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75000 SERIES BMainframesE1300B and E1301BUser’s ManualCopyright © Agilent Technologies, Inc., 1989, 1990, 1991, 2006Manual Part Number: E1300-9000

Using Supported Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16The Supported Terminals

Figure 5-1. Driver and Documentation Usage5-2 Downloading Device DriversGPIB busGPIB busGPIBGPIB bus

1MemoryConfigurationBefore attempting to download any device drivers you should understand howmemory is affected when you specify a size for one or mo

1Download ProgramConfigurationIf you will not be using the default configurations for downloading, you will needto edit the configuration file to matc

specify a file name here, the driver downloader will log to the screen and to thespecified file.DRIVER FILE = specifies the driver file or files to d

1DownloadingDrivers in MS-DOSSystemsThe device driver download program VXIDLD.EXE provided on the disk withthe driver files for use with an RS-232 int

1DownloadingDrivers in GPIBSystems withIBASICThe device driver download program AUTOST provided on the disk with thedriver files for use with GPIB mus

1DownloadingDrivers in GPIBSystems with BASICThe device driver download program VXIDLD_GET provided on the disk withthe driver files for use with GPIB

1DownloadingMultiple DriversThe driver downloader software automatically checks for the existence of otherdrivers when it is run. If there are device

1ManuallyDownloading aDriverdown manualDownload programs are supplied for use with the system setups describedearlier in this chapter. If you have a s

Manually DownloadingOver GPIBManually downloading a driver over GPIB is fairly straightforward. Thisdiscussion assumes that the downloadable device dr

The Service Request Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5Clearing the Service Req

If you are going to use any other setting, you must set up the appropriate settingsin the System Instrument using the following commandsCOMM:SER[n]:RE

handshake mode is enabled, the System Instrument will not transmit characterswhen either the CTS (Clear to Send) or the DSR (Data Set Ready) lines are

Transmitting Using a CATCommandOn HP-UX systems you can use the cat command to transfer the device driver.The appropriate device file must exist. All

Figure 5-3. Manually Downloading a Device DriverDownloading Device Drivers 5-15

5-16 Downloading Device Drivers

Chapter 6Controlling Instruments Using GPIBAbout this Chapter This chapter shows how to control instruments in the mainframe from anexternal computer

2Status SystemStructureThe instrument status structure monitors important events for an instrumentsuch as when an error occurs or when a reading is av

The Status ByteRegisterAs shown in Figure 4-1, the Status Byte register is the highest-level register inthe status structure. This register contains b

Table 4-1 shows each of the Status Byte register bits and describes the event thatwill set each bit.Table 4-1. Status Byte RegisterBitNumberDecimalWei

The following program reads the system instrument’s Status Byte register usingthe GPIB Serial Poll command.10 P= SPOLL(70900) Read Status Byte Registe

*SRE < mask> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70*SRE? . . .

Standard Event StatusRegisterThe Standard Event Status Register in the Standard Event status groupmonitors the instrument status events shown in Table

unmasked, an GPIB service request (SRQ) will be generated. ("Interrupting theExternal Computer", later in this chapter contains an example p

Table 4-3. Operation Status Group - Condition RegisterBitNumberDecimalWeight Description0 1 Calibrating1 2 Settling24Ranging3 8 Sweeping4 16 Measuring

Bits in the Operation Status Group Event register which are set can bedetermined with the command:STATus:OPERation:EVENt?This command returns the deci

SUB Intr_resp B= SPOLL(70900) OUTPUT 70900; "STAT:OPER:EVEN?" ENTER 70900; E OUTPUT 70900; "DIAG:INTR:RESP?" E

Example: Interrupting when an Error Occurs This program shows how to interrupt an external computer whenever an erroroccurs for the instrument being p

1Synchronizing anExternal Computerand InstrumentsThe *OPC? and *OPC commands (operation complete commands) allow youto maintain synchronization betwee

Example: Synchronizing an External Computer and Two Instrumentsusing the *OPC command. This example uses the *OPC command and serial poll to synchroni

