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HP E4418B Programming Manual

HP E4418B Programming Manual (481 pages)

Power Meters

Brand: HP | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.85 MB

Table of Contents

Legal Information
3
- Notice
  3
- Certification
  3
- Warranty
  3
- Limitation of Warranty
  4
- Equipment Operation
  5
  - Personal Safety Considerations
    5
- General Safety Considerations
  6
- About this Guide
  8
- List of Related Publications
  10
  - Table of Contents
    11
  - List of Tables
    23
Power Meter Remote Operation

25
- Introduction
  26
- Configuring the Remote Interface
  27
  - Interface Selection
    27
  - HP-IB Address
    27
  - RS232/RS422 Configuration
    28
  - Programming Language Selection
    28
  - HP 437B Command Summary
    30
  - HP 438A Command Summary
    33
- Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter
  35
  - Zeroing
    35
  - Calibration
    35
  - Setting the Reference Calibration Factor
    37
- Making Measurements
  38
- Using Sensor Calibration Tables
  54
  - Overview
    54
- Sensor Calibration Tables
  55
- Using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables
  64
  - Overview
    64
- Frequency Dependent Offset Tables
  65
- Setting the Range, Resolution and Averaging
  71
  - Range
    71
  - Resolution
    72
  - Averaging
    72
- Averaged Readings
  73
- Averaging Range Hysteresis
  73
- Setting Offsets
  75
  - Channel Offsets
    75
  - Display Offsets
    75
  - Example
    76
- Setting Measurement Limits
  77
- Limits Checking Application
  77
- Limits Checking Results
  78
  - Setting Window Limits
    79
  - Checking for Limit Failures
    79
  - Range of Values for Window Limits
    79
  - Example
    81
- Measuring Pulsed Signals
  82
  - Making the Measurement
    82
- Pulsed Signal
  82
- Triggering the Power Meter
  85
  - Idle State
    87
- Trigger System
  87
  - Initiate State
    88
  - Event Detection State
    88
  - Trigger Delay
    89
- Getting the Best Speed Performance
  90
  - Speed
    90
  - Trigger Mode
    90
  - Output Format
    92
  - Units
    92
  - Command Used
    92
  - 200 Readings/Sec
    92
  - Dual Channel Considerations
    93
- How Measurements Are Calculated
  94
- Status Reporting
  95
  - The General Status Register Model
    96
- Generalized Status Register Model
  96
- Typical Status Register Bit Changes
  97
  - How to Use Registers
    98
  - Status Register
    103
- Status System
  103
  - Using the Operation Complete Commands
    113
- Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations
  115
  - How to Save and Recall a Configuration
    115
    
    Example Program
    115
  - Using Device Clear to Halt Measurements
    116
  - An Introduction to the SCPI Language
    117
    
    Syntax Conventions
    119
    
    SCPI Data Types
    119
    
    Input Message Terminators
    125
  - Quick Reference
    126
    
    Measurement Commands
    127
    
    Calculate Subsystem
    128
    
    Calibration Subsystem
    129
    
    Display Subsystem
    129
    
    Format Subsystem
    129
    
    Memory Subsystem
    130
    
    Output Subsystem
    130
    
    [Sense] Subsystem
    131
    
    Status Subsystem
    132
    
    System Subsystem
    133
    
    Trigger Subsystem
    133
    
    UNIT Subsystem
    134
    
    Service Subsystem
    134
  - SCPI Compliance Information
    135
Measurement Instructions

138
Calculate Subsystem

200
- Calculate Subsystem
  201
- Calculate Block
  202

Calibration Subsystem

228
Display Subsystem

242

Format Subsystem

260
- Format[:Readings]:Border Normal|Swapped
  262
- Format[:Readings][:Data]
  263

Memory Subsystem

264
- Memory:catalog Node
  266
- Memory:catalog[:All]
  267
- Memory:catalog:state
  269
- Memory:catalog:table
  270
- Memory:clear Node
  272
- Memory:clear[:Name]
  273
- Memory:clear:table
  274
- The Memory:free Node
  275
- Memory:free[:All]
  276
- Memory:free:state
  277
- Memory:free:table
  278
- Memory:nstates
  279
- The Memory:state Node
  280
- Memory:state:catalog
  281
- Memory:state:define ,
  282
- Memory:table Node
  284
- Memory:table:frequency {,
  285
- Memory:table:frequency:points
  288
- Memory:table:gain[:Magnitude] {,
  289
- Memory:table:gain[:Magnitude]:Points
  291
- Memory:table:move ,
  292
- Memory:table:select
  293

