Agilent Technologies 4294A Service Manual

Agilent 4294A Precision Impedance AnalyzerProgramming ManualEighth EditionFIRMWARE REVISIONSThis manual applies directly to instruments that have the

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100 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement ResultsEquivalent circuit analysisWith the Agilent 429

Chapter 7 101Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results1. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

102 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results90 Cent=6.0E+7100 Span=2.0E+4110 Model$="E"120 !130

Chapter 7 103Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results1. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

104 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement ResultsFigure 7-2 Trace bandwidth analysisUse the following command to read the re

Chapter 7 105Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results1. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

106 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement ResultsVarious analysis methods available with waveform analysis commandsThe Agilen

Chapter 7 107Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results1. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

108 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Resultsinformation on the parameters you can analyze.Example 7-4 shows a sample pro

Chapter 7 109Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results1. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

Contents 11DCOMLOAD{R|L} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 0 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsAnalyzing Measurement Results

1111. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title8. Saving/Recalling a4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMeasurement Result/Measurement Set up8 Saving/Recalling a Me

11 2 Chapter 8 Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSave/Recall of a FileSave/Recall of a FileSpecifying a location for save/recall

Chapter 8 113Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSave/Recall of a File1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chpter Ti

11 4 Chapter 8 Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSave/Recall of a FileCopying/deleting a fileTo copy a file, use the following c

Chapter 8 115Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSample Program for Save/Recall1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5.

11 6 Chapter 8 Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSample Program for Save/RecallLine 820 Allows the user to return to the entry

Chapter 8 117Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSample Program for Save/Recall1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5.

11 8 Chapter 8 Saving/Recalling a Measurement Result/Measurement SetupSample Program for Save/Recall620 CALL Inp_file_name(File$)630 GO

1191. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title 5. Chapter Title9. Communication withExernal Equipment(Using the I/O Ports)9 Communication with

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120 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O PortsUsing the I/O Ports8-bit I/O port The 8-bit I/O port of t

Chapter 9 121Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O Ports1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title9. Commun

122 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O Ports24-bit I/O portThe 24-bit I/O port of the 4294A consists

Chapter 9 123Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O Ports1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title9. Commun

124 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O PortsWhen this input falls (a pulse is inputted), the OUTPUT1

Chapter 9 125Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O Ports1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title9. Commun

126 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O PortsBasic input/output circuitTable 9-2 Basic input/output c

Chapter 9 127Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O Ports1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title9. Commun

128 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Using the I/O PortsTo read out data from each input port (C to E) to the con

Chapter 9 129Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Sample Program to Use the I/O Port1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter

Contents 13MKRAUV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130 Chapter 9 Communication with External Equipment (Using the I/O Ports)Sample Program to Use the I/O Port

1311. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title10. Handling Errors10 Handling ErrorsThis chapter describes how to handle errors

132 Chapter 10 Handling ErrorsUsing the Status RegisterUsing the Status RegisterStatus of the 4294A can be detected using the status register. Occurr

Chapter 10 133Handling ErrorsUsing the Error Queue1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title10. Handling ErrorsUsing the Error

134 Chapter 10 Handling ErrorsSample program for error handlingSample program for error handlingExample 10-1 is a sample program for detecting an err

Chapter 10 135Handling ErrorsSample program for error handling1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title10. Handling ErrorsExa

136 Chapter 10 Handling ErrorsSample program for error handling

13711. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBASIC11 Using HP Instrument BASICThis chapter gives an ov

138 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICHP Instrument BASIC, OverviewHP Instrument BASIC, OverviewYou can use HP Instrument BASIC in a wide variety o

Chapter 11 139Using HP Instrument BASICReserving an Area for BASIC on the Screen11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Ti

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140 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICEditing a ProgramEditing a ProgramStarting up and exiting edit modeStarting up edit mode with key operation o

Chapter 11 141Using HP Instrument BASICEditing a Program11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBASIC

142 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICEditing a ProgramClearing a linePressing the [End] key while holding down the [Shift] key on the keyboard all

Chapter 11 143Using HP Instrument BASICRunning a Program11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBASIC

144 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICListing a Program (LIST)Listing a Program (LIST)You can output a program listing either on the screen or to t

Chapter 11 145Using HP Instrument BASICSaving a Program (SAVE)11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

146 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICListing File Names (CAT)Listing File Names (CAT)Here follows how to list file names saved in the storage unit

Chapter 11 147Using HP Instrument BASICReading a Program (GET)11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titl

148 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICON KEY LABEL FunctionsON KEY LABEL FunctionsHP Instrument BASIC provides you with a means to define softkeys

Chapter 11 149Using HP Instrument BASICPass Control Involved with an External Controller11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Ch

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150 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICPass Control Involved with an External ControllerCommunicating with an external controllerExample 11-1 shows

Chapter 11 151Using HP Instrument BASICUsable I/O Interfaces and Select Code11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5

152 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICDisplaying GraphicsDisplaying Graphics You can draw graphics on the screen of the 4294A by use of HP Instrume

Chapter 11 153Using HP Instrument BASICDisplaying Graphics11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBAS

154 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICKeyboardKeyboardHere is the description of key bindings of the keyboard. Character entry keysThe character ke

Chapter 11 155Using HP Instrument BASICKeyboard11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBASICNumeric k

156 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICKeyboardor the key combination [Alt]+[F4]. The reason for this is that either the [Pause] key or the key comb

Chapter 11 157Using HP Instrument BASICKeyboard11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBASICSoftkeys

158 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICKeyboardThe [Ctrl] in edit modePressing a certain key while holding down the [CTRL] key in edit mode works eq

Chapter 11 159Using HP Instrument BASICInstrument BASIC Commands Specific to the Agilent 4294A11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Titl

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160 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICInstrument BASIC Commands Specific to the Agilent 4294AREADIOThis command reads the content of I/O ports.Synt

Chapter 11 161Using HP Instrument BASICInstrument BASIC Commands Specific to the Agilent 4294A11. Using HP Instrument2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Titl

162 Chapter 11 Using HP Instrument BASICInstrument BASIC Commands that Cannot be Run on the Agilent 4294AInstrument BASIC Commands that Cannot be Run

1631. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title12 Using LANThis chapter describes LAN (Local Area Network)-based f

164 Chapter 12 Using LANAdvantages of LAN ConnectionAdvantages of LAN ConnectionYou can connect the Agilent 4294A with LAN. Connecting it with LAN al

Chapter 12 165Using LANGetting Ready for Using LAN1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleGetting Ready for Usi

166 Chapter 12 Using LANGetting Ready for Using LANSetting a gateway IP addressHere follows the way of setting a gateway IP address.Step 1. Press the

Chapter 12 167Using LANTransferring Files1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleTransferring FilesYou can tran

168 Chapter 12 Using LANTransferring FilesStep 8. Type put ex_pc.sta at the ftp prompt and press the Return key. This completes the transfer from an

Chapter 12 169Using LANTransferring Files1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleFile transfer procedure using

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170 Chapter 12 Using LANTransferring FilesFigure 12-2 A sample screen of file transfer application (after connected with the 4294A)Step 4. Copy file

Chapter 12 171Using LANSaving/Recalling a File in/from an External Computer1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter T

