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Programming the 9200
Personal Computer to 9200 Communication
The 9200 uses USB as the standard interface. Bluetooth is also available as an additional
interface. All settings can be set and retrieved over either interface using a simple command
language or with the included 9200 application. The command set is structured to be
consistent with the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). Although due
to the high number of special features found in the 9200, many of the commands are not
included in the specification. The syntax is the same for all interfaces. The average amount of
time required to receive, process, and respond to a command at a baud rate of 115200 is
10ms. Sending commands faster than 10ms may cause the unit to not respond properly. It is
advised to wait until a response from the previous command is received before sending the
next command.
USB Interface Overview
The USB interface is standard on the 9200. Once the proper drivers have been installed, the
9200 will show up in the device manager as a USB to Serial Port Adapter. The 9200 can then
be communicated with by either the included 9200 application or by using any generic
communication terminal program.
USB communication notes:
The correct drivers must be installed on the personal computer before
communication can be accomplished via USB.
The unit is baud rate independent, so any speed can be selected. Typically a rate
of 115,200bps can be used.
It is recommended that USB 2.0 (or greater) specification is used.
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USB cable can be removed without “ejecting” the device in the
operating system environment.
Programming Command Types and Format
The 9200 Pulse Generator uses two types of programming commands: IEEE
488.2 Common
Commands and Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). The format is the
same for all interfaces. The included 9200 application, HyperTerminal (in Windows), or any
other generic terminal program may be used to interactively test the commands using the USB
(or optional Bluetooth) interface. The format of each type is described in the following
paragraphs.