HP HP 8753E Installation manual

HP-IB Programming and
Command Reference Guide
HP 8753E Network Analyzer
Including Option 011
Ii!!
HEWLETT
PACKARD
HP Part No. 08753-90366 Supersedes January 1998
Printed in USA October 1998

Notice.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind 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 with the furnishing, performance,
or use of this material.
@ Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1998

How to Use This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions:
Front-Panel Ke
r) This represents a key physically located on the
instrument.
This represents a “softkey,” a key whose label is
determined by the instrument’s firmware.
!;ct-epri Tp:.;f.
This represents text displayed on the instrument’s
screen.
. . .
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HP 8753E/Option 011 Network Analyzer
Documentation Map
The Installation and Quick Start Guide
familiarizes you with the
HF’ 8763ElOption 011 network analyzer’s
front and rear panels, electrical and
environmental operating requirements, as
well as procedures for installing, configuring,
and verifying the operation of the analyzer.
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The User’s Guide shows how to make
measurements, explains commonly-used
features, and tells you how to get the most
performance from your analyzer.
The Quick Reference Guide provides a
summary of selected user features.
The HP-IB Programming and Command
Reference Guide provides programming
information for operation of the network
analyzer under HP-IB control.
The HP BASIC Programming Examples
Guide provides a tutorial introduction using
BASIC programming examples to
demonstrate the remote operation of the
network analyzer.
The System Verification and Test Guide
provides the system verification and
performance tests and the Performance ‘I&t
Record for your HP 8763E/Option 011
network analyzer.
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Contents
1.
HP-IB Programming and Command Reference Guide
Where to Look for More Information ..........
Preset Conditions ..............
Analyzer Command Syntax ..........
: : : : 1
Code Naming Convention ..............
Valid Characters ..............
Units ...................
1 1 1 1 1
Command Formats .................
General Structure: ................
:
Syntax Types ...................
Analyzer Operation ..................
Held Commands ...................
Operation Complete .................
HP-B3 Operation ....................
Device Types ....................
‘lhlker
.......................
Listener ................
Controller ...............
1 1 1 1 1 1
HP-IB Bus Structure .................
Data Bus .....................
Handshake Lines .................
Control Lines ...................
HP-IB Requirements .................
HP-IB Operational Capabilities ............
HP-IB Status Indicators ..............
Bus Device Modes ..................
System-Controller Mode ..............
‘lhlker/Listener Mode ................
Pass-Control Mode .................
Analyzer Bus Modes ................
Setting HP-B3 Addresses ...............
Response to HP-IB Meta-Messages (IEEE-488 Universal
Commands) ...................
Abort .......................
Device Clear ....................
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Local
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Local Lockout ...................
Parallel Poll ........
Pass Control ........
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Remote ..............
SerialPoll
............
.:I 1: 1: 11
Trigger ..............
Reading Analyzer Data .........
1 1 1 1 1 : : :
Output Queue ....................
Command Query ..............
IdentiEcation
...............
: : : : :
Output syntax ....................
Marker Data ..............
Array-Data Formats ..........
: : : : : : :
Trace-Data Transfers .........
Stimulus-Related Values .......
: : : : : : : :
Data-Processing Chain ...............
Data Arrays ...................
: :
Fast Data Transfer Commands ........
Data Levels .................
: 1 : 1
Learn String and Calibration-Kit String ........
Error Reporting ..................
Status Reporting .................
: :
The Status Byte ...................
The Event-Status Register and Event-Status Register B .
Error Output ....................
Error Messages in Numerical Order ......
Calibration ..................
: 1
....
Display Graphics ....................
User Graphics Units .................
HP-GL subset: ....................
Accepted but ignored HP-GL commands: ......
Disk File Names ....................
Using Key Codes ....................
Key Select Codes Arranged by Front-Panel Hardkey
...
HP-IB Only Commands .................
Alphabetical Mnemonic Listing .............
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Index
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Figures
l-l. HP-IB Bus Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-16
l-2. Analyzer Single Bus Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-22
l-3. FORM4 (ASCII) Data-Transfer Character String . . . . l-29
l-4. The Data-Processing Chain for Measurement Outputs
.
1-38
l-5. Status Reporting Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-43
l-6. Key Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-62
14tbles
l-l. Preset Conditions (1 of 5) ..............
l-2. Code Naming Convention ..............