6-14 Controlling Instruments Using GPIB

Chapter 7System Instrument Command ReferenceAbout This Chapter This chapter describes the Standard Commands for ProgrammableInstruments (SCPI) comman

C. Connecting and Configuring a Display TerminalUsing this Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Separator A colon (:) always separates one command from the next lower level commandas shown below:ROUTe:SCAN:MODE?Colons separate the root co

(e.g., 123, 123E2, -123, -1.23E2, .123, 1.23E-2, 1.23000E- 01). Specialcases include MIN, MAX, and INFinity. The Comments section withinthe Command Re

1SCPI CommandReferenceThis section describes the SCPI commands for the System Instrument.Commands are listed alphabetically by subsystem and also with

DIAGnostic The DIAGnostic subsystem allows control over the System Instrument’s internalprocessor system (:BOOT, and :INTerrupt), the allocation and c

:BOOT:COLD DIAGnostic:BOOT:COLD causes the System Instrument to restart (re-boot).Configurations stored in non-volatile memory and RS-232 configuratio

:BOOT[:WARM] DIAGnostic:BOOT[:WARM] causes the System Instrument to restart (re-boot)using the current configuration stored in non-volatile memory. Th

:COMMunicate:SERial[0][:OWNer]?DIAGnostic:COMMunicate:SERial[0][:OWNer]? Returns the current "owner"of the built-in serial interface. The va

:DOWNload:CHECked[:MADDress]DIAGnostic:CHECked:DOWNload[:MADDress] < address>,<data> writesdata into a non-volatile User RAM segment star

Byte Format Each byte sent with this command is expected to be in the following format:Bit # 7 6543210Control Bit Check Bits Data Bits• Control Bit is

:DOWNload:CHECked:SADDressDIAGnostic:CHECked:DOWNload:SADDress < address>,<data> writes datato non-volatile User RAM at a single address

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Byte Format Each byte sent with this command is expected to be in the following format:Bit # 7 6543210Control Bit Check Bits Data Bits• Control Bit is

:DOWNload[:MADDress]DIAGnostic:DOWNload[:MADDress] < address>,<data> writes data into anon-volatile User RAM segment starting at address.

Example Loading Dynamic Configuration information into an allocated RAM segment.DIAG:NRAM:CRE 6 Allocate a segment of userRAMDIAG:BOOT:WARM Re-boot sy

Example Downloading Data to a Single Address LocationThis program downloads an array with the data 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to register 32 on adevice with logica

:DRAM:CREate DIAGnostic:DRAM:CREate < size><num_drivers> creates a non-volatileRAM area for loading instrument drivers. DIAGnostic:DRAM:C

:DRIVer:LOAD< driver_block>DIAGnostic:DRIVer:LOAD < driver_block> loads the instrument drivercontained in the driver_block into a previou

:DRIVer :LIST[:type]? DIAGnostic:DRIVer:LIST[:type]? lists all drivers from the specified table foundon the system. If no parameter is specified, all

:INTerrupt:ACTivate DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:ACTivate < mode> enables an interrupt on the VXIbackplane interrupt line specified by DIAG:INT:SET[n]

• ON or 1 specify that interrupt handling is to be set up for the specifiedinterrupt line. OFF or 0 indicate that interrupt handling of the specifiedl

:INTerrupt:PRIority[n] DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:PRIority[n] [< level>] gives a priority level to the VXIinterrupt line specified by [n] in …PRIority

Chapter 1Getting StartedUsing This Chapter This chapter describes the Agilent E1300B/E1301B Mainframe, defines theinstrument concept, and explains h

:INTerrupt:RESPonse? DIAGnostic:INTerrupt:RESPonse? Returns the interrupt acknowledgeresponse (STATUS/ID word) from the highest priority VXI interrupt

:NRAM:ADDRess? DIAGnostic:NRAM:ADDRess? Returns the starting address of the non-volatileUser RAM segment allocated using DIAG:NRAM:CREate.Comments • D