172 Chapter 12 Using LANSaving/Recalling a File in/from an External ComputerTable 12-1 shows virtual files in the dynamic data disk and workings of f

Chapter 12 173Using LANSaving/Recalling a File in/from an External Computer1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter T

174 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294AControlling the Agilent 4294AYou can control the 4294A, if connected to LAN, from an external co

Chapter 12 175Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleFigure 12-3 An exa

176 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294AControl from a programTo control the 4294A from a program stored on an external controller, make

Chapter 12 177Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleFigure 12-5 ctrl_l

178 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294AClicking the Read Data Trace button in the part 4 will read values of data trace to display them

Chapter 12 179Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title wHighVersion As

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180 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294APublic Declare Function recv Lib "wsock32.dll" (ByVal s As Long, ByVal buf As Any, ByV

Chapter 12 181Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleBelow are described

182 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A MsgBox ("ERROR: socket = " + Str$(socketId)) '...(2)

Chapter 12 183Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title12. Using LAN 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleExample 12-5 RecvA

184 Chapter 12 Using LANControlling the Agilent 4294AExample of control Like autoscale (subprogram executed when the Auto Scale button is pressed) s

1851. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title13. Application SamplePrograms13 Application Sample ProgramsThis chapter provides

186 13 Application Sample ProgramsBasic MeasurementBasic MeasurementExample 13-1 shows a sample program of a basic capacitor measurement. This progra

13 187Application Sample ProgramsBasic Measurement1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProgramsLine

188 13 Application Sample ProgramsBasic Measurement460 !470 ! Display Setting480 !490 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"TRAC A"500 OUTPUT @Hp

13 189Application Sample ProgramsBasic Measurement1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitlePrograms1100

191. To make the effective use of this manual1 To make effective use of this manualThis chapter describes the contents and the use of this manual an

190 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric MaterialMeasuring Dielectric MaterialThis section describes how to measure dielectric material

13 191Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

192 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric MaterialStep 7. Insert the MUTInsert the MUT between the 16451B’s electrodes.Step 8. Cp-D meas

13 193Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

194 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric MaterialFigure 13-3 Example of the Result of Executing the Program of Example 13-2The program

13 195Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

196 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Materialair capacitor is used as the LOAD standard.Lines 2230 to 2260: Waits until you adjust

13 197Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

198 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material450 PRINT "[ ] Select the main electrode of 16451B"460 PRINT "[

13 199Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

2 NoticesThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprietary information that is prot

20 Chapter 1 To make effective use of this manualContents of this manualContents of this manualThis manual is a guide to writing BASIC programs for t

200 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1730 IF Ans=1 THEN1740 PRINT TABXY(2,7);"s] "1750 RETURN1760

13 201Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

202 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material2990 OUTPUT @Agt4294a;"*OPC?"3000 ENTER @Agt4294a;Opc3010 DISP "Now

13 203Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

204 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material4270 CASE 14280 GOTO Display4290 CASE ELSE 4300 GOTO Re_meas4310 END SELECT 4

13 205Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

206 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material550 Meas: !560 GOSUB Input_t570 GOSUB Input_d580 DISP "Create the electrode

13 207Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

208 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1830 IF Ans=1 THEN1840 PRINT TABXY(2,7);"s] "1850 RETURN1860

13 209Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

Chapter 1 21To make effective use of this manualContents of this manual1. To make the effective use of this manualChapter 11 , “Using HP Instrument

210 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material3090 OUTPUT @Agt4294a;"TRAC A"3100 OUTPUT @Agt4294a;"AUTO"3110

13 211Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

212 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Dielectric Material4350 GOTO Meas4360 CASE 14370 GOTO Display4380 CASE ELSE4390 GOTO Re_meas44

13 213Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

214 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic MaterialsStep 3. Connect the 16454AConnect either the small of large electrode of 16454A (whose

13 215Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

216 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic MaterialsFigure 13-5 Example of the Result of Executing the Program of Example 13-4The program

13 217Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

218 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic MaterialsLines 2750 to 2880 Processing when the softkey labeled as “Cole-cole Plot” is pressed

13 219Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

22 Chapter 1 To make effective use of this manualHow To Use This ManualHow To Use This ManualThis manual may be used as follows depending on how fami

220 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1190 PRINT TABXY(1,11);"Sweep Type: ";Swe_type$;" OSC Level: ";Vo

13 221Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

222 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials2460 OUTPUT @Agt4294a;"AUTO"2470 OUTPUT @Agt4294a;"TRAC A"2480 B

13 223Application Sample ProgramsMeasuring Magnetic Materials1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleP

224 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement controlling oscillator levelMeasurement controlling oscillator levelExample 13-5 shows a sample program

13 225Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement controlling oscillator level1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Ch

226 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement controlling oscillator level230 Fmt_b$="LINY"240 Pow_mode$="CURR"250 Level

13 227Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement controlling oscillator level1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Ch

228 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement controlling oscillator levelFigure 13-6 An example of the output at the execution of the program in Ex

13 229Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProg

Chapter 1 23To make effective use of this manualOther manuals attached to this unit1. To make the effective use of this manualOther manuals attached

230 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scannerFigure 13-8 shows the flow of measurement with scanning. Figure 13-8 Scanning measurement

13 231Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProg

232 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scannervariables Adapter$, Meas_para$, Swp_type$, Pow_mod$, and Dc_mod$, respectively.Lines 340 t

13 233Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProg

234 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scannerExample 13-6 Measurement with channel switching (scanning)10 DIM Adapter$[9],Meas_para

13 235Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProg

236 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1130 NEXT J 1140 PRINT 1150 NEXT I 1160 CLEAR SCREEN 1170 PRINT "##### Load

13 237Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProg

238 13 Application Sample ProgramsMeasurement using scanner2280 Setup_start: ! 2290 PRINT "Set "&Standard$&"-Connection&q

13 239Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProgram

24 Chapter 1 To make effective use of this manualOther manuals attached to this unit

240 13 Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer FunctionFile Transfer from 4294A to External ControllerThis program transfers a specified file in the

13 241Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProgram

242 13 Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer FunctionFigure 16-7 on page 407 to obtain the length of the data to be transferred.Lines 450 to 500

13 243Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProgram

244 13 Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function710 OUTPUT @Agt4294;"OUTPERRO?"720 ENTER @Agt4294;Err_no,Err$730 IF

13 245Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 13. Application Sample4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleProgram

246 13 Application Sample ProgramsFile Transfer Function

2471. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title 5. Chapter Title14. Using Printer14 Using PrinterThis chapter describes the procedures for prin

248 Chapter 14 Using PrinterPrinting onto a Printer Directly Connected to Agilent 4294APrinting onto a Printer Directly Connected to Agilent 4294AThe

Chapter 14 249Using PrinterPrinting onto a Printer Directly Connected to Agilent 4294A1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title14. Using Prin

251. Chapter Title2. Remote Control, 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleOverview2 Remote Control, OverviewThis chapter describes how to

250 Chapter 14 Using PrinterPrinting onto a Printer Available on an External ComputerPrinting onto a Printer Available on an External ComputerThe 429

2511. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title15. Setting the Display (LCD)15 Setting the Display (LCD) This chapter describes

252 Chapter 15 Setting the Display (LCD)Setting the LCD ScreenSetting the LCD ScreenSetting colors for images on the LCD screenColors can be separate

Chapter 15 253Setting the Display (LCD)Sample program for setting the LCD screen1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title15.