1-3. OPC-compatible Commands ..............
l-4. Units as a Function of Display Format .........
l-5. HP 87533 Network Analyzer Array-Data Formats ...
l-6. Status Bit Definitions ................
l-7. Relationship between Calibrations and Classes .....
1-8. Error Coefficient Arrays ...............
l-9. Disk File Suffixes ..................
l-10. Key Select Codes ..................
l-l 1. HP-IB Only Commands ................
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1
HP-IB Programming and
Command Reference Guide
This document is a reference for operation of the network analyzer
under HP-IB control. For information about manual operation of the
analyzer, refer to the HP 87533 Network Analyzer User’s Guide.
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Where to Look for More Information
Additional information covering many of the topics discussed in this
document is located in the following:
w Tutorial Description of the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus, presents
a description and discussion of all aspects of the HP-IB. A thorough
overview of all technical details as a broad tutorial. HP publication,
HP part number 5021-1927.
m IEEE Standard Digital Interface Jtrr Programmable Instrumentation
ANSI/IEEE std 488.1-1987 contains detailed information on IEEE-488
operation. Published by the:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.,
345 East 47th Street
New York, New York 10017.
n HP R4SIC Programming Examples Guide includes programming
examples in HP BASIC.
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and Command Reference Guide

Preset Conditions
When the c-1 key is pressed, the analyzer reverts to a known state
called the factory preset state. This state is deEned in ‘lhble l-l.
lhble l-l. Preset Conditions (1 of 5)
PRESET
CONDITIONS
Analyzer Mode
Analyzer Mode
Frequency Offset
Operation
Offset Value
Harmonic Operation
Stimulus
Conditions
Sweep Type
Step Sweep
Display Mode
Trigger Type
External Trigger
Sweep Time
Start Frequency
Frequency Span
(SM.1
Frequency Span
(Opt. 006)
Start Time
Time Span
CW Frequency
Source Power
Power Slope
Start Power
Power Span
Coupled Power
Source Power
Coupled Channels
Coupled Port Power
PRESET VALUE
Network Analyzer
Mode
off
3
off
Linear Frequency
3ff
%x&/Stop
Zontinuous
xf
100 ms, Auto Mode
30 kHz
2999.97 MHz
6999.97 MHz
0
100 ms
1066 MHZ
0 dBm
0 dB/GHz; Off
- 16.0 dBm
25 dB
On
On
Dn
PRESET
CONDITlONS
Power Range
No. of Points
Frequency List
Frequency List
Edit Mode
List Frequency
Sweep Mode
List Power
List lFBw
Response
Conditions
Parameter
Conversion
Format
Display
Color Selections
Dual Channel
Auxiliary Channel
Split Display
Active Channel
Frequency Blank
PRESET VALUE
Auto; Range 0
201
Empty
Start/Stop, Number of
Points
Swept
3ff
off
Channel 1: Sll;
3hannel2: 521;
Channel 3: 512;
Channel 4: 522
Off
Log Magnitude
(all inputs)
Data
Same as before
@iis-]
Off
Off
2x
Channel 1
Disabled
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‘lhble 1-l. Preset Conditions (2 of 5)
1 PRESET CONDITIONS
’ PRESETVAIJJI
Conditions(cont.)
Intensity
Beeper: Done
Beeper: Warning
D2fDl to D2
Title
IF Bandwidth
lF Averaging Factor
Smoothing Aperture
Phase Offset
Electrical Delay
*ale/Division
:alibration
:orrection
:alibration Type
:alibration Kit
iystem ZO
Ielocity Factor
titensions
Port 1
Port 2
Input A
Input B
:hop A and B
‘ower Meter
lalibration
Number of
!eadings
Power Loss
orrection
Sensor A/B
lterpolated Error
:orrection
If set to 2 16%,
m
has no effect. If
set to < 16%
[K) increass
intensity to 16%.
