VXI VT1422A - Manual (Page 31)

Getting Started 31 Chapter 1
Installing the Module
Installation of the VT1422A VXI module is covered in the mainframe manual.
WARNING All instruments within the VXI mainframe are grounded through
the mainframe chassis. During installation, tighten the
instrument's retaining screws to secure the instrument to
the mainframe and to make the ground connection.
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD. Only qualified, service-trained personnel who
are aware of the hazards involved should install, configure, or
remove the VXI Module. Disconnect all power sources from the
mainframe, the Terminal Modules and installed modules before
installing or removing a module.
Instrument Drivers
Two driver types are supplied on the VXIplug&play Drivers & Product Manuals
CD that comes with the VT1422A. There is a VXIplug&play driver which includes
a front panel program and help file. In addition, there is also a downloadable driver
for the Agilent/HP E1406A Command Module. View the readme.txt file provided
with the VXIplug&play driver for possible update information.
About Example Programs
Examples on CD
All example programs mentioned by file name in this manual are available on the
VXIplug&play Drivers & Product Manuals CD supplied with the VT1422A. Again,
see the readme.txt file for the specific file locations of these examples.
Example
Command
Sequences
Where programming concepts are discussed in this manual, the commands to send
to the VT1422A are shown in the form of command sequences. These are not
example programs because they are not written in any computer language. They are
meant to show the VT1422A SCPI commands in the sequence they should be sent.
Where necessary these sequences include comments to describe program flow and
control such as loop - end loop and if - end if. See “Example SCPI Command
Sequence” on page 139. for an example. For VXIplug&play users, there is an
“Example VXIplug&play Driver Function Sequence” on page 140.
Typical Example
program
The Verify program (file name verif.cpp) is printed below to show a typical
VXIplug&play program for the VT1422A.