Agilent Technologies 8719D, User Manual

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HP-IB Programming Overview
The analyzer is factory-equipped with a remote progr digital interface using the
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). HP-IB is Hewlett-Packard’s hardware, software,
documentation, and support for IEEE 488.1 and worldwide standards for interfacing
instruments. The HP-IB lets you control the analyzer with an external computer that sends
commands or instructions to and
receives data from the analyzer. This provides a remote operator with the same control of the
instrument available to the local operator, except for control of the power line switch and some
internal tests.
In addition, without the use of an external computer, the analyzer can use HP-IB to output
measurement results directly to a compatible printer or plotter and to store data to an external
disk drive. It can also control a power meter for power calibration and, through a subset of
HP-GL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language), user graphics can be plotted on the analyzer
display.
For more complete information on programming the analyzer remotely over HP-IB, refer to
the HP Programmer’s
n
For a complete general description of the HP-IB, refer to the
Description of the
HP publication 5952-0156 and to
Condensed
Description of
the
Interface
(HP part number 59401-90030).
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For more information
on
the standard, refer to Digital
Interface
for
published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc, 345 East Street, New York, New York 10017.
Compatible Peripherals