Specifications

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2. Writing and compiling the necessary “instrument handler” or series
of “handler action” routines for the instrument and placing them in a
DLL. See “Instrument Handlers” on page 59 for more information.
3. Writing a self test for the instrument.
Configuring and Installing Additional VXI Modules
VXI compatible modules can be installed in the VXI mainframe. If the
addition of another module requires expansion of the system to another VXI
mainframe, see “VXI Module Locations and Logical Addresses” for
suggested VXI module placement. The Agilent TS-5400 is set up to
interface with SCPI, compiled SCPI, and register-based devices. Each
device added to the VXI mainframe will need a unique Logical Address
(LADDR) set on the address switch before installation in the VXI
mainframe. The algorithm for the LADDR is the slot number of the
instrument in the first VXI mainframe.
Configuring and Connecting GPIB Instruments
GPIB instrumentation can be added to the system by connecting the
instruments's GPIB input to the system GPIB bus at either the system
controller or at the power supplies. Use any standard GPIB cable, such as the
Agilent 8120-3446 two-meter GPIB cable. GPIB compatible instruments
require a unique GPIB address for each instrument. Set the address on the
instrument, and then enter the address in the ‘
SYSTEM.UST’ file editor. See
“Modifying the system.ust File” on page 55 for more information.
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