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GPIB Communication Protocol
General
This appendix describes the effects of interface messages on waveform generator operation and uses
abbreviations from the IEEE Standard 488.1-1987.
Responses to IEEE-488.1 Interface Messages
Interface messages and the effects of those messages on the instrument interface functions are
defined in IEEE Standard 488.1-1987. Where appropriate, the GPIB code is listed, in decimal.
UNL-Unlisten (63 with ATN)
UNT-Untalk (95 with ATN)
The UNL command places the listener function to its idle (unaddressed) state. In this idle state, the
waveform generator cannot accept commands from the GPIB.
The UNT command places the talker function to its idle state. In this idle state, the waveform generator
cannot output data through the GPIB.
When the talker and listener functions are idle, the front-panel ADRS indicator is off. If the waveform
generator is talk-addressed or listen-addressed, the ADRS indicator lights.
IFC-Interface Clear (Bus pin 9)
The IFC message places both the listener and talk functions to idle states. When the talker and listener
functions are idle, the front-panel ADRS indicator is off.
The IFC pulse is >= 100us.
DCL-Device Clear (20 with ATN)
The Device Clear message resets GPIB communication. That is, the DCL message clears all input and
output messages, as well as all unexecuted settings.
SDC-Selected Device Clear (4 with ATN)
The SDC message causes the same response as the DCL message. However, the waveform generator
only responds if it is listen-addressed.
GET-Group Execute Trigger (8 with ATN)
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