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Interface Control Mode
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. Select
Utility
>
System
>
Configure
>
Multiport
Capability
. In the dialog box select
Restart as a standalone PNA
>
OK.
Overview of the Interface control
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 analyzer’s Help
menu, “Rear Panel Tour” and “Interface Control.”
• 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 Help menu.
1. GPIB Interface
2. Material Handler Interface
3. Test Set Interface
4. Dwell Time
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