Remote Operation
Manual 31470, Rev. E, April 2001
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3.17
Measurement Collection Modes (Fast)
3.17.1
General
The 8650A offers three special fast measurement collection modes which are available only during
remote operation over the GPIB. These fast modes make it possible to take more measurements per
second, but at the cost of limited functionality compared to the standard measurement collection mode.
The fast modes operate differently from the standard measurement collection mode in several important
ways. The three fast modes are called Swift, Fast Buffered, and Fast Modulated.
Sensor Measurements Supported
One restriction on the 8650A functionality in the fast modes is that it cannot perform comparative
measurements (that is, measurements consisting of a comparison between the two sensors, such as A/B
or A-B). However, when the 8650A operates in the Swift and Fast Buffered modes, it does have an
added capability which is not otherwise available: measurements from both sensors can be returned to
the host. In the Fast Modulated mode, only one sensor measurement can be performed and returned to
the host.
Averaging
The averaging feature has a unique implementation in the Swift and Fast Buffered modes. Note that in
standard measurement collection modes, and in the Fast Modulated modes, the averaging factor is taken
to indicate the amount of filtering desired. Each measurement which is returned to the host is a true
running average for a period of time which is derived from the averaging factor.
In the Swift and Fast Buffered modes, the averaging indicates the exact number of samples to be taken
for each returned measurement, with the proviso that a minimum of four samples are taken (even if a
number below four is requested). Note that four samples are also taken if auto averaging is selected. Each
measurement returned to the host reflects all new data. Therefore, operation will be much faster with an
averaging number of four than with a higher number.
Disabled Features
The following features are disabled during operation in any of the three fast modes: over-range alert,
limit checking, min/max power, relative measurements, peaking meter, analog output, and V
PROP
F
(voltage proportional to frequency) correction.
Measurement Changes
Other changes to the operation of the instrument during fast operation include the following: the
temperature of the sensors is not read and updated, so the temperature correction will become
inaccurate over time if the temperature of the sensor changes.
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