On
Off
Off
Channel 1 - [hp]
Channel 2 - Empt
3700 Hz
16; Off
1% SPAN; Off
3 Degrees
1 ns
10 dB/Division
xf
ione
‘mm
i0 Ohms
Mf
IS
IS
IS
1s
)n
)ff
Iff
PRESET CONDITION
Markers (coupled)
Marken 1, 2, 3, 4
Last Active Marker
Reference Marker
Marker Mode
Display Markers
Delta Marker Mode
Coupling
Marker Search
Marker lhrget Value
Marker Width Value
Marker Tracking
Marker Stimulus Offset
Marker Value Offset
Marker Aux Offset
:Phase)
Marker Statistics
Polar Marker
smith Marker
Amit Lines
imit Lines
imit Testing
imit List
edit Mode
ltimulus Offset
Amplitude Offset
dmit Type
!eep Fail
‘ime Domain
‘ransform
‘ransform Type
tart Transform
kansform Span
ating
ate Shape
ate Start
ate Span
S
I PRESETVALLJE
1 GHz; Markers Off
1
None
Continuous
On
Off
On
Off
-3 dB
-3 dB; Off
Off
OH2
OdB
0 Degrees
off
Lin Mkr
R+jX Mkr
/
,
1
1
(
(
I
I
C
C
E
c
C
E
‘
(
1
2
xl-
XT
2mpty
Jpper/Lower Limits
)HZ
)dB
iloping Line
)ff
Xf
{andpass
-20 nanoseconds
10 nanoseconds
xl-
iormal
- 10 nanoseconds
!O nanoseconds
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‘able l-l. Preset Conditions (3 of 5)
PRESET CONDITIONS
Time Domain (cont.)
Demodulation
Window
Use Memory
System Parameters
HP-IB Addresses
HP-IH Mode
Focus
Clock Time Stamp
Preset: Factory/User
Copy Configuration
Parallel Port
Plotter Type
Plotter Port
Plotter Baud Rate
Plotter Handshake
HP-IB Address
Printer Type
Printer Port
Printer Baud Rate
Printer Handshake
Printer HP-IB Address
PRESET
VALUE
Off
Normal
Off
Last Active
State
Last Active
Stab.?
Last Active
State
On
Last Selected
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
Last Active
State
PRESET CONDITIONS
Disk Save
Configuration
(Define Store)
Data Array
Raw Data Array
Formatted Data Array
Graphics
Data Only
Directory Size
Save Using
Select Disk
Disk Format
Sequencing*
Loop Counter
TfLOUT
Service Modes
HP-IB Diagnostic
Source Phase Lock
Sampler Correction
Spur Avoidance
Aux Input Resolution
Analog Bus Node
Plot
Plot Data
Plot Memory
Plot Graticule
Plot Text
Plot Marker
PRESET
VALUE
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Default’
Binary
Internal Memory
LIF
0
High
Off
Loop On
On
On
Low
11 (Aux Input)
On
On
On
On
On
1 The directory size is calculated as 0.013% of the floppy disk size (which is
~256) or 0.005% of the hard disk size.
2 Pressing preset turns off sequencing modify (edit) mode and stops any
running sequence.
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Table l-l. Preset Conditions (4 of 5)
‘RESET CONDITIONS
‘lot (cont.)
Lutofeed
‘lot Quadrant
kale Plot
‘lot Speed
‘en Number:
Chl/ChS Data
ChlKh3 Memory
Chl/ChS
Graticule
Chl/ChS Text
ChlKh3 Marker
Ch2Kh4 Data
Ch2iCh4 Memory
Ch2Kh4
Graticule
Ch2Kh4 Text
Ch2ICh4 Marker
PRESET VALUE
3n
Full Page
Full
Fast
PRESET CONDITIONS PRESET VALUE
ine Type:
Chl/Ch3 Data 7
Chl/ChS Memory 7
Ch2/Ch4 Data 7
Ch2/Ch4 Memory 7
tint
‘rinter Mode Last Active State
Lute-Feed On
‘rinter Colors
CHlKh3 Data Magenta
CHlKh3 Memory Green
CH2Kh4 Data Blue
CH2/Ch4 Memory
Red
Graticule Cyan
Warning Black
Text Black
Ref Line Black
‘able l-l. Preset Conditions (5 of 5)
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Analyzer Command Syntax
Code Naming Convention
The analyzer HP-ID commands are derived from their front-panel key
titles (where possible), according to this naming convention:
Simple commands are the first four letters of the function they control,
as in POWE, the command name for power. If the function label
contains two words, the first three mnemonic letters are the first three
letters of the first word, and the fourth mnemonic letter is the first
letter of the second word. For example, ELED is derived from electrical
delay.