:NRAM:CREate? DIAGnostic:NRAM:CREate? [MIN | MAX] Returns the current or allowable(MIN | MAX) size of the User non-volatile RAM segment.Comments • D

:POKE DIAGnostic:POKE < address>,<width>,<data> writes data (number ofbits given by width) starting at address.Parameters Par

:RDISk:CREate DIAGnostic:RDISk:CREate < size> Allocates memory for a RAM disc volume.The RAM disc volume is defined for use only by the IBASIC

:UPLoad[:MADDress]? DIAGnostic:UPLoad[:MADDress]? < address>,<byte_count> Returns thenumber of bytes specified by byte_count, starting at

:UPload:SADDress? DIAGnostic:UPLoad:SADDress? < address>,<byte_count> Returns thenumber of bytes specified by byte_count, at address. Par

INITiate The INITiate command subsystem controls the initiation of the trigger systemfor one or more trigger cycles. INITiate enables while ABORt disa

[SOURce] The System Instrument contains a Pacer which produces TTL level pulses. TheSOURCE command subsystem controls the number and period of these p

:PULSe:PERiod SOURce:PULSe:PERiod < period> sets the period of the pulse(s) to begenerated by the Pacer.Parameters ParameterNameParameterTypeRa

Trig Out: Allows an instrument to output a negative-going pulse to indicate theoccurrence of some event such as closing a channel on a Switchbox Inst

STATus The STATus subsystem commands access the condition, event, and enableregisters in the Operation Status group and the Questionable Data group.S

• Bit 8 is the only bit used in the condition register (by the SystemInstrument), therefore, it is the only bit which needs to be unmasked inthe event

Example Reading the Event RegisterSTAT:OPER:EVEN? query if bit(s) is setenter statement:PRESet STATus:PRESet sets each bit in the enable register (st

SYSTem The SYSTEM command subsystem for the System Instrument provides for:• Configuration of the RS-232 interface• Control and access of the System I

:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRessSYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess < address> sets the primary addressof the Instrument’s GPIB port.Parameters ParameterN

• Serial communication settings for the Agilent E1324A Datacomminterface can be stored in its on-board non-volatile EEROM only afterthe DIAG:COMM:SER[

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] :CONTrol:DTR?SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[ n] :CONTrol:DTR? returns the current settingfor DTR line control.Example Checking the s

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] :CONTrol:RTS?SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[ n] :CONTrol:RTS? returns the current settingfor RTS line control.Example Checking the s

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:BITSSYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:BITS < bits> Sets the numberof bits to be used to transmit and rec

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:PACE [:PROTocol]SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:PACE[:PROTocol]< protocol> enables or disables receive

1InstrumentDefinition SCPI-compatible plug-in modules installed in the mainframe are treated asindependent instruments each having a unique secondary

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:PACE :THReshold:STARtSYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:PACE:THReshold:STARt< char_count> configures the

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:PACE :THReshold:STOPSYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:PACE:THReshold:STOP< char_count> configures the in

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:PARity :CHECkSYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:PARity:CHECk < check_cntrl>controls whether or not the par

• The following table defines each value of type:Value DefinitionEVEN If …PARity:CHECK is ON, the received parity bitmust maintain even parity. The tr

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:PARity [:TYPE]?SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:PARity[:TYPE]? returns thetype of parity checked and generated

:COMMunicate:SERial[n] [:RECeive]:SBITs?SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n][:RECeive]:SBITs? [MIN | MAX] returns:• The current stop bit setting if no parame

:COMMunicate:SERial[n]:TRANsmit:PACE [:PROTocol]SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[n]:TRANsmit:PACE[:PROTocol]< protocol> enables or disables the transm

• Related Commands: SYST:TIME, SYST:TIME?, SYST:DATE?• *RST Condition: *RST does not change the setting of the calendar.Example Setting the system Dat

:TIME SYSTem:TIME < hour>,<minute>,<second> sets the E1300/E1301mainframe’s internal clock.Parameters ParameterNameParameterTypeRan

