Giga-tronics 2400 series Owner's manual

Giga-tronics 2400 and 2500 Series Microwave Signal Generators
Programming Manual, Part Number 347 3, Rev A, July 2009
Programming Manual
2400 and 2500 Series
Microwave Signal Generators

Giga-tronics 2400 and 2500 Series Microwave Signal Generators
Programming Manual, Part Number 347 3, Rev A, July 2009
All technical data and specifications in this publication are subject to change without prior notice and do
not represent a commitment on the part of Giga-tronics, Incorporated.
© 2009 Giga-tronics Incorporated. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Giga-tronics, Incorporated
4650 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, California 945 3
Telephone: [phone] (only within the United States)
925.32 .4650
Fax: [phone]
On the Internet: www.gigatronics.com
Warranty
Giga-
tronics 2400/2500 Series instruments are warranted
against defective materials a
nd workmanship for one year from
date of shipment. Giga-
tronics will at its option repair or replace
products that are proven defective during the warranty period.
This warranty DOES NOT cover damage resulting from improper
use, nor workmanship other than Giga-
tronics service. There is
no implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, nor is
Giga-
tronics liable for any consequential damages. Specification
and price change privileges are reserved by Giga-tronics.

Giga-tronics 2400 and 2500 Series Microwave Signal Generators
Programming Manual, Part Number 347 3, Rev A, July 2009
Regulatory Compliance Information
This product complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Directives, and carries the CE mark accordingly.
8 /336/EEC and 73/23/EEC EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive
EN61010-1 (1 3) Electrical Safety
EN61326-1 (1 7) EMC – Emissions and Immunity
Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address
Giga-tronics, Incorporated 4650 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, California 4583
U.S.A.
Type of Equipment: Model Series Number
Microwave Signal Generator 2400 Series
2500 Series
Model Numbers:
2408C, 2420C, 2426C,
2440C
2508B, 2520B, 2526B,
2540B, 2550B
Declaration of Conformity on file. Contact Giga-tronics at the follo ing;
Giga-tronics, Incorporated
4650 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, California 945 3
Telephone: [phone] (only within the United States)
925.32 .4650
Fax: [phone]

Giga-tronics 2400 and 2500 Series Microwave Signal Generators
Programming Manual, Part Number 347 3, Rev A, July 2009
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Giga-tronics 2400 and 2500 Series Microwave Signal Generators
Programming Manual, Part Number 347 3, Rev A, July 2009 i
Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1. Safety ....................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Unsafe Operating Conditions........................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Warnings Used in This Manual ..........................................................................................1
1.2.1 Personal Safety Alert.............................................................................................................1
1.2.2 Equipment Safety Alert.........................................................................................................1
1.2.3 Notes.....................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................3
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Physical Description of the 2400/2500.........................................................................................4
Chapter 3. Hardware Interfaces .............................................................................................................5
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Configure the 2400/2500 Hardware Interface .............................................................................6
3.2.1 Using the Included USB Cable...............................................................................................6
3.2.2 Assign a GPIB Address to the 2400/2500..............................................................................6
3.2.3 Configure the Computer’s RS-232 for Remote Operation....................................................6
3.2.4 Configure the 2400/2500 Ethernet Connection ...................................................................7
Chapter 4. Programming Interfaces .......................................................................................................9
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Select the Remote Programming Language..................................................................................9
4.3 Dynamic Link Library (DLL)..........................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Adding the DLL to Programming Projects...........................................................................10
4.3.2 Programming Examples Using the DLL ...............................................................................11
4.3.3 DLL Functions ......................................................................................................................17
4.4 SCPI Command Set......................................................................................................................96
4.4.1 SCPI Command Format .......................................................................................................96
4.4.2 SCPI Commands ..................................................................................................................97
4.5 IEEE 4 .2 Common Commands...............................................................................................120
4.6 GT-12000 Native Commands ....................................................................................................122
4.6.1 GT-12000 Native Commands: CW and System.................................................................122
4.6.2 GT-12000 Native Commands: List Mode ..........................................................................123
4.6.3 GT-12000 Native Commands: Amplitude Modulation .....................................................125
4.6.4 GT-12000 Native Commands: Frequency Modulation .....................................................126
4.6.5 GT-12000 Native Commands: Phase Modulation.............................................................127
4.6.6 GT-12000 Native Commands: Pulse Modulation..............................................................12
4.7 Emulation..................................................................................................................................129
4.7.1 HP 34X Emulation Commands ........................................................................................129