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User’s and Service Guide U3047-90002
U3047AE04
Controlling the U3047AE04 with N5247A
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 PNA-X 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
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 PNA-X 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 PNA Help menu.
1. GPIB Interface
2. Material Handler Interface
3. Test Set Interface
4. Dwell Time
