Agilent Technologies A.18.00 User Manual
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Chapter 1, Using GPIB
Getting Started
Getting Started
What is GPIB?
The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) is an implementation of the IEEE
488.1-1987 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.
Incorporation of the GPIB into the Test Set provides several valuable capabilities:
488.1-1987 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation.
Incorporation of the GPIB into the Test Set provides several valuable capabilities:
•
Programs running in the Test Set’s IBASIC Controller can control all the Test Set’s
functions using its internal GPIB. This capability provides a single-instrument
automated test system. (The Agilent 11807 Radio Test Software utilizes this
capability.)
functions using its internal GPIB. This capability provides a single-instrument
automated test system. (The Agilent 11807 Radio Test Software utilizes this
capability.)
•
Programs running in the Test Set’s IBASIC Controller can control other instruments
connected to the external GPIB. (The Test Set requires Option 103, RS-232/HP-IB/
Centronics/Current Measurement.)
connected to the external GPIB. (The Test Set requires Option 103, RS-232/HP-IB/
Centronics/Current Measurement.)
•
An external controller, connected to the external GPIB, can remotely control the Test
Set. (The Test Set requires Option 103 — RS-232/HP-IB/Centronics/Current
Measurement.)
Set. (The Test Set requires Option 103 — RS-232/HP-IB/Centronics/Current
Measurement.)
•
A GPIB printer, connected to the external GPIB, can be used to print test results and
full screen images. (The Test Set requires Option 103 — RS-232/HP-IB/Centronics/
Current Measurement.)
full screen images. (The Test Set requires Option 103 — RS-232/HP-IB/Centronics/
Current Measurement.)