen with image options
–Screen image logging (1 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Annotation (drawing/color/font)
Trace data –Get current traces
–Trace data logging (1 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Save trace data (CSV)
Export screen images –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
–E-mail
–Microsoft Word
Export trace data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
BenchVue Mobile support
Supported models (21)
UXA N9040B, PXA N9030A, MXA N9020A, EXA N9010A, CXA N9000A, PSA E444xx, ESA E440xx and E4411B, BSA N9320B, N9322C
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0005A) provides deep memory capture and unrestricted data
logging of screen images and trace data.
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BenchVue Power Supply App
Control your power supply to set parameters, visualize power
output and data log changing voltage and current over time.
Supported functionality
Output control
Instrument settings –Set voltage output and range
–Set current limit, limit mode and range
–Enable/disable over voltage protection with limits
Supply output data log –Output data logging (1 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Logger controls
–Enable/disable voltage and current log
–Output status alerts (Pro version only)
Export screen image –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
Export data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
BenchVue Mobile support
Supported models (44)
E3631A, E3632A, E3633A, E3634A, E3640A, E3641A, E3642A, E3643A, E3644A, E3645A, E3646A, E3647A, E3648A, E3649A, N6700A/B, N6701A,
N6702A, N6705A/B, N6785A, N6786A, N6950A, N6951A, N6952A, N6953A, N6954A, N6970A, N6971A, N6972A, N6973A, N6974A, N6976A, N6977A,
N7950A, N7951A, N7952A, N7953A, N7954A, N7970A, N7971A, N7972A, N7973A, N7974A, N7976A, N7977A
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0003A) provides unrestricted data logging and status alerts.
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BenchVue Data Acquisition Unit App
Control your 34970 or 34972 to data log and visualize
measurements in a wide array of display options.
Supported functionality
Module settings –Slot selection
–Mode control (scan, switch, inactive)
Congure channels –Enable channel
–Toggle
–Naming
–Measurement conguration
–Function (DC voltage, AC voltage, period, frequency, 2-wire ohms, 4-wire ohms,
temp types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T, 2-wire RTD, 4-wire RTD, 2.2K therm, 5K therm, 10K therm
–Range
–Scaling
–Toggle
–Gain
–Offset
–Label
–Alarm limits
–Test condition
–Test parameters
Measurement display options –Data grid
–Strip charts
–High visibility readout display
–Bar meter
–Histogram
–Alarm light panel
–Background settings
Measurement data log –Measurement data logging (8 hour duration)
–Unrestricted logging with Pro version
–Logger control
Export screen image –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
Export data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
Supported models (2)
34970A, 34972A
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0006A) provides unrestricted data logging.
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BenchVue Power Sensor App
Control your power sensor to data log and visualize
measurements in a wide array of display options.
Supported functionality
Instrument settings –Preset select (DME, GSM, WCDMA, WLAN, LTE, etc.)
–Instrument reset
–Channel setup
–Mode, offset, frequency
–Trace setup
–Units, scale conguration
–Measurement setup
–Units, offset, feed setup, alerts, recorder
–Trigger setup
–Mode, source, auto level, delay, slope type
–Gate setup
–Start, length
–Calibration
–Zero, calibration, calibration + zero
–Corrections
–FDO, Gamma, S-parameter
Measurement display options –Digital meter view
–Analog meter view
–Data log view
–Trace view with markers and gate
–Multilist view
–Alert summary
Measurement data log –Measurement data logging (1 hour duration)
–Logger control
Export screen image –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
–E-mail
Export data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
Supported models (7)
U2021XA, U2022XA, U2041XA, U2042XA, U2043XA, U2044XA, U2049XA LAN
Pro version capabilities
–Upgrading to the Pro version (Model # BV0007A) provides unrestricted data logging.
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Supported functionality
Screen image –Get Current Screen
–Auto Refresh control
–Annotation (drawing/color/font)
Trace data –Get Current Traces (16 upper limit)
–Individual trace toggle
–Formatted and corrected trace data selection
–Formatted and corrected memory data selection
Export screen image –Clipboard
–File (PNG/JPEG/BMP)
–E-mail
–Microsoft Word
Export data –MATLAB
–Microsoft Excel
–Microsoft Word
–CSV
Save and recall instrument state
Supported models (1)
E5080A
BenchVue Network Analyzer App
Quickly capture and annotate screen images and acquire trace
data from your network analyzer for documentation and further
analysis.
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BenchVue Mobile
Mobile Apps lets you monitor and respond to long running tests
from anywhere. Multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators,
spectrum analyzers and power supplies are all supported from
one app.
BenchVue Mobile is a mobile app that you can install on an
Android or Apple iOS device to control BenchVue bench applica-
tions running on your Windows computer. BenchVue Mobile con-
nects to your computer as a client, and requires that your mobile
device and computer be connected to the same local network
or intranet (behind the same corporate rewall). This network
connection can be made via a WiFi connection inside your work
location or externally through a VPN connection.
BenchVue Demonstration Mode
BenchVue includes a demonstration mode that requires no in-
struments to be connected, making product evaluation quick and
easy. Simply download and click “Enable Demo Mode” under the
global setting menu to begin exploring BenchVue functionality.
To assist in the evaluation of BenchVue with physical instruments,
BenchVue includes an integrated user manual and getting started
guide to make setup quick and easy.
MobileNetworkComputerIOInstruments
USB
LAN
GPIB
RS-232
WiFi
VPN
3G
4G
BenchVue Application
(Microsoft Windows)
BenchVue Mobile App
(Android and i0S)
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System and Installation Requirements
PC operating system
Windows 8 and 7 –Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit
(Core, Professional, Enterprise)
–Windows 7 SP1 and later 32-bit and
64-bit (Professional,
Enterprise, Ultimate)
Computer hardware –Processor: 1 GHz or faster (2 GHz or
greater recommended)
–RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
(3 GB or greater recommended)
Windows XP SP3 32-bit
(Professional)
–Processor: 600 MHz or faster
(1 GHz or greater recommended)
–RAM: 1 GB (2 GB or greater
recommended)
Interfaces USB, GPIB, LAN, RS-232
Display resolution 1024 x 768 minimum for single instrument
view (higher resolutions are recommended for
multiple instrument view)
Additional requirements
BenchVue requires a VISA (Keysight or National Instruments)
when used to connect to physical instruments. Keysight IO
Libraries Suite, which contains the necessary VISA, will be
downloaded and installed automatically when BenchVue is
installed if needed. IO Libraries Suite 16.3 or newer is
recommended. IO Libraries Suite information is available at:
www.keysight.com/nd/iosuite
Mobile devices
Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch all models; iOS 6.0 and later.
Android phone and tablets; Android 2.3.5 and later.
With BenchVue, it’s as simple as:
Click. Capture. Done.
BenchVue software for PC
Download cost free at: www.keysight.com/nd/BenchVue
BenchVue software for mobile devices
Find BenchVue Mobile for your respective device by visiting
www.keysight.com/nd/BenchVueMobile
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