
5
Connectivity, interfaces and
programming compatibility
The standard I/O connectivity on the
531xxA counters was GPIB. RS-232
was also available as a talk-only
interface for printer support and could
also be set as a hardware limit out
indicator to flag when a measurement
drifts out of limits.
The 53200 Series offers 10/100/1000
LAN/LXI-C (Sockets and VXI-11
protocol), USB 2.0, and GPIB con-
nectivity. RS-232 output and hardware
limit out capability will need to be
replicated via software control.
The new 53200 Series counters
have a built-in emulation mode that
enables the Agilent 531xxA Standard
Commands for Programmable
Instruments (SCPI) command set to
be used with a 53200 Series counter.
With 531xxA Series compatibility
mode selected, all programming is
through the counter’s remote inter-
face (LAN, USB, GPIB). The counter
display responds according to the
remote commands received. When in
emulation mode, you get 53200 Series
precision and measurement accu-
racy. The emulation mode is a SCPI
language substitution (commands
and syntax operation) to enable you
to utilize existing programs. NOTE:
Pressing any front panel key while in
531xxA compatibility mode returns
the counter to 53200 Series mode.
For more details, please refer to the
Agilent RF & Universal Frequency
Counter/Timers Programming
Comparison Guide
(part number 5990-6570EN).
53200A Series rear panel
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