Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
3152B User Manual
EADS North America Test and Services
Programming Reference 5-109
Parameters
Name
Range
Type
Description
<gate_adrs>
0 to 255
String
Programs the gateway address for LAN operation.
Programming must be performed from the VXI
interface. Current gateway address can be observed on
LAN Properties front panel display.
Response
The 3152B returns the current IP address value similar to the following: 0.0.0.0
SYSTem:IP:HOSTname <name>(?)
HS Syntax: 0170A<string>(?)
Description
Programs the host name address for LAN operation. The programming is performed in the factory and it is
highly suggested that users do not change the host name without first consulting a EADS North America Test
and Serivces customer service personnel.
Parameters
Name
Type
Description
<name>
String
Programs the host name for LAN operation.
Response
The 3152B returns a string containing the host name. String length is 16 characters.
SYSTem:KEEPalive:STATe {OFF|ON|0|1}(?)
HS Syntax: 0173A<0|1>(?)
Description
Use this command to toggle the keep alive mode on and off. The keep alive mode assures that LAN
connection remains uninterrupted throughout the duration of the LAN interfacing.
Parameters
Range
Type
Default
Description
0-1
Discrete
1
Toggles the keep alive mode on and off. When on, the 2572
constantly checks for smooth LAN connection at intervals
programmed by the syst:keep:time command. The LAN will
be probed as many times as programmed by
syst:keep:prob parameter to check if there is an interruption
in the LAN communication. When communication fails, the
3152B reverts automatically to local (front panel) operation.
Response
The 3152B returns 0, or 1 depending on the current keep alive setting.
SYSTem:KEEPalive:TIMEout <time_out>(?)
HS Syntax: 0174A<float>(?)
Description
Programs the keep alive time out. The keep alive mode assures that LAN connection remains uninterrupted
throughout the duration of the LAN interfacing.
Parameters
Name
Range
Type
Default
Description
<time_out>
2 to 300
Numeric
45
Programs the keep alive time out in units of seconds.
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