TRIGger The TRIGger command subsystem controls the behavior of the trigger systemonce it is initiated (see INITiate command subsystem). The trigger co

Instrument LogicalAddresses Instruments are identified by a logical address which directly relates to its GPIBsecondary address. Instruments come fro

[:IMMediate] TRIGger:IMMediate will cause a trigger cycle to occur immediately, providedthat the trigger system has been initiated (INITiate).Comments

Comments • The following table explains the possible choices.Parameter Value Source of TriggerBUS Group Execute Trigger (GET) bus command,*TRG common

VXI The VXI command subsystem provides for:• Determining the number, type, and logical address of the devices(instruments) installed in the E1300/E130

:CONFigure:DLISt? VXI:CONF:DLIS? [ < logical_addr>] returns information about the devicespecified by logical_addr. Response data is in the form:

Parameters ParameterNameParameterTypeRange ofValuesDefaultUnitslogical_addr numeric 0-255 (or nothing) noneComments • When logical_addr is not specifi

:CONFigure:HIERarchy?VXI:CONF:HIER? Returns current hierarchy configuration information aboutthe selected logical address. The individual fields of th

• Cards which are part of a combined instrument such as a switchbox orscanning voltmeter always return the same manufacturer’s comments asthe first ca

registers) which are present on the device. -1 indicates that the device hasno A16 memory.• A24 memory offset: an integer between -1 and 16777215 incl

:CONFigure:INFormation:ALL?VXI:CONF:INF:ALL? Returns the static information about all logicaladdresses. The information is returned in the order speci

• Related Commands: VXI:WRITE, VXI:REG:READ?Example Read from one of a device’s configuration registersVXI:READ? 8,0 read ID register on device atLogi

Example: Reading the Time This program reads and prints the time from the System Instrument’s internalclock. The computer used in the example is an Ag

:REGister:WRITe VXI:REG:WRITe? < register> ,< data> writes to the specified 16 bit register atthe selected logical address (see VXI:SEL

:SELect VXI:SELect < logical_addr> specifies the logical address which is to be used bymany subsequent commands in the VXI subsystem.Parameters

:WRITe VXI:WRITe < logical_addr>,<register_addr>,<data> allows access to theentire 64 byte A16 register address space for the devic

1CommonCommandReferenceThis section describes the IEEE-488.2 Common Commands that can be used toprogram instruments in the mainframe. Commands are lis

*CLS Clear Status Command. The *CLS command clears all status registers(Standard Event Status Register, Standard Operation Event Status Register,Ques

*ESE? Standard Event Status Enable Query. Returns the weighted sum of all enabled(unmasked) bits in the Standard Event Status Register.Example 10 OUTP

*IDN? Identity. Returns the device identity. The response consists of the following fourfields (fields are separated by commas):• Manufacturer• Model

NOTE The System Instrument no longer implements the *LRN? command.Attempting to have the System Instrument execute this command will generatean error

*RCL < state number> Recall stored state. Recalls a stored state from memory and configures theinstrument to that state. States are stored usi

*SRE? Status Register Enable Query. Returns the weighted sum of all enabled(unmasked) events (those enabled to assert SRQ) in the Status Byte Register

1-6 Getting Started

1GPIB MessageReferenceThis section describes IEEE-488.1 defined messages and their affect oninstruments installed in the mainframe. The examples shown

Device Clear (DCL) orSelected Device Clear(SDC)DCL clears all instruments in the mainframe. SDC clears a specific instrument.The purpose of DCL or SDC

Remote Sets the GPIB remote enable line (REN) true which places an instrument in theremote state.Comments • The REMOTE 709ss (ss = secondary address)

1Command QuickReferenceThe following tables summarize SCPI and IEEE 488.2 Common (*) commandsfor the Agilent E1300/E1031 Mainframe System Instrument.S

SCPI Commands Quick ReferenceCommand Description:NRAM:ADDRess? Returns starting address of the User non-volatile RAM.:CREate <size> | MIN| MAX

