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64 Agilent Signal Generators Programming Guide
Using IO Interfaces
Using RS–232 (ESG and PSG Only)
2. Setting the RS–232 Echo Softkey
3. Connect an RS–232 cable from the computer’s serial connector to the ESG signal generator’s
RS–232 connector or the PSG’s AUXILIARY INTERFACE connector. Refer to Table 2- 2 for RS–232 cable
information.
NOTE Any 9 pin (male) to 9 pin (female) straight–through cable that directly wires pins 2, 3, 5, 7,
and 8 may be used.
Table 2-2 RS–232 Serial Interface Cable
Quantity Description Agilent Part Number
1 Serial RS–232 cable 9–pin (male) to 9–pin (female) 8120–6188
For details on each key, use the key help (described in User’s Guide). For additional SCPI command information, refer to the SCPI
Command Reference.
Toggle RS–232 Echo Off On until Off is
highlighted. Selecting On echoes or returns
characters sent to the signal generator and
prints them to the display.
SCPI commands:
:SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:ECHO ON|OFF
:SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:ECHO?