Measurement Computing Analyzer488 - Manual (Page 212)

Section 6 Instrument Simulator
6.2
6.4 Configuration
Configuration of the Instrument Simulator Mode of the Analyzer488 is
accomplished using the front panel keyboard during power-up. Once set, the
configuration will be stored in nonvolatile RAM and used as the default configuration
when the Analyzer488 is powered on. Refer to Section 1 for configuration details.
6.5 Using the Instrument Simulator Mode
To begin operating the Analyzer488, turn the power ON. The last configuration
of the Analyzer488 is saved in non-volatile RAM. If the Analyzer488 was last used as
an instrument simulator, it be in the same mode when power is restored.
Below are some program examples using the Analyzer488. Theses examples
use the IOtech Personal488™ and the KYBDCTRL keyboard controller program. For
other controllers, refer to the manufacturer's manual for the proper syntax to input and
output data on the IEEE 488 bus. Refer to the Command Description section for a
complete listing of all commands and further examples.
Run the IOtech KYBDCTRL keyboard controller program and verify that the
CMD> prompt appears on the screen. The following is a listing of commands given to
the Analyzer488 and the response received. Responses are separated by extra vertical
space for clarity although these spaces will not actually appear when using the
program.
CMD> OUTPUT10;C0X Clear the Analyzer488 data buffer
CMD> OUTPUT10;B/+1.4534E+0/ Send the string +1.4534E+0 to the user
waveform buffer
CMD> OUTPUT10;B13,10 Send ASCII codes for a Carriage Return and
Line Feed to the user waveform buffer
CMD> OUTPUT10;W13X Select waveform 13 (the user waveform)
CMD> ENTER16 Take a reading from the Analyzer488
Analyzer488 returns:
+1.4534E+0
CMD> OUTPUT10;T5000X Command the Analyzer488 to Generate a
Service Request after 5 seconds
CMD> SPOLL10 Serial Poll the Analyzer488
Analyzer488 returns: 64