Selecting The Signal Generator's Programming Language - HP ESG-D Series User Manual

Preparing for Use
Installing the Signal Generator

Selecting the Signal Generator's Programming Language

The default programming language for the signal generator is Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). You can change this language
selection by pressing , , . The Remote
Utility HP-IB/RS-232 Remote Language
Language menu allows you to select between HP 8656/57-compatible language,
HP 8657D language (NADC digital modulation capability), HP 8657D language
(PDC digital modulation capability), HP 8657J (PHS digital modulation
capability), HP 8648-compatible language, and SCPI language. Press the softkey
for the selection that you desire.
You can also change the language selection by sending the appropriate command
over HP-IB. Refer to the programming guide for instructions for changing the
language over HP-IB.
You can set the signal generator to default to a selected language as a persistent
state (remains unchanged after an instrument preset or power cycle). Press ,
Utility
, . The Preset Language menu allow you to select
Power On/Preset Preset Language
between SCPI, the four HP 8656/57-compatible programming languages, and
HP 8648-compatible language. Press the softkey for the selection that you desire.
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