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Agilent Technologies 8712ES Programmer's Manual (320 pages)

RF Network Analyzers

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.61 MB

Table of Contents
7
1 Introduction to GPIB Programming

11
- Bus Structure
  14
  - Data Bus
    14
  - Handshake Lines
    14
  - Control Lines
    15
- Sending Commands
  16
- GPIB Requirements
  17
- Interface Capabilities
  18
- Programming Fundamentals
  19
  - Controller Capabilities
    19
  - Response to Bus Management Commands
    20
  - Message Exchange
    23
    
    Error Queue
    24
    
    Output Queue
    25
2 Synchronizing the Analyzer and a Controller

27
- Overlapped Commands
  29
- Controlling Execution of Overlapped Commands
  32
  - Using *WAI and *OPC
    34
3 Passing Control

36
4 Data Types and Encoding

39
- Data Types
  41
  - Numeric Data
    41
  - Character Data
    41
  - String Data
    42
  - Expression Data
    42
  - Block Data
    42
- Data Encoding for Large Data Transfers
  44
  - ASCII Encoding
    45
  - Binary Encoding
    45
  - Byte Swapping
    45
5 Using Status Registers

46
- General Status Register Model
  48
  - Condition Register
    49
  - Transition Registers
    49
  - Event Register
    49
  - Enable Register
    50
- How to Use Registers
  51
- The Service Request Process
  52
  - Generating a Service Request
    53
- The Analyzer's Status Register Sets
  55
  - Status Byte
    57
  - Device Status Register Set
    60
  - Limit Fail Register Set
    61
  - Questionable Status Register Set
    63
  - Standard Event Status Register Set
    64
  - Measuring Status Register Set
    67
  - Averaging Status Register Set
    67
  - Operational Status Register Set
    68
  - Settings for Status:preset
    69
  - Analyzer Register Set Summary
    70
6 Trace Data Transfers

71
- Querying the Measurement Trace Using BASIC
  73
  - Smith Chart and Polar Formats
    74
- Querying the Measurement Trace Using SICL
  75
- Using Binary Data Encoding
  76
  - Trace Data Transfer Sizes
    78
- Transferring Data with IBASIC
  80
- Taking Sweeps
  81
- CALC:DATA? Versus TRACE:DATA
  82
- Querying Single Data Points Using Markers
  83
- Accessing Other Measurement Arrays
  84
- Applying Gain Correction Using the Memory Trace
  86
- Performing Your Own Data Processing
  88
- Downloading Trace Data Using Binary Encoding
  90
- Internal Measurement Arrays
  91
  - Raw Data Arrays
    91
  - Ratio Calculations
    92
  - Error Correction
    92
  - Error Coefﬁcient Arrays
    93
  - Averaging
    95
  - Corrected Data Arrays
    95
  - Corrected Memory Arrays
    95
  - Trace Math Operation
    96
  - Electrical Delay
    96
  - Transform (Option 100 Only)
    96
  - Formatting
    96
  - Formatted Arrays
    96
  - Offset and Scale
    97
7 Using Graphics

99
- Introduction
  100
- Window Geometry
  102
- The Graphics Buffer
  104
8 Front Panel Keycodes

105
- Controlling the Front Panel
  106
- Monitoring the Front Panel
  106
- Example Program
  108
9 Introduction to SCPI

111
- The Command Tree
  113
- Sending Multiple Commands
  117
- Command Abbreviation
  118
- Implied Mnemonics
  119
- Parameter Types
  120
  - Numeric Parameters
    120
  - Character Parameters
    121
  - Boolean Parameters
    122
  - String Parameters
    123
  - Block Parameters
    123
- Syntax Summary
  124
- IEEE 488.2 Common Commands
  126
10 Menu Map with SCPI Commands

129
- How to Enter Numbers and Characters
  132
  - How to Enter Frequency Values
    133
  - How to Enter Time Values
    134
  - How to Enter Power and Voltage Values
    135
  - How to Enter Text
    136
- Menu Map for 8712ET/ES and 8714ET/ES
  137
11 SCPI Command Summary

199
- Queries, Forms, and Parameter Types
  200
  - Parameter Types
    201
- SCPI Device Command Summary
  202
12 SCPI Conformance Information

268
- SCPI Standard Commands
  270
- Instrument SpeciﬁC Commands
  277
13 SCPI Error Messages

290
- Command Errors
  292
- Execution Errors
  297
- Device-SpeciﬁC Errors
  304
- Query Errors
  306

Agilent Technologies 8712ES User's Handbook Supplement (158 pages)

HP Instrument BASIC, RF Network Analyzers

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 0.57 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

7
2 Recording Programs

13
- Keystroke Recording
  15
  - What Is Keystroke Recording
    15
  - IBASIC Programs and the Input Buffer
    16
- What's in a Recorded Program
  17
  - The OUTPUT Statement
    18
  - The ASSIGN Statement
    18
  - SCPI Mnemonics
    19
- How Recording Works
  20
- Operations that Do Not Record
  21
- Avoiding Recording Errors
  25
  - Use Instrument Preset
    25
  - Speciﬁcally Select Parameters
    25
  - Use GPIB Echo
    26
3 Running, Pausing, and Stopping Programs

