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Programmer's Guide
Publication number 54600-97017
July 1996 (pdf version Nov 1998)
This guide contains programming information for the following
oscilloscope models:
HP 54600
HP 54601
HP 54602
HP 54603
HP 54610
HP 54615
HP 54616
For Safety information, Warranties, and Regulatory
information, see the pages behind the Index.
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1995-1996
All Rights Reserved
HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes

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  • Page 1 Programmer’s Guide Publication number 54600-97017 July 1996 (pdf version Nov 1998) This guide contains programming information for the following oscilloscope models: HP 54600 HP 54601 HP 54602 HP 54603 HP 54610 HP 54615 HP 54616 For Safety information, Warranties, and Regulatory information, see the pages behind the Index.
  • Page 2 Programming the Oscilloscope When you attach an interface module to the rear of the HP 54600- Series Oscilloscopes, the oscilloscope becomes programmable. That is, you can hook a controller (such as a PC or workstation) to the oscilloscope, and write programs on that controller to automate oscilloscope setup and data capture.
  • Page 3 Capture Once you initialize the oscilloscope, you can begin capturing data for measurement. Remember that while the oscilloscope is responding to commands from the controller, it is not performing acquisitions. Also, when you change the oscilloscope configuration, any data already captured is most likely invalid.
  • Page 4 Reference is supplied as a Microsoft Windows Help file on a 3.5" diskette. To program the HP 54600-Series Oscilloscope, you need an interface module, such as the HP 54650A or 54651A. You also need an instrument controller that supports either the IEEE-488 or RS-232-C interface standards, and a programming language capable of communicating with these interfaces.
  • Page 5 Introduction to Programming Programming Getting Started Programming over HP-IB Programming over RS-232-C Programming and Documentation Conventions Status Reporting Installing and Using the Programmer’s Reference Programmer’s Quick Reference Index...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Receiving Information from the Instrument 2–8 String Variables 2–9 Numeric Variables 2–10 Definite-Length Block Response Data 2–11 Multiple Queries 2–12 Instrument Status 2–12 3 Programming over HP-IB Interface Capabilities 3–3 Command and data concepts 3–3 Addressing 3–4 Communicating over the bus 3–5 Lockout 3–6 Bus Commands 3–6...
  • Page 8 Contents Minimum three-wire interface with software protocol 4–4 Extended interface with hardware handshake 4–5 Configuring the Interface 4–7 Interface Capabilities 4–8 Communicating over the RS-232-C bus 4–9 Lockout Command 4–10 5 Programming and Documentation Conventions Command Set Organization 5–3 The Command Tree 5–6 Truncation Rules 5–10 Infinity Representation 5–11 Sequential and Overlapped Commands 5–11...
  • Page 9 Introduction to Programming...
  • Page 10 IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation. The programming instructions provide the means of remote control. To program the HP 54600-series oscilloscope you must add either an HP-IB (for example, HP 54650A) or RS-232-C (for example, HP 54651A) interface to the rear panel.

  • Page 11: Introduction To Programming Talking To The Instrument

    For example, HP BASIC uses the OUTPUT statement for sending commands and queries. After a query is sent, the response is usually read in using the ENTER statement.

  • Page 12: Program Message Syntax

    Output Command The output command is entirely dependent on the programming language. Throughout this manual, HP BASIC is used in most examples of individual commands. If you are using other languages, you will need to find the equivalents of HP BASIC commands like OUTPUT, ENTER, and CLEAR in order to convert the examples.
  • Page 13 Introduction to Programming Program Message Syntax Instructions Instructions (both commands and queries) normally appear as a string embedded in a statement of your host language, such as BASIC, Pascal, or C. The only time a parameter is not meant to be expressed as a string is when the instruction’s syntax definition specifies <block data>, such as learnstring.
  • Page 14 Introduction to Programming Program Message Syntax Header Types There are three types of headers: • Simple Command headers. • Compound Command headers. • Common Command headers. Simple Command Header Simple command headers contain a single mnemonic. AUTOSCALE and DIGITIZE are examples of simple command headers typically used in this instrument.

