Instruction manual

Contents
Programming Guide iii
1 Before You Start...
Introduction 1-2
Getting Started 1-3
How to Use This Guide 1-3
New Users 1-4
Experienced Programmers 1-5
Applications 1-5
Programming Guide Contents 1-6
Assumptions 1-7
Related Documentation 1-8
2 Command Summary
Introduction 2-2
Chapter Summary 2-2
Front Panel to SCPI Command Map 2-3
Agilent 53150A/151A/152A Command Summary 2-8
SCPI Conformance Information 2-8
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 2-9
Agilent 53150A/151A/152A SCPI Subsystem Commands 2-12
Std/New Column 2-12
Parameter Form Column 2-12
*RST Response 2-19
3 Programming Your Counter
for Remote Operation
Introduction 3-2
Chapter Summary 3-3
Where to Find Some Specific Information 3-4
Programming Examples 3-4
Connecting the Counter to a Computer 3-5
To Connect With the GPIB 3-5
IEEE 488.1 Interface Capabilities 3-6
To Connect With the RS-232 Serial Interface 3-7
Remote/Local Operation 3-11