Output Subsystem

294

Sense Subsystem

302
Status Subsystem

360
- Status Data Structure
  361
- Status Register Set Commands
  363
- Device Status Register Sets
  367
- Operation Register Sets
  369
- Status:operation
  370
- Status:operation:calibrating[:Summary]
  371
- Status:operation:llfail[:Summary]
  372
- Status:operation:measuring[:Summary]
  373
- Status:operation:sense[:Summary]
  374
- Status:operation:trigger[:Summary]
  375
- Status:operation:ulfail[:Summary]
  376
- Status:preset
  377
- Questionable Register Sets
  378
- Status:questionable
  378
- Status:questionable:calibration[:Summary]
  380
- Status:questionable:power[:Summary]
  381
System Subsystem

384
Trigger Subsystem

420
- Abort[1|2]
  422
- Initiate Node
  423
- Initiate[1|2]:Continuous
  424
- Initiate[1|2][:Immediate]
  426
- Trigger Node
  427
- Trigger[1|2]:Delay:auto
  428
- Trigger[1|2][:Immediate]
  430
- Trigger[1|2]:Source Bus|Immediate|Hold
  431
UNIT Subsystem

434
- Unit[1|2]:Power
  436
- Unit[1|2]:Power:ratio
  439

Service Subsystem

442

IEEE488.2 Command Reference

452
- IEEE-488 Compliance Information
  453
- Universal Commands
  454
  - Dcl
    454
  - Get
    454
  - Gtl
    454
  - Llo
    455
  - Ppc
    455
  - Ppd
    455
  - Ppe
    455
  - PPD Mapping
    455
  - Ppu
    456
  - Sdc
    456
  - PPE Mapping
    456
  - Spd
    457
  - Spe
    457
- Cls
  458
- *DDT |
  459
- ESE
  461
- ESE Mapping
  461
- Esr
  462
- ESR? Mapping
  462
- Idn
  463
- Opc
  464
- Opt
  465
- RCL
  466
- Rst
  467
- SAV
  468
- SRE
  469
- SRE Mapping
  469
- Stb
  471
- STB? Mapping
  471
- Trg
  473
- Tst
  474
- Wai
  475

HP E4418B User Manual

HP E4418B User Manual (196 pages)

Power Meter

Brand: HP | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.47 MB

Table of Contents

Legal Information
3
- Notice
  3
- Certification
  3
- Warranty
  3
- Limitation of Warranty
  4
- Equipment Operation
  5
  - Personal Safety Considerations
    5
- General Safety Considerations
  6
- Regulatory Information
  8
- List of Related Publications
  10
- HP E4418B Options
  11
- About this Guide
  12
  - Table of Contents
    13
  - List of Tables
    19
Getting Started

21
- Introduction
  22
- Turning on the Power Meter
  23
- The Front Panel at a Glance
  24
- The Display Layout
  27
  - Selecting Your Display Layout
    31
- Window Symbols
  34
  - Warning Symbol
    34
  - Confirmation Window
    34
  - Wait Symbol
    34
  - Of N Entry Window
    35
  - Numeric or Alphanumeric Entry Window
    35
- The Rear Panel at a Glance
  36
- Adjusting the Carrying Handle
  38
- Rack Mounting the Power Meter
  39
Power Meter Operation

41
- Introduction
  42
- Battery Operation (Option 001)
  43
  - General Information
    43
  - Running Time
    43
  - Charging Times
    44
  - Backlight
    44
- Battery Status
  44
  - Battery Removal/Replacement
    45
- Battery Removal/Replacement
  46
  - Zeroing and Calibrating the Power Meter
    47
    
    Zeroing the Power Meter
    47
    
    Zero/Cal Lockout
    47
    
    Calibrating the Power Meter
    48
    
    Calibration Procedure Using HP E-Series Power Sensors
    48
    
    Calibration Procedure Using HP 8480 Series Power Sensors
    49
    
    Connecting the HP 8480 Series Power Sensors During Calibration
    51
    
    Zeroing and Calibrating Using TTL Inputs
    52
- Rmt I/O Port TTL Inputs
  52
- Sensor Tbls" Screen
  60
  - Editing Sensor Calibration Tables
    61
- Edit Cal" Screen
  61
  - Making Measurements Using Frequency Dependent Offset Tables
    67
    
