Using the programming interface examples, Programming examples development environment – Agilent Technologies N5183A MXG User Manual

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Agilent N518xA, E8663B, E44x8C, and E82x7D Signal Generators Programming Guide

Programming Examples
Using the Programming Interface Examples

Using the Programming Interface Examples

The programming examples for remote control of the signal generator use the GPIB, LAN, and
RS- 232 interfaces and demonstrate instrument control using different IO libraries and programming
languages. Many of the example programs in this chapter are interactive; the user will be prompted
to perform certain actions or verify signal generator operation or functionality. Example programs are
written in the following languages:

These example programs are also available on the signal generator Documentation CD- ROM, enabling
you to cut and paste the examples into a text editor.

NOTE

The example programs set the signal generator into remote mode; front panel keys, except
the

Agilent MXG Local/Esc/Cancel or the ESG, PSG, and E8663B’s Local key, are disabled.

Press the Agilent MXG

Local/Esc/Cancel or the ESG, PSG, and E8663B’s Local key to revert to

manual operation.

To have the signal generator’s front panel update with changes caused by remote operations, enable
the signal generator’s Update in Remote function.

NOTE

The Update in Remote function will slow test execution. For faster test execution, disable the
Update in Remote function. (For more information, refer to or

“Configuring the Display for

Remote Command Setups (Agilent MXG)” on page 17

.) or

“Configuring the Display for

Remote Command Setups (ESG/PSG/E8663B)” on page 17

Programming Examples Development Environment

The C/C++ examples were written using an IBM- compatible personal computer (PC), configured as
follows:

•

Pentium

processor (Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.)

•

Windows NT 4.0 operating system or later