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2400 Series Operation Manual, 33237 Revision A, May 2004 3-1

Remote Operation

3.1 Introduction

The 2400 Series can be operated from a remote host over the General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) or

RS-232 interface using either Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) or Native

Language commands.

3.1.1 Command Interface

All synthesizer functions are controlled over the GPIB and RS-232. SCPI and IEEE 488 Native lan-

guages are available. These languages are introduced briefly below, and discussed in more detail

under separate headings.

Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) is a language specified by the SCPI Con-

sortium. It is designed to standardize commands and data to and from instruments regardless of the

manufacturer. SCPI promotes consistency from the remote programming standpoint between instru-

ments, which are of the same class or have the same functional capability. For a given function such

as frequency or power, SCPI specifies that the command set that is available for that function.

3.1.2 Computer Interface

GPIB

The IEEE 488.2 interface connection (24-pin) between the 2400 Series and WaveMaker or host com-

puter equipment for remote operation over GPIB is located on the rear of the unit. The connector pin

assignments are listed in Table 3-1 for all models.

Table 3-1: GPIB Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

1D1019IFC17REN

2 D102 10 SRQ 18 GND (6)

3 D103 11 ATN 19 GND (7)

4 D10412Shield20GND (8)