User Manual LW120
INSTrument
Subsystem
A dual channel arbitrary waveform generator is considered as two
logical instruments. The INSTrument subsystem provides a
mechanism to identify and select instrument channels. Factory
defaults after *RST are shown in bold typeface. Parameter low and
high limits are given where applicable.
Keyword Parameter
Form
Default,
Low
Limit,High
Limit
:INSTrument (?)
{1|2}
1
:COUPle (?)
{OFF|ON|0|1}
OFF
:MODE (?)
(MASTer|SLAVe)
MASTer
:PHASe (?)
<phase>
0
,0,999999
INSTrument{1|2}
Purpose
This command will set the active channel for future programming sequences. Subsequent commands affect
the selected channel only.
•
1 will set channel 1 active
•
2 will set channel 2 active
Parameter type
Discrete
INSTrument?
Response and default
The LW120 will return 1, or 2 depending on the present active channel setting. Default value is 1.
INSTrument:COUPle{OFF|ON|0|1}
Purpose
This command will enable daisy-chained instruments to operate in multi-instrument synchronization mode.
Observe the following pre-requisite conditions:
1) 9-pin master/slave cable must be connected between the instruments. The Master end of the cable
connected to the master unit and the slave end of the cable connected to the slave unit.
2) The SCLK OUT connector from the master unit is connected to the SCLK IN on the slave unit
3) The master unit is selected as master and the slave unit is selected as slave.
•
ON or 1 will set the couple mode on
•
OFF or 0 will set the couple mode off
Parameter type
Discrete
Remote Programming Reference 4-38