User Manual 2460 Series
Racal Instruments
2003
Programming The 2461 Module 4-1
Chapter 4
PROGRAMMING THE 2461 MODULE
Introduction
This Section provides information about using the general
SCPI commands, and how to establish the correct system
configurations for the VXI application function cards mounted
in the 2461 VXI Module.
The following information is provided:
A general description of SCPI Commands and Syntax
Rules.
General Commands and Common Commands
available.
Common Error Messages.
General Principles
The 2461 can be operated in two ways, using the supplied
Plug and Play driver or, by sending and receiving SCPI
compliant commands and data. If the Plug and Play driver is
used, the user has the option of running the soft front panel
application to get interactive control.
The 2461 is a VXI
bus
Module with up to three function cards
plugged in at any one time. Since all function cards by
definition are accessed by the same logical address a means
of accessing each application is provided.
The 2461 module processor has a general command set
which is valid at all times. This general command set contains
commands to select an application. Each application has its
own command set. Once an application has been selected
then the command set for that application will become valid.
Note that a particular command may be valid for more than
one application.
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