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SourceXpress Programmer Manuali
Table of Contents
iiSourceXpress Programmer Manual
Getting Started
Introduction
This programmer manual provides information on how to use commands for
remotely controlling the SourceXpress software.
The SourceXpress programmatic interface works seamlessly with the
AWG70000A series instrument’s programmatic interface. Using a single VISA
or raw socket session, it is possible to communicate with both SourceXpress
and AWG70000A series instruments.
For information on the Remote Control, GPIB Parameters, LAN Parameters,
Connecting to the Instrument using GPIB, and Setting up GPIB Communication,
refer to t
Manual.
he AWG70000A series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Programmer
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Documentation
Documentation
In addition to this SourceXpress Programmer Guide, the following documentation
is included with this application:
SourceXpress Help. The help provides in-depth operation and user interface
help.
SourceXpress User Manual (PDF). This is adapted from the SourceXpress
help system.
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Syntax and Commands
Command Syntax
For information on the Syntax Overview, Command and Query Structure,
Clearing the Instrument, Command Entry, Parameter Types, SCPI Commands
and Queries,
Programmer Manual.
refer to the AWG70000A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators
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Command Syntax
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Command Groups
Connectivity
Wavefo
rm plug-in group commands
group commands
Table 2-1: Connectivity group commands and their descriptions
CommandDescriptio
CONNectivi
CONNectivity:CONNectConnects SourceXpress to a remote
CONNecti
CONNect
Table 2-2: Waveform plug-in group commands and their descriptions
Comman
WPLug
WPLugin:PLUGins?Returns all the available waveform creation
vity:DISConnect
ivity:STATus?
d
in:ACTive
ty:ACTive
n
Sets or retu
connected generator's name.
generator using the generator's hostname
or IP addre
Disconnects the named remote generator
from Sour
Returns
generator.
Descri
Sets o
plug-in.
plug-ins.
rns the active generator using the
ss.
ceXpress.
the connection status of the named
ption
r returns the active waveform creation
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Command Groups
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Command Descriptions
CONNectivity:ACTive
Conditions
Group
Syntax
Arguments
Returns
This command
name. The active generator is the target of instrument operations. Only a single
generator can be active at once.
The set version of this command must use the actual generator name as listed in
the Connected Generators list (in the SourceXpress application).
The generator must be connected before it can become active.