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Chapter 6, IBASIC Controller
Method #1. Program Development on an External BASIC Language Computer
Configuring the Test Set’s HP-IB Interface
To use HP-IB (the IEEE 488 interface bus) as a means of communicating with the
Test Set, connect a standard HP-IB cable (such as the HP 10833B) between the
Test Set’s rear-panel HP-IB connector and the HP-IB connector on the external
BASIC language computer.
On the Test Set 1. Select the I/O CONFIGURE screen.
2. Set the Mode field to Talk&Lstn.
NOTE: If the Mode field is set to Control, there could possibly be a System Controller conflict
between the external BASIC language computer and the Test Set, resulting in either an
Interface Status Error or “lock up” of the HP-IB. Refer to “Passing Instrument Control” in the
Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.
3. Set the HP-IB Adrs field to the desired address for the Test Set. The default value is
14.
Compatible BASIC Language Computers
As shown in figure 39 on page 263, there are two types of computers that can be
used in this development method. The preferred computer is an HP 9000 Series
200/300 Workstation running HP Rocky Mountain BASIC 6.2 or later. IBASIC is
a subset of HP Rocky Mountain BASIC (RMB). All IBASIC commands are
compatible with RMB and thus will execute from a HP 9000 Series 200/300
Workstation.
If this is not available, a PC running a BASIC language environment, such as
TransEra HT BASIC 4.0 and an HP-IB card can be used. If this approach is used
ensure that no BASIC language commands are used in the program which are not
compatible with IBASIC.
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