6146/6156 DC Voltage/Current Generators Operation Manual
Table of Contents
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5.3 GPIB .................................................................................................................. 5-8
5.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 Precautions when Using GPIB ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.3 Setting GPIB ............................................................................................... 5-10
5.4 USB ................................................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.2 USB Specifications ..................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.3 Setting Up USB .......................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.3.1 Connecting with PC .................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.3.2 Setting USB Interface and USB ID ............................................................ 5-13
5.4.3.3 Precautions when Using USB .................................................................... 5-13
5.5 BCD (Option 04) ............................................................................................... 5-14
5.5.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 5-14
5.5.2 Setting BCD Interface ................................................................................ 5-14
5.5.3 Interface Signals ......................................................................................... 5-15
5.5.4 Electrical Signal Specifications .................................................................. 5-16
5.5.5 Setting Specifications ................................................................................. 5-16
5.5.6 BCD Remote Status .................................................................................... 5-17
5.6 Status Register Structure ................................................................................... 5-18
5.6.1 Status Register ............................................................................................ 5-18
5.6.2 Status Register in 6144-compatible Mode ................................................. 5-23
5.7 Source Value Output Format (Talker Format) .................................................. 5-25
5.8 Remote Commands ........................................................................................... 5-27
5.8.1 Command Syntax ....................................................................................... 5-27
5.8.2 Data Format ................................................................................................ 5-28
5.8.3 Remote Command List ............................................................................... 5-29
5.8.4 6144-compatible Remote Command List ................................................... 5-42
5.9 Sample Program ................................................................................................ 5-45
5.9.1 Common Sub Procedures for Interface Control ......................................... 5-46
5.9.1.1 Common Sub Procedure to Program Examples Using GPIB .................... 5-46
5.9.1.2 Common Sub Procedure to Program Examples Using USB ...................... 5-46
5.9.2 Program Example 1-DC Voltage Source and Voltage/Current Measurement 5-48
5.9.2.1 Program Example Using GPIB .................................................................. 5-49
5.9.2.2 Program Example Using USB .................................................................... 5-50
5.9.3 Program Example 2-Memory Setting, Scan Operation and
Voltage/Source Measurement .................................................................... 5-53
5.9.3.1 Program Example Using GPIB .................................................................. 5-54
5.9.3.2 Program Example Using USB .................................................................... 5-57
5.9.4 Program Example 3-Sweep Operation and Voltage/Current Measurement 5-61
5.9.4.1 Program Example Using GPIB .................................................................. 5-62
5.9.4.2 Program Example Using USB .................................................................... 5-65
6. PERFORMANCE TEST ............................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Measuring Instruments Necessary for Performance Test ................................. 6-1
6.2 Connections ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Test Method ...................................................................................................... 6-1
7. CALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 7-1