If there are many commands grouped together in a category, as in
markers or plotting pen numbers, the command is increased to 8
letters. The first 4 letters are the category label and the last 4 letters
are the function speciller. As an example, category pen numbers are
represented by the command PENN, which is used in combination with
several functions such as PENNDATA, PENNMEMO.
The code naming guidelines, listed in ‘lhble 1-2, are used in order to:
n make commands more meaningful and easier to remember
w maintain compatibility with other products (including the HP 8510)
Note
There are times when these guidelines are not
followed due to technical considerations.
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‘Ihble l-2. Code Naming Convention
Convention Key Title For HP-IB Code Use Example
One Word Power
First Four Letters POWE
Start STAR
Two Words
Electrical Delay First Three Letters of First
ELED
Word, First Letter of Second
Word
Search Right SEAR
Two Words in a Marker +-Center Four Letters of Both MARKCENT
Group
Gate -+Span
GATESPAN
Three Words
Cal Kit N 50 D
First Three Letters of First
CALKNSO
Word, First Letter of Second
Word, First Four Letters of
Third Word
Pen Nun Data
PENNDATA
Some codes require appendages (ON, OFF, 1, 2, etc.). Codes that do not
have a front-panel equivalent are HP-B only commands. They use a
similar convention based on the common name of the function.
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Valid Characters
The analyzer accepts the following ASCII characters:
n letters
n numbers
n decimal points
n +I-
n semicolons (;)
n quotation marks (“)
w carriage returns (CR)
w linefeeds (LF)
Both upper- and lower-case letters are acceptable. Carriage returns,
leading zeros, spaces, and unnecessary terminators are ignored, except
for those within a command or appendage. If the analyzer does not
recognize a character as appropriate, it generates a syntax error message
and recovers at the next terminator.
Units
The analyzer can input and output data in basic units such as Hz, dB,
seconds, etc.
S Seconds Hz Hertz
V Volts
DB
dB or dBm
Input data is assumed to be in basic units (see above) unless one of the
following units is used (upper and lower case are equivalent):
MS Milliseconds
KHZ Kilohertz
US Microseconds
MHZ Megahertz
NS Nanoseconds
GHZ Gigahertz
PS Picoseconds
FS Femtoseconds
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Command Formats
The BP-IB commands accepted by the analyzer can be grouped into Eve
input-syntax types. The analyzer does not distinguish between upper-
and lower-case letters.
General Structure:
The general syntax structure is:
[code] [appendage][data] [unit] [terminator]
The individual sections of the syntax code are explained below.
[code]
The root mnemonic (these codes are described in
the “Alphabetical Mnemonic Listing” later in this
document.)
A qualifier attached to the root mnemonic. Possible
appendages are ON or OFF (toggle a function ON or
OFF), or integers, which specify one capability out of
several. There can be no spaces or symbols between
the code and the appendage.
[data]
[unit]
A single operand used by the root mnemonic, usually
to set the value of a function. The data can be a
number or a character string. Numbers are accepted
as integers or decimals, with power of ten speciEed
by E (for example, STHR 8.2E+ 18; sets the start
frequency to 2 GIIz). Character strings must be
enclosed by double quotation marks.
For example:
A title string using RMB BASIC would look like:
OI_ITPI_IT 71&; “TITL”““IJ~I~~. 1”““; ”
where the Erst two ” ” are an escape so that RMB
BASIC will interpret the third ” properly.
The units of the operand, if applicable. If no units
are specified, the analyzer assumes the basic units
as described previously. The data is entered into
the function when either units or a terminator are
received.
[terminator] Indicates the end of the command, enters the data,
and switches the active-entry area OFF. A semicolon
(;) is the recommended terminator.
Terminators are not necessary for the analyzer to
interpret commands correctly, but in the case of a
syntax error, the analyzer will attempt to recover at
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the next terminator. The analyzer also interprets line
feeds and HP-ID END OR IDENTIFY (EOI) messages as
terminators.
Syntax Types
The specific syntax types are:
SYNTAX TYPE 1: [code] [terminator]
These are simple action commands that require no complementary
information, such as HIJTO j (autoscales the active channel).