SCPI Commands Quick ReferenceCommand DescriptionSYSTem:BEEPer[:IMMediate] Sound beeper (fixed duration and tone).:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess Sets the pr

SCPI Commands Quick ReferenceCommand DescriptionTRIGger:DELay < numeric value> Sets delay between trigger and first Pacer pulse.:DELAy? [MIN|

IEEE 488.2 Comman Commands Quick ReferenceCategory Command TitleGeneral*IDN? Identification Query*RST Reset Command*TST? Self Test QueryInstrument Sta

7–80 Command Quick Reference

Appendix ASpecificationsMainframeSpecificationsPacer (50% duty cycle): Programmable intervals: 500 nsec to 8.389 sec with 500 nsec resolution.Accurac

Chapter 2Using the Front PanelUsing this Chapter This chapter shows you how to use the Agilent E1301B Mainframe’s front panelkeyboard and display to

Size:inches mmHeight without feet 6.97 177Height with feet 7.44 189Width 16.75 426Depth 20.1 510Depth with terminal blocks 22.38 569Weight:E1300B E130

SCPI ConformanceInformationThe Agilent E1300/1301B conforms to SCPI-1990.0 In documentation produced prior to June 1990, these SCPI commands arelabele

Multimeter Commands The following tables apply to the Agilent E1326A and E1326B.Table A-3. Multimeter SCPI-1990.0 Confirmed CommandsABORtCALibration:Z

Table A-5. Multimeter Non-SCPI CommandsCALibration:LFRequency:LFRequency?:STRainCONFigure:STRain:QUARter:HBENding:HPOisson:FBENding:FPOisson:FBPoisson

Counter Commands The following tables apply to the Agilent E1332A 4 Chanel Counter/Totalizerand the Agilent E1333A 3 Channel Universal Counter.Table A

Table A-8. Agilent E1333A SCPI-1990.0 Confirmed CommandsABORtFETCh?CONFigure:FREQuency:PERiod:PWIDth:NWIDthCONFigure?FORMat[:DATA]INITiate[:IMMediate]

D/A ConverterCommandsThe following tables apply to the Agilent E1328A 4 Channel D/A Converter.Table A-10. Agilent E1328A SCPI-1990.0 Confirmed Command

Digital I/O Commands The following tables apply to the Agilent E1330A Quad 8-bit Digital I/OModule.Table A-12. Agilent E1330A SCPI-1990.0 Confirmed Co

System InstrumentCommandsTable A-14. System Instrument SCPI-1990.0 Confirmed CommandsABORtINITiate[:IMMediate][SOURce]:PULSe:COUNt:COUNt?:PERiod:PERio

Table A-17. System Instrument Non-SCPI CommandsDIAGnostic:AUTstart:AUTostart?:CHECksum:COMMunicate:SERial[:OWNer][:OWNer]?:BOOT:COLD[:WARM]:UPLoad?:DO

1Using Menus You can access a System Instrument menu and a variety of other instrumentmenus (depending on installed instruments) from the front panel

A-12 Specifications

Appendix BError MessagesUsing This Appendix This appendix shows how to read an instrument’s error queue, discusses thetypes of command language-relat

1Error Types Negative error numbers are language-related and categorized as shown below.Positive error numbers are instrument specific and for the Sys

Error Messages and CausesCode Message Cause-101 Invalid character Unrecognized character in specified parameter.- 102 Syntax error Command is missing

Error Messages and CausesCode Message Cause2110 Config error 10, Insufficientsystem memoryToo many instruments installed for the amountof RAM installe

1Start-up ErrorMessagesStart-up errors are most often generated just after the mainframe is powered-upor re-booted (DIAG:BOOT command). If you have an

B-6 Error Messages

Appendix CConnecting and Configuring aDisplay TerminalUsing this Appendix This appendix shows you how to configure the mainframe and a supportedter

Figure C–1 Connecting a Terminal to the MainframeC-2 Connecting and Configuring a Display TerminalAgilent E1300B/E1301BMainframeAgilentAgilentAgi

