GPIB Programming
This chapter explains how to automate measurement and data processing operations using
the network analyzer system with an external controller over the General Purpose Interface
Bus (GPIB). Programming information in this section is not comprehensive. Refer to the
Agilent 8510C Network Analyzer System Keyword Dictionary
instructions assume you are familiar with manual operation of the network analyzer system,
and that you have read the \Basic Network Measurements" section in this manual. Details of
each function are given only if these are unique to programmed operation or are dierent for
manual and programmed operation.
What's in This Chapter
What You Can Do with Remote Programming
GPIB Command Information
Setting up the System
Transferring Data out of the Network Analyzer
Using the Data
Transferring Data into the Network Analyzer
Commonly Used Queries
Local Operation
Programming Examples
General GPIB Programming
BASIC Program Listing
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