HP 8712ET User Manual Supplement page 20

Configuring Your Test System
Measurement System Configurations and Considerations
External Computer in Conjunction with IBASIC
In this configuration, the measurement is controlled by an IBASIC
program running inside the analyzer. IBASIC can provide high-speed
measurement control and data collection, and save the results in
program memory or on a disk. The external computer then
communicates with IBASIC, and collects the measurement results at
some defined interval. This configuration can result in higher
throughput, especially if the measurement setup and control is complex.
Configure your system as an analyzer with IBASIC and an external
computer if you would like to
• centralize automation and application programs
• develop a more sophisticated data collection system
• add networking capability
• add local-automation capability
Figure 2-3 Network Analyzer Running IBASIC, Controlled by a Computer
2-6 Automating Measurements