HP 83751A Operating instructions

Programming Guide
HP 83751A/B and HP 83752A/B
Synthesized Sweeper

HP part number: 83750-90005 Supersedes: October 1994
Master set: 83750-90002
Printed in USA March 1997
Serial Numbers.
This manual applies directly to instruments with serial prel% 3447A and
below.
This manual also applies to firmware revision 2.0 and above. For Grmware
revisions below 2.0 contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard service center for a
firmware upgrade.
Notice.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any ldnd with regard to this material,
including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection
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Certification
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published
specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard
further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United
States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed
by the Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other
International Standards Organization members.
Regulatory Information.
The User’s Guide contains ISO/IEC regulatory information.
SCPI Conformance Information is found in Chapter 5, “SCPI Conformance
Information. ”
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Warranty
This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment.
During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option,
either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service
facility designated by Hewlett-Packard. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges
to Hewlett-Packard and Hewlett-Packard shall pay shipping charges to return
the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shah pay alI shipping charges, duties,
and taxes for products returned to Hewlett-Packard from another country.
Hewlett-Packard warrants that its software and firmware designated by
Hewlett-Packard for use with an instrument will execute its programming
instructions when properly installed on that instrument. Hewlett-Packard
does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or
Ermware will be uninterrupted or error-free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shah not apply to defects resulting from improper
or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or
interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the
environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation
or maintenance.
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SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
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DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY.
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Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements
are available for Hewlett-Packard products.
Fbr any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and service
Ome.
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Safety Notes
The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize
yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this
instrument.
CAUTION
The caution note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure which,
if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution note until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
WARNING The warning note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or
loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warnzing note until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
Instruction The instruction manual symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary
Manual for the user to refer to the instructions in the manual.
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General Safety Considerations
WARNING Before this instrument is switched on, make sure it has been properly
grounded through the protective conductor of the ac power cable to a
socket outlet provided with protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor, inside or
outside the instrument, or disconnection of the protective earth terminal
can result in personal injury.
WARNING There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause
personal injury. Be extremely careful.
Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the
instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by
trained service personnel.
CAUTION
Before this instrument is switched on, make sure its primary power circuitry
has been adapted to the voltage of the ac power source.
Failure to set the ac power input to the correct voltage could cause damage to
the instrument when the ac power cable is plugged in.
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How to Use This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions.
(Front-Panel K~-J This represents a key physically located on the instrument.
Sof tkey
This indicates a “softkey, II a key whose label is determined
by the instrument’s firmware.
Screen Text
This indicates text displayed on the instrument’s screen.
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Contents
1. Getting Started Programming
HP-IB General Information
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Interconnecting Cables
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Instrument Addresses
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HP-IB Instrument Nomenclature
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Listener
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Talker
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Controller
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Programming the Sweeper
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HP-IB Command Statements
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Abort
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Related statements used by some computers
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Remote
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Some BASIC examples
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Local Lockout
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A BASIC example
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Local
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Some BASIC examples
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Clear
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Some BASIC examples
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Related statements used by some computers
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A BASIC example
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Related statements used by some computers
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Enter
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Related statements used by some computers
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Getting Started with SCPI
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Definitions of Terms
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Standard Notation
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Command Mnemonics
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Angle Brackets
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How to Use Examples
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Command Examples
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Response Examples
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Essentials for Beginners
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Program and Response Messages
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Forgiving Listening and Precise Talking
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Types of Commands
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Subsystem Command Trees
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The Command Tree Structure
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Paths Through the Command Tree
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Subsystem Command Tables
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Reading the Command Table
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More About Commands
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Query and Event Commands
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Implied Commands
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Optional Parameters
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Program Message Examples
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 3
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Example 4
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Parameter Types
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Numeric Parameters
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Extended Numeric Parameters
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Discrete Parameters
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Boolean Parameters
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Reading Instrument Errors
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Example Programs
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Example Program
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Program Comments
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Details of Commands and Responses
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Program Message Syntax
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SCPI Subsystem Command Syntax
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Common Command Syntax
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Response Message Syntax
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SCPI Data Types
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Parameter Types
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Response Data Types
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Real Response Data
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Integer Response Data
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Discrete Response Data
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String Response Data
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