HP 8920B - Getting Started

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Chapter 1, Using HP-IB
Getting Started
Getting Started
What is HP-IB?
The Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB) is Hewlett-Packard’s implementation
of the IEEE 488.1-1987 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation. Incorporation of the HP-IB into the Test Set provides several
valuable capabilities:
• Programs running in the Test Set’s IBASIC Controller can control all the Test Set’s
functions using its internal HP-IB. This capability provides a single-instrument auto-
mated test system. (The HP 11807 Radio Test Software utilizes this capability.)
• Programs running in the Test Set’s IBASIC Controller can control other instruments
connected to the external HP-IB.
• An external controller, connected to the external HP-IB, can remotely control the Test
Set.
• An HP-IB printer, connected to the external HP-IB, can be used to print test results and
full screen images.