Getting started - Classroom - TiePie engineering

This introduction will show you some examples to get started working with the software. A Handyscope HS3 is used in most of the examples, but other instruments supported by the Multi Channel software can also be used

Start application

When you start the application the screen will look like picture 1.

Picture 1: Multi Channel software after starting

Application sections

The main window of the application is divided into three sections which will be described in de next paragraphs.

Toolbars

Two toolbars are sutuated below the main menu. The first toolbar can be used for accessing frequently used items from the file menu. The second toolbar contains quick functions to use the measurement instruments as a standard virtual instrument: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, transient recorder or voltmeter.

Instrument controls

Instruments can be controlled with the instrument toolbar and the channel toolbars. More information about controlling instruments can be found in the instrument controls section.

Graph section

Below the instrument bar, the graph windows are situated. The graphs can show the acquired measurements, other sources and outputs of I/O blocks. An output of an I/O block can for example be low-pass filtered measured data. More information about graphs can be found in the graph section.

Object tree

At the left on the main form, the object tree is situated. In the object tree the different in- and output blocks can be connected. The object tree can be hidden or shown by pressing the triangular symbol next to the tree. More information about the object tree can be found in the object tree section.