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Programming Guide
(With Remote Operation and File Downloads)
Agilent Technologies
Signal Generators
This guide applies to the following signal generator models:
Due to our continuing efforts to improve our products through firmware and hardware revisions, signal generator design
and operation may vary from descriptions in this guide. We recommend that you use the latest revision of this guide to
ensure you have up-to-date product information. Compare the print date of this guide (see bottom of page) with the latest
revision, which can be downloaded from the following websites:
N5181A/82A MXG RF Signal Generators N5183A MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator
E4428C/38C ESG RF Signal Generators E8663B RF Analog Signal Generator
E8257D/67D PSG Microwave Signal Generators
http://www.agilent.com/find/mxg http://www.agilent.com/find/esg
http://www.agilent.com/find/psg http://www.agilent.com/find/e8663b
Manufacturing Part Number: E8251- 90355
Printed in USA
February 2008
© Copyright 2006- 2008 Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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Questions and Answers

  • T
    Tina PrestonAug 10, 2025
    What to do if I get ERROR 628, DAC over range on my Agilent Technologies E8257D?
    • K
      Kristen RangelAug 10, 2025
      The 'ERROR 628, DAC over range' on your Agilent Technologies Inverter can occur due to a couple of reasons. One reason is that the signal's amplitude is exceeding the DAC input range, in which case you should scale or reduce the DAC input values. Another reason, specifically on the Agilent MXG, is downloading an encrypted file (.SECUREWAVE) from a PC or USB with an incorrect suffix. If this is the case, use the Use as or Copy File to Instrument softkey menus to correctly download the encrypted file to the instrument.
  • J
    Jennifer YorkAug 16, 2025
    How to fix ERROR -321, Out of memory on Agilent Technologies E8257D?
    • N
      nicholasmillerAug 17, 2025
      If you're encountering 'ERROR -321, Out of memory' on your Agilent Technologies Inverter, it means there isn't enough space in the ARB memory for the waveform file you're trying to download. To resolve this, either reduce the file size of the waveform file or delete unnecessary files from the ARB memory.
  • F
    Faith HowellAug 25, 2025
    Why is there no RF output from my Agilent Technologies Inverter?
    • C
      Caroline DavisAug 25, 2025
      If your Agilent Technologies Inverter has no RF output, the marker RF blanking function might be active. Check and turn RF blanking off to restore the output.
  • S
    Steven BaileyAug 31, 2025
    What to do if I receive ERROR 224, Text file busy on my Agilent Technologies Inverter?
    • M
      Matthew Meadows MDAug 31, 2025
      The 'ERROR 224, Text file busy' on your Agilent Technologies Inverter happens when you try to download a waveform with the same name as one currently playing on the signal generator. You can either change the name of the waveform you're downloading or turn off the ARB to fix this.

Summary

Getting Started with Remote Operation

Interfaces

Details various interface types (GPIB, LAN, RS-232, USB) for instrument communication.

IO Libraries and Programming Languages

Covers IO libraries and common programming languages for instrument control.

Using IO Interfaces

Using GPIB

Details GPIB interface for instrument connection and control, including setup and verification.

Using LAN

Explains LAN interface protocols (VXI-11, Sockets, Telnet, FTP) for remote instrument programming.

Programming Examples

Using the Programming Interface Examples

Introduces programming examples for remote control using various interfaces and languages.

GPIB Programming Interface Examples

Provides examples for GPIB programming and instrument control, including interface checks and queries.

LAN Programming Interface Examples

Covers LAN programming examples using VXI-11 and Sockets LAN protocols for instrument control.

Programming the Status Register System

Overview

Provides an overview of the status register system for monitoring signal generator conditions and errors.

Status Register Bit Values

Explains how each bit in a register is represented and how to enable/query bits using SCPI commands.

Accessing Status Register Information

Details methods for monitoring conditions, including polling and service request interrupts.

Status Byte Group

Describes the Status Byte Group, including the Status Byte Register and Service Request Enable Register.

Status Groups

Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

Overview of Downloading and Extracting Waveform Files

Understanding Waveform Data

Waveform Structure

Waveform Memory

Commands for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data

Creating Waveform Data

Downloading Waveform Data

Loading, Playing, and Verifying a Downloaded Waveform

Using the Download Utilities

Programming Examples

Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

User File Data (Bit;Binary) Downloads (E4438 C and E8267 D)

Pattern RAM (PRAM) Data Downloads (E4438 C and E8267 D)

FIR Filter Coefficient Downloads (N5182 A, E4438 C and E8267 D)

Save and Recall Instrument State Files

User Flatness Correction Downloads Using C++ and VISA

Agilent Technologies E8257D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAgilent Technologies
ModelE8257D
CategoryInverter
LanguageEnglish

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