Symmetricom 58502A - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)
User’s Guide 1-11
Using Commands to Control Key Functions
(Examples)
Overview
This section provides you with specific program command examples
that perform particular tasks. Enter the examples at the scpi> prompt
exactly as they appear to avoid creating an error.
If you accidentally make a mistake:
• enter the *CLS command to clear the error queue, then
• re-enter the correct command string at the scpi> prompt.
There are four types of signal distribution that can be used with the
58502A:
• Distribution of one input (A or B)
• Distribution of two inputs (A and B)
• Distribution of input A with internal backup oscillator (OCXO)
• Distribution of the internal backup oscillator (OCXO) only
Each of the above require a different set of commands to be used with
this instrument. See the subsection “Setup Commands for the
Different Distribution Applications” starting on page 1-12.
There are tasks that are common to all distribution applications. These
are:
• Checking the Output Channels Status
• Changing the RS-232 Serial Port Characteristics
The example commands to perform these tasks are described in the
subsection “Commands That Are Common to All Distribution
Applications” starting on page 1-14.