Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

Save and Recall Instrument State Files

The recall function recalls a saved instrument state. If there is a data file associated with the instrument state, the file will be loaded along with the instrument state. The following command recalls the instrument state saved in register 01, sequence 1.

*RCL 01,1

Save and Recall Programming Example Using VISA and C#

The following programming example uses VISA and C# to save and recall signal generator instrument states. Instruments states are saved to and recalled from your computer. This console program prompts the user for an action: Backup State Files, Restore State Files, or Quit.

The Backup State Files choice reads the signal generator’s state files and stores it on your computer in the same directory where the State_Files.exe program is located. The Restore State Files selection downloads instrument state files, stored on your computer, to the signal generator’s State directory. The Quit selection exists the program. The figure below shows the console interface and the results obtained after selecting the Restore State Files operation.

The program uses VISA library functions. Refer to the Agilent VISA User’s Manual available on Agilent’s website: http:\\www.agilent.com for more information on VISA functions.

The program listing for the State_Files.cs program is shown below. It is available on the CD–ROM in the programming examples section under the same name.

C# and Microsoft .NET Framework

The Microsoft .NET Framework is a platform for creating Web Services and applications. There are three components of the .NET Framework: the common language runtime, class libraries, and Active Server Pages, called ASP.NET. Refer to the Microsoft website for more information on the .NET Framework.

The .NET Framework must be installed on your computer before you can run the State_Files program. The framework can be downloaded from the Microsoft website and then installed on your computer.

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Agilent Technologies N5183A, E8663B Save and Recall Programming Example Using Visa and C#, # and Microsoft .NET Framework

N5183A, N5183A MXG, E8663B, N5181A/82A specifications

Agilent Technologies is renowned for its innovative solutions in electronic test and measurement equipment. Among its offerings are several signal generators including the N5181A, N5182A, E8663B, and N5183A MXG. These models are distinguished not only by their performance but also by their versatility across various applications in communications, aerospace, and electronics.

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