254 Chapter 15 Setting the Display (LCD)Sample program for setting the LCD screen

25516. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )16 GPIB Command ReferenceThis chapter is the GPIB command reference for the Agilent 4294A. The IEEE common

256 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSyntaxNotational conventions in this command referenceThis section describes the rules to read the description o

Chapter 16 257GPIB Command ReferenceCorresponding key16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )Corresponding keyPart with heading “Corresponding key” sho

258 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference*CLSIEEE common commandThis section describes the IEEE common commands.*CLSSyntax *CLS Description Clears the er

Chapter 16 259GPIB Command Reference*ESR?16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )*ESR?Syntax *ESR?Description Reads out the value of the Standard Event

26 Chapter 2 Remote Control, OverviewGPIB Remote Control System, OverviewGPIB Remote Control System, OverviewThis section describes the configuration

260 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference*OPT?*OPT?Syntax *OPT?Description Reads out the identification number of an option installed in the 4294A. (Quer

Chapter 16 261GPIB Command Reference*STB?16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )*STB?Syntax *STB?Description Reads out the value of the Status Byte Re

262 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference*WAI*WAISyntax *WAI Description Waits for the execution of all overlap commands sent before this command to be c

Chapter 16 263GPIB Command ReferenceACCUD16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )The Agilent 4294A commandsThis section describes the GPIB commands spe

264 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceADDRGWADDRGWSyntax ADDRGW <1st>,<2nd>,<3rd>,<4th>ADDRGW?Description Sets the gateway IP

Chapter 16 265GPIB Command ReferenceADDRIP16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )ADDRIPSyntax ADDRIP <1st>,<2nd>,<3rd>,<4th>AD

266 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceANAODATAANAODATASyntax ANAODATAANAODATA?Description Selects the data trace as the target trace when performing a

Chapter 16 267GPIB Command ReferenceANARANG16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )ANARANGSyntax ANARANG <numeric 1>,<numeric 2>[HZ|MHZ|V|A

268 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceANARFULLANARFULLSyntax ANARFULL Description Sets the analysis range to the entire sweep range when performing wa

Chapter 16 269GPIB Command ReferenceAVER16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )AV ERSyntax AVER {ON|OFF|1|0}AV E R ?Description Enables/disables the s

Chapter 2 27Remote Control, OverviewGPIB Remote Control System, Overview1. Chapter Title2. Remote Control, 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter

270 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceBACIBACISyntax BACI <numeric>[PCT]BACI?Description Sets the brightness of the background color on the disp

Chapter 16 271GPIB Command ReferenceBEEPFAIL16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )BEEPFAILSyntax BEEPFAIL {ON|OFF|1|0}BEEPFAIL?Description Enables/di

272 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceBLIGHTBLIGHTSyntax BLIGHT {ON|OFF|1|0}BLIGHT?Description Toggles on and off the backlight of the LCD screen. If

Chapter 16 273GPIB Command ReferenceBOTV16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )BOTVSyntax BOTV <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]BOTV?Descriptio

274 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceBWFACTBWFACTSyntax BWFACT {1|2|3|4|5}BWFACT?Description Sets the bandwidth. To set the bandwidth of each segment

Chapter 16 275GPIB Command ReferenceCALECPARA16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )CALECPARASyntax CALECPARA Description Executes the equivalent circ

276 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceCALSTCALSTSyntax CALST {ON|OFF|1|0}CALST?Description Toggles on and off the user calibration function. If the us

Chapter 16 277GPIB Command ReferenceCENT16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )CENTSyntax CENT <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]CENT?Description Sets the sw

278 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceCHADCHADSyntax CHAD <string>Description Change the current directory under which file operation is perform

Chapter 16 279GPIB Command ReferenceCLEL16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )CLELSyntax CLEL Description In the creation/edit of the list sweep tabl

28 Chapter 2 Remote Control, OverviewGPIB Remote Control System, OverviewThe system size you can set up• You can connect up to 15 devices with a sing

280 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceCLOSECLOSESyntax CLOSEDescription Returns a file, which has been read/write-enabled using the “ROPEN”(412page) c

Chapter 16 281GPIB Command ReferenceCOLOR16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )COLORSyntax COLOR <numeric>[PCT]COLOR?Description Sets the vivid

282 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceCOMST{A|B|C}COMST{A|B|C}Syntax COMST{A|B|C} {ON|OFF|1|0}COMST{A|B|C}?Description Toggles on and off the OPEN/SHO

Chapter 16 283GPIB Command ReferenceCOPT16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )COPTSyntax COPT {ON|OFF|1|0}COPT?Description Enables/disables the outpu

284 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceCREDCREDSyntax CRED <string>Description Creates a new directory under the current directory. To change the

Chapter 16 285GPIB Command ReferenceCWFREQ16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )CWFREQSyntax CWFREQ <numeric>[HZ|MHZ]CWFREQ?Description Sets th

286 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDATOVALDATOVALSyntax DATOVAL <numeric>DATOVAL?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” comman

Chapter 16 287GPIB Command ReferenceDCALLOAD{R|L}16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DCALLOAD{R|L}Syntax DCALLOADR <numeric>[OHM]DCALLOADL &l

288 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDCALOPEN{G|C}DCALOPEN{G|C}Syntax DCALOPENG <numeric>[SIE]DCALOPENC <numeric>DCALOPEN{G|C}?Descriptio

Chapter 16 289GPIB Command ReferenceDCALSHOR{R|L}16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DCALSHOR{R|L}Syntax DCALSHORR <numeric>[OHM]DCALSHORL &l

Chapter 2 29Remote Control, OverviewSending GPIB Command Messages1. Chapter Title2. Remote Control, 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleO

290 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDCIDCISyntax DCI <numeric>[A]DCI?Description Sets the dc bias output level when the dc bias output mode is

Chapter 16 291GPIB Command ReferenceDCMOD16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DCMODSyntax DCMOD {VOLT|CURR|CVOLT|CCURR}DCMOD?Description Selects the

292 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDCOMLOAD{R|L}DCOMLOAD{R|L}Syntax DCOMLOADR <numeric>[OHM]DCOMLOADL <numeric>[H]DCOMLOAD{R|L}?Descrip

Chapter 16 293GPIB Command ReferenceDCOMOPEN{G|C}16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DCOMOPEN{G|C}Syntax DCOMOPENG <numeric>[SIE]DCOMOPENC &l

294 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDCOMSHOR{R|L}DCOMSHOR{R|L}Syntax DCOMSHORR <numeric>[OHM]DCOMSHORL <numeric>[H]DCOMSHOR{R|L}?Descrip

Chapter 16 295GPIB Command ReferenceDCV16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DCVSyntax DCV <numeric>[V]DCV?Description Sets the dc bias output

296 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDEFEC{R1|C1|L1|C0}DEFEC{R1|C1|L1|C0}Syntax DEFECR1 <numeric>[OHM]DEFEC{C1|C0} <numeric>[F]DEFECL1 &l

