Operation, Remote Operation
Programming suggestions
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ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual
Rev. L0
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February 2020
5.2
PROGRAMMING SUGGESTIONS
After sending the first command that changes the unit to a new instrument mode it is
recommended to allow 3 to 5 seconds for the unit to apply the initial settings before sending any
further commands. A 30 millisecond delay between commands is recommended.
It is also wise to send the factory reset command (:ATC:SET:FACT UAT, MULTI or XPDR)
before sending other commands to setup the instrument. This will ensure the generators are
configured properly for that mode of operation. Example: Send “:ATC:SCE:TYPE XPDR\r” to
set the unit for transponder scenario, then send “:ATC:SET:FACT XPDR\r” to reset the
generator to the default for that mode of operation.
The ATC-5000NG accepts the following GPIB commands:
5.2.1
*IDN?
This command returns manufacturer, model name and material number in a data string.
Example: VIAVI;ATC-5000NG RF Test Set;138156
5.2.2
*CLS
This command resets the status byte and the Touchscreen error log.
5.2.3
*ESR?
This command returns a decimal value from 0 to 255, in accordance with the following table.
5.2.4
SYSTEM:ERROR?
This command returns one line from the error log in the Touchscreen. Every time that the
command is transmitted the next available error will be returned. If there is no more errors to
return the following message will be returned: “Error Message Que Empty”
Bit
Bit Weight
Bit Name
Condition
7
128
PON
Always 0
6
64
Not Used
Always 0
5
32
CME (Command Error)
0 = No Error; 1 = Error
4
16
EXE (Execution Error)
0 = No Error; 1 = Error
3
8
DDE
Always 0
2
4
QYE
Always 0
1
2
RQC
Always 0
0
1
OPC (Operation Complete)
0 = Not Ready; 1 = Complete (Ready)
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