Language Selection
You can operate the swept signal generator using one of three
external interface languages: SCPI, Analyzer language, or CIIL
(Option 700).
How to View or Change a Language Selection from the Front Panel
Note
To set a programming language from the front panel, the instrument
language on the rear panel HP-IB switch
(Ll,
L2, and L3 shown in
Figure 3-2) must be set to 7 (all
1s).
The HP-IB menu provides access to the swept signal generator’s
programming language:
1. Press SYSTEM
(MENU).
‘2.
Select HP-IB Menu.
3. The swept signal generator displays the three
language softkeys: Programming Language SCPI ,
Programming Language
Analyzr
, and
Programming Language CIIL . An asterisk indicates
the selected language.
4. Select the desired softkey.
Remember
If the swept signal generator displays Rear panel HP-IB language
must
be 7 (111) in order to change current language
(=XxX),
the address on the rear panel HP-IB switch (Figure 3-2) is set to
something other than 7 (all
1s).
Note
If the swept signal generator does not have Option 700, and you
select
Power
Up Language
CIIL , the instrument displays
*****OPTIONNOT
INSTALLED*****.
5.
The asterisk indicates the selected softkey, and the swept signal
generator displays
LANG:XXXX,
ADRS=XX,
REV da mo yr.
How to Select a Language on an Instrument without a Front Panel
If your swept signal generator does not have a front panel, set the
rear panel
HP-IB switch (F’g
1
ure
3-2)
for the language you want. (See
Table 3-2 for language addresses.)
Table 3-2. Language HP-IB Addresses
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Language
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