Using IO Interfaces

Using RS-232 (ESG, PSG, and E8663B Only)

2. Setting the RS- 232 Echo Softkey

Toggle RS-232 Echo Off On until Off is highlighted. Selecting On echoes or returns characters sent to the signal generator and prints them to the display.

SCPI commands:

:SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:ECHO ONOFF :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:ECHO?

For details on each key, use the key help (described in User’s Guide). For additional SCPI command information, refer to the SCPI Command Reference.

3.Connect an RS- 232 cable from the computer’s serial connector to the ESG signal generator’s RS-232connector or the PSG or E8663B’s AUXILIARY INTERFACE connector. Refer to Table 2- 2 for RS- 232 cable information.

Table 2-2 RS-232 Serial Interface Cable

Quantity

Description

Agilent Part Number

1

Serial RS- 232 cable 9- pin (male) to 9- pin (female)

8120- 6188

NOTE Any 9 pin (male) to 9 pin (female) straight- through cable that directly wires pins 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8 may be used.

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

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