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Features and Functions
This chapter provides details about particular functions and features of
the Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. The sections in this
chapter describe the features using both the front-panel and the remote
interface using SCPI commands. The examples in this chapter are
general. For specific procedures using the front panel refer to Chapter 2.
For SCPI command information refer to Chapter 5. The following
sections are included in this chapter:
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Monitoring a Channel or a Slot, on page 80
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Switching a Relay Channel, on page 82
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Configuring a Multiplexer Module, on page 83
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Parallel Switching, on page 84
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Scanning, on page 85
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Digital I/O Operation, on page 95
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State Storage, on page 106
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Error Conditions, on page 108
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Self-Test, on page 109
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Display Control, on page 110
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Relay Cycle Counts, on page 111
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To Select the System Mode, on page 112
The following conventions are used for the front-panel operation.
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All keys on the front-panel keyboard are expressed in bold font and
normally associated with a “press”. For example, press Mon.
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All the front-panel display annunciators are expressed in bold font
followed by an “annunciator”. For example, MON annunciator.
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The information shown on the front-panel display is enclosed within a
pair of quotation marks.
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Shift + Recall
1
indicates the sequential operation: first press Shift,
then press Recall.
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Also applicable to keys Card Reset, Scan, and S.List.