  • Page 15: Combining Commands From The Same Subsystem

    Introduction to Programming Combining Commands from the Same Subsystem Combining Commands from the Same Subsystem To execute more than one function within the same subsystem a semi-colon (;) is used to separate the functions: :<subsystem>:<function><separator><data>; <function><separator><data><terminator> (For example :CHANNEL1:COUPLING DC;BWLIMIT ON) Duplicate Mnemonics Identical function mnemonics can be used for more than one subsystem.

  • Page 16: Query Command

    The output queue must be read before the next program message is sent. For example, when you send the query :MEASURE:RISETIME? you must follow that query with an input statement. In HP BASIC, this is usually done with an ENTER statement immediately followed by a variable name. This statement reads the result of the query and places the result in a specified variable.

  • Page 17: Program Header Options

    Introduction to Programming Program Header Options Program Header Options Program headers can be sent using any combination of uppercase or lowercase ASCII characters. Instrument responses, however, are always returned in uppercase. Program command and query headers may be sent in either long form (complete spelling), short form (abbreviated spelling), or any combination of long form and short form.

  • Page 18: Program Data Syntax Rules

    Introduction to Programming Program Data Syntax Rules Program Data Syntax Rules Program data is used to convey a variety of types of parameter information related to the command header. At least one space must separate the command header or query header from the program data. <program mnemonic><separator><data><terminator>...

  • Page 19: Command

    Introduction to Programming Program Data Syntax Rules All numbers are expected to be strings of ASCII characters. Thus, when sending the number 9, you would send a byte representing the ASCII code for the character “9” (which is 57). A three-digit number like 102 would take up three bytes (ASCII codes 49, 48, and 50).

  • Page 20: Program Message Terminator

    The program instructions within a data message are executed after the program message terminator is received. The terminator may be either an NL (New Line) character, an EOI (End-Or-Identify) asserted in the HP-IB interface, or a combination of the two. Asserting the EOI sets the EOI control line low on the last byte of the data message.

  • Page 21: Programming Getting Started

    Programming Getting Started...
  • Page 22 This chapter explains how to set up the instrument, how to retrieve setup information and measurement results, how to digitize a waveform, and how to pass data to the controller. Languages for Programming Examples The programming examples in this guide are written in HP BASIC, C, or SICL C. 2–2...

  • Page 23: Initialization

    CLEAR 707 ! initializes the interface of the instrument When you are using HP-IB, CLEAR also resets the oscilloscope’s parser. The parser is the program which reads in the instructions which you send it. After clearing the interface, initialize the instrument to a preset state: OUTPUT 707;"*RST"...

  • Page 24: Autoscale

    Programming Getting Started Autoscale Autoscale The AUTOSCALE feature performs a very useful function on unknown waveforms by setting up the vertical channel, time base, and trigger level of the instrument. The syntax for the autoscale function is: :AUTOSCALE<terminator> Setting Up the Instrument A typical oscilloscope setup would set the vertical range and offset voltage, the horizontal range, delay time, delay reference, trigger mode, trigger level, and slope.

  • Page 25: Example Program

    Programming Getting Started Example Program Example Program This program demonstrates the basic command structure used to program the oscilloscope. CLEAR 707 ! Initialize instrument interface OUTPUT 707;"*RST" ! Initialize inst to preset state OUTPUT 707;":TIMEBASE:RANGE 5E-4" ! Time base to 50 us/div OUTPUT 707;":TIMEBASE:DELAY 0"...

  • Page 26: Using The Digitize Command

    Programming Getting Started Using the DIGitize Command Using the DIGitize Command The DIGitize command is a macro that captures data satisfying the specifications set up by the ACQuire subsystem. When the digitize process is complete, the acquisition is stopped. The captured data can then be measured by the instrument or transferred to the controller for further analysis.
  • Page 27 HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference. Aborting a Digitize Operation Over HP-IB When using HP-IB, a digitize operation may be aborted by sending a Device Clear over the bus (CLEAR 707). 2–7...