27
4 Saving and Recalling Programs

35
- Selecting a Disk
  37
- Saving a Program
  38
- AUTOST Programs
  40
- Recalling a Program
  41
- CAT to a String Array Exception
  41
- Accessing Mass Storage Within Programs
  42
5 Developing Programs

43
- External Editors
  45
  - Hp Basic
    45
  - ASCII Word Processors
    46
  - Programming Editors
    46
- Editing Your Program Using Edit
  47
- Using IBASIC Display
  58
- Using UTILITIES
  61
6 Debugging Programs

63
- Setting Breakpoints
  65
- Examining Variables
  66
  - Examining Strings
    67
  - Examining Arrays
    67
- Displaying the Last Error Encountered
  68
7 Graphics and Display Techniques

69
- Display Partitions
  70
- Using the Display Partitions
  71
- Displaying Text
  75
- Using Graphics
  79
  - Drawing Figures
    80
  - Graphics Exceptions
    82
  - Labeling with Different Partitions
    83
- SCPI Graphics Commands
  84
  - For more Information
    86
8 Interfacing with External Devices

87
- Communication with Devices
  89
- General Bus Management
  95
  - Remote
    96
  - Local Lockout
    96
  - Local
    97
  - Trigger
    97
  - Clear
    98
  - Abort
    98
  - GPIB Service Reqsts
    99
  - Passing and Regaining Control
    102
- The IBASIC GPIB Model
  103
- Interfacing with an External Controller
  107
9 Using Subprograms

115
- User-Created Subprograms
  116
- Built-In High-Speed Subprograms
  117
  - Avoiding Multiple Loads of Subprograms
    123
10 IBASIC Keyword Summary

124
- Keywords in Alphabetic Order
  126
- Keywords in Category Order
  138

Agilent Technologies 8712ES User Manual (152 pages)

Option 100 Fault Location and Structural Return Loss Measurements RF Network Analyzers

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.16 MB

Safety Information
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Table of Contents
7
Introduction and Measurement Theory

10
- Fault Location Measurement Theory
  11
  - How the Analyzer Converts Frequency Data to Distance Data
    13
  - Start/Stop Distance and Frequency Span Explanation
    14
- Cable Impedance and Structural Return Loss Measurement Theory
  15
Cable Preparation

30
- Cable Preparation Problems
  32
  - Bent Cable
    32
  - Deformed Cable
    34
  - Contaminated Dielectric
    36
  - Damaged Outer Conductor
    38
  - Non-Flush Cut
    40
- Recommended Tools and Cables
  42
  - Recommended Tools
    42
  - Recommended Cables
    42
Making Fault Location Measurements

43
- How to Make and Interpret Fault Location Measurements
  45
- Example Fault Location Measurements
  56
Making SRL Measurements

62
- How to Make and Interpret SRL Measurements
  64
Making Simultaneous Fault Location and SRL Measurements

81
- How to Make Simultaneous Measurements
  84
Making Impedance Measurements

85
- How to Make Impedance Measurements
  88
Characterizing and Verifying Antenna Systems

89
- Antenna Feedline System
  91
- Potential Problems
  93
  - Transmission Lines/Antennas
    93
  - Connectors
    94
- Typical Measurements
  95
  - Before Installation
    96
  - Installation
    96
  - Maintenance
    97
- Installation and Maintenance Planning
  98
Key Reference

100
- Alphabetical Key Reference
  102
Characteristics

128
- Overview of Characteristics
  129
  - Frequency Range Considerations
    129
  - Phase Considerations
    129
- General Performance Characteristics
  130
- SRL Measurement Uncertainty Vs System Directivity
  131
- SRL Measurement Uncertainty Vs Connector Fault
  135
  - Minimizing Measurement Uncertainty
    135
- Fault Location Distance Range and Resolution
  139
  - Range
    139
  - Resolution
    139
  - Typical Distance Data in Feet
    140
  - Distance Data in Meters
    143
Cable Loss and Velocity Factors

146

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Agilent Technologies 8712ES Programmer's Manual (320 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to GPIB Programming

2 Synchronizing the Analyzer and a Controller

3 Passing Control

4 Data Types and Encoding

5 Using Status Registers

6 Trace Data Transfers

7 Using Graphics

8 Front Panel Keycodes

9 Introduction to SCPI

10 Menu Map with SCPI Commands

11 SCPI Command Summary

12 SCPI Conformance Information

13 SCPI Error Messages

Agilent Technologies 8712ES User's Handbook Supplement (158 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Recording Programs

3 Running, Pausing, and Stopping Programs

4 Saving and Recalling Programs

5 Developing Programs

6 Debugging Programs

7 Graphics and Display Techniques

8 Interfacing with External Devices

9 Using Subprograms

10 IBASIC Keyword Summary

Agilent Technologies 8712ES User Manual (152 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction and Measurement Theory

Cable Preparation

Making Fault Location Measurements

Making SRL Measurements

Making Simultaneous Fault Location and SRL Measurements

Making Impedance Measurements

Characterizing and Verifying Antenna Systems

Key Reference

Characteristics

Cable Loss and Velocity Factors

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