Software Installation and Configuration
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Agilent 34945A Microwave Switch/Attenuator Driver Module User’s Guide
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troubleshoot communication problems
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issue a “device clear”
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learn the instrument's command set
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prototype commands and verify (instrument) responses before writing code
Interactive IO is available via the instrument’s LAN, GPIB, and USB interfaces.
Figure 3-9 shows how Interactive IO is started from Connection Expert.
Figure 3-9. Selecting an Instrument and Starting Interactive IO.
select instrument
from desired interface
select Interactive IO
N O T E
If the Interactive IO window is used to send the self-test (*TST?) command to the
34945A, the “timeout” period may have to be increased to allow the results to be
returned. This is done using the ‘Options’ link on the Interactive IO window.
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For more information on Interactive IO, refer to the Agilent IO Libraries Suite
Connectivity Guide. The guide is available on-line by clicking on the Agilent IO
Control icon and then selecting Documentation
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Connectivity Guide.
