Chapter 1 Getting Started

Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)

Setup Commands for the Different Distribution Applications

Distributing One Input Signal (A or B)

To determine which input channel is active:

enter INP:A:QUES?, and press Return, or

enter INP:B:QUES?, and press Return.

If 0 is returned, input signal is present. If 1 is returned, input signal is absent. The 58502A will distribute the one signal present regardless of which input channel is used.

Distributing Two Input Signals (A and B)

To Check the Input A Channel Signal Status

Enter INP:A:QUES?, and press Return.

If 0 is returned, input signal is present. If 1 is returned, input signal is absent.

To Check the Input B Channel Signal Status

Enter INP:B:QUES?, and press Return.

If 0 is returned, input signal is present. If 1 is returned, input signal is absent.

To Select the Input A Channel

Enter INP:SEL A, and press Return.

Enables the A input. Use the query form INP:SEL? to see which input channel is currently in use.

To Select the Input B Channel

Enter INP:SEL B, and press Return.

Enables the B input. Use the query form INP:SEL? to see which input channel is currently in use.

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