Agilent E1441A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Module Setup 13
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Agilent E1441A
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Module Setup
General Information
This chapter provides general module information followed by the tasks you
must perform to set up your module and verify your installation was
successful. Chapter contents are:
• Setting the Module Address Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
• Interrupt Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
• Installing into the Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
• Faceplate Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16
• Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
• The Agilent E1441A Function Generator and Arbitrary Waveform
Generator (FUNC/ARB WAVEFORM GEN) is a VXIbus C-size
message-based slave device.
• Programming the Agilent E1441A can either be through a command
module using an GPIB interface or an embedded controller. In either
case you can use the Standard Commands for Programmable
Instruments (SCPI; See “Agilent E1441A SCPI Command Reference”
on page 65.) with the Standard Instrument Control Language (SICL).
• A VXIplug&play driver is supplied on a CD Rom with the Agilent
E1441A. All documentation for the use of this driver is contained
on-line.
• Option 001 provides a ±1 ppm timebase which gives 10 times the
frequency stability of the standard timebase. It also provides you the
ability to control phase offset.
