
6- 2 Agilent B2900 SCPI Command Reference, Edition 2
Using Your Existing Programs
Agilent B2900 supports two command sets, default and conventional. The default
command set is designed to support all B2900 functions. The conventional
command set is designed for using existing programs for controlling existing
instruments, such as Series 2400 from Keithley Instruments, Inc.
To switch the
command set
To switch to the conventional command set, enter the :SYSTem:LANGuage “2400”
command or use the front panel keys System>SCPI>2400.
To return to the default command set, enter the :SYSTem:LANGuage “DEF”
command or use the front panel keys System>SCPI>Default.
B2900 will restart automatically, and the command set will be switched after the
boot.
To use default
command set
The default command set must be used for normal programming which uses all
B2900 functions. See the previous chapters which describe B2900’s default SCPI
commands. You do not need to read this chapter.
To use
conventional
command set
The conventional command set can be used for using programs created for existing
instruments. Refer to the following procedure and edit or modify your program as
needed. Also see the existing instrument’s manuals for its SCPI commands.
1. Open your program.
2. Check the SCPI commands used in the program. Confirm that the commands are
supported by B2900. See the following sections.
• “Conventional commands supported by B2900”
• “Conventional commands partially supported by B2900”
• “Conventional commands not supported by B2900”
3. Do not change the command if it is supported by B2900.
4. Delete or comment-out the command if it is not supported by B2900. B2900 will
generate an error if an unsupported command is still effective.
5. Modify the command if it is partially supported by B2900. B2900 will support a
part of some functions. Or, delete or comment-out the command if it is
unnecessary.
6. Save as a new program.
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