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HP-IB Programming Overview
The analyzer is factory-equipped with a remote programming digital interface using the
Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). HP-IB is Hewlett-Packard’s hardware, software,
documentation, and support for IEEE 488.1 and
IEC-625,
worldwide standards for interfacing
instruments. The HP-IB lets you control the analyzer with an external computer that sends
commands or instructions to and receives data from the analyzer. This provides a remote
operator with the same control of the instrument available to the local operator, except for
control of the power line switch and some internal tests.
In addition, without the use of an external computer, the analyzer can use HP-IB to output
measurement results directly to a compatible printer or plotter and to store data to an external
disk drive. It can also control a power meter for power calibration and, through a subset of
HP-GL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language), user graphics can be plotted on the analyzer
display.
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For more complete information on programming the analyzer remotely over HP-IB, refer to
the
HP
87533
Network
Anulgzer
Programmer’s
tii&.
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For a complete general description of the HP-IB, refer to the
TuXoriaZ
Desrription
of
the
Hewlett-Rzckurd
Intefface
&s,
HP publication 5952-0156 and to
Condensed
Lbcription
of
the
Hewlett-hkurd
Inteface
Bus
(HP part number 59401-90030).
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For more information on the
IEEE-488.1
standard, refer to
LTEE
standard
LXgituZ
Interface
for Programmable
Instru~ttin,
published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc, 345 East
47th
Street, New York, New York 10017.
Compatible Peripherals 11.16