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IM 704310-12E
How to Use this Manual
Structure of this Manual
This User
'
s Manual consists of five chapters, an appendix and an index as described
below.
Chapter 1
Overview of the GP-IB Interface
Describes the functions and specifications of GP-IB.
Chapter 2
Before Programming
Describes formats used when sending a command.
Chapter 3
Commands
Describes each command.
Chapter 4
Status Report
Describes the status byte, various registers and queues.
Chapter 5
Sample Program
Describes a program example written for a IBM PC/AT series personal
computer written in Quick BASIC version 4.0/4.5.
Appendix
Contains references including the ASCII character code table.
Index
Provides an alphabetically ordered index.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Symbols used for Notes and Keys
Type
Symbol
Description
Unit
k
1000
e.g.: 100 kHz
K
1024
e.g.: 128 KB (memory capacity)
Note
Note
Provides information that is necessary for proper operation of the instrument.
Symbols used in syntax descriptions
Symbols which are used in the syntax descriptions in Chapter 4 are shown below. These
symbols are referred to as BNF notation (Backus-Naur Form). For detailed information,
refer to pages 2-5 and 2-6.
Symbol
Description
Example
Example
<>
Defined value
WINDow<x> <x>=1 to 16
WINDOW2
{}
One of the options in is selected.
MODE {AUTO|MANual}
MODE AUTO
|
Exclusive OR
MODE {AUTO|MANual}
MODE AUTO
[ ]
Abbreviated
:MEASure[:MODE]
...
May be repeated