How do I convert binary data from Agilent logic analyzer 16702 into plain text?

If I remember, the way to do this is to "print" the results. Instead of selecting a printer, save it to a file instead. This will "print" a text file containing the data. I think the resulting file is more or less human and machine readable - the data is all in proper columns, however, I think it puts page headers every 70 or so lines - if you want to process the file (say, with awk or perl), then you will have to make sure the program can recognize the header lines as well as the blank lines.

Also, there may be a problem with the carriage return/line feed sequences in the file - the 16702 uses PC style CR/LF sequences - if you are working in UNIX, then you will have to have a sed (or vi) script remove the extra control character.

Avrum

I see, I will look into that "Print" option. As long as it is in text format, CF/LF characters are a minor issue. Can I still compress within 16702 before I copy that in floppy disk?

Thank you.

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Assuming that it supports the same Ethernet capabilities as the older 16500B w/ 16500H, you can FTP the data out of it in text form, one file per signal. I do that, then run the files through la2vcd to get VCD file format which I use with waveform viewers:

Eric