Mainframe Commands - HP 16554A Programmer's Manual

Programming the HP 16554A/ HP 16555A/HP 16555D

Mainframe Commands

Mainframe Commands
These commands are part of the HP 16500/16501A mainframe system and
are mentioned here only for reference. For more information on these
commands, refer to the HP 16500/16501A Programmer's Guide.
CARDcage? Query
The CARDcage query returns a string of integers which identifies the
modules that are installed in the mainframe. The returned string is in two
parts. The first five two-digit numbers identify the card type. The
identification number for the HP 16554A and HP 16555A/D logic analyzers is
34. A "−1" in the first part of the string indicates no card is installed in the
slot.
The five single-digit numbers in the second part of the string indicate which
card has the controlling software for the module; that is, where the master
card is located.
Example
12,11,−1,−1,34,2,2,0,0,5
A returned string of 12,11,-1,-1,34,2,2,0,0,5 means that an
oscilloscope time base card (ID number 11) is loaded in slot B and the
oscilloscope acquisition card (ID number 12) is loaded in slot A. The next
two slots (C and D) are empty (−1). Slot E contains a logic analyzer module
(ID number 34).
The next group of numbers (2,2,0,0,5) indicate that a two-card module is
installed in slots A and B with the master card in slot B. The "0" indicates an
empty slot, or the module software is not recognized or is not loaded. The
last digit (5) in this group indicates a one-card module is loaded in slot E.
Complete information for the CARDcage query is in the HP 16500/16501A
Programmer's Guide.
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