Chapter 16 297GPIB Command ReferenceDFLT16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DFLTSyntax DFLT Description Returns the settings related to printout to

298 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDISADISASyntax DISA {ALLI|HIHB|ALLB|BASS}DISA?Description Sets the allocation of the measurement result display

Chapter 16 299GPIB Command ReferenceDISECPARA16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DISECPARASyntax DISECPARA {ON|OFF|1|0}DISECPARA?Description Toggle

3Sample Program DiskA sample program disk (Agilent Part Number 04294-18020) is supplied with this manual. The disk contains the sample programs lis

30 Chapter 2 Remote Control, OverviewThe Basics of Writing/Running ProgramsThe Basics of Writing/Running ProgramsAn easy way to write a programThe fo

300 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDISMAMPDISMAMPSyntax DISMAMP {UL|MD}DISMAMP?Description Sets the limit range display format to display the limit

Chapter 16 301GPIB Command ReferenceDISP16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DISPSyntax DISP {DATA|MEMO|DATM|DMNM|DELP|DDVM}DISP?Description For the

302 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDMKRDMKRSyntax DMKR {ON|FIX|TRAC|OFF}DMKR?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page

Chapter 16 303GPIB Command ReferenceDMKRAUV16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DMKRAUVSyntax DMKRAUV <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE]DMKRAUV?Descri

304 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDMKRPDMKRPSyntax DMKRP <numeric>DMKRP?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on pag

Chapter 16 305GPIB Command ReferenceDMKRPRM16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DMKRPRMSyntax DMKRPRM <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]DMKRPRM?Description

306 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDMKRVALDMKRVALSyntax DMKRVAL <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]DMKRVAL?Description For the active trace (s

Chapter 16 307GPIB Command ReferenceDMODE16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )DMODESyntax DMODE {DMY|MDY}DMODE?Description When the date printout se

308 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceDPIDPISyntax DPI <numeric>DPI?Description Sets the print resolution (DPI) for printout.ParametersIf the sp

Chapter 16 309GPIB Command ReferenceE4TP16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )E4TPSyntax E4TP {OFF|M1|M2|APC7|PROBE}E4TP?Description Selects the adap

Chapter 2 31Remote Control, OverviewThe Basics of Writing/Running Programs1. Chapter Title2. Remote Control, 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapt

310 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceECALQUIECALQUISyntax ECALQUI Description Aborts the measurement of data to calculate the setup data of the selec

Chapter 16 311GPIB Command ReferenceEQUC16. GPIBCommand Reference( * , A - E )EQUCSyntax EQUC {CIRA|CIRB|CIRC|CIRD|CIRE}EQUC?Description Selects an e

312 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceEQUCPARS4?EQUCPARS4?Syntax EQUCPARS4?Description If the sweep parameter is frequency and the measurement paramet

Chapter 16 313GPIB Command ReferenceESB?16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )C0, C1, L1 and R1 are calculated using the following equations. C0 = C1 × f

314 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceESNBESNBSyntax ESNB <numeric>ESNB?Description Sets the value of Instrument Event Status Enable Register (E

Chapter 16 315GPIB Command ReferenceFILC16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )FILCSyntax FILC <string 1>,<string 2>,<string 3>,<stri

316 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceFNAME?FNAME?Syntax FNAME? <numeric>Description Returns the file name corresponding to a specified number i

Chapter 16 317GPIB Command ReferenceFORM416. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )FORM4Syntax FORM4 Description Sets the transfer format for reading array d

318 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceFSIZE?FSIZE?Syntax FSIZE? <string>Description Returns the size of a specified file in bytes. If the file d

Chapter 16 319GPIB Command ReferenceINID16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )INIDSyntax INID Description Initializes a disk inserted in the flexible dis

32 Chapter 2 Remote Control, OverviewThe Basics of Writing/Running ProgramsStep 10. Enter the END command to quit the program.[System] - IBASIC - END

320 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceINPUCALC{1-3}INPUCALC{1-3}Syntax INPUCALC{1|2|3} <numeric 1>,<numeric 2>,..,<numeric NOP×2-1>,

Chapter 16 321GPIB Command ReferenceINPUCOMC{1-3}16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )INPUCOMC{1-3}Syntax INPUCOMC{1-3} <numeric 1>,<numeric 2&

322 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceINPUDTRCINPUDTRCSyntax INPUDTRC <numeric 1>,<numeric 2>,..,<numeric NOP×2-1>,<numeric NOP×2

Chapter 16 323GPIB Command ReferenceKEY16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )KEYSyntax KEY <numeric>KEY?Description Executing this command performs

324 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLANDSCAPELANDSCAPESyntax LANDSCAPE {ON|OFF|1|0}LANDSCAPE?Description Enables/disables landscape printing for pri

Chapter 16 325GPIB Command ReferenceLIMDSTAR16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMDSTARSyntax LIMDSTAR <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMDSTA

326 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMDSTOPLIMDSTOPSyntax LIMDSTOP <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMDSTOP?Description In the creation/edi

Chapter 16 327GPIB Command ReferenceLIMIAMPO16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMIAMPOSyntax LIMIAMPO <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMIAMP

328 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMITESTLIMITESTSyntax LIMITEST {ON|OFF|1|0}LIMITEST?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” comma

Chapter 16 329GPIB Command ReferenceLIMLSTOP16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMLSTOPSyntax LIMLSTOP <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMLSTO

Chapter 2 33Remote Control, OverviewSaving and Reading the Program1. Chapter Title2. Remote Control, 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title

330 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSADDLIMSADDSyntax LIMSADD [<numeric>]Description In the creation/edit of the limit line table, adds a n

Chapter 16 331GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSDEL16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMSDELSyntax LIMSDEL [<numeric>]Description In the creation/edit

332 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSEDILIMSEDISyntax LIMSEDI <numeric>Description In the creation/edit of the limit line table, starts the

Chapter 16 333GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSEGM16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMSEGMSyntax LIMSEGM <numeric>LIMSEGM?Description Sets the execut

334 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSTARLIMSTARSyntax LIMSTAR <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]LIMSTAR?Description In the creation/edit of the limit li

Chapter 16 335GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSTEST16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMSTESTSyntax LIMSTEST {ON|OFF|1|0}LIMSTEST?Description In the creatio

336 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMSTOPLIMSTOPSyntax LIMSTOP <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]LIMSTOP?Description In the creation/edit of the limit li

Chapter 16 337GPIB Command ReferenceLIMUSTAR16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMUSTARSyntax LIMUSTAR <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMUSTA

338 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMUSTOPLIMUSTOPSyntax LIMUSTOP <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMUSTOP?Description In the creation/edi

Chapter 16 339GPIB Command ReferenceLIMVSTAR16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LIMVSTARSyntax LIMVSTAR <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMVSTA

34 Chapter 2 Remote Control, OverviewRemote Control using a LANRemote Control using a LANThe Agilent 4294A can be connected to a local area network (

340 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLIMVSTOPLIMVSTOPSyntax LIMVSTOP <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]LIMVSTOP?Description In the creation/edi

Chapter 16 341GPIB Command ReferenceLISPAN16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LISPANSyntax LISPAN {SINGLE|SEGMENT}LISPAN?Description Sets the display o