1Configuring aTerminal for theMainframeWe’ll first set the terminal’s serial communication parameters to match themainframe’s default settings. If the

• Press Prev Menu to return to the previous menu within an instrumentmenu or escape from an input prompt. Press Select Instr to return to theSelect an

Trying it Turn on the mainframe while watching the terminal’s display. After themainframe finishes its self-test, the terminal should display "Se

Each SET Menu will havetwo or more choicesEnter Card Number press Return(0 for built-in, 1-7 for a plug-in)The setting is now in volatile RAM storeage

How to Store the Serial Interface ConfigurationEnter Card Number press Return. Card Number 0 forbuilt-in stores settings into non_volatile RAM. Card

Appendix DSending Binary Data Over RS-232About this Appendix This appendix describes the procedure for sending pure binary data over anRS-232 interfa

1Sending BinaryData Over RS-232The RS-232 interface differs from the GPIB interface in that there is no deviceaddressing built into the interface defi

3. Send "SI SYSTEM" and a carriage return to get the attention of theSystem Instrument.4. Send < CTRL-C> to clear the system.5. Send

D-4 Sending Binary Data Over RS-232

Index!3-Channel Universal CounterMenu (front panel), 2-26 - 2-27Menu (terminal interface), 3-38 - 3-394-Channel Counter/TotalizerMenu (front panel),

*SAV, 7-70*SRE, 7-70*SRE?, 7-71*STB?, 7-71*TRG, 7-71*TST?, 7-71*WAI, 7-71Common Commands functional groupings, 7-65COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess,

DIAG:PEEK?, 7-24DIAG:POKE, 7-25DIAG:RDIS:ADD?, 7-25DIAG:RDIS:CRE, 7-26DIAG:RDIS:CRE?, 7-26DIAG:UPL:SADD?, 7-28DIAG:UPL[:MADD]?, 7-27DRIV:LIST:R

How to Display Logical Addresses or Instrument InformationHow to Reset the SystemNote: The RESET menu selection is equivalent to the DIAG:BOOT command

FFiles:VXIDLD.CFG, 5-4FormatCommon Command, 7-1SCPI Command, 7-1Front panelfeatures, 2-1menu tutorial, 2-2menus, 2-2GGET (group execute trigger)

tutorial, 2-2Menu (terminal interface) 3-Channel Universal Counter, 3-38 - 3-39 4-Channel Counter/Totalizer, 3-36 - 3-37 Quad 8-Bit Digital Input/O

SSA, terminal interface command, 3-21Scan channels(front panel), 2-5Switchbox, terminal interface, 3-8ScanningVoltmeter Menu (front panel), 2-18 -

SYST:COMM:SER[n]:REC:PACE:THR:STOP, 7-43SYST:COMM:SER[n]:REC:PACE:THR:STOP?, 7-43SYST:COMM:SER[n]:REC:PAR:CHEC, 7-44SYST:COMM:SER[n]:REC:PAR:CHEC?,

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Using the OtherInstrument MenusThe instrument menus allow you to access the most-used instrument functionsor to monitor an instrument (monitor mode) w

How to Open/Close ChannelsHow to Scan Channels2-6 Using the Front Panel

How to Display Monitor Type, Description, or Reset ModuleHow to Select Monitor ModeUsing the Front Panel 2-7

Monitor Mode Monitor mode displays the status of an instrument while it is being controlledfrom remote. Monitor mode is useful for debugging programs.

