Common Commands, Syntax Example | Agilent Technologies 85330A

Remote Programming Command Reference

Common Commands

Common Commands

The following pages describe the common commands available in the Agilent 85330A multiple channel controller.

*CLS

Software clear of the 85330A. This clears the error stack.

Syntax

Example

*CLS

OUTPUT 70918; “*CLS”

*IDN?

Default

Syntax

Example

Returns the card manufacturer, model number, and ﬁrmware revision number.

Should return the string: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES,85330-60002,0,A.03.00

IDN?

10 DIM IDN_STR$[128]

20 OUTPUT 70918;”*IDN?;”

30 ENTER 70918;IDN_STR$

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Contents

Agilent Technologies 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Restricted Rights Legend Chapter What You’ll Find in This Manual… Certiﬁcation Documentation Warranty Assistance Warranty Europe Service and Support Instrument Markings Safety and Regulatory Information Safety Earth Ground Viii Sound Emmisions Manufacturers Declaration Declaration of Conformity Typeface Conventions Xii Contents Operator’s Check Manual Operation Case of Difficulty Accessory Documentation Glossary Xviii85330A Multiple Channel Controller Installation at a Glance Installation How to use the ﬁgure Installing the Agilent 85330A Multiple Channel ControllerPreparing the Main Antenna Measurement System Choosing the Proper Conﬁguration Flow Chart for Choosing the Correct Installation 85330A Installation Diagram for 8530A Source Control 85330A Installation Diagram for Fast TTL Source Control Equipment Needed Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel ControllerLoading the Driver from a Personal Computer Ibasic is only present if the Ibasic option is installed Procedure Refer to -4 on Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers Positive/Negative-Edge Event Trig jumpers Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches SCU and Switch Mounting Diagram Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches Description This Chapter Required Equipment Recommended Equipment System Setting Up the EquipmentPerformance Veriﬁcation Test Digital Oscilloscope Measurement Display Network Analyzer Cables Calibration Save Setup Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller Switch Control Unit VoltagesTurn-On Voltage Check Output Trigger Test Inputs/Outputs Pulse Receive and Cycle Test Counter Pulse Delay Test Counter Pulse Delay Test Setup Measurement Busy Signal and Pulse Width Test Verifying the Switch Control Unit Switch Setup Verifying the RF Switches Recall Equipment Required Verifying Remote Ports 1Jumpers Remote Port 1 and remote Port 2 Test Procedure Measuring Pulses from AUX 1 or AUX AUX 1 and AUXPulse Test When Finished with All Tests Purpose Procedure Operator’s Check General Information In-depth Information Measurement Speed Advantages Product DescriptionTriggering Lowering the Workload on the Computer Controller Manual Operation Installing the Detachable Power Cord Switch control units Switch ComponentsPreparing the 85330A to Control the System Special Systems 85383A Local Control Cable PIN switch modulesDownloadable Driver System Interface Required Equipment Agilent 85383 Wiring Table 85384A Switch Driver Cable85383B expansion cable 85385A Remote Trigger Cable 85332A SP4T PIN Switch PIN Switches85331A SP2T PIN Switch Supplied Equipment and Software Supplied Equipment and Software 85330A Multiple Channel Controller CharacteristicsEnvironmental Limits Environmental Conditions for the 85330A Ventilation Requirements DimensionsSize and Dimensions Need More Information Front Panel Features 85330A Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Features Remote 1 Rcvr Ready AUX Power Switch Port 1 Compatible LO Sources 85330A CompatibilityCompatible RF Sources Required Options for Agilent 836xx LO Sources 85330A Compatibility Manual Operation About the Softkeys Menus Utility Keys To Use the Front Panel 85330A Softkey Menu Map Softkey Map Changing the Gpib Address To View or Change the 85330’s Gpib Address More about Switch Addresses To