U3047AM08
Controlling the Test Set
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 network
analyzer Help menu, “Rear Panel Tour” and “Interface Control.”
This section includes:
— How to Access Interface Control Settings
— Interface Control dialog box
— 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 Command - BEFORE
2. Handler I/O Control
3. Test Set I/O Control (addr.data)
4. Dwell After Command
5. Aux I/O Output Voltage
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.
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