YOKOGAWA wt1600, User Manual

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How to Use this Manual
Structure of this Manual
This User’s Manual consists of seven chapters, an Appendix and an Index as described
below.
Chapter 1 Overview of the GP-IB Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of GP-IB.
Chapter 2 Overview of the Serial Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of serial.
Chapter 3 Overview of the Ethernet Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of Ethernet.
Chapter 4 Before Programming
Describes formats used when sending a command.
Chapter 5 Command
Describes each command.
Chapter 6 Status Report
Describes the status byte, various registers and queues.
Chapter 7 Sample Programs
Sample programs, written in Visual Basic, for MS-DOS/V machines
equipped with the following GP-IB board: AT-GPIB/TNT IEEE-488.2, from
National Instruments.
Appendix
Contains references including the ASCII character code table.
Index
Provides an alphabetically ordered index.
Conventions Used in this Manual
• Symbols used for Notes and Keys
Type Symbol Description
Unit
k 1000 e.g.: 100 kS/s (sample rate)
K 1024 e.g.: 640 KB (floppy disk memory capacity)
Note
Note
Provides information that is necessary for proper operation of the
instrument.
Key Communication Refers to a soft key displayed on the screen.
• Symbols used in syntax descriptions
Symbols which are used in the syntax descriptions in Chapter 5 are shown below.
These symbols are referred to as
Symbol Description Example Example of Input
<>
Defined value ELEMent<x> <x>=1 to 6 -> ELEMENT2
{} One of the options in {} is selected.
HCOPy:{TIFF|BMP} -> HCOPy:TIFF?
| Exclusive OR
[] Abbreviated
CURSor[:TYPE] -> CURSor