  • Page 28: Receiving Information From The Instrument

    For example, when you send the query :MEASURE:RISETIME?, you must follow that query with an input statement. In HP BASIC, this is usually done with an ENTER statement. Sending another command before reading the result of the query causes the output buffer to be cleared and the current response to be lost.

  • Page 29: String Variables

    Refer to the specific commands for the formats and types of data returned from queries. Express String Variables Using Exact Syntax In HP BASIC, string variables are case sensitive and must be expressed exactly the same each time they are used. Address Varies According to Configuration For the example programs in the help file, assume that the device being programmed is at device address 707.

  • Page 30: Numeric Variables

    Programming Getting Started Numeric Variables Numeric Variables The following example shows the data being returned to a numeric variable: 10 OUTPUT 707;":CHANNEL1:RANGE?" 20 ENTER 707;Rang 30 PRINT Rang 40 END After running this program, the controller displays: 2–10...

  • Page 31: Definite-Length Block Response Data

    Programming Getting Started Definite-Length Block Response Data Definite-Length Block Response Data Definite-length block response data allows any type of device-dependent data to be transmitted over the system interface as a series of 8-bit binary data bytes. This is particularly useful for sending large quantities of data or 8-bit extended ASCII codes.

  • Page 32: Multiple Queries

    Programming Getting Started Multiple Queries Multiple Queries You can send multiple queries to the instrument within a single program message, but you must also read them back within a single program message. This can be accomplished by either reading them back into a string variable or into multiple numeric variables.
  • Page 33 Programming over HP-IB...
  • Page 34 For more information on connecting the controller to the oscilloscope, see the documentation for the HP-IB interface card you are using. 3–2...

  • Page 35: Programming Over Hp-Ib Interface Capabilities

    Programming over HP-IB Interface Capabilities Interface Capabilities The interface capabilities of the oscilloscope, as defined by IEEE 488.1, are SH1, AH1, T5, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, and E2. Command and data concepts The interface has two modes of operation: •...

  • Page 36: Addressing

    Cursors • Each device on the HP-IB resides at a particular address, ranging from 0 to • The active controller specifies which devices talk and which listen. •...

  • Page 37: Communicating Over The Bus

    For the oscilloscope, the instrument address is typically set to Oscilloscope Device Address The examples in this manual and in the online HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference assume the oscilloscope is at device address 707. See the documentation for your HP-IB interface card for more information on select codes and addresses.

  • Page 38: Lockout

    Restore Front-Panel Control Cycling power also restores front panel control. With HP-IB, the instrument is placed in the lockout mode by sending the local lockout command (LLO). The instrument can be returned to local by sending the go-to-local command (GTL) to the instrument.
  • Page 39 Programming over RS-232-C...
  • Page 40 Programming over RS-232-C This section describes the interface functions and some general concepts of the RS-232-C. The RS-232-C interface on this instrument is Hewlett-Packard’s implementation of EIA Recommended Standard RS-232-C, “Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Communications Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange.”...

  • Page 41: Programming Over Rs-232-C Interface Operation

    Programming over RS-232-C Interface Operation Interface Operation The oscilloscope can be programmed with a controller over RS-232-C using either a minimum three-wire or extended hardwire interface. The operation and exact connections for these interfaces are described in more detail in the following sections.

  • Page 42: Minimum Three-Wire Interface With Software Protocol

    Programming over RS-232-C Minimum three-wire interface with software protocol Minimum three-wire interface with software protocol With a three-wire interface, the software (as compared to interface hardware) controls the data flow between the oscilloscope and the controller. This provides a much simpler connection between devices since you can ignore hardware handshake requirements.

