File Transfer Function - Agilent Technologies 4396B Gpib Programming Manual

File Transfer Function

This section describes how to use the le transfer function, showing you a sample program.
The le transfer function uses the external controller to transfer les between the selected
storage device of this instrument (memory disk or diskette) and an external storage device
(such as hard disk). This function allows you to:
Directly access data you want to use on the external controller.
For example, you can transfer the le of an instrument screen to the external controller,
print it on a printer connected to the external controller, and paste it onto a le in a word
processor running on the external controller.
Use external storage devices, which have larger capacity compared to the memory disk or a
diskette.
For example, if there are a great number of measurement conditions which require
calibration, the amount of the setting data becomes extremely large, including calibration
data. In this case, it is impractical to store all of these settings on the memory disk or a
single diskette at a time. However, you can realize this functionality by transferring them
to the external controller and then storing them on an external storage device.
Perform remote measurement using the external controller with a few GPIB commands for
basic measurement. You do not have to memorize further details (such as GPIB commands
used for detailed settings).
Preparation:
Use the keys on the front panel to establish the setting required for your measurement.
Store it on the storage device of the 4396B, then transfer the le to the external
controller, and store it on an external storage device. Repeat this procedure for all of
the settings required for your measurement.
Measurement:
Choose a necessary setting le from those stored and transfer it to the 4396B using
the external controller. Then, recall the le to set the 4396B for the measurement and
perform the measurement using the GPIB commands.
The storage device of the 4396B allows you to handle les listed below in the DOS format or
the LIF format. For DOS format les, both binary les and ASCII les can be transferred. For
LIF format les, only binary les can be transferred.
Binary les
Instrument settings and internal data array (STATE)
Internal data arrays (DATA ONLY binary)
Graphic images (GRAPHICS)
ASCII les
Internal data arrays (DATA ONLY ascii)
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