Agilent Technologies 8719D User Manual page 621

HP-IB Programming Overview
The analyzer is factory-equipped with a remote progr arnming 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 87190/2Oo/xD N&work Anulgwr Programmer's Guide.
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