Bird Technologies 4421 User Manual

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IEEE-488 GPIB Interface

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Self Test

(J0)

Function

Initiates a hardware and software test.

Remarks

Results are stored in the U1 status word (see “Status” on page 21).

“J0” must be sent each time before reading the result.

End Or Identify (Kx)

Function

Enables or disables the End or Identify (EOI) signal. Set x to:

z

“Y” to enable.

z

“N” to disable.

Remarks

Disabling EOI can cause some controllers to lock unless another terminator is used.

When enabled, EOI is only asserted at the end of a multiple byte string.

Writable Store

(Wxxxxxx)

Function

Storage for six bytes of ASCII data.

Remarks

Data stored is lost when the 4421 is turned off.

Data is sent back as part of the U2 status word.

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