342 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLMARGLMARGSyntax LMARG <numeric>LMARG?Description Sets the left margin (white space) on printed forms for

Chapter 16 343GPIB Command ReferenceLMAXS?16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )LMAXS?Syntax LMAXS? <numeric 1>Description Reads out the measuremen

344 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceLMINS?LMINS?Syntax LMINS? <numeric 1>Description Reads out the measurement parameter value and sweep param

Chapter 16 345GPIB Command ReferenceMANP16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MANPSyntax MANP <value>MANP?Description When the manual sweep funct

346 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMANRMANRSyntax MANR <value 1>,<value 2>MANR?Description When the manual sweep function is on, sets

Chapter 16 347GPIB Command ReferenceMANS16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MANSSyntax MANS {ON|OFF|1|0}MANS?Description Turns on/off the manual sweep

348 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMEASMEASSyntax MEAS {IMPH|IRIM|LSR|LSQ|CSR|CSQ|CSD|AMPH|ARIM|LPG|LPQ|CPG|CPQ|CPD|COMP |IMLS|IMCS|IMLP|IMCP|IMRS|

Chapter 16 349GPIB Command ReferenceMEASTAT16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )Corresponding key[Meas] - {|Z|-θ | R - X | Ls - Rs | Ls - Q | Cs - Rs |

351. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleConditions3 Setting Measurement Conditions This chapter des

350 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMINDCVMINDCVSyntax MINDCV <numeric>[V]MINDCV?Description Sets the voltage limit minimum value when the dc

Chapter 16 351GPIB Command ReferenceMKRAMPO16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MKRAMPOSyntax MKRAMPO Description For the active trace (set with the “TR

352 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMKRCOUPMKRCOUPSyntax MKRCOUP {ON|OFF|1|0}MKRCOUP?Description As the marker move setting, selects the mode in whi

Chapter 16 353GPIB Command ReferenceMKRLIMSTAR16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MKRLIMSTARSyntax MKRLIMSTAR Description In the creation/edit of the l

354 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMKRLIMVSTARMKRLIMVSTARSyntax MKRLIMVSTAR Description In the creation/edit of the limit line table, sets the meas

Chapter 16 355GPIB Command ReferenceMKRMON16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MKRMONSyntax MKRMON {OFF|ACV|ACI|DCV|DCI}MKRMON?Description Enables/disa

356 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMKROMKROSyntax MKRO {DATA|MEMO}MKRO?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457),

Chapter 16 357GPIB Command ReferenceMKRP16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MKRPSyntax MKRP <numeric>MKRP?Description For the active trace (set w

358 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMKRPRMMKRPRMSyntax MKRPRM <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]MKRPRM?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC

Chapter 16 359GPIB Command ReferenceMKRSTAR16. GPIBCommand Reference( F - N )MKRSTARSyntax MKRSTAR Description For the active trace (set with the “TR

36 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement ParametersSetting Measurement ParametersTo set measurement parameters, use the command

360 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceMKRTRMINMKRTRMINSyntax MKRTRMIN Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), sets

Chapter 16 361GPIB Command ReferenceMKRXUNIT16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )MKRXUNITSyntax MKRXUNIT {STIM|TIME|RFREQ}MKRXUNIT?Description For the a

362 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceNEGLNEGLSyntax NEGL NEGL?Description Sets the input/output signals of the 24-bit I/O port (data and test PASS/FA

Chapter 16 363GPIB Command ReferenceNEXP16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )NEXPSyntax NEXP Description When the measurement results are listed as a re

364 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceNPEAK?NPEAK?Syntax NPEAK?Description Reads out the measurement parameter value and the sweep parameter value of

Chapter 16 365GPIB Command ReferenceOMON16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OMONSyntax OMON {ON|OFF|1|0}OMON?Description Toggles on and off the oscilla

366 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOSER?OSER?Syntax OSER?Description Reads out the value of the Operation Status Event Register. (Query only)Corres

Chapter 16 367GPIB Command ReferenceOSPT16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OSPTSyntax OSPT <numeric>OSPT?Description Sets the value of the Posit

368 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUT2{H|L}OUT2{H|L}Syntax OUT2{H|L} Description Sets the OUTPUT2 of the 24-bit I/O port to HIGH (or LOW). (No que

Chapter 16 369GPIB Command ReferenceOUTAIO16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTAIOSyntax OUTAIO <numeric>Description Outputs data to output por

Chapter 3 37Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement Parameters1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5. Cha

370 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTCIOOUTCIOSyntax OUTCIO <numeric>Description If input/output port C of the 24-bit I/O port has been set

Chapter 16 371GPIB Command ReferenceOUTEIO16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTEIOSyntax OUTEIO <numeric>Description If input/output port E (po

372 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTGIOOUTGIOSyntax OUTGIO <numeric>Description Outputs data to output port G (port A + port B + port C) of

Chapter 16 373GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPCALC{1-3}?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPCALC{1-3}?Syntax OUTPCALC{1-3}?Description Reads out the OPEN

374 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPCOMC{1-3}?This command defines the minimum negative peak as the resonant point and the maximum peak as the a

Chapter 16 375GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPDATA?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPDATA?Syntax OUTPDATA?Description Reads out the values (complex num

376 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPDC?OUTPDC?Syntax OUTPDC?Description In the dc bias level monitor function, if monitoring voltage or current

Chapter 16 377GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPDMKR?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPDMKR?Syntax OUTPDMKR?Description For the active trace (set with th

378 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPDTRC?OUTPDTRC?Syntax OUTPDTRC?Description Reads out the values of all measurement points in a data trace arr

Chapter 16 379GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPDTRCP?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPDTRCP?Syntax OUTPDTRCP? <numeric 1>Description Reads out th

38 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Measurement SignalsSetting Measurement Signals Setting the oscillatorTo set an oscillator level, u

380 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPERRO?OUTPERRO?Syntax OUTPERRO?Description Reads out the oldest error among errors stored in the error queue

Chapter 16 381GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPIACP?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPIACP?Syntax OUTPIACP? <numeric 1>Description When the oscill

382 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPINPDIO?OUTPINPDIO?Syntax OUTPINPDIO?Description When input/output port D of the 24-bit I/O port is set to an

Chapter 16 383GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPLIMF?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPLIMF?Syntax OUTPLIMF?Description For the active trace (set with th

384 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPLIMM?OUTPLIMM?Syntax OUTPLIMM?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), re

Chapter 16 385GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMEMO?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPMEMO?Syntax OUTPMEMO?Description Reads out the values (complex num

386 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMIN?OUTPMIN?Syntax OUTPMIN?Description Reads out the value of the minimum measurement parameter value within

Chapter 16 387GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMKR?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPMKR?Syntax OUTPMKR?Description For the active trace (set with the “

388 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMSTA?OUTPMSTA?Syntax OUTPMSTA?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), ca

Chapter 16 389GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMTRCP?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPMTRCP?Syntax OUTPMTRCP? <numeric 1>Description Reads out th

Chapter 3 39Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting a Sweep Condition1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5. Chapter

390 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPMWID?OUTPMWID?Syntax OUTPMWID?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), if

Chapter 16 391GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPRESO?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPRESO?Syntax OUTPRESO?Description If the sweep parameter is frequen

392 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPRESR?OUTPRESR?Syntax OUTPRESR?Description If the sweep parameter is frequency and the measurement parameter

Chapter 16 393GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPSMKR{1-7}?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )Figure 16-6 Analyzed parametersOUTPSMKR{1-7}?Syntax OUTPSMKR{1|2

394 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPSWPRM?OUTPSWPRM?Syntax OUTPSWPRM?Description Reads out the sweep parameter values of all measurement points.

