Selecting A Programming Language - HP 8712C User Manual

HP BASIC
HP BASIC has long been a favorite programming language for instrument
control. It features an extensive list of keywords, and powerful OUTPUT and
ENTER formatting, making it easy to perform common tasks. This generally
results in very high progr amming productivity. HP BASIC runs on HP series
700 and 300 workstations.
may order IBASIC with your analyzer by specifying Option lC2.
HP BASIC 4.0. With very little effort, you can design your program so that it
will run either inside the analyzer or on a computer with no modification.
The IBASIC program runs concurrently with normal instrument measurement
processing. Since IBASIC has direct access to the analyzer's measurement
arrays, it can read them and write to them very quickly, eliminating the need
to use SCPI commands. Using IBASIC's keystroke recording, you can write a
large portion of your instrument control program by pressing the keys on the
analyzer's front panel. IBASIC can be used in a stand-alone instrument, or in
conjunction with an external computer.
For more information on IBASIC, refer to the HP Instrument BASIC User's
Handbook.
Automating Measurements
Configuring Your Test System
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