Anritsu MG369 C Series, Programming Manual

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MG369xC GPIB PM PN: 10370-10374 Rev. F 2-1
Chapter 2 — Programming with GPIB
Commands
2-1 Introduction
This chapter provides information for remote operation of MG369xC Synthesized Signal Generator via the
GPIB using MG369xC GPIB commands. All GPIB product-specific commands that are accepted and
implemented by the MG369xC are listed and described by function. Sample programs showing usage of the
commands are also included. Throughout this book, MG369xC will be used to reference all of the covered
models.
2-2 Command Codes
There are over 460 GPIB product-specific commands that are accepted and implemented by the MG369xC.
These GPIB commands allow the user to program all front panel and menu functions (except for power
on/standby). Each GPIB command is a two- or three-character mnemonic code that represents an instrument
command or parameter; for example:
RST
(reset).
Table 2-1 on page 2-2 is a listing of all MG369xC GPIB command mnemonic codes grouped into functional
categories. The listing for each category includes references to the paragraph and page number in this chapter
where a complete description of that group of commands can be found.
Note
A quick way to determine the function of any of the GPIB command codes listed in Table 2-1 is to
look up the command code of interest in Chapter 3 of this manual. Chapter 3 is a command
dictionary providing alphabetically-ordered listings and descriptions of all MG369xC command
mnemonic codes.
Appendix A, “GPIB Quick Reference” also presents the GPIB commands alphabetically and grouped
into functional categories. These groups list all the commands associated with a particular MG369xC
function. A brief description of the function of each command is also included.