Tektronix 2714 Operating and maintenance manual

Programmer Manual
2714 & 2715
Spectrum Analyzer
070-8533-05
This document supports Firmware
Version 10.28.98.

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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either
will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction to Programming 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Operation (Option 08) 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Over the RS-232 Interface 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up for RS-232 Operation 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Operation (Option 03) 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Over the GPIB 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up for GPIB Operation 1–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Structure
Instrument-Specific Message Structure 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is A Message? 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Buffering (RS-232) 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Buffering (GPIB) 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message Format 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Groups
Functional Groups 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Command/Query List 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command And Query Functional Groups 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command/Query
Command and Query Definitions 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typographical Conventions 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Commands and Queries 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Reporting
Status Reporting 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Error Reporting 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Service Request 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Byte 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Codes 5–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming
Programming 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to RS-232 Programming 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Program Examples 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Menu Control 6–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to GPIB Programming 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beginning Your GPIB Program 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Trapping 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GPIB System Software 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Sample Subroutines 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample GPIB Controller 6–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
Appendix A: RS-232 Concepts A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction To RS-232 Communications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Implementation of the RS-232 Interface A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documentation A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B: GPIB System Concepts B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Elements B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Elements B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Elements B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Typical GPIB System B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Talkers, Listeners, and Controllers B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Control Messages B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device-Dependent Messages B–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Signal Line Definitions B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Functions and Messages B–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1–1: Two RS-232 System Configurations 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: The RS-232 Port Configuration Menu 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Typical Small Instrument System for GPIB 1–14. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Connecting Multiple Instruments on the GPIB 1–16. . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: The Spectrum Analyzer’s GPIB Port Configuration
Menu 1–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–1: Format of Curve Data 4–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–2: Spectrum Analyzer Graticule Coordinates 4–26. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–1: Terminal Display of ID? Query Response 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–2: Terminal Display Before CATV XMOD Test Begins 6–26. . . .
Figure 6–3: Terminal Display of CATV XMOD Test Results 6–26. . . . . . .
Figure 6–4:A Remote Menu 6–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–5: Prompting for a Numeric Entry 6–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–6: Specifying a Numeric Value 6–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–7:A Remote Submenu 6–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–8: Possible Data Acquisition Scheme 6–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–9: Possible Data Print/Plot Scheme 6–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–1: RS-232 Representation of a Character A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–2: Rear Panel RS-232 Connector A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–3: 9-pin Female to 9-pin Female Null-Modem Cable A–4. . . . .
Figure A–4: 9-pin Female to 25-pin Female Null-Modem Cable A–5. . . .
Figure A–5: 9-pin Female to 25-pin Male Extension Cable A–6. . . . . . . .
Figure B–1: IEEE Std 488.1 (GPIB) Connector B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–2: Typical GPIB System B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–3: Example of Data Byte Traffic B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–4: Handshake Timing Sequence, Idealized B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–1: Two RS-232 System Configurations 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: The RS-232 Port Configuration Menu 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Typical Small Instrument System for GPIB 1–14. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–4: Connecting Multiple Instruments on the GPIB 1–16. . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: The Spectrum Analyzer’s GPIB Port
Configuration Menu 1–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 4–1: Format of Curve Data 4–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4–2: Spectrum Analyzer Graticule Coordinates 4–26. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–1: Terminal Display of ID? Query Response 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–2: Terminal Display Before CATV XMOD Test Begins 6–26. . . .
Figure 6–3: Terminal Display of CATV XMOD Test Results 6–26. . . . . . .
Figure 6–4:A Remote Menu 6–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–5: Prompting for a Numeric Entry 6–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–6: Specifying a Numeric Value 6–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–7:A Remote Submenu 6–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–8: Possible Data Acquisition Scheme 6–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6–9: Possible Data Print/Plot Scheme 6–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–1: RS-232 Representation of a Character A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–2: Rear Panel RS-232 Connector A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–1: IEEE Std 488.1 (GPIB) Connector B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–2: Typical GPIB System B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–3: Example of Data Byte Traffic B–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–4: Handshake Timing Sequence, Idealized B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables
Table 1–1: National Instruments PCII Board Characteristics 1–19. . . . . .
Table 1–2: National Instruments PCIIA Board Characteristics 1–19. . . .
Table 1–3: TEK_SA Device Characteristics 1–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–1: Commands and Queries 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–2: FREQ/MKRS Front Panel Commands 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: MKR/FREQ Menu Commands 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–4: FREQUENCY, SPAN/DIV and REF LEVEL Front Panel
Commands 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–5: VERT SCALE, PLOT, and READOUT Front Panel
Commands 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–6: INPUT Menu Commands 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–7: SWP/TRIG Menu Commands 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–8: SWEEP and RES BW Front Panel Commands 3–12. . . . . . . .
Table 3–9: DISPLAY STORAGE Front Panel Commands 3–13. . . . . . . .
Table 3–10: DSPL Menu Commands 3–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–11: CATV/APPL Menu Commands (CATV Mode Active) 3–18.
Table 3–12: CATV/APPL Menu Commands (CATV Mode Inactive) 3–23
Table 3–13: UTIL Menu Commands 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–14: DEMOD Menu Commands 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–15: Curve and Waveform Commands 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–16: System-Related Commands 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–17: Miscellaneous Commands 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–1: CATv Command Arguments 4–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–2: CATv? Query Arguments 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–3: File Types 4–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–4: Valid File Names 4–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–5: Miscellaneous Files 4–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–6: Arguments of the KEY Command 4–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–7: Arguments of the WFMpre? Query 4–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 4–8: Related Formulas 4–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–1: Event Codes 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–2: General System Status Bytes 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–3: General Device-Dependent Status Bytes 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–4: Specific System Status Bytes 5–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–5: Specific Device-Dependent Status Bytes 5–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 5–6: Event Priorities 5–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 5–7: Event Code Categories 5–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6–1: Variable Names 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 6–2: GPIB System Software Callable Subroutines 6–48. . . . . . . . . .
Table A–1: Back Panel RS-232 Connections A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–2: 9-pin Female to 9-pin Female Null-Modem Cable A–4. . . . .
Table A–3: 9-pin Female to 25-pin Female Null-Modem Cable A–5. . . .
Table A–4: 9-pin Female to 25-pin Male Extension Cable A–6. . . . . . . . .
Table B–1: Major GPIB Interface Functions B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B–2: Interface Messages and Functions: Remote Messages Received .
B–7
Table B–3: Interface Messages and Functions: Remote Messages Sent . . . . .
B–8
Table B–4: ASCII and GPIB Code Chart B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .