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Using This Chapter

This chapter describes Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) and summarizes IEEE 488.2 Common (*) commands applicable to both RF Multiplexer modules. See the appropriate HP B-size or C-size configuration guide for additional information on SCPI and Common commands. This chapter contains the following sections.

∙ Command Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37

∙ SCPI Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40

∙ IEEE 488.2 Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 59

∙ Command Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 60

Command Types

Common Command Format

Commands are separated into two types: IEEE 488.2 Common commands and SCPI commands.

The IEEE 488.2 standard defines the Common commands that perform functions like reset, self-test, status byte query, etc. Common commands are four or five characters in length, always begin with the asterisk character (*), and may include one or more parameters. The command keyword is separated from the first parameter by a space character. Some examples of Common commands are shown be ow:

*RST *ESR 32 *STB?

SCPI Command Format

SCPI commands perform functions like closing switches, and querying instrument states or retrieving data. A subsystem command structure is a hierarchical structure that usually consists of a top-level (or root) command, one or more lower-level commands, and their parameters. The following example shows part of a typical subsystem:

[ROUTe:]

CLOSe<channel_list>

SCAN<channel_list>

:MODE?

[ROUTe:] is the root command, CLOSe and SCAN are second-level commands with parameters, and :MODE? is a third-level command.

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Contents Contents HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Command Reference HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications HP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s Manual Contents HP E1366A & E1367A RF Multiplexer Modules User’s Manual Documentation History According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN December 5HP E1366A & E1367A RF Multiplexer Modules User’s Manual Reader Comment Sheet Measurement Systems DivisionHP E1366A & E1367A RF Multiplexer Module User’s Manual Getting Started with the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Using This ChapterMultiplexer Module Description Multiplexers Switching Diagram Specifying Scpi Commands Typical ConfigurationProgramming the Multiplexer Module AddressMultiplexer Channel Numbers Multiplexer Card NumbersExample RF Multiplexer Channel Lists/Ranges Initial OperationPage Chapter Configuring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Configuring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF MultiplexersConfiguring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter Connecting User InputsHewlett-Packard BNC Cables Standard Configuration Typical Multiplexer ConfigurationsTypical Tree Configuration Typical Matrix-Type Configuration Matrix-Type ConfigurationRF Multiplexer Component Locations Changing Multiplexer ComponentsConfiguring the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter Multiplexer Commands Using the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer ModuleSwitching Channels Chapter Using the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer ModuleUsing the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Module Chapter Example Standard SwitchingTree Switching Example Tree SwitchingQuery Channel States. Use CLOSe? channellist or Example Matrix-Type SwitchingScanning Channels Example Scanning Using Trig Out PortScanning Channels Comments Using Scanning Trigger Sources Scanning Channels CommandsUnderstanding the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Scanning with External InstrumentsUnderstanding the HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Chapter Scanning Trigger Sources Scanning with External Device Example Scanning with External DeviceExample Scanning Using Trig Out Event Ports Example Scan Complete Interrupt Using the Scan Complete BitCommand Types HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Command ReferenceCommon Command Format Scpi Command FormatHP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexers Command Reference Chapter Semicolon between the commands. For example ABORt Scpi Command ReferenceSubsystem Syntax ABORt Example Stopping a Scan with ABORtParameters Subsystem Syntax ARMExample Query Number of Scanning Cycles DISPlay Example Enabling the Monitor ModeSubsystem Syntax DISPlay Example Select Module #2 in a Switchbox for Monitoring ∙ Stopping Continuous Scans See the ABORt command ∙ Non-Continuous Scanning Operation This is enabled withINITiate Example Enabling Continuous ScansExample Query Continuous Scanning State Example Query Trig Out Port Enable State Example Enable Trig Out PortOUTPut Subsystem Syntax OUTPutSubsystem Syntax ROUTe ROUTeComments ∙ Closing Channels To close Example Closing Multiplexer Channels∙ Opening Channels To open CommentsExample Opening Channels Open Example Scanning Using External Devices Example Selecting Paired-Channel Scanning Example Query Scan ModeSTATus ∙ Setting Bit 7 of the Status RegisterSubsystem Syntax STATus ∙ Returned Data after sending the STATusOPERationEVENt?CTYPe? SYSTemSubsystem Syntax SYSTem Example Setting Card #1 Module to its Power-on State ∙ RF Multiplexers Power-On State The power-on state is allComments ∙ RF Multiplexers Model Number Example Reading the Model Number of a Card #1 ModuleTRIGger Example Advancing Scan Using the TRIGger CommandSubsystem Syntax TRIGger ∙ Trig Out Port Shared by Switchboxes See the OUTPut command Example Scanning Using Bus Triggers Example Scanning Using External TriggersExample Query Trigger Source Command Title Description Ieee 488.2 Common CommandsCommands for the RF Multiplexer modules used in a switchbox Command Quick ReferenceInput Characteristics AC Performance HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer SpecificationsAppendix a HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications GeneralTypical Crosstalk channel-channel Cooling/Slot HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications Appendix aRelay Life End of Life Detection Replacement StrategyHP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Specifications Appendix a Appendix B HP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer Registers HP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer RegistersID Register Addressing the Registers Status/Control Register Channel Enable RegistersReading the Registers ID/Device Type RegistersWriting to the Registers HP E1366A/E1367A Multiplexer Registers Appendix B Appendix C HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Error Messages HP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Error MessagesHP E1366A/E1367A RF Multiplexer Error Messages Appendix C HP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s Manual Index IndexHP-IB HP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s Manual Index HP E1366A/67A RF Multiplexers User’s Manual Index