Anritsu MS9710C User manual

Remote Control
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Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Operation Manual
MS9710C

MS9710C Optical Spectrum Analyzer Remote Control Operation Manual

ANRITSU CORPORATION
Printed in Japan
Document No.: M–W1580AE
5-10-27, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8570 Japan / Phone: [phone]

Third Edition
MS9710C
Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Remote Control
Operation Manual
Measuring Instruments Division
Measurement Group
ANRITSU CORPORATION
Document No.: M-W1580AE-3.0
To ensure that the MS9710C Optical Spec-
trum Analyzer is used safely, read the
safety information in the MS9710C Optical
Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual first.
Keep this manual with the Optical Spectrum
Analyzer.

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MS9710C
Optical Spectrum Analyzer Remote Control
Operation Manual
14 February 1999(First Edition)
21 April 2000(Third Edition)
Copyright © 1999-2000, ANRITSU CORPORATION.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without the prior written permission of
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The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.

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About This Manual
This manual explains remote control of the MS9710C optical spectrum analyzer.
You can control the MS9710C and transfer measurement results into the
computer connected to the GPIB/RS-232C interface port of the MS9710C.

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Table of Contents
For Safety ...................................................iii
About This Manual ........................................ I
Section 1 Introduction.................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview.................................................................... 1-2
1.2 MS9710C Remove Control Functions ....................... 1-2
1.3 Interface Port Application Selection Function ............ 1-2
1.4 Examples of Setups Using GPIB/RS-232C ............... 1-3
Section 2 How to Connect ........................... 2-1
2.1 Connecting Devices Using GPIB Cables................... 2-2
2.2 Connecting a Device Using an RS-232C Cable ....... 2-3
Section 3 Standards ..................................... 3-1
3.1 GPIB Standard........................................................... 3-2
3.2 RS-232C Standard .................................................... 3-2
3.3 Device Message List.................................................. 3-3
Section 4 Initial Setting ................................ 4-1
4.1 Initialization of Bus by IFC Statement........................ 4-4
4.2 Initialization of Message Exchange by DCL and SDC Bus
Commands ................................................................ 4-6
4.3 Initialization of Devices by ∗RST Command.............. 4-8
4.4 Device States at Power-on ........................................ 4-13
Section 5 Listner Input Formats.................. 5-1
5.1 Summary of Listener Input Program Message Syntactical
Notation ..................................................................... 5-3
5.2 Program Message Functional Elements.................... 5-8
5.3 Program Data Format ................................................ 5-20

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Section 6 Talker Output Format .................. 6-1
6.1 Differences in Syntax between Listener Input Formats
and Talker Output formats ......................................... 6-3
6.2 Response Message Functional Elements ................. 6-4
Section 7 Common Commands................... 7-1
7.1 Classification of MS9710C-Supported Common Commands
by Group Function ..................................................... 7-2
7.2 Classification of Supported Commands and
References ................................................................ 7-2
Section 8 Status Structure ........................... 8-1
8.1 IEEE 488.2 Standard Status Model ........................... 8-3
8.2 Status Byte (STB) Register........................................ 8-5
8.3 Enabling the SRQ ...................................................... 8-10
8.4 Standard Event Status Register ................................ 8-12
8.5 Extended Event Status Register................................ 8-15
8.6 Queue Model ............................................................. 8-19
Section 9 Details on Device Messages....... 9-1
Section 10 Program Examples .................... 10-1
10.1 Precautions on Creating a Program .......................... 10-2
10.2 Program Examples .................................................... 10-3
Section 11 LabVIEW Measuring Instrument 11-1
About LabVIEW ................................................................. 11-2
11.1 Installation.................................................................. 11-2
11.2 Program Examples .................................................... 11-3
11.3 List of Measuring Instrument Drivers......................... 11-5
11.4 Description of Measuring Instrument Driver
Functions ................................................................... 11-9