SYNTAX TYPE 2: [code][appendage][terminator]
These are simple action commands requiring limited customization,
such as I~ORROH; and COF:ROFF; (error correction ON or OFF) or
REI:H 1; , REC:AZ 3 ,
FF:ElZH::: ; (recall register 1, 2, 3). There can be no
characters or symbols between the code and the appendage.
Note
In the following cases: CLEAREG[D], RECAREG[D],
SAVEREG[D], and EG[D], [D] must be 2 characters.
For example, l:LEHFEl33 1 j will execute, while
CLEHIIEG 1; will generate a syntax error.
SYNTAX TYPE 3: [code] [data] [unit][terminator]
These are data-input commands such as :STAR 1.8 GHZ; (set the
start frequency to 1 GHz).
SYNTAX TYPE 4: [code] [appendage] [data] [terminator]
These are titling and marker commands that have an appendage,
such as TITF:l “STHTEl” (title register 1 STATEl), TITF:Z
”TEST2 ” (title register 2 TESTB).
QUERY SYNTAX: [code] [?]
lb query a front-panel-equivalent function, append a question
mark (?) to the root mnemonic. (For example, POCIE?‘, t?v’E~:O?, or
f?EAL?.) ‘lb query commands with integer appendages, place the
question mark after the appendage.
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Analyzer Operation
Held Commands
The analyzer cannot process HP-IB commands while executing certain
key commands known as “held” commands. For example, SING; is a
held command because it requires the analyzer to take one sweep of
data before executing any other commands.
Once a held command is received, the analyzer will read new commands
into the input buffer, but it will not begin the execution of any
commands until the completion of the held command. When the
15-character input buffer is full, the analyzer will put hold on the bus
until it is able to process the commands in the buffer.
Note
Commands that call a calibration class are held if there
is just one standard in the class, since such commands
trigger a measurement.
Operation Complete
Occasionally, there is a need to know when certain analyzer operations
have been completed. There is an operation-complete function (OPC)
that allows a synchronization of programs with the execution of
certain key commands. This mechanism is activated by issuing OFT ;
or I~IPI~‘?; prior to an OPC-compatible command. The status byte or
ESR operation-complete bit will then be set after the execution of the
OPC-compatible command. For example, issuing ICIF’I:; S I HI;.; causes the
OPC bit to be set when the single sweep is Enished. Issuing UPC? ; in
place of the CIF’C:; causes the analyzer to output a one (1) when the
command execution is complete. The analyzer will halt the computer
by not transmitting the one (1) until the command has completed. For
example, executing OFT’?; F’RE:3 j , and then immediately querying the
analyzer causes the bus to halt until the instrument preset is complete
and the analyzer outputs a one (1).
As another example, consider the timing of sweep completion. Send
the command string 5WET 3 S; OPIZ’? j S I HG; to the analyzer. This
string sets the analyzer sweep time to 3 seconds, and then waits for
completion of a single sweep to respond with a one (1). The computer
should be programmed to read the number one (1) response from the
analyzer indicating completion of the single sweep. At this point a valid
trace exists and the trace data could be read into the computer.
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AUXC<ONIOFF>
CHANl
CHANP
CHAN31
CHAN4l
CLASS1 lA*
CLASS1 lB*
cLASS11c*
CLASS22A*
CLASS22B*
cLAss22c*
CLEA<l to 5>
CLEARALL
‘Ihble 1-3. OPC-compatible Commands
FWD12 REFD
FWDM2 RESPDONE
FWDT* REVI*
GATEO<ONIOFF> REVM*
HARMOFF
REVT*
HARMSEC RST
HARMTHIR SAVl
INSMEXSA SAV2
INSMEXSM SAVC
INSMNETA SAVE<1 to 5>
INSMTUNR SAVEREG<Ol to 31>
ISOD SAVT
MANTRIG SING
CLEAREG<Ol to 31)
NOOP SLIS
DATI
NUMG
STAN<A to G>
EXTTOFF PRES
SWPSTART
EXTTON
RAID TRAD
EXTTPOIN
RECA<l to 5>
WAIT
FREQOFFS<ONIOFF> RECAREG<Ol
to 31>
1 These commands are not queriable, but the active channel may be found by
OUTPCHAN.
2 The class commands are OPC-compatible if there is only one standard in the class.
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