HP 8360 manual Remote Operation, Converting from Network Analyzer Language to Scpi

Remote Operation

Language Compatibility

Converting from Network Analyzer Language to SCPI

The HP 8360 series synthesized sweepers support three HP-IB programming languages; network analyzer language, SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments), and M.A.T.E. CIIL language (Option 700).

Network Analyzer Language

HP 8360 series network analyzer language is syntactically and semantically identical to the HP 8340/8341 HP-IB mnemonics. However, fundamental hardware differences such as:

ncommand execution time,

ninstrument diagnostics,

nand other hardware specific functions

exist and prevent executing an unmodified HP 8340/8341 program successfully. For example, the HP 8360 series does not recognize or accept the HP 8340/8341 learn string.

Test and Measurement System Language

SCPI is an HP-IB programming language developed by Hewlett-Packard specifically for controlling electronic test and measurement instruments. It is designed to conform to the IEEE

488.2standard which provides codes, formats, protocols, and common commands for use with IEEE 488.1-1987 that were unavailable in the previous standard. SCPI provides commands that are common from one Hewlett-Packard product to another for like functions, thereby eliminating device specific commands.

Refer to “Getting Started Programming,” in Chapter 1 for information on SCPI.

Control Interface Intermediate Language

CIIL is the instrument control programming language used in Option 700 HP 8360 series. Like the HP 8340/8341 E69, the Option 700 HP 8360 series is M.A.T.E.-compatible. Refer to the HP 8360 Option 700 Manual Supplement for information on this option.

Table 3-8 illustrates the programming command in network analyzer language and its equivalent SCPI programming command. In the table, numbers enclosed by greater/less than symbols (<>) are parameters. Braces ({}) are used to enclose one or more options that may be used zero or more times. A vertical bar (I) can be read as “or”, and it is used to separate alternative parameter options. Optional numeric suffixes for SCPI commands are enclosed in square brackets ([ 3).

Specifications INSTALLATION 3-23