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Appendix A Error Messages ........................ A-1
A.1 System Errors (000 to 099)........................................ A-2
A.2 Measurement Errors (100 to 199).............................. A-2
A.3 Key Operation Errors (200 to 299)............................. A-3
A.4 Device Errors (300 to 499)......................................... A-5
Appendix B Binary Data Transfer Formats... B-1
Appendix C Comparison Table of GPIB
Commands of Controller ......... C-1
Appendix D Example of Program Used on
PC9801 ...................................... D-1
Appendix E MS9710C and MV02 (MS9703A)
Command Compatibility Table .... E-1
Appendix F MS9710C and HP Optical Spectrum
Analyzer (HP71450A/71451A) Com-
mand Compatibility Table........ F-1

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This section outlines the remote control functions of the MS9710C optical spec-
trum analyzer.
1.1 Overview........................................................ 1-2
1.2 MS9710C Remove Control Functions ........... 1-2
1.3 Interface Port Application Selection Function .. 1-2
1.4 Examples of Setups Using GPIB/RS-232C ... 1-3
Section 1 Introduction

Section 1 Introduction
1-2
1.1 Overview
The MS9710C can make measurements automatically in combination with an
external controller (host computer, personal computer, etc.) To connect an exter-
nal controller, the MS9710C has GPIB interface bus (IEEE Standard 488.2-1987)
and RS-232C interface ports.
1.2 MS9710C Remove Control Functions
The MS9710C supports the following functions.
(1) Control of almost all functions except some functions such as a POWER
switch and LOCAL key
(2) Read of all setting conditions
(3) Setting of the GPIB address from panel
(4) Interrupt function and serial polling (GPIB)
(5) Setting of RS-232C interface conditions from panel
(6) Selection of an interface port application from panel
(7) Configuration of an automatic measurement system by combining the
MS9710C with a personal computer and another measurement instrument
(8) Tracking measurement with the tunable laser source
1.3 Interface Port Application Selection Function
The MS9710C comes standard with a GPIB interface bus and an RS-232C inter-
face. Application of these interface ports can be selected from the panel.
External controller connection port: Select GPIB or RS-232C.
Printer connection port: GPIB
The above two ports cannot be used at the same time.

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1.4 Examples of Setups Using GPIB/RS-232C
1.4 Examples of Setups Using GPIB/RS-232C
(1) Standalone type
Waveforms measured with the MS9710C are output to the printer.
MS9710C
GPIB
Printer
(2) Control by host computer
The MS9710C is controlled by a computer automatically/remotely.
Computer
GPIB/RS-232C
MS9710C
Computer
GPIB
MS9710C
MG9637A/MG9638A
RS-232C

Section 1 Introduction
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2-1
How to Connect
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This section explains how to connect GPIB and RS-232C cables between the
MS9710C and external devices such as a host computer, personal computer, and
printer. This section also explains how to set the interfaces of the MS9710C.
2.1 Connecting Devices Using GPIB Cables....... 2-2
2.1.1 Setting interface conditions for
the connection port............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Confirming and Setting the Address... 2-2
2.2 Connecting a Device Using
an RS-232C Cable ........................................ 2-3
2.2.1 RS-232C interface signal connection
diagrams............................................. 2-4
2.2.2 Setting interface conditions for
the connection port............................. 2-5
2.2.3 Setting RS-232C interface conditions .. 2-5
Section 2 How to Connect

Section 2 How to Connect
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2.1 Connecting Devices Using GPIB Cables
The MS9710C has a GPIB cable connection connector on the back panel. Be sure
to connect GPIB cables before turning on the power.
A maximum of 15 devices, including a controller, can be connected. Connection
conditions are given shown below.
GPIB GPIB connector
GPIB cable
Total cable length ≤20 m
Device-to-device cable length ≤4 m
Number of connectable devices < 15
2.1.1 Setting interface conditions for the connection port
When controlling the MS9710C automatically/remotely from a computer, set in-
terface conditions for the connection Press the RS-232C Prmtr function key on
the “Others” card to select “GPIB” for “Interface.”
=== RS232C Parameter =====================================
Interface GPIB RS232C
Speed(bps) 9600 4800 2400 1200 600
Parity None Even Odd
Character Length 7Bit 8Bit
Stop Bit 1Bit 2Bit
2.1.2 Confirming and Setting the Address
Be sure to set the MS9710C’s GPIB address after turning on the power. The
factory-set address “08” is battery-backed up. If you use this address, the address
need not be set again. If you want to change the address, place the MS9710C in
the local mode, press the GPIB Address function key on the “Others” card, then
enter a new address with keyboard keys or an encoder. Immediately after the
power is turned on, the devices on the GPIB automatically enters the local mode.

