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Chapter 7, IBASIC Controller
Important Notes for Program Development
Important Notes for Program Development
The Test Set is designed to operate the same way under automatic control as it
does under manual control. This has several implications when designing and
writing programs for the Test Set:
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To automate a particular task, determine how to do the task manually and then duplicate
the steps in the program.
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In Manual Control mode, a Test Set function must be displayed and “active” to make a
measurement or receive DUT data. Therefore, to make a measurement using an IBA-
SIC program, follow these basic steps:
1. Use the DISPlay command to select the screen for the instrument whose front panel
contains the desired measurement result or data field (such as AF ANALYZER).
2. Set the measurement field (such as SINAD) to the ON state.
3. Trigger a reading.
4. Read the result.
NOTE:
The following sections discuss developing IBASIC programs which do not use the TESTS
Subsystem. Programs written for the TESTS Subsystem require the creation of supporting
Library, Procedure, and Code files, and must be written using a specific program structure.
The HP 11807A Radio Test Software packages are examples of this type of program.
"Writing Programs For the TESTS Subsystem" on page 453
information on writing programs for the TESTS Subsystem.
Summary of Contents for 8920B
Page 10: ...10 ...
Page 16: ...Contents 16 9 Error Messages Index 673 ...
Page 17: ...17 1 Using HP IB ...
Page 48: ...48 Chapter 1 Using HP IB Remote Local Modes ...
Page 49: ...49 2 Methods For Reading Measurement Results ...
Page 61: ...61 3 HP IB Command Guidelines ...
Page 84: ...84 Chapter 3 HP IB Command Guidelines Guidelines for Operation ...
Page 85: ...85 4 HP IB Commands ...
Page 90: ...90 Adjacent Channel Power ACP ...
Page 116: ...116 Configure I O Configure ...
Page 156: ...156 Call Processing ...
Page 185: ...185 System System SYSTem ERRor Returns integer value quoted string ...
Page 242: ...242 Common Command Descriptions ...
Page 251: ...251 5 Advanced Operations ...
Page 377: ...377 7 IBASIC Controller ...
Page 458: ...458 Chapter 7 IBASIC Controller The TESTS Subsystem ...
Page 640: ...640 Chapter 8 Programming The Call Processing Subsystem Example Programs 11280 SUBEND 11290 ...
Page 643: ...643 9 Error Messages ...
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Page 682: ...Index 682 ...