    Selecting a Frequency Dependent Offset Table
    67
    
    Making the Measurement
    68
- Offset Tbls" Screen
  68
  - Editing Frequency Dependent Offset Tables
    69
- Edit" Screen
  69
  - Setting the Units of Measurement
    72
  - Measurement Units
    72
  - Selecting Units of Measurement from the Softkeys
    73
  - Making Relative Measurements
    74
    
    Procedure
    74
  - Setting the Resolution
    75
  - Setting Offsets
    76
    
    Setting Channel Offsets
    76
    
    Setting Display Offsets
    76
- Effect of Offsets on a Channel Measurement
  77
  - Setting Averaging
    78
    
    Step Detection
    79
- Averaged Readings
  79
  - Measuring Pulsed Signals
    81
  - Setting Measurement Limits
    83
    
    Setting Channel Limits
    83
    
    Setting Window Limits
    84
- Limits Checking Application
  84
- Limits Checking Results
  84
  - Range of Values for Window Limits
    85
- Remote I/O TTL Outputs
  86
  - Checking for Limit Failures
    87
- Pass/Fail Limit Indicators
  88
  - Selecting a Digital or Analog Display
    89
- Analog Display
  89
- Digital and Analog Display
  89
  - Setting the Range
    92
  - Configuring the Remote Interface
    93
    
    Hp-Ib
    93
    
    Rs232/Rs422
    94
- RS232/422 Pin Assignment
  94
  - Remote Interface Overview
    96
- Interface Overview Examples
  97
  - Programming Language Selection
    98
  - Recorder Output
    99
- Test Setup for Recording Swept Measurements
  99
  - Leveling a Source Output
    100
  - Saving and Recalling Power Meter Configurations
    101
- Save/Recall" Screen
  102
  - How Measurements Are Calculated
    103
  - Presetting the Power Meter
    104
    
    Preset Conditions
    104
  - Self Test
    106
    
    Power on Self Test
    106
    
    Front Panel Selection of Self Tests
    107
    
    Remote Testing
    109
    
    Test Descriptions
    110
  - Operator Maintenance
    113
    
    Replacing the Power Line Fuse
    113
- Replacing the Fuse
  113
  - Contacting Hewlett-Packard
    114
    
    Before Calling Hewlett-Packard
    114
    
    Check the Basics
    115
    
    Instrument Serial Numbers
    115
    
    Sales and Service Offices
    117
    
    Returning Your Power Meter for Service
    120
Menu Reference

121
- Introduction
  122
- The Front Panel Menu Maps
  123
  - Dbm/W Menu
    123
  - Frequency/Cal Fac Menu
    124
  - Meas Setup Menu
    125
  - Rel/Offset Menu
    126
  - Save/Recall Menu
    126
  - System Inputs Menu (1 of 4)
    127
  - System Inputs Menu (2 of 4)
    128
  - System Inputs Menu (3 of 4)
    129
  - System Inputs Menu (4 of 4)
    130
  - Zero/Cal Menu
    131
- Front Panel Menu Reference
  132
  - Diagrammatical Hardkeys
    156
Error Messages

159
- Introduction
  160
- Error Annunciator Position
  160
  - Error Messages
    162
Specifications

171
- Introduction
  172
- Power Meter Specifications
  173
  - Meter
    173
  - Accuracy
    174
  - Power Reference
    175
- Power Meter Supplemental Characteristics
  176
  - Power Reference
    176
  - Zero Drift of Sensors
    177
  - Measurement Noise
    177
  - Noise Multiplier
    177
  - Settling Time
    179
  - Settling Time
    180
  - Power Sensor Specifications
    182
- Battery Option 001 Operational Characteristics
  183
- General Characteristics
  184
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    184
- Environmental Characteristics
  185
  - General Conditions
    185
  - Operating Environment
    185
  - Storage Conditions
    185
- General
  186
  - Dimensions
    186
  - Weight
    186
  - Safety
    186
  - Remote Programming
    186
  - Non-Volatile Memory
    187

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