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2.2 Connecting a Device Using an RS-232C Cable
Connect the RS-232C connector (D-sub, 9-pin, male) and the RS-232C connector
with an RS-232C cable.
Back panel of MS9710C
External device
RS-232C
RS-232C
RS-232C cable
Note:
RS-232C connectors are available in 9-pin and 25-pin types. Before pur-
chasing an RS-232C cable, check the number of pins of the RS-232C con-
nector on the external device. The following two types of RS-232C cables
are available as application parts for this analyzer.
•RS-232C cable (for PC98 personal computer)
Length = 1 m
(PC98 personal computer side)(MS9710C side)
•RS-232C cable (for DOS/V personal computer)
(DOS/Vpersonalcomputerside)(MS9710Cside)
D-sub
9-pin
Female
D-sub
9-pin
Female
D-sub
25-pin
Male
D-sub
9-pin
Female
(Straight)
Length = 1 m
(Cross)
2.2 Connecting a Device Using an RS-232C Cable

Section 2 How to Connect
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2.2.1 RS-232C interface signal connection diagrams
The following diagrams show connections of RS-232C interface signals between
the MS9710C and two types of personal computers.
●Connection with PC98 personal computer
GND 1 GND
2SD
3RD
4RS
5CS
6DR
7 GND
8CD
9NC
10 NC
11 GND
12 NC
13 GND
14 GND
15 ST2
16 NC
17 RT
18 NC
19 NC
20 ER
21 NC
22 NC
23 NC
24 ST1
25 NC
GND
CD (NC) 1
RD 2
TD 3
DTR (NC) 4
GND 5
DSR (NC) 6
RTS 7
CTS 8
RI (NC) 9
PC98 personal
computer
MS9710C
D-sub, 9-pin, female
D-sub, 25-pin, male
●Connection with DOS/V personal computer
GND
 ( 1 CD
 ( 2 RD
 ( 3 TD
 ( 4 TDR
 ( 5 GND
 ( 6 DSR
 ( 7 RTS
 ( 8 CTS
(9RI
 GND
 CD(NC) 1
 RD 2
 TD 3
DTR(NC) 4
 GND 5
DSR(NC) 6
 RTS 7
 CTS 8
 RI(NC) 9
DOS/V personal
computer
MS9710C
D-sub, 9-pin, female D-sub, 9-pin, female

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2.2 Connecting a Device Using an RS-232C Cable
2.2.2 Setting interface conditions for the connection port
When controlling the MS9710C automatically/remotely from a computer, set in-
terface conditions for the connection port.
Press the RS-232C Prmtr function key on the “Others” card and select “RS232C”
for “Interface.”
2.2.3 Setting RS-232C interface conditions
Set interface conditions for the RS-232C port of this analyzer so that they match
the interface conditions of the connected external device.
Pressing the RS-232C Prmntr function key on the “Others” card will bring up the
following screen.
=== RS232C Parameter =====================================
Interface GPIB RS232C
Speed(bps) 9600 4800 2400 1200 600
Parity None Even Odd
Character Length 7Bit 8Bit
Stop Bit 1Bit 2Bit
Using ↑and ↓function keys, move the cursor to the item you want to change.
Item Meaning of setting
Speed
Parity
Stop Bit
Character Length
Select a communication speed among 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, and 9600 bps.
Select a parity bit type.
None… No parity bit is added.
Even… An even parity bit is added.
Odd… An odd parity bit is added.
Select a stop bit type.
1…… 1 stop bit is added.
2…… 2 stop bits is added.
Select a character length.
7…… 7 bits
8…… 8 bits

Section 2 How to Connect
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3-1
Standards
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This section explains the MS9710C’s GPIB standard, RS-232C standard, and
device message list.
3.1 GPIB Standard .............................................. 3-2
3.2 RS-232C Standard ........................................ 3-2
3.3 Device Message List ..................................... 3-3
3.3.1 IEEE 488.2 common commands and
the commands supported by
the MS9710C ..................................... 3-5
3.3.2 Status Messages................................ 3-6
3.3.3 MS9710C device message list ........... 3-8
Section 3 Standards