U3022AM42
Controlling the Test Set with N5242A/B
Interface Control
Interface Control mode will not function properly when using multiport
mode. Multiport mode will reset the switch path commands of the
interface control. It is recommended that the analyzer be restarted in
stand-alone mode if the interface control is being used.
Overview of the Interface Control
The Interface Control feature allows you to send data and remote commands to control external
equipment using the GPIB, Handler I/O, Test Set I/O, Dwell After Command and Aux I/O without
needing to create a remote program. Refer to PNA Help menu, “Rear Panel Tour.”
• 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.
• Interface Control settings can be saved and recalled from the Interface Control dialog box or
with Instrument State Save and Recall.
• Interface Control settings can be copied to other channels using Copy Channels.
• Control data can only be WRITTEN to the interfaces, NOT READ from the interfaces.
• Control data is sent in the following order and this order cannot be changed:
Refer to the PNA Help menu.
1. GPIB Commands - BEFORE
2. Handler I/O Control
3. Test Set I/O Control (addr.data)
4. Dwell After Command
5. Aux I/O Output Voltage
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