Programming instructions
32 Front-Panel Operation
Front-Panel Overview
The Agilent 3499A/B/C can be operated in either SCPI mode or 3488A
mode. All the operations demonstrated in this chapter apply to both modes,
unless specifically indicated.
Figure 3-1. Agilent 3499B Front Panel
a.
Enable S.List menu to:
Enable Menu menu to:
Create scan list
Select arm source
Select arm count
Select trigger source
Set channel delay time
Clear scan list
Pair two modules together
Enable/disable trigger out pulse
Set instrument power-on state
Configure GPIB/RS-232 interface
Perform self-test
Select SCPI/3488A mode
Query firmware revision
Query serial number
Confirm the selection
Left arrow key
Right arrow key
Knob
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Power on/stand
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Reset a mod
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Reset instrum
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Shift/Local key
Recall instrum
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Store instrum
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Monitor a chann
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Open relay cha
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Close relay cha
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Read from DIO
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Write to DIO po
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Enable View me
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View errors
View scan list
View relay cyc
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Enable Mode m
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Configure MU
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Configure DIO
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Initiate scan
Stop scan
Step through sc
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b.
Note: 1. The keys with 10 , 11 , 14 , and 15 guide you through menus to configure various parameters of the
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The details on these menus operation are demonstrated later in this chapter.
2. The keys with 2 , 3 , 4 , 12 and 14 are double-function keys. See the next page for the rules of their
operation.