HP 8753E User Manual page 632

HP-IB Programming Overview
The analyzer is factory-equipped with a remote programming digital interface using the
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). HP-IB is Hewlett-Packard's hardware, software,
documentation, and support for IEEE 488.1 and IEC-625, worldwide standards for interfacing
instruments. The HP-IB lets you control the analyzer with an external computer that sends
commands or instructions to and receives data from the analyzer. This provides a remote
operator with the same control of the instrument available to the local operator, except for
control of the power line switch and some internal tests.
In addition, without the use of an external computer, the analyzer can use HP-IB to output
measurement results directly to a compatible printer or plotter and to store data to an external
disk drive. It can also control a power meter for power calibration and, through a subset of
HP-GL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language), user graphics can be plotted on the analyzer
display.
the HP 87533 Network Anulgzer Programmer's tii&.
For a complete general description of the HP-IB, refer to the TuXoriaZ Desrription of the
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For more information on the IEEE-488.1 standard, refer to LTEE standard LXgituZ Interface
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for Programmable Instru~ttin, published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc, 345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017.
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