Giga-
tronics 2400/2500 Microwave Synthesizer Series
4. Programming Interfaces
Programming Manual, Part Number 34783, Rev A, July 2009
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Chapter 4.
Programming Interfaces
4.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the different programming interfaces and methods for remotely controlling a
2400/2500.
4.2 Select the Remote Programming Language
The 2400/2500 can communicate using a variety of languages. Every 2400/2500 is capable of
communications using the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) language or any
Giga-tronics native command set. Optional Command Sets are available as well.
Table 5 below describes how to use the 2400/2500 front panel in local operating mode to select a
language from the Language Menu.
Table 5
Select the Remote Language
Step
Action
1.
•
If the instrument
IS NOT
in remote operating mode, press the LOCAL button once to invoke
the Language menus in the display.
•
If the instrument
IS IN
remote operating mode, press the LOCAL button twice - once to take
it out of remote operating mode, then again to invoke the Language menus in the display.
2.
If the desired language does not appear in the parameter area of the display, press the bottom-
most interactive softkey to go to the next menu. There are three screens for the Language
menus. Use the bottom softkey to go through the screens until you find the language you want
to use.
3.
If the message “Option not installed” appears next to a given language in the menu area of the
display, that language is optional and not currently available in the instrument. Contact Giga-
tronics customer support to inquire about purchasing additional language options.
4.
Once you have located the desired language, press the associated interactive softkey in the
display to select it.
End of Procedure