Mainframes Overview - Agilent Technologies Agilent 3499A User Manual

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Chapter 3 System Overview

Mainframes Overview

Mainframes Overview
Three mainframes are available:
Slots Available
3499A
3499B
3499C
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The 3499C is designed to accommodate multiple width plug-in modules and has 9 logical
slots but 14 mechanical slots. Slots 1 through 6 are 1-slot wide, slot 7 is 2-slots wide, and
slots 8 and 9 are each 3-slots wide. See the figure on page 7 for more information.
All mainframes can be either operated from the front-panel or
programed over a remote interface (GPIB or RS-232).
The mainframes can be operated in either of two system modes: SCPI
mode or 3488A mode. The SCPI mode allows the full realization of
performance potentials and advanced features, such as parallel
operation of multiple relays on multiple modules. The 3488A mode is
included for backward compatibility with the legacy Agilent 3488A
system. This manual documents the SCPI mode of operation.
For information about the 3488 programming mode please visit
www.agilent.com.
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Rack Width
5 full width
2 half width
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9 full width