1ExecutingCommandsFrom the front panel, you can type and execute IEEE 488.2 CommonCommands and SCPI Commands for the instrument presently selected by

CertificationAgilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Tech

1Key Descriptions This section explains the function of each of the front panel’s dedicated keys. Ifa key is not functional in a particular situation,

the cursor to the beginning of the line. Pressing CTRL followed by the leftarrow key moves the cursor 4 character spaces to the left.Erases the char

1In Case of DifficultyProblem: Problem Cause/Solution: Error -113 undefined header error occurs after enteringdata in response to a menu prompt.For so

2Instrument Menus This section contains charts showing the structure and content for all front panelinstrument menus. Also shown in the charts are the

System Instrument MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 User Entry Command( s) Used Description SYSTEM CONFI

System Instrument MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 User Entry Command( s) Used Description (continued fr

Switchbox MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 User Entry Command( s) Used Description SWITCH MONITOR card number ‡ or AUTO DISP:MON:

NotesUsing the Front Panel 2-17

Scanning Voltmeter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description VOLTMTR MONITOR channel list

Scanning Voltmeter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description (continued from previous page

Frame or chassis ground terminal—typi-cally connects to the equipment’s metalframe.Alternating current (AC).Direct current (DC). Indicates hazardous v

Agilent E1326B/E1411B 5 1/2 Digit Multimeter (Standalone) MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used De

Agilent E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description D/ A MO

Agilent E1330A Quad 8-Bit Digital Input/Output MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Ent r y Command( s) Used Descript i

NotesUsing the Front Panel 2-23

Agilent E1332A 4-Channel Counter/Totalizer MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descripti

Agilent E1332A 4-Channel Counter/Totalizer MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descripti

Agilent E1333A 3-Channel UniversalCounter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descriptio

Agilent E1333A 3-Channel UniversalCounter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descriptio

Notes2-28 Using the Front Panel

Chapter 3Using the Display Terminal InterfaceUsing this Chapter This chapter shows you how to use the Agilent E1300B and Agilent E1301BMainframes’ Di

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1Terminal InterfaceFeaturesFigure 3-2 shows a typical terminal interface display with its function labelsacross the bottom of the screen. The first fi

1Using Menus A System Instrument menu and a variety of other instrument menus (dependingon installed instruments) are available from the terminal inte

If you make an incorrect entry in response to an input prompt, thebottom line of the Text Output Area will show an error message. Whenthis happens, ju

Using the SystemInstrument Menu The System Instrument menu allows you to:• Set or read the system GPIB address • Reset (reboot) the mainframe • Disp

How to Reset the SystemNote: The RESET menu selection is equivalent to executing the DIAG:BOOT command which has the sameeffect as cycling the mainfra

How to Display Logical Addresses and Instrument InformationEnter device’s logical address and press Return for individualinstrument information, or ju

Using the OtherInstrument MenusThe instrument menus allow you to access the most-used instrument functionsor to monitor an instrument (monitor mode) w

How to Open/Close ChannelsEnter Channel List and press Return(e.g., 102 for channel 2 on card # 1)Switchbox instrument at logical address 32(secondary

How to Display Module Type , Description, or Reset ModuleEnter Card Number and press ReturnEnter Card Number and press ReturnEnter Card Number and pre

Monitor Mode Monitor mode displays the status of an instrument while it is being controlledfrom remote. Monitor mode is useful for debugging programs.

Agilent 75000 Series B DocumentationManual Descriptions Installation and Getting Started Guide. Contains step-by-step instructions forall aspects of p

Note Enabling monitor mode slows instrument operations. If the timing or speed ofinstrument operations is critical (such as making multimeter readings

1ExecutingCommandsFrom the terminal interface, you can type and execute IEEE 488.2 CommonCommands and SCPI Commands for the instrument presently selec

1General KeyDescriptionsThis section explains the function of each of the terminal interface’s menu, menucontrol, and editing keys. If a key is not fu

Erases the character to the left of the cursor (for user-entered data only).(Clear-to-end key.) Erases all characters from the present cursor position

1Using SupportedTerminalsThe Display Terminal Interface supports several popular terminal brands andmodels. This chapter will show you how to access a

Using the HP 700/22 The HP 700/22 terminal emulates the DEC® VT100® or VT220® terminals.Some functions of the Display Terminal Interface have been ma

VT220® Key Map The function keys that are normally labeled f6 through f14 are now labeled:Note Because the HP 700/22 keyboard has nine function keys i

