Tektronix AM700 User Manual

AM700 Audio Measurement Set Programmer Manual

This section gives the GPIB and RS-232C features for remote control of the AM700.
The AM700 is designed to use the GPIB port for remote control operations. The
serial RS-232C port support serial printer operations.

The AM700 has very complete and flexible remote control capabilities through its
GPIB interface. The GPIB interface is used to send commands that are intended for
the control of the GPIB interface itself and for sending SCPI commands intended for
remote control of the AM700 operation. This section defines the interface
commands and printer connections for output of hardcopy reports.

The following accessories are needed or recommended:

 GPIB Cable: double shielded in various lengths (user supplied)
 Programmer Manual
 Programmer Quick Reference

The AM700 uses SCPI-1994 as its primary control protocol.  SCPI (Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments) is an emerging standard promoted by a
consortium of test and measurement equipment vendors, including Tektronix. The
intent of SCPI is to provide a consistent and standard command language for all test
and measurement equipment.  SCPI is layered on top of IEEE 488.2, and contains
several 488.2 commands and status structures.

Remote control of the AM700 makes it possible to do most of the user interface
operations available via the front panel, plus several things that come with a
protocol such as SCPI. These other things are the following:

 Immediately place an application in a certain state.