Chapter 16 395GPIB Command ReferenceOUTPVACP?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )OUTPVACP?Syntax OUTPVACP? <numeric 1>Description When the oscill

396 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePAVERPAVERSyntax PAVER {ON|OFF|1|0}PAVER?Description Enables/disables the point averaging function.ParametersQue

Chapter 16 397GPIB Command ReferencePDELT16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )PDELTSyntax PDELT <numeric>[S]PDELT?Description Sets the delay time

398 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePEAKCENTPEAKCENTSyntax PEAKCENT Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), sear

Chapter 16 399GPIB Command ReferencePKDLTX16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )PKDLTXSyntax PKDLTX <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]PKDLTX?Description For the

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40 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting the On-screen ArrangementSetting the On-screen ArrangementYou carry out most of the on-screen arra

400 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePKDLTYPKDLTYSyntax PKDLTY <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]PKDLTY?Description For the active trace (set w

Chapter 16 401GPIB Command ReferencePOIN16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )POINSyntax POIN <numeric>POIN?Description Sets the number of points m

402 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePORTLPORTLSyntax PORTL <numeric>[M]PORTL?Description Sets the port extension compensation amount in electr

Chapter 16 403GPIB Command ReferencePOSL16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )POSLSyntax POSL POSL?Description Sets the input/output signals of the 24-bi

404 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePOWMODPOWMODSyntax POWMOD {VOLT|CURR}POWMOD?Description Selects voltage or current to set the oscillator (OSC) p

Chapter 16 405GPIB Command ReferencePRIC16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )PRICSyntax PRIC {STAN|FIXE|VARI}PRIC?Description Sets the print color for p

406 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferencePURGPURGSyntax PURG <string>Description Deletes the specified file on a built-in mass storage of the 4294A

Chapter 16 407GPIB Command ReferenceREAD?16. GPIBCommand Reference( O - R )READ?Syntax READ?Description Reads data from a file that has been read-ena

408 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceRECDRECDSyntax RECD <string>Description Recalls an instrument state or measured data from the specified fi

Chapter 16 409GPIB Command ReferenceREFV16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )REFV Syntax REFV <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]REFV?Descr

Chapter 3 41Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting the On-screen Arrangement1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5.

410 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceREFXREFXSyntax REFX <numeric>[OHM|SIE]REFX?Description Sets the X-axis reference value (center value) in t

Chapter 16 411GPIB Command ReferenceRESAVD16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )RESAVDSyntax RESAVD <string>Description Updates the specifi

412 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceROPENROPENSyntax ROPEN <string>Description Makes a specified file read-enabled. If the file does not exist

Chapter 16 413GPIB Command ReferenceRPLHEI?16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )RPLHEI?Syntax RPLHEI?Description Within the waveform analysis ra

414 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceRPLPPS?RPLPPS?Syntax RPLPPS?Description Within the waveform analysis range specified with the “ANARANG” command

Chapter 16 415GPIB Command ReferenceSADD16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SADDSyntax SADD [<numeric>]Description In creation/edit of th

416 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSAVCALSAVCALSyntax SAVCAL {ON|OFF|1|0}SAVCAL?Description When saving the internal data array (refer to “Internal

Chapter 16 417GPIB Command ReferenceSAVDAT16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SAVDATSyntax SAVDAT {ON|OFF|1|0}SAVDAT?Description When saving th

418 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSAVDS1PSAVDS1PSyntax SAVDS1P <string>Description Converts the data array into the touchstone format and

Chapter 16 419GPIB Command ReferenceSAVDSTA16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SAVDSTASyntax SAVDSTA <string>Description Saves the instru

42 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting the On-screen ArrangementFigure 3-1 Commands for setting display scale parametersPolar chart form

420 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSAVDTRCSAVDTRCSyntax SAVDTRC {ON|OFF|1|0}SAVDTRC?Description When saving the internal data array (refer to “Inte

Chapter 16 421GPIB Command ReferenceSAVMTRC16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SAVMTRCSyntax SAVMTRC {ON|OFF|1|0}SAVMTRC?Description When savin

422 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSCACSCACSyntax SCAC {ON|OFF|1|0}SCAC?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457),

Chapter 16 423GPIB Command ReferenceSCAL16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SCALSyntax SCAL <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]SCAL?Descri

424 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSCOLSCOLSyntax SCOL <numeric>SCOL?Description In the creation/edit of the list sweep table, specifies the

Chapter 16 425GPIB Command ReferenceSDEL16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SDELSyntax SDEL [<numeric>]Description In the creation/edit o

426 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSDELTSDELTSyntax SDELT <numeric>[S]SDELT?Description Sets the delay time for each sweep.ParametersIf the s

Chapter 16 427GPIB Command ReferenceSEAM16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SEAMSyntax SEAM {MAX|MIN|TARG|PEAK|OFF}SEAM?Description For the act

428 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSEANPKRSEANPKRSyntax SEANPKR Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” command on page 457), moves t

Chapter 16 429GPIB Command ReferenceSEARMAX16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SEARMAXSyntax SEARMAX <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]SEARMAX?Descrip

Chapter 3 43Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting Averaging1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleCon

430 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSEARMAXPSEARMAXPSyntax SEARMAXP <numeric>SEARMAXP?Description For the marker search function for the activ

Chapter 16 431GPIB Command ReferenceSEARMIN16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SEARMINSyntax SEARMIN <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]SEARMIN?Descrip

432 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSEARMINPSEARMINPSyntax SEARMINP <numeric>SEARMINP?Description For the marker search function for the activ

Chapter 16 433GPIB Command ReferenceSEATARG16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SEATARGSyntax SEATARG <numeric>[DEG|RAD|OHM|SIE|H|F|PCT]SE

434 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSEDISEDISyntax SEDI [<numeric>]Description In the creation/edit of the list sweep table, starts the edit o

Chapter 16 435GPIB Command ReferenceSEGM16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SEGMSyntax SEGM <numeric>SEGM?Description Sets the execution

436 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSEGMNUMSEGMNUMSyntax SEGMNUM <numeric>SEGMNUM?Description For the active trace (set with the “TRAC” comman

Chapter 16 437GPIB Command ReferenceSETCTIME16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SETCTIMESyntax SETCTIME <hour>,<min>,<sec>SET

438 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSMKR{1-7}SMKR{1-7}Syntax SMKR{1|2|3|4|5|6|7} {ON|OFF|1|0}SMKR{1|2|3|4|5|6|7}?Description For the active trace (s

Chapter 16 439GPIB Command ReferenceSMKRP{1-7}16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SMKRP{1-7}Syntax SMKRP{1|2|3|4|5|6|7} <numeric>SMKRP{1|

44 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsCombining Two or More Sweep Conditions (List Sweep)Combining Two or More Sweep Conditions (List Sweep)You

