Specifications
Table Of Contents
- E6392-90042.pdf
- E6392-90042_manual
- Front Matter
- Contents
- 1 Preparing for Use
- 2 Programming Command Guidelines
- 3 Programming Command Reference
- IEEE Common Command
- CONFigure Subsystem
- DISPlay Subsystem
- HCOPy Subsystem
- RFGenerator Subsystem
- SMONitor Subsystem
- SYSTem Subsystem
- TESTs Subsystem for AUTOMATIC TEST
- All Tests Results
- All Tests Results
- Command Reference for Burst Timing/Power Ramp Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for DC Current Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for MS Information
- Command Reference for Peak TX Power Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Phase/Frequency Error Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Stand-by/Measuring Screens
- TESTs Subsystem for MANUAL TEST
- Command Reference for DC Current Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Measuring Screens
- Command Reference for MS Information
- Command Reference for Peak TX Power /Burst Timing/Power Ramp Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Phase/Frequency Error Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Spectrum Monitor Measurement Screen
- Command Reference for Stand-by Screens
- TRIGger Subsystem
- 4 Programming Command Cross Reference
- 5 Example Programs
- A Syntax Diagram
- B Command Difference between E6392A & E6392B
- Index
18 Chapter 2
Programming Command Guidelines
Getting Started with Programming Commands
Getting Started with Programming Commands
Understanding Common Terms
The following terms are used throughout the remainder of this chapter.
Controller A controller is any computer used to communicate with an
instrument. A controller can be a personal computer (PC), a
minicomputer, or a plug-in card in a card cage. Some intelligent
instruments can also function as controllers.
Program
Message A program message is a combination of one or more properly
formatted commands. Program messages always go from a
controller to an instrument. Program messages tell the
instrument how to make measurements and output signals.
Response
Message A response message is a collection of data in specific formats.
Response messages always go from an instrument to a
controller. Response messages tell the controller about the
internal state of the instrument and about measured values.
Command A command is an instruction. You combine commands to form
messages that control instruments. In general, a command
consists of mnemonics (keywords), parameters, and
punctuation.
Query A query is a special type of command. Queries instruct the
instrument to make response data available to the controller.
Query mnemonics always end with a question mark, ?.