Command Coupling; Functional Verification - HP E1340A Service Manual

Command Coupling

Functional Verification

NOTE
22 Verification Tests
Many of the AFG SCPI commands are value coupled. In order to prevent
"Settings Conflict" errors, coupled commands must be sent contiguously by
placing them in the same program line, or by suppressing the end-of-line
terminator. (For more information on command coupling and syntax, see
Chapter 1 of the HP E1340A User's Manual). In HP BASIC, the
end-of-line terminator can be suppressed by linking the commands with a
semi-colon (;) and a colon (:), as illustrated below:
FUNC SIN;
:VOLT 1VRMS
In the example programs, these commands would appear as follows:
OUTPUT 70910;"FUNC SIN;";
OUTPUT 70910;":VOLT 1VRMS"
The purpose of these tests is to verify that the AFG is functioning properly
and that all front panel inputs and outputs are working. No attempt is made
to verify that the AFG is meeting specifications. Functional Verification for
the AFG includes the following tests:
Self-Test
–
Aux In Test
–
Aux Out Test
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For a quick functional check of the AFG, perform only the Self-Test.
Chapter 2