User`s manual

Visual BASIC

Language

Programs Using

Agilent SICL

These example programs are written in the Visual BASIC language for the

Agilent 82340/82341 GPIB Interface Cards using the Agilent Standard

Instrument Control Library (SICL).

The following identifies the system on which the programs are written,

shows how to compile the programs, and gives a typical example program.

System Configuration The Visual BASIC programs were developed on the following system:

Controller: HP Vectra PC

GPIB Interface Card: Agilent 82341 GPIB Interface with

Agilent SICL

Required Program: See “What’s Needed to Run the

Programs” below

Mainframe: Agilent 75000 Series C

Slot 0/Resource Manager: Agilent E1406A Command Module

Agilent E1445A Logical

Address:

Instrument Language: SCPI

What’s Needed to Run

the Programs

You need to include the “SICL.BAS” program file in your Visual BASIC

project to run the example programs. To add the file, be sure you have

opened a project you will be using. Then, Press Ctrl-D and enter the path

and file name or select the “Add File” menu item under the “File” menu and

select the SICL.BAS file (see the Visual BASIC documentation for more

information).

How to Run a Program You can run the example program in the Visual BASIC environment or

compile it to make an executable file. Use the appropriate menu in the

environment to compile the program (see the Visual BASIC documentation

for more information). Note that the program can only operate under

Windows®.

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