440 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSMKRPRM{1-7}SMKRPRM{1-7}Syntax SMKRPRM{1|2|3|4|5|6|7} <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]SMKRPRM{1|2|3|4|5|6|7}?Descript

Chapter 16 441GPIB Command ReferenceSMKRVAL{1-7}?16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SMKRVAL{1-7}?Syntax SMKRVAL{1|2|3|4|5|6|7}?Description For

442 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSPANSPANSyntax SPAN <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]SPAN?Description Sets the span value of the sweep range. To set t

Chapter 16 443GPIB Command ReferenceSPLD16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SPLDSyntax SPLD {ON|OFF|1|0}SPLD?Description Enables/disables the v

444 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSTARSTARSyntax STAR <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]STAR?Description Sets the sweep range start value.ParametersNote

Chapter 16 445GPIB Command ReferenceSTOD16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )STODSyntax STOD {DISK|MEMO|FLASH}Description Selects a mass storage

446 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSTOPSTOPSyntax STOP <numeric>[HZ|MHZ|V|A]STOP?Description Sets the sweep range stop value.ParametersNote t

Chapter 16 447GPIB Command ReferenceSUBNET16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SUBNETSyntax SUBNET <1st>,<2nd>,<3rd>,<4th&g

448 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceSWEDSWEDSyntax SWED {UP|DOWN}SWED?Description Selects the sweep direction.ParametersQuery response {UP|DOWN}<

Chapter 16 449GPIB Command ReferenceSWPP16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )SWPPSyntax SWPP {FREQ|OLEV|DCB}SWPP?Description Sets the sweep para

Chapter 3 45Setting Measurement ConditionsCombining Two or More Sweep Conditions (List Sweep)1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4

450 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceTARL?TARL?Syntax TARL? <numeric 1>Description Within the waveform analysis range specified with the “ANARA

Chapter 16 451GPIB Command ReferenceTARR?16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )TARR?Syntax TARR? <numeric 1>Description Within the waveform

452 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceTHRRTHRRSyntax THRR <numeric>THRR?Description Within the waveform analysis range specified with the “ANARA

Chapter 16 453GPIB Command ReferenceTHRR16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )for the linear Y axis format.)For the linear Y axis formatheight is

454 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceTINTTINTSyntax TINT <numeric>TINT?Description Sets the hue of the display color of the item selected with

Chapter 16 455GPIB Command ReferenceTMARG16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )TMARGSyntax TMARG <numeric>TMARG?Description Sets the top ma

456 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceTOPVTOPVSyntax TOPV <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]TOPV?Description Sets the maximum value of the displ

Chapter 16 457GPIB Command ReferenceTRAC16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )TRACSyntax TRAC {A|B}TRAC?Description Sets the active trace.Paramet

458 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceTRGEVETRGEVESyntax TRGEVE {SWE|POIN}TRGEVE?Description Sets the mode of trigger events.ParametersQuery response

Chapter 16 459GPIB Command ReferenceTRGS16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )TRGSSyntax TRGS {INT|EXT|BUS|MAN}TRGS?Description Selects a trigger

46 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting the Limit Test FunctionsSetting the Limit Test FunctionsTo turn on or off the limit test functions

460 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceWIDFVALWIDFVALSyntax WIDFVAL <numeric>[OHM|DEG|RAD|SIE|H|F|PCT]WIDFVAL?Description For the active trace (s

Chapter 16 461GPIB Command ReferenceWIDSOUT16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )WIDSOUTSyntax WIDSOUT Description For the trace bandwidth analys

462 Chapter 16 GPIB Command ReferenceWIDVTYPEWIDVTYPESyntax WIDVTYPE {DIVS2|MULS2|DIV2|FIXed}WIDVTYPE?Description For the active trace (set with the

Chapter 16 463GPIB Command ReferenceWRITE16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG )WRITESyntax WRITE <block>Description Writes data in a file t

464 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference:PROGram:CATalog?Instrument BASIC control commandsThis section describes the commands used to control Instrument

Chapter 16 465GPIB Command Reference:PROGram[:SELected]:DELete:ALL16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG ):PROGram[:SELected]:DELete:ALLSyntax :PRO

466 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference:PROGram[:SELected]:NAME:PROGram[:SELected]:NAMESyntax :PROGram[:SELected]:NAME <string>:PROGram[:SELected

Chapter 16 467GPIB Command Reference:PROGram[:SELected]:STATe16. GPIBCommand Reference( S - Z , :PROG ):PROGram[:SELected]:STATeSyntax :PROGram[:SELe

468 Chapter 16 GPIB Command Reference:PROGram[:SELected]:WAIT:PROGram[:SELected]:WAITSyntax :PROGram[:SELected]:WAIT:PROGram[:SELected]:WAIT?Descript

4691. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter TitleA. Manual ChangesA Manual ChangesThis appendix contains the information required

Chapter 3 47Setting Measurement ConditionsSetting the Limit Test Functions1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4. Chapter Title5. C

470 Appendix A Manual ChangesManual ChangesManual ChangesTo adapt this manual to your Agilent 4294A, refer to Table A-1 and Table A-2.Agilent Technol

Appendix A 471Manual ChangesChange 11. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter TitleA. Manual ChangesChange 1The firmware revision 1

472 Appendix A Manual ChangesChange 2Change 2The firmware revision 1.10 and below does not support the following function.• File Transfer functionCha

4732. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleB. Status Reporting SystemB Status Reporting SystemThis appendix describes the s

474 Appendix B Status Reporting SystemGeneral Status Register ModelGeneral Status Register ModelThe Agilent 4294A has a status reporting system to re

Appendix B 475Status Reporting SystemGeneral Status Register ModelB. Status Reporting System2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapt

476 Appendix B Status Reporting SystemGeneral Status Register ModelTransition filter and condition registerThe transition filter allows you to select

Appendix B 477Status Reporting SystemStatus Register StructureB. Status Reporting System2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter T

478 Appendix B Status Reporting SystemStatus Register StructureExecuting “*CLS” command on page 258 will clear all bits of the status byte register.T

Appendix B 479Status Reporting SystemStatus Register StructureB. Status Reporting System2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter T

48 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsSaving/Recalling Measurement ConditionsSaving/Recalling Measurement ConditionsYou can save the measurement

480 Appendix B Status Reporting SystemStatus Register StructureExecuting “*CLS” command on page 258 will clear all bits of the instrument status regi

4811. Chapter Title3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleC. GPIB Command tableC GPIB command tableThis appendix provides the Agilent 4294A

482 Appendix C GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to functionGPIB command list sorted according to functionFunction Setting/Operati

Appendix C 483GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to function1. Chapter TitleC. GPIB Command table 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5

484 Appendix C GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to functionLimit test On/Off “LIMITEST” on page 328Beep On/Off “BEEPFAIL” on pag

Appendix C 485GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to function1. Chapter TitleC. GPIB Command table 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5

486 Appendix C GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to functionData read/writeWrite Data array “INPUDATA” on page 321Data trace arra

Appendix C 487GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to function1. Chapter TitleC. GPIB Command table 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5

488 Appendix C GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to functionAnalysis Waveform analysis Condition Range settingSpecified range “ANA

