Agilent Technologies Multiple Channel Controller 85330A User Manual

Agilent Technologies Hardware

Agilent Technologies 85330A
Multiple Channel Controller

Operating, Programming,
and Service Manual

Part number: 85330-90019
Printed in USA
October 2002

Supersedes November 1999

Table of contents

Document Outline

Title Page
What You’ll Find in This Manual…
Warranty
- Certification
- Documentation Warranty
- Assistance
Service and Support
Safety and Regulatory Information
- Safety Earth Ground
- Before Applying Power
Manufacturers Declaration
- Sound Emmisions
Typeface Conventions
Contents
1. Installation
- Installation at a Glance
- Preparing the Main Antenna Measurement System
- Installing the Agilent 85330A Multiple Channel Controller
  - Choosing the Proper Configuration
- Checking Operation of the Multiple Channel Controller
  - Loading the Driver from a Personal Computer
  - Viewing or Changing the GPIB Address of the Multiple Channel Controller
- Selecting Positive or Negative-Edge Event Triggers
- Installing the Switch Control Units and Switches
  - Mounting the SCU and RF Switch
  - Switch Control Unit Configuration Switches
2. Performance Verification
- In This Chapter
- Description
- Recommended Equipment
- Performance Verification Test
- Setting Up the Equipment
- Verifying the Multiple Channel Controller
- Verifying the Switch Control Unit
- Verifying the RF Switches
  - Switch Setup
  - RF Performance Tests
- Verifying Remote Ports 1 and 2
  - Jumpers
- AUX 1 and AUX 2
3. Operator’s Check
- Purpose
  - Procedure
4. General Information
- In This Chapter
- Product Description
- In-depth Information
- Manual Operation
- Automated Operation
- Preparing the 85330A to Control the System
- Supplied Equipment and Software
- 85330A Multiple Channel Controller Characteristics
- Front Panel Features
  - Need More Information
- Rear Panel Features
- 85330A Compatibility
5. Manual Operation
- In This Chapter
- To Use the Front Panel
  - About the Softkeys Menus
  - Utility Keys
- Softkey Map
- To View or Change the 85330’s GPIB Address
  - Viewing GPIB Address
  - Changing the GPIB Address
- To Close Any Switch in the System (to select a channel)
  - More about Switch Addresses
- To Change the TTL State of AUX 1 or AUX 2
- To View the Most Recent Error Message
- To View the Revision of the Downloaded Driver
- To View Custom Option Number (If Applicable)
- To Manually Send Trigger Pulses
- To Perform Service Functions
6. Programming
- In This Chapter
- GPIB Addresses
- Long and Short Command Syntax
- Definition of Terms
- To Choose a Measurement Configuration
- CW Measurement Configuration
  - Description
  - To Use this Configuration
- Single Source Multiple-Frequency Configuration
  - Description
  - To Use this Configuration
- Dual Source Multiple-Frequency Measurements
- 8530A Control of Sources
  - Description
  - To Use this Configuration
- Fast Source Control
  - Description
  - To Use this Configuration
- To Use Direct Control
  - Selecting a Channel
- To Use Run-Time Control Mode
- Programming Examples
- 85330A Error Messages
7. Remote Programming Command Reference
- Command Syntax
  - Common Command Format
  - Standard Command Format
- Common Commands
- *CLS
  - Syntax
  - Example
- *IDN?
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- *OPC?
  - Syntax
  - Example
- *RST
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- Standard Command Reference
- ROUTe
  - Subsystem Command Syntax
- ROUTe:CLOSe
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- ROUTe:CONTrol
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- ROUTe:DELay
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime
- RUNTime:CONTroller
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:EVENt:COUNt
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:EVENt:TRIGger
  - TTL Mode
  - IMM Mode
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:INITiate:IMM
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SOURce:COUNt
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SOURce:SOURCE1:TRIGger
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SOURce:SOURCE2:TRIGger
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SWITch:DELay
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SWITch:SCAN
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:SWITch:TRIGger
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:TIMEout:EVENt
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:TIMEout:RECeiver
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:TIMEout:REMote
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- RUNTime:TIMEout:SOURce
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
- SYSTem
- SYSTem:ERRor?
  - Default
  - Syntax
  - Example
8. In Case of Difficulty
- The 85330A Does Not Show the Main Menu When Turned ON
9. Service
- Introduction
- Theory of Operation
- Recommended Test Equipment
- Service
- Troubleshooting
- Replaceable Parts
- Assembly and Disassembly
- Adjustments
- Preventive Maintenance
10. Accessory Documentation
Glossary
Index