  • Page 43: Extended Interface With Hardware Handshake

    Programming over RS-232-C Extended interface with hardware handshake Extended interface with hardware handshake With the extended interface, both the software and the hardware can control the data flow between the oscilloscope and the controller. This allows you to have more control of data flow between devices. The oscilloscope uses the following connections on its RS-232-C interface for extended interface communication (on a 25-pin connector): •...
  • Page 44 Programming over RS-232-C Extended interface with hardware handshake The TD (Transmit Data) line from the oscilloscope must connect to the RD (Receive Data) line on the controller. Likewise, the RD line from the oscilloscope must connect to the TD line on the controller. The RTS (Request To Send) line is an output from the oscilloscope which can be used to control incoming data flow.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Interface

    Programming over RS-232-C Configuring the Interface Configuring the Interface Set the baud rate and handshake protocol by using the front panel controls on the oscilloscope after the RS-232-C interface has been installed on the rear panel of the oscilloscope. 1 Press , then press the I/O Menu softkey.

  • Page 46: Interface Capabilities

    Programming over RS-232-C Interface Capabilities Interface Capabilities The baud rate, stop bits, parity, handshake protocol, and data bits must be configured exactly the same for both the controller and the oscilloscope to properly communicate over the RS-232-C bus. The oscilloscope’s RS-232-C interface capabilities are as follows: •...

  • Page 47: Communicating Over The Rs-232-C Bus

    Each RS-232-C interface card has its own interface select code. This code is used by the controller to direct commands and communications to the proper interface. Unlike HP-IB, which allows multiple devices to be connected through a single interface card, RS-232-C is only connected between two devices at a time through the same interface card.

  • Page 48: Lockout Command

    Programming over RS-232-C Lockout Command Lockout Command To lockout the front panel controls use the system command LOCK. When this function is on, all controls (except the power switch) are entirely locked out. Local control can only be restored by sending the command :SYSTEM:LOCK OFF.
  • Page 49 Programming and Documentation Conventions...
  • Page 50 This chapter covers conventions which are used in programming the instrument, as well as conventions used in the online HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference and the remainder of this manual. This chapter also contains a detailed description of the command tree and command tree traversal.

  • Page 51: Programming And Documentation Conventions Command Set Organization

    TRIGger controls the trigger modes and parameters for each trigger type. EXTernal Trigger defines the conditions for an external trigger. These commands only appear on the HP 54610, HP 54615, and HP 54616 Oscilloscopes. WAVeform provides access to waveform data.

  • Page 52: Menu

    MEASure *ESE Common PSTOp MEASure PWIDth MEASure These commands are used by the HP 54610, HP 54615, and HP 54616 only. These commands are used by the HP 54610 only. This command is used only by the HP 54616C. 5–4...

  • Page 53: Trigger Source

    STATus Root level These commands are used by the HP 54610, HP 54615, and 54616 only. These commands are used by the HP 54610 only. These commands are used by all oscilloscope models except HP 54615 and HP 54616. 5–5...

  • Page 54: The Command Tree

    Programming and Documentation Conventions The Command Tree The Command Tree The command tree shows all of the commands and the relationship of the commands to each other. The IEEE 488.2 common commands are not listed as part of the command tree since they do not affect the position of the parser within the tree.
  • Page 55 YINCrement PREShoot VMIN SLOPe YORigin PSTArt SOURce YREFerence PSTOp VPSTArt STANdard PWIDth VPSTOp TVHFrej RISetime VRMS TVMode * HP 54610/15/16 only SCRatch VSTArt SET100 VSTOp ** HP 54610 only SET360 VTIMe *** HP 54616C only SHOW VTOP SOURce 54600S13.CDR 5–7...
  • Page 56 Programming and Documentation Conventions The Command Tree Subsystem Commands Subsystem commands are grouped together under a common node of the command tree, such as the TIMEBASE commands. Only one subsystem may be selected at any given time. When the instrument is initially turned on, the command parser is set to the root of the command tree, therefore, no subsystem is selected.
  • Page 57 Programming and Documentation Conventions The Command Tree Examples The OUTPUT statements in the examples are written using HP BASIC 5.0. The quoted string is placed on the bus, followed by a carriage return and linefeed (CRLF). Example 1 OUTPUT 707;":CHANNEL1:RANGE 0.5 ;OFFSET 0"...

