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Agilent 75000 Series C
Agilent E1441A
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
User/Service and SCPI Programming Manual
Where to Find it - Online and Printed Information:
System installation (hardware/software) ............VXIbus Configuration Guide*
Agilent VIC (VXI installation software)*
Module configuration and wiring .......................This Manual
SCPI programming .............................................This Manual
SCPI example programs .....................................This Manual, Driver Disk
SCPI command reference ..................................This Manual
Register-Based Programming.............................This Manual
VXIplug&play programming ............................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play example programs .....................VXIplug&play Online Help
VXIplug&play function reference......................VXIplug&play Online Help
Soft Front Panel information ..............................VXIplug&play Online Help
VISA language information................................Agilent VISA User's Guide
Agilent VEE programming information.............Agilent VEE User's Manual
*Supplied with Agilent Command Modules, Embedded Controllers, and VXLink.
*E1441-90003*
Manual Part Number: E1441-90003
Printed September 2012
Printed in Malaysia E0912
Contents
Agilent E1441A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User's Manual
Edition 3
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT..................................... 7
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................. 8
WARNINGS................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 1
Agilent E1441A
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Module Setup ....................................... 13
General Information.................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Module Address Switch............................................................................ 14
Interrupt Priority ......................................................................................................... 15
Installing into the Mainframe ..................................................................................... 15
Faceplate Indicators and Connectors .......................................................................... 16
Initial Operation .......................................................................................................... 17
Example Programs .............................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2
Agilent E1441A Application Information ................................................................. 19
Functional Capabilities ............................................................................................... 19
Output Configuration .......................................................................................... 19
Amplitude Modulation (AM) .............................................................................. 28
Frequency Modulation (FM) ............................................................................... 30
FM Carrier Waveform Shape .............................................................................. 31
Burst Modulation ................................................................................................. 33
Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Modulation ....................................................... 40
Frequency Sweep ................................................................................................ 43
Arbitrary Waveforms .......................................................................................... 46
Built-In Arbitrary Waveforms ............................................................................. 48
Phase-Lock Capabilities (Opt 001) ..................................................................... 49
Triggering the Function Generator ...................................................................... 52
System-Related Operations......................................................................................... 55
Error Conditions .................................................................................................. 55
Self-Test .............................................................................................................. 55
Memory Locations .............................................................................................. 56
Firmware Revision Query ................................................................................... 56
SCPI Language Version Query ........................................................................... 56
Power-On and Reset State ................................................................................... 57
Application Program Examples .................................................................................. 58
C Language Programs ......................................................................................... 58
Compiling and Linking a C Program .................................................................. 58
Example Programs .............................................................................................. 58
Chapter 3
Agilent E1441A SCPI Command Reference ............................................................. 65
CALibration ................................................................................................................ 73
DATA ......................................................................................................................... 77
Contents 3
FORMat ...................................................................................................................... 84
MEMory...................................................................................................................... 85
OUTPut....................................................................................................................... 87
PHASe ........................................................................................................................ 90
[SOURce:] .................................................................................................................. 92
APPLy Commands ..................................................................................................... 96
FM COMMANDS .................................................................................................... 104
Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) Commands ............................................................. 108
Selecting an Arbitrary Waveform............................................................................. 110
STATus..................................................................................................................... 117
SYSTem.................................................................................................................... 120
TRIGger .................................................................................................................... 121
IEEE 488.2Common CommandReference .............................................................. 124
Agilent E1441A Power-On and Reset State ............................................................. 130
SCPI Command Quick Reference ............................................................................ 131
Appendix A
Agilent E1441A Specifications .................................................................................. 135
Appendix B
Agilent E1441A Error Messages .............................................................................. 141
Execution Errors ....................................................................................................... 141
Self-Test Errors......................................................................................................... 147
Calibration Errors ..................................................................................................... 147
Arbitrary Waveform Errors ...................................................................................... 149
Option 001 Phase-Lock Errors ................................................................................. 151
Appendix C
Agilent E1441A Function Generator Tutorial ........................................................ 153
Direct Digital Synthesis ............................................................................................ 153
Signal Imperfections ................................................................................................. 155
Output Amplitude Control ........................................................................................ 156
Floating Signal Generators ....................................................................................... 157
Attributes of AC Signals........................................................................................... 157
Modulation................................................................................................................ 158
Appendix D
Service Procedures ..................................................................................................... 163
Closed-Case Electronic Calibration.......................................................................... 164
Agilent Technologies Calibration Services .............................................................. 164
Calibration Interval ................................................................................................... 164
Time Required for Calibration.................................................................................. 164
Automated Verification and Calibration Procedures................................................ 164
Recommended Test Equipment ................................................................................ 165
Test Considerations................................................................................................... 165
Performance Verification Tests ................................................................................ 166
Self-Test ............................................................................................................ 166
Quick Performance Check ................................................................................ 167
4 Contents
Performance Verification Tests ......................................................................... 167
Frequency Verification ............................................................................................. 167
Function Gain and Linearity Verification................................................................. 168
DC Function Offset Verification .............................................................................. 168
AC Amplitude Verification ...................................................................................... 169
Amplitude Flatness Verification ............................................................................... 171
AM Modulation Depth Verification ......................................................................... 172
Optional Performance Verification Tests ................................................................. 172
Square Wave Duty Cycle Verification .............................................................. 172
Distortion Verification ...................................................................................... 173
Calibration Security Code......................................................................................... 174
Unsecuring the Function Generator (Lost Security Code) ................................ 175
Calibration Count...................................................................................................... 176
Calibration Message ................................................................................................. 176
General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure.............................................................. 177
Aborting a Calibration in Progress ........................................................................... 178
Frequency and Burst Rate Adjustment ..................................................................... 178
Function Gain and Linearity Adjustment ................................................................. 179
AC Amplitude Adjustment (High-Z)........................................................................ 180
Modulation Adjustment ............................................................................................ 181
AC Amplitude Adjustment (50 Ohms)..................................................................... 182
DC Output Adjustment ............................................................................................. 184
Duty Cycle Adjustment ............................................................................................ 185
AC Amplitude Flatness Adjustment ......................................................................... 185
Error Messages ......................................................................................................... 188
Performance Test Record.......................................................................................... 190
Test Limits ......................................................................................................... 190
Measurement Uncertainty ................................................................................. 190
Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR) .............................................................................. 190
Index .............................................................................................................................. 199
Contents 5
6 Contents
Certification
Agilent Technologies, Inc. certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent
Technologies further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and
Technology (formerly National Bureau of Standards), to the extent allowed by that organization's calibration facility, and to the
calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY STATEMENT
PRODUCT: E1441A DURATION OF WARRANTY: 1 year
1. Agilent warrants Agilent hardware, accessories and supplies against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified
above. If Aglent receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Agilent will, at its option, either repair or replace products
which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
2. Agilent warrants that Agilent software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty
period, Agilent will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.
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time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt
return of the product.
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Agilent installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.
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or supplies not supplied by Agilent Technologies, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published
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The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as "commercial
computer software" as defined in DFARS 252.227- 7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun
1995), as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as "Restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun
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Software and Documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the Agilent standard software agreement for the product
involved.
IEC Measurement Category II Overvoltage Protection
This is a measurement Category II product designed for measurements at voltages up to 300V from earth, including measurements of
voltages at typical mains socket outlets. The product should not be used to make voltage measurements on a fixed electrical installation
including building wiring, circuit breakers, or service panels.
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