Agilent Technologies E8267C

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Table of Contents3
Getting Started7
Introduction to Remote Operation8
Interfaces9
IO Libraries9
Programming Language10
Using GPIB10
Installing the GPIB Interface Card10
Selecting IO Libraries for GPIB12
Setting up the GPIB Interface12
Verifying GPIB Functionality13
GPIB Interface Terms13
GPIB Function Statements14
Using LAN18
Selecting IO Libraries for LAN18
Setting up the LAN Interface18
Verifying LAN Functionality20
Using VXI-1122
Using Sockets LAN23
Using TELNET LAN23
Using FTP26
Using RS-23228
Selecting IO Libraries for RS-23228
Using28
Setting up the RS-232 Interface29
Verifying RS-232 Functionality30
Character Format Parameters30
If You Have Problems31
Error Messages31
Error Message File31
Error Message Types32
Programming Examples33
Using the Programming Examples34
Programming Examples Development Environment34
Running C/C++ Programming Examples35
GPIB Programming Examples36
Before Using the Examples36
Interface Check Using Agilent BASIC37
Interface Check Using NI-488.2 and C38
Interface Check Using VISA and C39
Local Lockout Using Agilent BASIC40
Local Lockout Using NI-488.2 and C42
Queries Using Agilent BASIC43
Queries Using NI-488.2 and C45
Queries Using VISA and C48
Generating a CW Signal Using VISA and C50
Generating an Externally Applied AC-Coupled FM Signal Using VISA and C52
Generating an Internal AC-Coupled FM Signal Using VISA and C55
Generating a Step-Swept Signal Using VISA and C57
Saving and Recalling States Using VISA and C58
Reading the Data Questionable Status Register Using VISA and C61
Reading the Service Request Interrupt (SRQ) Using VISA and C66
Using 8757D Pass-Thru Commands71
LAN Programming Examples74
Before Using the Examples74
VXI-11 Programing74
Programming Using SICL in C74
VXI-11 Programming Using VISA in C77
Sockets LAN Programming Using C79
Setting Parameters and Sending Queries Using Sockets and C81
Sockets LAN Programming Using PERL107
Setting the Power Level and Sending Queries Using PERL108
Sockets LAN Programming Using Java109
Generating a CW Signal Using Java109
RS-232 Programming Examples112
Before Using the Examples112
Interface Check Using Agilent BASIC112
Interface Check Using VISA and C113
Queries Using Agilent BASIC115
Queries Using VISA and C116
Programming the Status Register System119
Overview120
Status Register Bit Values123
Accessing Status Register Information124
Determining What to Monitor124
Deciding How to Monitor125
Status Register SCPI Commands127
Status Byte Group129
Status Byte Register130
Service Request Enable Register131
Status Groups132
Standard Event Status Group133
Standard Operation Status Group135
Baseband Operation Status Group138
Data Questionable Status Group141
Data Questionable Power Status Group144
Data Questionable Frequency Status Group147
Data Questionable Modulation Status Group150
Data Questionable Calibration Status Group153
Downloading and Using Files157
Types of Memory158
Downloading ARB Waveform Data159
Data Requirements and Limitations160
Downloading Waveforms161
Loading and Playing a Downloaded Waveform176
Troubleshooting ARB Waveform Data Download Problems177
Understanding ARB Waveform File Composition and Encryption178
Downloading Waveform Data to the PSG for Extraction as an Encrypted Waveform File178
Extracting Waveform Files from the PSG for Use in Other Psgs179
Downloading Encrypted Waveform Files to the PSG179
Downloading User File Data180
Data Requirements and Limitations181
Bit and Binary Directories182
Selecting Downloaded User Files as the Transmitted Data184
Troubleshooting User File Download Problems184
Downloading FIR Filter Coefficients185
Data Requirements and Limitations185
Downloading FIR Filter Coefficients186
Selecting a Downloaded User FIR Filter as the Active Filter187
Troubleshooting FIR Filter Coefficient File Download Problems187
Downloading Directly into Pattern RAM (PRAM)188
Preliminary Setup188
Data Requirements and Limitations189
Downloading in List Format190
Downloading in Block Format191
Modulating and Activating the Carrier192
Viewing a PRAM Waveform192
Troubleshooting Direct PRAM Download Problems192

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