Programming Examples

GPIB Programming Interface Examples

Library

Function Statement

Initialization Command

 

 

 

SICL

The Agilent SICL function puts an instrument, identified by

iremote (id)

 

the id parameter, into remote mode and disables the front

 

 

panel keys. Pressing the Local key on the signal generator

 

 

front panel restores manual operation. The parameter id is

 

 

the session identifier.

 

 

 

 

Local Lockout Function

The HP Basic function LOCAL LOCKOUT and the other listed IO library functions disable the front panel keys including the Local key. With the Local key disabled, only the controller (or a hard reset of line power) can restore local control.

Library

Function Statement

Initialization Command

 

 

 

HP Basic

The LOCAL LOCKOUT function disables all front- panel signal

10 LOCAL LOCKOUT 719

 

generator keys. Return to local control can occur only by

 

 

cycling power on the instrument, when the LOCAL command

 

 

is sent or if the Preset key is pressed.

 

 

 

 

VISA Library

The VISA library, at this time, does not have a similar

N/A

 

command.

 

 

 

 

NI- 488.2

The LOCAL LOCKOUT function disables all front- panel signal

SetRWLS (parameter list)

 

generator keys. Return to local control can occur only by

 

 

cycling power on the instrument, when the LOCAL command

 

 

is sent or if the Preset key is pressed.

 

 

 

 

SICL

The Agilent SICL igpibllo prevents function prevents user

igpibllo (id)

 

access to front panel keys operation. The function puts an

 

 

instrument, identified by the id parameter, into remote

 

 

mode with local lockout. The parameter id is the session

 

 

identifier and instrument address list.

 

 

 

 

Local Function

The HP Basic function LOCAL and the other listed functions return the signal generator to local control with a fully enabled front panel.

Library

Function Statement

Initialization Command

 

 

 

HP Basic

The LOCAL 719 function returns the signal generator to

10 LOCAL 719

 

manual operation, allowing access to the signal generator’s

 

 

front panel keys.

 

 

 

 

VISA Library

The VISA library, at this time, does not have a similar

N/A

 

command.

 

 

 

 

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Agilent Technologies N5183A MXG, N5181A/82A, E8663B manual Local Lockout Function, Local Function

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