Appendix C 489GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to function1. Chapter TitleC. GPIB Command table 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5

Chapter 3 49Setting Measurement ConditionsA Sample Program for Setting Measurement Conditions1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Setting Measurement4

490 Appendix C GPIB command tableGPIB command list sorted according to functionI/O port 8 bit I/O port Data output “OUT8IO” on page 368Data input “I

4911. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleD. Error messagesD Error messagesThe Agilent 4294A provides error messages to ind

492 Appendix D Error messagesError number: 0NOTE If an error with a positive error number occurs, only its error message is displayed on the LCD foll

Appendix D 493Error messagesError number: 131. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titleto “Adapter Setting” on

494 Appendix D Error messagesError number: 37key, CALC PARMS key, or CALECPARA command) was executed, because the number of points (NOP) within the s

Appendix D 495Error messagesError number: 831. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleWhen an active controll

496 Appendix D Error messagesError number: 88• COMPLEX Z-Y is selected as a measurement parameter, and the display format is PLOAR (polar coordinates

Appendix D 497Error messagesError number: 1001. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleWhen the delta marker

498 Appendix D Error messagesError number: 114Though you attempted to display the list of files and directories on a floppy disk on the softkey label

Appendix D 499Error messagesError number: 1341. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titlespecify the lower limi

Contents 51. To make effective use of this manualContents of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsA Sample Program for Setting Measurement ConditionsLines 90 to 130 These lines distinguish between an ex

500 Appendix D Error messagesError number: 140on the marker DC voltage level monitor or the marker DC current level monitor (MKRMON DCV or MKRMON DCI

Appendix D 501Error messagesError number: -1011. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titlethat is defined in IE

502 Appendix D Error messagesError number: -121Numeric data (including numeric data without a decimal point) causes an error. A numeric value error o

Appendix D 503Error messagesError number: -1501. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title-150 String data erro

504 Appendix D Error messagesError number: -220Another measurement was being executed and the measurement start request was ignored.-220 Parameter er

Appendix D 505Error messagesError number: -2561. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title D. Error messages4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Titlecorrectly. This messa

506 Appendix D Error messagesError number: -310-310 System errorOne of "system errors" defined for the 4294A occurred.-311 Memory errorAn e

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52 Chapter 3 Setting Measurement ConditionsA Sample Program for Setting Measurement Conditions800 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"POIN ";Nop(I)810

531. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter TitleAccurate Measurement4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementThis

54 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementAdapter SettingAdapter SettingTo select an adapter, use the command given below.• “E4TP” on page 309I

Chapter 4 55Preparing For Accurate MeasurementAdapter Setting1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter TitleAcc

56 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementAdapter Setting200 !210 Result=FNAdap_setup(@Hp4294a,Scode,"Phase")220 IF Result<

Chapter 4 57Preparing For Accurate MeasurementAdapter Setting1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter TitleAcc

58 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementUser CalibrationUser CalibrationSelecting either 7mm or PROBE while setting the adapter allows you to

Chapter 4 59Preparing For Accurate MeasurementUser Calibration1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter TitleAc

6 ContentsDeleting a segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementUser Calibrationvolatile memory.Lines 530 to 540 These lines indicate the message of completion and

Chapter 4 61Preparing For Accurate MeasurementUser Calibration1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter TitleAc

62 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementUser Calibration560 ! User Calibration Data Measurement Function570 !580 DEF FNUser_cal(@Hp4294

Chapter 4 63Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture Compensation1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter Tit

64 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture CompensationExample 4-3 shows a sample program for measuring data to be used for calculating a

Chapter 4 65Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture Compensation1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter Tit

66 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture Compensation440 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"ESNB 256"450 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"*SRE 4&quo

Chapter 4 67Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture Compensation1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter Tit

68 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture CompensationExample 4-4 shows a sample program that takes in data for use in fixture compensat

Chapter 4 69Preparing For Accurate MeasurementFixture Compensation1. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Getting Ready For5. Chapter Tit

Contents 7Specifying a location for save/recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Chapter 4 Preparing For Accurate MeasurementPort Extension CompensationPort Extension CompensationWith either 7 mm or PROBE selected as the adapte

711. Chapter Title2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Starting a Measurement(Trigger)and Detecting the Completion of aMeasurement(End

72 Chapter 5 Starting a Measurement (Trigger) and Detecting the Completion of a Measurement (End of Sweeps)Triggering a Measurement (Starting a Measu

Chapter 5 73Starting a Measurement (Trigger) and Detecting the Completion of a Measurement (End of Sweeps)Triggering a Measurement (Starting a Measur

74 Chapter 5 Starting a Measurement (Trigger) and Detecting the Completion of a Measurement (End of Sweeps)Waiting for the Completion of One or More

Chapter 5 75Starting a Measurement (Trigger) and Detecting the Completion of a Measurement (End of Sweeps)Waiting for the Completion of One or More S

76 Chapter 5 Starting a Measurement (Trigger) and Detecting the Completion of a Measurement (End of Sweeps)Waiting for the Completion of One or More

772. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Title6. Reading/WritingMeasurement Data6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataThis chapter

78 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataData Transfer FormatData Transfer FormatThe format applicable when you read measurement parameter settin

Chapter 6 79Reading/Writing Measurement DataData Transfer Format6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

8 ContentsA sample graphics program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataData Transfer FormatIEEE 64-bit floating point format (Form 3)With this format, each number is expressed

Chapter 6 81Reading/Writing Measurement DataInternal Data Processing6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Tit

82 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataInternal Data ProcessingData trace arrayThe data trace array contains data that appears on the screen as

Chapter 6 83Reading/Writing Measurement DataInternal Data Processing6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter Tit

84 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing DataReading/Writing DataReading/writing measurement dataReading/writing array in ASCII f

Chapter 6 85Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

86 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing DataExample 6-2 Reading/Writing Data Trace Array in a Binary Format10 DIM Trc(1:201

Chapter 6 87Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

88 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing DataLines 580 to 630 Displays the contents of “Swp_prm(*)”, “Mon_osc_v(*)”, “Mon_osc_i

Chapter 6 89Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

Contents 9Measurement procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing DataLine 870 to 890 Specifies trace B as the active trace and sets the maximum and min

Chapter 6 91Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

92 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data620 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"PRES"630 OUTPUT @Hp4294a;"MEAS "&

Chapter 6 93Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data6. Reading/Writing2. Chapter Title 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMe

94 Chapter 6 Reading/Writing Measurement DataReading/Writing Data

951. Chapter Title7. Processing 3. Chapter Title4. Chapter Title5. Chapter TitleMeasurement Results7 Processing Measurement ResultsThis chapter desc

96 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsReading Measurement Data at Specific Measurement Points (Using the Marker Function)Reading Measurement Dat

Chapter 7 97Processing Measurement ResultsReading Measurement Data at Specific Measurement Points (Using the Marker Function)1. Chapter Title7. Proce

98 Chapter 7 Processing Measurement ResultsReading Measurement Data at Specific Measurement Points (Using the Marker Function)Reading the marker-spec

Chapter 7 99Processing Measurement ResultsReading Measurement Data at Specific Measurement Points (Using the Marker Function)1. Chapter Title7. Proce