Interface Control Mode; Overview Of The Interface Control - Keysight Technologies U3022AE10 User's And Service Manual

U3022AE10
Controlling the Test Set with N5222A/B, N5232A/B or N5242A/B

Interface Control Mode

Interface Control mode will not function properly when using multiport mode.
Multiport mode will reset the switch path commands of the interface control. It is
recommended that the network analyzer be restarted in stand-alone mode if the
interface control is being used. Select Utility > System > Configure > Multiport
Capability. In the dialog box select Restart as a standalone PNA > OK

Overview of the Interface Control

The Interface Control feature allows you to send data and remote commands to
control external equipment using the GPIB, Material Handler I/O, Test Set I/O, and
Auxiliary I/O without the need of an external computer. Refer to analyzer's Help
menu, "Rear Panel Tour" and "Interface Control."
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1. GPIB Interface
2. Material Handler Interface
3. Test Set Interface
4. Dwell Time
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A unique set of control data can be sent for each channel. In addition, a unique
set of control data can be sent before the channel sweep starts and after the
sweep ends.
Interface Control settings can be saved and recalled from the "Interface Control"
dialog box or with Instrument State Save and Recall.
Interface Control settings can be copied to other channels using Copy Channels.
Control data can only be WRITTEN to the interfaces, NOT READ from the
interfaces.
Control data is sent in the following order and this order cannot be changed:
Refer to the Help menu.
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