  • Page 58: Truncation Rules

    Programming and Documentation Conventions Truncation Rules Truncation Rules The truncation rule for the mnemonics used in headers and alpha arguments The mnemonic is the first four characters of the keyword unless: The fourth character is a vowel, then the mnemonic is the first three characters of the keyword.

  • Page 59: Infinity Representation

    Programming and Documentation Conventions Infinity Representation Infinity Representation The representation of infinity is 9.9E+37. This is also the value returned when a measurement cannot be made. Sequential and Overlapped Commands IEEE 488.2 distinguishes between sequential and overlapped commands. Sequential commands finish their task before the execution of the next command starts.

  • Page 60: Notation Conventions And Definitions

    Programming and Documentation Conventions Notation Conventions and Definitions Notation Conventions and Definitions The following conventions and definitions are used in this manual and the online HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference in descriptions of remote operation: Conventions < > Angle brackets enclose words or characters that symbolize a program code parameter or an interface command.

  • Page 61: Program Examples

    Programming and Documentation Conventions Program Examples Program Examples The program examples given for commands in the online HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference were written using the HP BASIC for Windows, C, and SICL C programming languages. The programs always assume the oscillscope is at address 7 and the interface is at address 7 for a program address of 707.
  • Page 62 5–14...
  • Page 63 Status Reporting...
  • Page 64 Status Reporting IEEE 488.2 defines data structures, commands, and common bit definitions for status reporting on the interface. There are also instrument-defined structures and bits. The bits in the status byte act as summary bits for the data structures residing behind them. In the case of queues, the summary bit is set if the queue is not empty.
  • Page 65 Status Reporting Figure 6–1 Status Reporting Data Structures 6–3...
  • Page 66 Status Reporting Bit Definitions MAV - message available. Indicates whether there is a response in the output queue. ESB - event status bit. Indicates if any of the conditions in the Standard Event Status Register are set and enabled. MSS - master summary status. Indicates whether the device has a reason for requesting service.
  • Page 67 Status Reporting Operation Complete (*OPC) The IEEE 488.2 structure provides one technique which can be used to find out if any operation is finished. The *OPC command, when sent to the instrument after the operation of interest, sets the OPC bit in the Standard Event Status Register when all pending device operations have finished.

  • Page 68: Status Reporting Serial Poll

    01 on bus address 7. This command reads the contents of the HP-IB Status Register into the variable called Stat. At that time bit 6 of the variable Stat can be tested to see if it is set (bit 6=1).
  • Page 69 Status Reporting Serial Poll After the serial poll is completed, the RQS bit in the oscilloscope Status Byte Register is reset if it was set. Once a bit in the Status Byte Register is set, it remains set until the status is cleared with a *CLS command, or the instrument is reset.
  • Page 70 6–8...
  • Page 71 Installing and Using the Programmer’s Reference...
  • Page 72 Microsoft Windows 3.1 help viewer. A second diskette contains the help file as an ASCII text file and three sample programs for the HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes. This chapter explains how to install the help file on your system, discusses the text and program files, and explains how you can get the programs and help file via the Internet.

  • Page 73: Installing And Using The Programmer's Reference To Install The Help File Under Microsoft Windows 7-3

    IBM-compatible PC. The file uses the Microsoft Windows help viewer, WINHELP.EXE. Start your PC and start Microsoft Windows. Insert the 3.5" floppy disk labeled “HP 546XX Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference/Example Programs for Windows 3.1 Applications” into the appropriate diskette drive (A: or B:) of your PC.

  • Page 74: To Use The Help Text And Example Program Files

    The help file is available as an ASCII text file that can be browsed with a text editor or text search tools. Also, there are sample programs (in ASCII text format) that show how to use the HP 54600 commands with the oscilloscope. •...

