GPIB OPERATION
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Introduction
The 2050T Series signal generators can be operated remotely from a personal computer fitted with
a GPIB interface card or a dedicated GPIB controller. All functions can be controlled by coded
messages sent over the interface bus via the 24-way socket on the rear panel of the instrument.
IEEE Standard 488.2 (1987) is implemented, which defines the protocols and syntax of
commands. The 2050T Series commands are compatible with 2030 Series signal generators.
The instrument can function either as a talker or a listener. In the listen mode, it will respond to
IEEE 488.2 common commands and queries and device-specific commands and queries. These
allow various device functions to be controlled and operating parameters to be set. In the talk
mode, device status information and parameter settings can be read from the instrument.
For full information on the IEEE protocols and syntax the IEEE 488.2 Standard should be
consulted.
GPIB functions
The IEEE 488.1 interface functions offered by 2050T Series are as follows:
Source handshake
(SH1) complete capability.
Acceptor handshake (AH1)
complete capability.
Talker (T6)
basic talker, serial poll, unaddress if MLA.
Listener (L4)
basic listener, unaddress if MTA.
Service Request (SR1)
complete capability.
Remote/Local (RL1)
complete capability.
Device clear (DC1)
complete capability.
Device trigger (DT1)
complete capability.
Parallel Poll (PP0)
no capability.
Controller (C0)
no capability.
Tri-state drivers (E2)
as opposed to open collector drivers.