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Controlling the E5250A

Methods for Controlling the E5250A

Methods for Controlling the E5250A

This section introduces several methods for controlling the E5250A. Table 5-1 lists the E5250A control methods, and the operating systems on which each control method can be used.

Table 5-1		Summary of Control Methods
			Operating System (Controller)
	Control
				BASIC for		Refer to
	Method	HP BASIC	RMB/UX		IBASIC
				Windows
		(workstation)	(workstation)		(4155/4156)
				(PC)
	Creating Your	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Chapter 6
	Program					and 7
	Modifying	Yes	No	No	No	Chapter 6,
	Sample					7, and 8
	Program
	Using VFP	No	No	No	Yes	page 5-25

Creating Your Own Program

You can create a control program using the SCPI Commands described in Chapter 7 on all the operating systems listed in Table 5-1. Refer to Chapter 6 for how to create the program.

In an control program (which runs on HP BASIC operating system), you can use the Capacitance Compensation Routine and the VFP Data Upload Library furnished with the E5250A.

Capacitance Compensation Routine

This routine is an subprogram runs on HP BASIC, and is used to compensate for the capacitance measurement error caused by the E5250A when the E5252A is installed. This subprogram is used with Agilent 4284A Precision LCR Meter. You enter the capacitance data measured by the 4284A, and this subprogram returns the compensated value.

To use this subprogram, link it to your program. For details, refer to Chapter 6.

Agilent E5250A User’s Guide, Edition 9 5-3