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To Select the System Mode
The instrument can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A mode
(except Firmware REV 3.0, see page 59 for more details). When shipped
from the factory, the instrument is set to the SCPI mode. Perform the
following procedure to select the desired system mode for the instrument
before any operation.
1. Press Menu, the CONFIG annunciator lights up. Turn the knob
until “SYSTEM MODE” is displayed, then press Enter.
2. Turn the knob until the desired system mode (i.e. 3488A MODE) is
displayed, then press Enter.
3. The instrument will be reset if the system mode has been changed.
Otherwise, it retains the current mode and you can press Menu
again to exit this operation.
Note Switching between SCPI mode and 3488A mode will reset the
instrument to the factory default settings, except the GPIB address
which will retain its last setting.
This manual describes programming in the SCPI mode. For information
about the 3488 programming mode please visit www.agilent.com.
SYSTEM MODE
HP 3488A MODE