Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
3152B User Manual
EADS North America Test and Services
Operation 3-1
Chapter 3
Operation
Overview
This chapter explains how to operate the 3152B. Unlike a bench-top
instrument, the 3152B requires a computer to turn on functions,
change parameters, and configure various operating modes. Two
software applications are available to control the instrument:
VXI
plug&play
soft front panels (SFPs) and ArbConnection. For the
experienced programmer, VXI
plug&play
drivers and a set of SCPI
commands are available.
Legacy to
Modern Mode
When operation is converted from Legacy to Modern mode (and
vice-versa), the instrument automatically issues an internal
hardware reset command which modifies its settings to factory
defaults. The power-on and reset defaults for Legacy Mode are as
follows:
Model Default
3151B Legacy
3152B Legacy
3100M-3152B Modern
3100R-3152B Modern
Using the Reset command to restore factory defaults, however, has
no effect on the selection of Legacy or Modern mode. If you
switched to one mode or another, the only way to restore the
original default is either by using an appropriate command or by
cycling power.
Example 1, Model 3152B, default instrument format is Legacy
•
form:inst mod
modifies the commands set from Legacy to
Modern, *rst is automatically forced and the 3152B parameters
are modified to accept the defaults of the Modern mode.
•
*rst
restores factory defaults for Modern operation.
•
After shut-down, the 3152B powers up again in Legacy
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