Measurement Computing Analyzer488 - Manual (Page 211)

Section 6 Instrument Simulator
6.1
Instrument Simulator
6.1 Introduction
This section contains a detailed explanation of the Instrument Simulator Mode
of operation of the Analyzer488 IEEE 488 Bus Analyzer. This section contains an
description of the Instrument Simulator Mode of operation, information regarding
setup, configuration, an explanation of how to use the Instrument Simulator Mode,
and a detailed description of all the commands.
6.2 Description
The Instrument Simulator mode of the Analyzer488 can simulate a bus device,
accept input from the front panel keyboard, and display messages on the front panel
display. The Analyzer488 can provide an IEEE controller with known data derived
from various waveforms. Programmable data formats make the Analyzer488 a source
of data for a wide range of software packages.
Any of 12 waveforms may be selected. Data for a user defined waveform may
also be loaded into the Analyzer488. User waveform data is retained in non-volatile
RAM. If the Analyzer488 operating mode is changed, the user waveform data is
retained and will be available when the Instrument Simulator Mode is reselected.
Waveform data may be returned in ASCII or Binary format. The terminators
for each reading and the entire waveform can be programmed. Parallel and serial poll
responses can be programmed. A timed Service Request command allows the
Analyzer488 to be programmed to generate timed service requests.
6.3 Setup
To setup the Analyzer488 an an Instrument Simulator, connect it to the IEEE
488 bus through the IEEE 488 bus connector on the rear panel. Plug the external
power supply into the rear panel power supply connector.
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controller
Up to 13 IEEE devices
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Analyzer488