B&K Precision · Waveform generator

B&K Precision 4050B series function/arbitrary waveform generator

BenchMesh controls the B&K Precision 4050B series function/arbitrary waveform generator from your PC: live readings on a waveform generator panel, every setting within reach, and every value recordable on one timeline with the rest of your bench.

Models

Model	Status	Note
4055B	Awaiting confirmation
4054B	Awaiting confirmation
4053B	Awaiting confirmation
4050B	Awaiting confirmation	Identify reply names the series only (manual example); limits of the exact model unknown

What you can do from BenchMesh

Waveform generator panel 2 channels

Live readings

AMPL
FREQ
LOAD
OFFS
OUTPUT
PHASE
SHAPE
SYMM

Settings you can change

Amplitude
Frequency
Offset
Output
Phase
Shape
Symmetry

Connections

USB-TMC: USB Test & Measurement Class. No vendor driver needed on Linux; on Windows BenchMesh installs Microsoft’s WinUSB driver with one click.
LAN (SCPI socket): TCP port 5025. Enter the instrument’s IP address.

Notes

To confirm on first contactLAN port 5025 assumed from the Siglent firmware this rebrand runs.
Known issueLAN is on by default and must be switched off for USB-TMC to answer (manual p.85).

Sources

The definition was written from these documents (definition bk_4050b v0.1.0).

4050B Series Programming Manual (4050B_Series_programming_manual.pdf), pages 4 (*IDN?), 8 (CHDR), 9 (OUTPut), 10-11 (BSWV)
4050B Series datasheet, pages 1-3 (models, sine/square/ramp/pulse limits, ±10 V offset open circuit)

Have one on your bench?

Connect it, press Detect, try the controls - then tell us how it went. Every confirmation moves a model from “Awaiting” to “Community-confirmed” for everyone.

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