APPH6000 User Manual V1.0 2010
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A range of standard software such as NI-VISA or Agilent IO Config is available to setup the
computer/signal generator interface for the VXI- 11 protocol. Please refer to the applicable
software user manual and documentation for information on running the program and
configuring the VXI-11 interface. The program is used to configure the LAN client. Once the
computer is configured for a LAN client, you can use the VXI- 11 protocol and the VISA library to
send SCPI commands to the signal generator over the LAN interface. Example programs are
available on request under
.
VISA is an IO library used to develop IO applications and instrument drivers that comply with
industry standards. It is recommended that the VISA library be used for programming the signal
source analyzer. The NI-VISA and Agilent VISA libraries are similar implementations of VISA and
have the same commands, syntax, and functions.
Using the USB-TMC Interface with VISA (Firmware 1.0 and
up)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) remote control system provides device control via USB, which is
equivalent to control via LAN or GPIB. Connection is made through an interface in compliance
with USBTMC-USB488 and USB 2.0
Type B: USB (USBTMC) interface port
The APPH6000 conform to USB Test & Measurement Class (USBTMC) protocol. This simplifies
instrument control considerably because such devices behave just like GPIB devices when
communicating.
The USB can identify devices automatically, so once you connect a USB cable to a target device,
a dialog box will appear for USB device registration. You must install the VISA Libraries on your
PC in advance. The USB can identify devices automatically, so once you connect a USB cable to a
target device, a dialog box will appear for USB device registration.
Please see the APPH6000 Programmer’s Manual for further details.