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Remote Operation

5100B Emulation 5

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5-57. Exiting Emulation Mode

When the calibrator is in 5100B or 5200A emulation mode, you can return back to the

normal IEEE-488 remote operating mode by sending this statement:

1Ø PRINT @4, “~”

The tilde symbol (~) is the emulation mode command that complements the GAL (Go to

Alternate Language) Command in the normal remote mode.

5-58. The 5720’s Display During Emulation

While emulating the 5100B or the 5200A in Local control mode, the 5700A/5720A

Series II displays the same output types and amplitudes as the instrument it’s emulating.

However, the displays shown on a 5100B or 5200A during remote operation are not

duplicated on the 5700A/5720A Series II.

5-59. 5100B Emulation

This section describes all characteristics of the 5700A/5720A Series II that need to be

taken into account when operating under 5100B emulation mode. These features that

require attention are due to hardware differences between the two models, and only

require minor programming alterations. The most significant differences are in the Ohms

function, and programming examples are provided that illustrate the changes that are

necessary to accommodate these differences.

Note

While in 5100B emulation mode, the 5700A/5720A Series II cannot respond

to the tape storage commands, described in Chapter 2 of the 5101B

Operators Manual.

5-60. Local-to-Remote Transitions

The 5700A/5720A Series II automatically changes its operating mode to remote control

by responding to the IEEE-488.1 standard, which is in effect as soon as the calibrator

receives remote programming commands. During local-to-remote transitions, when the

5100B language is selected, the 5700A/5720A Series II retains all settings that are fully

compatible with the 5100B. If a setting has a value that cannot be processed by the

5100B, the 5700A/5720A Series II takes the actions described below.

• If the selected output is beyond the limits of a 5100B range, the output is set to

0 mV dc and a 5100B ERR6 is generated.

• If the selected output falls within a 5100B range, but contains a higher resolution

(i.e., more significant digits) than the 5100B can process, the 5700A/5720A Series II

rounds the output to the match the resolution of the 5100B.

Once in remote control, the following menu appears on the 5700A/5720A Series II

display:

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