HP 8590 E & L Series Spectrum Analyzers and HP 8591C Cable TV ...

Test Program
To test the connection between the computer and the spectrum analyzer, turn on your
spectrum analyzer and follow the instructions below.
1. Refer to the HP 82300 Language Processor documentation to install the language processor
board in your computer and load the BASIC programming language into your computer.
2. Check the HP-IB address of the spectrum analyzer: press Cm], More I of 3 ,
ANALYZER ADDRESS . The usual address for the spectrum analyzer is 18. If necessary, reset
the address of the spectrum analyzer: press [CONFIG), Mare 1 of 3 , ANALYZER ADDRESS ,
18 IHz) (or enter the appropriate address).
3. Enter the following program, then press (KjJ on the computer. If you need help entering
and running the program, refer to your computer and software documentation.
The program shows that the computer is able to send instructions to, and read information
from, the spectrum analyzer.
10 PRINTER IS 1
20 Analyzer=718
30 CLEAR Analyzer
40 OUTPUT Analyzer ; “IP ; SNGLS ; ”
50 OUTPUT Analyzer;"CF 3OOMZ;TS;"
60 OUTPUT Analyzer;"CF?;"
70 ENTER Analyzer;A
80 PRINT "CENTER FREQUENCY = ";A;"Hz";
90 END
The program tells the spectrum analyzer to perform an instrument preset and enter
single-sweep mode. Next, the program sets the center frequency to 300 MHz and takes a
sweep. The program then queries the center frequency value and tells the computer to display
CENTERFREQUENCY= 3.OE+8 Hz.
If the computer does not display the center frequency, refer to “If There is a Problem” at the
end of this chapter.
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