HP 8712C User Manual

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Automating Measurements
Configuring Your Test System
Selecting a Programming Language
HP BASIC
IBASIC
HP BASIC has long been a favorite programming language for instrument
control. It features an extensive list of keywords, and powerful OUTPUT and
ENTER formatting, making it easy to perform common tasks. This generally
results in very high progr
amming productivity. HP BASIC runs on HP series
700 and 300 workstations.
IBASIC is a version of BASIC that runs inside of the network analyzer. You
may order IBASIC with your analyzer by specifying Option lC2.
IBASIC is a sub-set of HP’s BASIC-UX. It has roughly the same keywords as
HP BASIC 4.0. With very little effort, you can design your program so that it
will run either inside the analyzer or on a computer with no modification.
The IBASIC program runs concurrently with normal instrument measurement
processing. Since IBASIC has direct access to the analyzer’s measurement
arrays, it can read them and write to them very quickly, eliminating the need
to use SCPI commands. Using IBASIC’s keystroke recording, you can write a
large portion of your instrument control program by pressing the keys on the
analyzer’s front panel. IBASIC can be used in a stand-alone instrument, or in
conjunction with an external computer.
For more information on IBASIC, refer to the HP Instrument BASIC User’s
Handbook.
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HP 8712C Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	8712C
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English