  • Page 75: To Get Updated Help And Program Files Via The Internet

    Get sample programs or updated help files from the directory as desired. For example, if you want the latest version of the HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference online help file, you set the transfer mode to binary and get the file: ftp>...

  • Page 76: To Start The Help File

    To start the help file • To open the help file under Microsoft Windows, double-click the “Programmer’s Reference” icon in the “HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference” program group in the Program Manager. The help file requires the program WINHELP.EXE for Microsoft Windows 3.1.

  • Page 77: To Navigate Through The Help File

    Installing and Using the Programmer’s Reference To navigate through the help file To navigate through the help file • Navigate through the help file by clicking on highlighted text and buttons. See your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information, or select in the Help window.
  • Page 78 7–8...

  • Page 79: Programmer's Quick Reference

    Programmer’s Quick Reference...
  • Page 80 The Programmer’s Quick Reference provides the commands and queries with their corresponding arguments and returned formats for the HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes. The arguments for each command list the minimum argument required. The part of the command or query listed in uppercase letters refers to the short form of that command or query.

  • Page 81: Conventions

    G :: = 1E9 P :: = 1E-12 MA :: = 1E6 F :: = 1E-15 K :: = 1E3 A :: = 1E-18 For more information regarding specific commands or queries, please refer to the online HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes Programmer’s Reference. 8–3...

