Specifications

Programming Guide 2-77
ESG Family Signal Generators Programming Commands and Examples
GPIB Check, Example Program 1
GPIB Check, Example Program 1
Verify that the remote annunciator (R) is activated on the signal generator’s display. If it is
not, verify that the signal generator’s address is set to 19 and that the interface cable is
properly connected.
If the controller display indicates an error message, it is possible that the program was
typed incorrectly. If the controller accepts the REMOTE statement but the signal
generator’s remote annunciator does not appear on the display, refer to the service guide
for troubleshooting information.
This program verifies that the GPIB connections and interface are functional. Connect a
controller to the signal generator using an GPIB cable. CLEAR and RESET the controller
and type in the following commands and RUN the program:
10 !******************************************************************************
20 !
30 ! PROGRAM NAME: GPIB_CK Rev. 2A796
40 !
50 ! PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program verifies that the GPIB connections and
60 ! interface are functional.
70 !
80 ! Connect a controller to the signal generator using an
90 ! GPIB cable.
100 !
110 ! CLEAR and RESET the controller and type in the following commands and RUN
120 ! the program:
130 !
140 !******************************************************************************
150 !
160 Sig_gen=719
170 LOCAL Sig_gen
180 CLEAR Sig_gen
190 CLEAR SCREEN
200 OUTPUT Sig_gen;"*RST"
210 REMOTE Sig_gen
220 PRINT "The signal generator should now be in REMOTE."
230 PRINT
240 PRINT "Verify that the remote [R] annunciator is on. Press the ‘Local’ key, "
250 PRINT "on the front panel, to return the signal generator to LOCAL control."
260 PRINT
270 PRINT "Press RUN to start again."
280 END