HP 132A, 53131A Chapter Summary, ∙ Programming Examples, Where to Find Some Specific Information

Chapter 3 Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote Operation

Introduction

Introduction

This chapter provides remote operation setup, and programming information that helps you operate the Counter as a remote device.

Chapter Summary

∙ Configuring the HP-IB	pg. 3-4
∙ Overview of Command Types and Formats	pg. 3-7
∙ Elements of SCPI Commands	pg. 3-8
∙ Using Multiple Commands	pg. 3-13
∙ Overview of Response Message Formats	pg. 3-15
∙ Status Reporting	pg. 3-18
∙ Command Settings for Optimizing Throughput	pg. 3-20
∙ How to Program the Counter for Status Reporting	pg. 3-38
∙ How to Program the Counter to Display Results	pg. 3-43
∙ How to Program the Counter to Synchronize
Measurements	pg. 3-46
∙ How to Program the Counter for Math/Limit
Operation	pg. 3-49
∙ How to Program the Counter to Define Macros	pg. 3-52
∙ Writing SCPI Programs	pg. 3-55
∙ Programming Examples	pg. 3-58

Where to Find Some Specific Information

∙ To Set the HP-IB Mode and Address	pg. 3-4
∙ To Connect the Counter to a Computer	pg. 3-6
∙ Remote/Local Operation	pg. 3-6
∙ Common Command Format	pg. 3-7
∙ SCPI Command and Query Format	pg. 3-7
∙ Abbreviated Commands, Keyword Separator	pg. 3-9
∙ Optional Keyword	pg. 3-9
∙ Implied Channel (Optional Numeric Keyword Suffix)	pg. 3-10
∙ Parameter Types	pg. 3-10

3-2 Programming Guide