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Scanner Interface

How to Use the Scanner Interface Board

This section provides information necessary for the E4980A/AL to operate

using the scanner interface.

Basic Procedure

Figure F-9 shows a sample procedure for using the scanner interface. Follow

this flow chart while referring to the following detailed descriptions.

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Table of Contents3
Unpacking and Preparation17
- Contents of this Chapter17
- Checking the Shipment18
- Preparations before Use21
- How to Remove the Handle24
- Caution When Using the Handle25
- Environmental Requirements26
- Starting the E4980A/AL29
  - Turning the Power on and off29
  - Disconnecting from the Supply Source30
Overview31
- Product Introduction31
- Front Panel: Names and Functions of Parts32
- Rear Panel: Names and Functions of Parts37
- Screen Area: Names and Functions of Parts40
- Basic Operation43
  - How to Use Cursor Keys43
  - How to Use Skip Keys44
Display Format45
- MEAS DISPLAY Page45
- BIN NO. DISPLAY Page76
  - Comparator Function ON/OFF77
- BIN COUNT DISPLAY Page79
  - Counter Function81
- LIST SWEEP DISPLAY Page82
  - Sweep Mode84
- DISPLAY BLANK Page86
Configuring Measurement Conditions (Display and Function Related Settings)87
- Initializing the Instrument87
- MEAS SETUP Page88
- CORRECTION Page112
- LIMIT TABLE SETUP Page130
- LIST SWEEP SETUP Page143
System Configurations151
- SYSTEM INFO Page151
- SYSTEM CONFIG Page154
- SELF TEST Page162
  - Choosing a Test Item163
- SERVICE Page164
  - Monitor Information165
  - Saving the System Information into External Memory165
Save/Recall167
- Overview of Save/Recall Functionality167
- Saving/Recalling Instrument Configuration States170
- Saving Measurement Results into USB Memory178
- Saving a Screenshot into USB Memory184
  - To Save a Screenshot into USB Memory184
Measurement Procedure and Examples185
- Basic Measurement Procedure185
- Impedance Parameters187
- Parallel/Series Circuit Mode190
  - Selecting Circuit Mode of Capacitance191
  - Selecting Circuit Mode of Inductance192
- Test Signal Level193
  - Test Signal Level Across the DUT193
  - Test Signal Level Setting194
- Four-Terminal Pair Configuration195
- Measurement Contacts197
- Correction Functions204
- Parasitics Incident to DUT Connection208
- Characteristics Example209
- Capacitor Measurements211
- Inductance Measurements214
- Measurements Using DC Source217
Overview of Remote Control221
- Types of Remote Control System221
- GPIB Remote Control System222
- LAN Remote Control System224
- USB Remote Control System236
  - System Configuration236
- Sending SCPI Command Messages242
- Trigger System245
  - System-Wide States and Transitions245
- Data Buffer Memory251
  - When Data Buffer Memory Is Used252
  - Output Format of Data Buffer Memory254
- Starting a Measurement Cycle (Triggering the Instrument)256
  - Configuring the Instrument to Automatically Perform Continuous Measurement256
  - Starting Measurement on Demand256
- Waiting for the End of Measurement258
  - Using the Status Register258
- Data Transfer260
  - Data Format260
- Status Byte266
Sample Program277
- Set up Measurement Conditions and LCD Display277
- Detecting End of Measurement282
- Read Measurement Results286
- Save/Recall305
- Read/Write Correction Data at Specified Frequency Points308
SCPI Command Reference315
- Notational Conventions in this Command Reference316
- E4980A/AL Commands318
Idn319
Lrn319
Opc319
Opt319
Rst319
Sre320
Stb320
Trg320
Tst320
Wai321
Abort321
Amplitude:alc321
Aperture321
Bias:current[:Level]322
Bias:polarity:auto323
Bias:polarity:current[:Level]323
Bias:polarity:voltage[:Level]323
Bias:range:auto323
Bias:state324
Bias:voltage[:Level]324
Comparator:abin325
Comparator:beeper325
Comparator:bin:clear326
Comparator:bin:count:clear326
Comparator:bin:count:data326
Comparator:bin:count[:State]326
Comparator:mode327
Comparator:sequence:bin327
Comparator:slimit328
Comparator[:State]328
Comparator:swap329
Comparator:tolerance:bin[1-9]329
Comparator:tolerance:nominal330
Control:cbias:state330
Control:handler:state330
Control:scanner:state331
Correction:length331
Correction:load:state332
Correction:load:type332
Correction:method333
Correction:open:state334
Correction:short[:Execute]334
Correction:short:state334
Correction:open[:Execute]334
Correction:spot[1-201]:Frequency335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Load[:Execute]335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Load:standard335
Correction:spot[1-201]:Open[:Execute]336
Correction:spot[1-201]:Short[:Execute]336
Correction:spot[1-201]:State336
Correction:use[:Channel]337
Correction:use:data[:Multi]337
Correction:use:data:single338
Current[:Level]339
Display:cclear339
Display:enable339
Display:line340
Display:page340
Display[:Window]:Text[1-2][:DATA]:FMSD:DATA341
Display[:Window]:Text[1-2][:Data]:Fmsd[:State]342
