Alternate Programming Language Compatibility; To Select The Programming Language - HP 34401A User Manual

Chapter 4 Remote Interface Reference

Alternate Programming Language Compatibility

Alternate Programming Language Compatibility
You can configure the HP 34401A to accept and execute the commands
of either the HP 3478A multimeter or the Fluke 8840A/8842A
multimeter. Remote operation will only allow you to access the
functionality of the multimeter language selected. You can take
advantage of the full functionality of the HP 34401A only through the
programming language. For more information on selecting the
SCPI
alternate languages from the front panel menu, see "To Select the
Programming Language," on the previous page. From the remote
interface, use the following commands to select the alternate languages:
select SCPI language
L1
select HP 3478A language
L2
select Fluke 8840A language
L3
Virtually all of the commands available for the other two multimeters
are implemented in the HP 34401A, with the exception of the self-test
and calibration commands. You must always calibrate the HP 34401A
language setting. The calibration commands from the
using the
SCPI
other two multimeters will not be executed.
Be aware that measurement timing may be different in the alternate
language compatibility modes.
HP 3478A Language Setting
All HP 3478A commands are accepted and executed by the HP 34401A
with equivalent operations, with the exception of the commands shown
below. Refer to your HP 3478A Operating Manual for further remote
interface programming information.
HP 3478A Command
C Perform a calibration.
Device Clear Perform a self-test and reset.
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Description HP 34401A Action
Command is accepted but is ignored.
Self-test is not executed.