Close Any Switch in the System to select a channel To View the Revision of the Downloaded Driver To View the Most Recent Error MessageTo Change the TTL State of AUX 1 or AUX To Manually Send Trigger Pulses To Perform Service FunctionsTo View Custom Option Number If Applicable To View Custom Option Number If Applicable 6Programming This Chapter Gpib Addresses Long and Short Command Syntax Deﬁnition of Terms Switch addressSCU address Channel To Choose a Measurement Conﬁguration How to Use the Figure Description To Use this Conﬁguration CW Measurement Conﬁguration Single Source Multiple-Frequency Conﬁguration 8530A settings 85330A settings 8530A Control of Sources Dual Source Multiple-Frequency Measurements Fast Source Control Source settings Selecting a Channel Other examples This example Setup 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Event Triggering To Use Run-Time Control ModeNumber of Angular Increments Events List of Switch States Number of Frequency Points TTL Trigger and Ready Timeouts Switch Settling Time Idle Select Switch State Receiver Ready Switch List LoopEvent Trigger Run-Time Flow Chart with Programming Command References Event Loop Frequency Loop Run-Time Measurement Sequence for Multiple Controllers Using IMM vs. TTL Trigger for Source To Use Run-Time Control Mode To Use Run-Time Control Mode Example Programming Examples Pairs Repeat Wait Until the Receiver is Ready to Is the Current Point RE-SAVE EX2 Output @RecLISFREQ Soft Reset If PassesAnglepts then RE-SAVE EX3 Assign HP 8530A HP-IB Output @RfSYSTLANG Scpi Output 1194 85330A Error Messages 1305 Not enough driver RAM for this driver 85330A Error Messages Common Command Format Standard Command Format Command Syntax Parameter Types Abbreviated CommandsParameters Syntax Example Common CommandsDefault Syntax Example OPC? Default Subsystem Command Syntax Standard Command ReferenceDefault Syntax ROUTe ROUTeCONTrol ROUTeDELay RUNTime Subsystem Command Syntax RUNTimeEVENtCOUNt RUNTimeCONTroller RUNTimeEVENtTRIGger TTL Mode IMM Mode Default Syntax Example RUNTimeSOURceCOUNt RUNTimeINITiateIMM RUNTimeSOURceSOURCE2TRIGger RUNTimeSOURceSOURCE1TRIGger RUNTimeSWITchDELay Sets AUX 2 output to TTL LOW during run-time RUNTimeSWITchSCAN This command is in revision A.02.31 or greater RUNTimeSWITchTRIGger RUNTimeTIMEoutRECeiver RUNTimeTIMEoutEVENt SYSTem RUNTimeTIMEoutREMoteRUNTimeTIMEoutSOURce Read. The *CLS command will clear the error status SYSTemERRor? Standard Command Reference 85330A Does Not Show the Main Menu When Turned on Case of Difficulty Introduction Service Theory of Operation Gpib 85330A Timing Sequence of a Typical Measurement Trigger Width Description Timing Sequence Trigger Widths Theory of Operation Required Test Equipment Recommended Test Equipment Service Troubleshooting Multiple Channel Controller TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the System Switch Port 1/2 Connector Pinout TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the RF Switch Troubleshooting the Cables 85383A Connector Wiring Table 85385A Wiring Replaceable Parts 85330A System Identiﬁcation Diagram Mainframe, Plug-in Cards 85330A Mainframe Replacement Parts 85331/2 Switch Replacement Parts RF Switch85331/2 Switch Control Unit Replacement Parts Interconnect Cables Replacement Interconnect Cables for 85330/31/32 Disassembly Assembly and DisassemblyAssembly Mainframe Card Conﬁguration E1330 Card Conﬁguration Remove the Local Control cable and Switch Drive cable Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers Adjustments Selecting the Multiple Channel Controller’s Gpib Address 10 AUX Power In Connector Pinouts as looking at rear Switching from the Internal to External Power SupplyRequired Mating Connector Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Accessory Documentation 10-2 Fast CW Modes ControllerDirect Control 85330A System Fast Data Acquisition Modes Receive Switch Operating CharacteristicInsertion Loss LO/IF Unit Receiver System Run-Time Control ModeRemote Return Loss Switch Module Switch Control UnitStandard System Typical Glossary Numerics Index Index-2 Index-3