Specifications

10-4
Data Logging
To Log Results to an GP-IB External Printer
Connecting a Printer
1. Connect a cable from the Agilent 70843 rear panel GP-IB port to an external printer.
To Log Results
2. Press the hardkey.
3. Set the soft key to .
4. Check the setting of the softkey.
• When the key is active (underlined) the Agilent 71612 Series error detector is
configured as a controller, and so allows results to be logged to an GP-IB printer.
• If the key is not active then the error detector may be controlled via an external
controller.
5. Switch ON the softkey. The key is ON when it is underlined.
6. Select the type of logging you wish from the logging softkeys displayed.
7. Set the softkey .
The Agilent 71612 error performance analyzer is now configured to log results to an
external printer.
To Output Results via GP-IB to a Controller
As an alternative to outputting results to a printer, it is also possible to return results to a
controller; the following procedure explains how to do this.
Procedure
1. Press the hardkey.
2. Set the softkey to .
3. Switch ON the softkey. The key is ON when it is underlined.
4. Set the softkey to .
The Agilent 71612 error performance analyzer is now configured to be controlled via a
controller. Refer to the Programming Manual for detailed information on controller
operation.
When Measurement Results can be Logged
• Time stamped events during the measurement period (during gating).
• User selected or full results at the end of the measurement period.
• Current results at any time on demand.
logging
LOGGING OFF ON OFF
LOG TO GPIB
LOG TO GPIB
LOGGING OFF ON ON
logging
LOGGING OFF ON OFF
LOG TO EXT CTL
LOGGING OFF ON ON