User’s and Service Guide U3047-90001
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Controlling the Test Set
Interface Control Mode
The Interface Control feature allows you to send data and remote commands to control external equipment
using the GPIB, Material Handler I/O, Test Set I/O, and Auxiliary I/O without the need of an external
computer. Refer to network analyzer Help menu, “Rear Panel Tour” and “Interface Control.”
This section includes:
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How to Access Interface Control Settings
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Interface Control dialog box
NOTE
The interface control mode will not function properly when using multiport mode. The
multiport mode will reset the switch path commands of the interface control. It is
recommended that the network analyzer be restarted in stand-alone mode if the interface
control is being used.
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A unique set of control data can be sent for each channel. In addition, a unique set of control data can
be sent before the channel sweep starts and after the sweep ends.
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Interface Control settings can be saved and recalled from the Interface Control dialog box or with
Instrument State Save and Recall.
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Interface Control settings can be copied to other channels using Copy Channels.
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Control data can only be WRITTEN to the interfaces, NOT READ from the interfaces.
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Control data is sent in the following order and this order cannot be changed:
Refer to the Help menu.
1. GPIB Interface
2. Material Handler Interface
3. Test Set Interface
4. Dwell Time
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