  • Page 82: Commands And Queries

    Commands and Queries The following tables facilitate easy access to each command and query for the HP 54600-Series Oscilloscopes. The commands and queries are divided into separate categories with each entry alphabetized. The arguments for each command list the minimum argument required. The part of the command or query listed in uppercase letters refers to the short form of that command or query.
  • Page 83 {CHAN <n> | PMEM{1 | 2} | EXTernal} for the HP 54610 <n> ::= 1 or 2; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54600/03/10/15/16 1, 2, 3, or 4; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54601/02 :CHANnel<n>:BWLimit :CHANnel<n>:BWLimit?
  • Page 84 X1, X10, X20, X100 for the HP 54610/15/16 <n> ::= 1 or 2; an integer in NR1 format for HP 54600/03/10/15/16 1, 2, 3 or 4; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54601/02 :CHANnel<n>:PROTect :CHANnel<n>:PROTect? {OFF | ON} {OFF | ON} <n>...
  • Page 85 <palette_number> ::= 0 through 6; an integer in NR1 format <palette_number> :DISPlay:PIXel :DISPlay:PIXel? <x>,<y> For HP 54616C: <x>, <y>, <intensity> <x> ::= x coordinate of the pixel to be set; an integer (0 to 500) in NR1 format <y> ::= y coordinate of the pixel to be set; an integer (0 to 275) in NR1 format <intensity>...
  • Page 86 <offset_argument> ::= offset value in volts in NR3 format <offset_argument> :EXTernal:PMODe :EXTernal:PMODe? {AUTo | MANual} {AUTo | MANual} :EXTernal:PROBe :EXTernal:PROBe? <attenuation> ::= {X1 | X10 | X20 | X100} for the HP 54610/15/16 <attenuation> :EXTernal:PROTect :EXTernal:PROTect? {OFF | ON} {OFF | ON} 8–8...
  • Page 87 Query Options and Query Returns :EXTernal:SETup? For the HP 54610: EXTernal:OFFSet <offset_value>; COUPling {DC | AC | GND}; PROBe {X1 | X10 | X20 | X100}; PMODe {AUTo | MANual}; INPut {FIFTy | ONEMeg}; PROTect {OFF | ON}; SKEW <skew_value>...
  • Page 88 Programmer’s Quick Reference Commands and Queries Command Query Options and Query Returns *IDN? HEWLETT-PACKARD,<model>, 0, X.X <model> ::= the model number of the instrument <X.X> ::= the software revision of the instrument *LRN? <learn_string> ::= a maximum of 218 bytes of data in IEEE 488.2 # format :MASK:CREATe :MASK:DATA :MASK:DATA?
  • Page 89 <n> ::= CHANnel <n> 1 or 2; an integer in NR1 format for HP 54600/03/10/15/16 1, 2, 3 or 4; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54601/02 :MEASure:TDELta? <return_value> ::= time difference in seconds between start and stop...
  • Page 90 Programmer’s Quick Reference Commands and Queries Command Query Options and Query Returns :MEASure:UPPer :MEASure:UPPer? <voltage> ::= the user-defined upper threshold in volts in NR3 format <voltage> :MEASure:VAMPlitude :MEASure:VAMPlitude? <return_value> ::= the amplitude of the selected waveform in volts in NR3 format :MEASure:VAVerage? <return_value>...
  • Page 91 [enhancement] ::= [HIRes [,PCLColor]] HIRes ::= contains both half-bright and full-bright display information PCLColor ::= color DeskJet selection only on HP 54616C *RCL <value> ::= {1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 } <value>...
  • Page 92 <n> ::= 1 or 2; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54600/03/10/15/16 1, 2, 3, or 4; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54601/02 *STB? <value> ::= 0,...,255; an integer in NR1 format, as shown in the following:...
  • Page 93 <value> :TIMebase:RANGe :TIMebase:RANGe? <range_value> ::= the following values in NR3 format: <range_value> 50 ns through 50 s for HP 54603 20 ns through 50 s for HP 54600/01/02 10 ns through 50 s for HP 54610/15/16 :TIMebase:REFerence :TIMebase:REFerence? <return_value> ::= {LEFT | CENTer} for Normal or Delayed modes.
  • Page 94 <time> ::= holdoff time value in seconds in NR3 format <source> ::= {CHAN{1 | 2} | EXT | LINE} for HP 54600/03/10/15/16 {CHAN{1 | 2 | 3 | 4} | LINE} for HP 54601/02 <tvmode>::= {FIELD1 | FIELD2 | LINE} for HP 54600/01/03...
  • Page 95 {CHANnel <n> | PMEMory{1 | 2} | EXTernal} for the HP 54610 <n> ::= 1 or 2; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54600/03/10/15/16 1, 2, 3, or 4; an integer in NR1 format for the HP 54601/02 *WAI :WAVeform:BYTeorder :WAVeform:BYTeorder? <value>...
  • Page 96 :WAVeform:SOURce? <n> ::= CHANnel <n> {1 | 2} for the HP 54600/03/10/15/16 {1 | 2 | 3 | 4} for the HP 54601/02 :WAVeform:TYPE? <return_mode> ::= {NORMal | PEAK | AVERage} :WAVeform:XINCrement? <return_value> ::= x-increment in the current preamble in NR3 format :WAVeform:XORigin? <return_value>...
  • Page 97 Baud rate, 4–7 to 4–8 DCE, 4–3 Instructions, 1–4 Block data, 1–5, 2–11 DDE - device specific error, 6–4 Instrument address Definite-length block response data, 2–11 HP-IB, 3–5 Device address, 1–4 Interface Capabilities, 3–3 Cable HP-IB, 3–5 RS-232-C, 4–8 RS-232-C, 4–3 DIGitize Command, 2–6...
  • Page 98 Index OPC - operation complete, 6–4 Separator, 1–5 Operation Complete, 6–5 Sequential commands, 5–11 Output command, 1–4 Serial Poll, 6–6 to 6–7 OUTPUT statement, 1–3 707, 2–9 Overlapped Commands, 5–11 Short form, 1–9 Simple command header, 1–6 Spaces, 1–5 Status, 2–12 Parallel Poll, 6–6 Status Byte, 6–5 Parameters, 1–5...
  • Page 99 • © Copyright Hewlett- Safety Safety Symbols Service instructions are for Packard Company 1995-1996 trained service personnel. To This apparatus has been avoid dangerous electric All Rights Reserved. designed and tested in shock, do not perform any accordance with IEC Instruction manual symbol: service unless qualified to do Publication 348, Safety...
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