Computer Access Of Hp-Ib Lines; Sending Hp-Ib Messages - HP 8340A Operating Manual

Operating Information

Computer Access of HP-IB Lines

The I/0 Programming Guide for the specific computer being used must be consulted for
detailed information about direct access to the HP-IB lines; however, the intent of the
following discussion is to introduce the fundamental procedures involved in this type of
programming. After this introduction, the programmer will know what specific information
to look for in the computer's I/O Programming Guide.
Sending HP·IB Messages
The BASIC statement used to transmit information directly to the HP-IB lines is the SEND
statement, which has this syntax:
interface
SEND
select code
3-88
numeric
CMD
expression
string
expression
numeric
DATA
expression
string
expression
primary
TALK
a ddress
LISTEN
SCG
address
UNL
UNT
MLA
MTA
Scans by HB9HCA and HB9FSX
Model 8340A