Using the WYSEWY-30With the WYSE WY-30 terminal, some functions of the Display TerminalInterface have been assigned to keys with other labels. Use

What “Not Supported”MeansStrictly speaking, a terminal is not supported if it has not been rigorously testedwith the Display Terminal Interface. There

If you now see the “Select an instrument” menu labels:Go to the beginning of this chapter and try the menus.orTurn the mainframe off and then on again

1Related Documents Agilent Instrument BASIC User’s Handbook. Includes three books: AgilentInstrument BASIC Programming Techniques , Agilent Instrumen

To get a list of the logical addresses used in your mainframe, send the SCPIcommand VXI:CONF:DLAD? to the System Instrument. Then to determinewhat ins

1In Case of DifficultyProblem: Problem Cause/Solution: Error -113 undefined header error occurs afterentering data in response to a menu prompt.For so

Notes3-24 Using the Display Terminal Interface

2Instrument Menus This section contains charts showing the structure and content for all terminalinterface instrument menus. Also shown in the charts

System Instrument MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 User Entry Command( s) Used Description SYSTEM CONFI

System Instrument MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 User Entry Command( s) Used Description (continued fr

Switchbox MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 User Entry Command( s) Used Description SWITCH MONITOR card number ‡ or AUTO DISP:MON:

NotesUsing the Display Terminal Interface 3-29

Scanning Voltmeter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description VOLTMTR MONITOR channel list

Scanning Voltmeter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description (continued from previous page

About this ManualManual Content This manual shows how to use the Agilent E1300/E1301 Mainframe and how tooperate and program instruments within the ma

Agilent E1326B/E1411B 5 1/2 Digit Multimeter (Standalone) MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used De

Agilent E1328A 4-Channel D/A Converter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Entry Command( s) Used Description D/ A MO

Agilent E1330A Quad 8-Bit Digital Input/Output MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 User Ent r y Command( s) Used Descript i

NotesUsing the Display Terminal Interface 3-35

Agilent E1332A 4-Channel Counter/Totalizer MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descripti

Agilent E1332A 4-Channel Counter/Totalizer MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descripti

Agilent E1333A 3-Channel UniversalCounter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descriptio

Agilent E1333A 3-Channel UniversalCounter MenuMenu Levels and ContentLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 User Entry Command( s) Used Descriptio

Notes3-40 Using the Display Terminal Interface

Chapter 4Using the MainframeUsing this Chapter This chapter shows how to use the mainframe’s Pacer function, how to changethe primary GPIB address, a

Table of Contents1. Getting StartedUsing This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• SOUR:PULS:COUN sets the number of Pacer cycles. Specify from 1 to8388607 cycles or specify INF for a continuous output. • SOUR:PULS:PER sets the pe

1Changing thePrimary GPIBAddressYou can set the mainframe’s primary GPIB address to any integer valuebetween 0 and 30. The address is set to 9 at the

Example: Synchronizing an Internal Instrument to an External InstrumentThis example uses the mainframe’s Trig Out and Event In ports to synchronizean

multimeter to an internal multiplexer. Connections are shown in Figure 4-4. Thismethod synchronizes the computer to the instruments and relies on thec

1Mainframe DataMemoryWhen power is applied or the system rebooted (DIAG:BOOT command),mainframe memory is automatically configured to provide a predef

Example: Storing and Retrieving Data From Mainframe Memory. Thisexample shows how to use mainframe memory to store 15 readings made usingan Agilent

address. You will then know the starting address , and (from the…NRAM:CRE < size> command) the length of the NRAM segment. Example: Allocatin

Using :DOWNload and:UPload? to AccessDataThe command DIAG:DOWNload < address>,<data_block> is used to storedata into the NRAM segment. Th

Example: Storing and Retrieving data using DOWNload and UPLoad.define variables for DOWNload and UPLoad90 DIM Chars$[64],Chars_back$[80]100 INTEGE

Chapter 5Downloading Device DriversAbout this Chapter This chapter describes the procedure for using downloadable device driverswith the Agilent E140