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How to Use This Manual
Structure of the Manual
This User’s Manual consists of the following sections:
Chapter 1
GP-IB Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of the GP-IB interface.
Chapter 2
Serial Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of the serial interface.
Chapter 3
Ethernet Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of the Ethernet interface.
Chapter 4
Before Programming
Describes the syntax used to transmit commands.
Chapter 5
Using Communication Commands
Describes all the commands one by one.
Chapter 6
Status Reports
Describes the status byte, various registers, queues, and other
information.
Chapter 7
Sample Program
Introduces a sample program written in Visual Basic using a Windows PC
(the GP-IB board that is used is AT-GPIB/TNT IEEE-488.2 by National
Instruments).
Appendix
Describes reference material such as an ASCII character code table.
Index
Index of contents.
Conventions Used in This Manual
Symbols Used for Notes and Keys
Type
Symbol
Description
Unit
k
1000
Example: 100 kHz
K
1024
Example: 459 KB (file data size)
Note
Note
Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of
the instrument.
Key
Communication
Refers to a soft key displayed on the screen.
Symbols Used in the Syntax Descriptions
Symbols which are used in the syntax descriptions in Chapter 5 are shown below.
These symbols are referred to as BNF (Backus-Naur Form) symbols. For details on
the data, see pages 4-5 and 4-6.
Symbol
Description
Example
Example of Input
<>
Defined value
ELEMent<x> <x>=1
to
5
->
ELEMENT2
{}
One of the options in {} is selected.
HCOPy:{TIFF|BMP}?
->
HCOPy:TIFF?
|
Exclusive OR
[]
Can be omitted
CURSor[:TYPE]
->
CURSor