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This chapter p
rovides th
e following m
ajor sectio
ns:
•
“Intro
duction to R
emote Operat
ion” on pa
ge
2
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“Using GPIB” o
n page
4
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“Using
LAN” on page
12
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“Usin
g RS-2
32” on
page
22
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“Error Mes
sages” on page
25
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Getting Started
7
Introduction to Remote Operation
8
Interfaces
9
IO Libraries
9
Programming Language
10
Using GPIB
10
Installing the GPIB Interface Card
10
Selecting IO Libraries for GPIB
12
Setting up the GPIB Interface
12
Verifying GPIB Functionality
13
GPIB Interface Terms
13
GPIB Function Statements
14
Using LAN
18
Selecting IO Libraries for LAN
18
Setting up the LAN Interface
18
Verifying LAN Functionality
20
Using VXI-11
22
Using Sockets LAN
23
Using TELNET LAN
23
Using FTP
26
Using RS-232
28
Selecting IO Libraries for RS-232
28
Using
28
Setting up the RS-232 Interface
29
Verifying RS-232 Functionality
30
Character Format Parameters
30
If You Have Problems
31
Error Messages
31
Error Message File
31
Error Message Types
32
Programming Examples
33
Using the Programming Examples
34
Programming Examples Development Environment
34
Running C/C++ Programming Examples
35
GPIB Programming Examples
36
Before Using the Examples
36
Interface Check Using Agilent BASIC
37
Interface Check Using NI-488.2 and C
38
Interface Check Using VISA and C
39
Local Lockout Using Agilent BASIC
40
Local Lockout Using NI-488.2 and C
42
Queries Using Agilent BASIC
43
Queries Using NI-488.2 and C
45
Queries Using VISA and C
48
Generating a CW Signal Using VISA and C
50
Generating an Externally Applied AC-Coupled FM Signal Using VISA and C
52
Generating an Internal AC-Coupled FM Signal Using VISA and C
55
Generating a Step-Swept Signal Using VISA and C
57
Saving and Recalling States Using VISA and C
58
Reading the Data Questionable Status Register Using VISA and C
61
Reading the Service Request Interrupt (SRQ) Using VISA and C
66
Using 8757D Pass-Thru Commands
71
LAN Programming Examples
74
Before Using the Examples
74
VXI-11 Programing
74
Programming Using SICL in C
74
VXI-11 Programming Using VISA in C
77
Sockets LAN Programming Using C
79
Setting Parameters and Sending Queries Using Sockets and C
81
Sockets LAN Programming Using PERL
107
Setting the Power Level and Sending Queries Using PERL
108
Sockets LAN Programming Using Java
109
Generating a CW Signal Using Java
109
RS-232 Programming Examples
112
Before Using the Examples
112
Interface Check Using Agilent BASIC
112
Interface Check Using VISA and C
113
Queries Using Agilent BASIC
115
Queries Using VISA and C
116
Programming the Status Register System
119
Overview
120
Status Register Bit Values
123
Accessing Status Register Information
124
Determining What to Monitor
124
Deciding How to Monitor
125
Status Register SCPI Commands
127
Status Byte Group
129
Status Byte Register
130
Service Request Enable Register
131
Status Groups
132
Standard Event Status Group
133
Standard Operation Status Group
135
Baseband Operation Status Group
138
Data Questionable Status Group
141
Data Questionable Power Status Group
144
Data Questionable Frequency Status Group
147
Data Questionable Modulation Status Group
150
Data Questionable Calibration Status Group
153
Downloading and Using Files
157
Types of Memory
158
Downloading ARB Waveform Data
159
Data Requirements and Limitations
160
Downloading Waveforms
161
Loading and Playing a Downloaded Waveform
176
Troubleshooting ARB Waveform Data Download Problems
177
Understanding ARB Waveform File Composition and Encryption
178
Downloading Waveform Data to the PSG for Extraction as an Encrypted Waveform File
178
Extracting Waveform Files from the PSG for Use in Other Psgs
179
Downloading Encrypted Waveform Files to the PSG
179
Downloading User File Data
180
Data Requirements and Limitations
181
Bit and Binary Directories
182
Selecting Downloaded User Files as the Transmitted Data
184
Troubleshooting User File Download Problems
184
Downloading FIR Filter Coefficients
185
Data Requirements and Limitations
185
Downloading FIR Filter Coefficients
186
Selecting a Downloaded User FIR Filter as the Active Filter
187
Troubleshooting FIR Filter Coefficient File Download Problems
187
Downloading Directly into Pattern RAM (PRAM)
188
Preliminary Setup
188
Data Requirements and Limitations
189
Downloading in List Format
190
Downloading in Block Format
191
Modulating and Activating the Carrier
192
Viewing a PRAM Waveform
192
Troubleshooting Direct PRAM Download Problems
192
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Brand
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Model
E8257C
Category
Portable Generator
Language
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