Chapter 2 2-9
Introduction to Instrument Control
Instrument Control using HP BASIC
Instrument Control using HP BASIC
This section describes how to control the analyzer using HP BASIC 6.2 (or higher), or
HP BASIC for Windows 6.3 (or higher) on one of the following computers:
• HP 9000 Series 200/300
• HP 9000 Series 700 with HP BASIC-UX
• PC with a GPIB interface card installed
For more information on HP BASIC, see Table 2-1. For more information concerning the
General Purpose Interface Bus, see Table 2-2.
Required Equipment
• Computer running HP BASIC 6.2 (or higher) or HP BASIC for Windows 6.3 (or higher)
• Supported GPIB interface card
• GPIB interconnect cables (such as 10833A/B/C/D)
Table 2-1 Additional BASIC 6.2 Programming Information
Description HP/Agilent
Part Number
HP BASIC 6.2 Programming Guide 98616-90010
HP BASIC 6.2 Language Reference (2 Volumes) 98616-90004
Using HP BASIC for Instrument Control, Volume I 82303-90001
Using HP BASIC for Instrument Control, Volume II 82303-90002
HP BASIC for Windows Manual Set E2060-90100
Table 2-2 Additional GPIB Information
Description HP/Agilent
Part Number
HP BASIC 6.2 Interface Reference 98616-90013
Tutorial Description of the General Purpose Interface Bus 5021-1927
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