WSTRO & WSTROU WaveStar Software for Oscilloscopes User ...

Instrument Manager ServiceSwitching an Instrument Online or OfflineYou can have more than one instrument listed in the IMS with thesame connection (see the Main Screen illustration on page 2-1).However, only one of these instruments can be online at any giventime.To switch an instrument online or offline, follow these steps:1. Select the instrument you want to switch online or offline in theIMS main screen.2. Select Switch Instrument from the Edit menu in the IMSapplication. One of the following dialogs will appear:If the connection is currently in use with another instrument,a dialog will appear asking you to verify that you want toswitch that instrument offline before switching the selectedinstrument online.If the connection for the selected instrument is not in use, adialog will appear asking you to verify that you want toswitch the selected instrument online.NOTE. You can also use the toolbar to switch an instrument online oroffline. Refer to item 4 in the toolbar shown on page 2-4.Shutting Down ServiceThe Instrument Server continues to occupy a COM port, even whenthe IMS application is closed. To release the COM port, selectShutdown Service from the Control menu before you close the IMSapplication. Select Auto Shutdown from the Control menu to shutdown both the Instrument Server and the IMS application when youexit the application.2-10 WaveStar Software User Manual