HP 8360 manual Programming Typical Measurements, Using the Example Programs

Programming

Typical

Measurements

In This Subsection

This subsection illustrates how the general SCPI concepts presented in previous subsections apply to programming real measurements. To introduce you to programming with SCPI, we must list the commands for the synthesizer. We will begin with a simplified example.

Using the Example Programs

The example programs are interactive. They require active participation by the operator. If you desire to get an understanding of the principles without following all of the instructions, read the “Program Comments” paragraphs to follow the programmed activity.

The HP-IB select code is assumed to be preset to 7. All example programs in this section expect the synthesizer’s HP-IB address to be decimal 19.

To find the present HP-IB address use the front panel.

Press SYSYTEM (MENU).

Select HP-IB Menu Adrs Menu My Atis.

The active entry area indicates the present decimal address. If the number displayed is not 19, reset it to 19.

Press @ (9)(ENTER). If the synthesizer does not respond to a front panel address change, set the HP-IB address switch (rear panel) to 31 (all ones) enabling front panel changes to both address and interface language.

Now check that the interface language is set to SCPI.

Press (RiGi?].

An asterisk denotes the selected interface language. If an asterisk is not next to the SCPI key label, select Power Up Language SCPI .

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