Specifications

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Outline of Remote Control
Remote control using E4991A macros
2. Outline of Remote Control
Required equipment
1. The Agilent E4991A RF Impedance/Material Analyzer and the accessories required to
measure a DUT
2. Peripheral equipment depending on the user’s purpose
3. USB/GPIB interface(82357A).
NOTE To use the VBA remote control system, you need to set the USB/GPIB interface correctly.
For detail, refer to Operation Manual.
NOTE Do not connect two or more USB/GPIB interfaces.
Size and configuration of possible GPIB systems
For information on the type of GPIB system that can be constructed for controlling
peripheral equipment, refer to
“The sizes and configurations of possible GPIB systems” on
page 28.
How to operate macros
It is necessary to understand the basics of E4991A VBA, which is the programming
language used for writing and executing macros. E4991A VBA is briefly explained in
Chapter 13, “Use of Macros,” on page 211. Refer to E4991A VBA help for more detailed
information on the basics of E4991A VBA programming, standard control, and functions.