Section 1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
The MS9710C can make measurements automatically in combination with an
external controller (host computer, personal computer, etc.) To connect an exter-
nal controller, the MS9710C has GPIB interface bus (IEEE Standard 488.2-1987)
and RS-232C interface ports.
1.2 MS9710C Remove Control Functions
The MS9710C supports the following functions.
(1) Control of almost all functions except some functions such as a POWER
switch and LOCAL key
(2) Read of all setting conditions
(3) Setting of the GPIB address from panel
(4) Interrupt function and serial polling (GPIB)
(5) Setting of RS-232C interface conditions from panel
(6) Selection of an interface port application from panel
(7) Configuration of an automatic measurement system by combining the
MS9710C with a personal computer and another measurement instrument
(8) Tracking measurement with the tunable laser source
1.3 Interface Port Application Selection Function
The MS9710C comes standard with a GPIB interface bus and an RS-232C inter-
face. Application of these interface ports can be selected from the panel.
External controller connection port: Select GPIB or RS-232C.
Printer connection port: GPIB
The above two ports cannot be used at the same time.