Fetch[:Impedance]:Corrected342
Fetch[:Impedance][:Formatted]342
Fetch:smonitor:iac343
Fetch:smonitor:IDC343
Fetch:smonitor:vac343
Fetch:smonitor:VDC343
Format:ascii:long343
Format:border344
Format[:Data]344
Frequency[:Cw]345
Function:dcresistance:range:auto345
Function:dcresistance:range[:Value]346
Function:dev[1-2]:MODE346
Function:dev[1-2]:Reference:fill347
Function:dev[1-2]:Reference[:Value]347
Function:impedance:range:auto347
Function:impedance:range[:Value]348
Function:impedance[:Type]348
Function:smonitor:iac[:State]349
Function:smonitor:IDC[:State]350
Function:smonitor:vac[:State]350
Function:smonitor:VDC[:State]351
Hcopy:sdump:data351
Initiate:continuous352
Initiate[:Immediate]352
List:band[1-201]352
List:bias:current353
List:bias:voltage354
List:clear:all354
List:current354
List:dcsource:voltage355
List:frequency355
List:mode356
List:sequence:tstamp:clear356
List:sequence:tstamp:data356
List:stimulus:data357
List:stimulus:mdata357
List:stimulus:type357
List:voltage358
Memory:clear359
Memory:DIM359
Memory:fill360
Memory:read360
Mmemory:delete[:Register]360
Mmemory:load:state[:Register]360
Mmemory:store:state[:Register]361
Output:DC:isolation:level:auto361
Output:DC:isolation:level:value362
Output:DC:isolation[:State]362
Output:hpower362
Source:dcsource:state363
Source:dcsource:voltage[:Level]363
Status:operation:condition364
Status:operation:enable364
Status:operation[:Event]364
System:beeper[:Immediate]365
System:beeper:state365
System:beeper:tone365
System:communicate:gpib[:Self]:Address366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Address366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Aip[:State]366
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Configure367
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Control367
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:address368
System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:dgateway368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Current:smask368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Dgateway368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Dhcp[:State]368
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Mac369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Preset369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Restart369
- System:communicate:lan[:Self]:Smask370
- System:date370
- System:error[:Next]371
- System:klock371
- System:persona:manufacturer[:Name]371
- System:persona:manufacturer:default372
- System:preset372
- System:restart372
- System:time372
- Trigger:delay373
- Trigger[:Immediate]373
- Trigger:source374
- Trigger:tdel374
- Voltage[:Level]375
- Command List376
  - List by Function376
  - Command Tree383
  - Softkey Functions392
- Data Processing410
Specifications and Supplemental Information411
Precautions for Use and Daily Checks413
- Precautions for Use413
  - Avoiding Improper Input from the Front Panel (Key Lock Function)413
- Daily Checks (Executing the Self-Test)415
  - Self-Test at Power on415
  - Executing the Self-Test from the Front Panel415
- Cleaning this Instrument417
  - Unknown Terminals/DC Source Ports417
  - Cleaning Parts Other than Unknown Terminals and DC Source Ports417
- Cautions Applicable to Requesting Repair, Replacement, Regular Calibration, Etc418
  - Caution When Sending the Unit418
  - Recommended Calibration Period418
Troubleshooting419
- Check Items When Trouble Occurs419
- Check Items When Trouble Occurs During Remote Control422
A.manual Changes423
- Change 5424
- Change 4424
- Change 3424
- Change 2424
- Change 1424
B.error Messages427
- Error Messages427
- Warning Messages436
  - Numeric436
C.list of Default Values439
- List of Default Values, Save/Recall Settings, and Backup Settings440
- List of Default Values441
- List of LAN Factory Default Settings445
D.bias Current Interface447
- Product Overview448
  - 42841A Bias Current Source448
  - Operation Limitations448
- Specifications When Measuring with the 42841A449
- Preparation450
  - Equipment Requirements450
  - Cable Connection450
- Measurement Procedures454
E.handler Interface455
- Overview455
- Specifications456
  - Output Signals456
  - Input Signals456
- Signal Line Definitions457
  - Signal Line Definitions for the Comparator457
  - Signal Line Definitions for the List Sweep Comparator463
- Electrical Characteristics468
  - DC Isolation Output Signals468
  - DC Isolation Input Signals (Photo-Coupled)470
- Setting up the Handler Interface Board473
- Using the Handler Interface480
F.scanner Interface483
- Overview484
- Specifications485
  - Supplemental Performance Characteristics485
- Signal Input/Output Connector486
- Electrical Characteristics of the Input/Output Signals494
- Setting up the Scanner Interface Board498
- How to Use the Scanner Interface Board500
G.functional Comparison between 4284A, 4279A and E4980A/AL511

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