Agilent B2200A
Femto Leakage Switch
Mainframe
Agilent B2201A
14ch Low Leakage Switch
Mainframe
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name :
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Supplier’s Address :
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CH - 1110 Morge s
Switzerland
Declares under sole responsibility that the product as originally delivere d
Product Name :
Model Number :
Product Options:
Femto Leakag e Switch Mainframe
Femto Leakage Switch Modul e
14ch Low Leakag e Switch Mainfram e
14ch Low Leakag e Switch Modul e
Agilent B2200A
Agilent B2210A
Agilent B2201A
Agilent B2211A
This declaration covers all options of the above product(s )
complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European Directives, and carries
the CE marking accordingl y:
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC )
EMC Direc tive (89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC)
and conforms with the following product standard s
EMC
Standar d
Limit
IEC 61326:2002/ EN 61326:02
CISPR 11:1999+A2 / EN 55011:1998+A1
IEC 61000-4-2:2001 / EN 61000-4-2:1995+A1+A2
IEC 61000-4-3:2002 / EN 61000-4-3:1996+A1+A2
IEC 61000-4-4:1995+A1+A2 / EN 61000-4-4:1995+A1
IEC 61000-4-5:2001 / EN 61000-4-5:1995+A1
IEC 61000-4-6:2001 / EN 61000-4-6:1996+A1
IEC 61000-4-11:2001 / EN 61000-4-11:1994+A1
Group1 Class A
4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz
0.5 kV signal lines, 1 kV power lines
0.5 kV line-line, 1 kV line-ground
3 V, 0.15-80 MHz
1cycle, 100%
Canada: ICES-001:1998
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 2064.1
The product was tested in a typical configuration with Agilent Technologies test systems.
IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001
Safety
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:1992, NRTL/C
Supplementary Information:
This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:
Sep 24, 2004
Date
Toshiyuki Kawaj i
QA Manager
Agilent Technologie s
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Herstellerbescheinigung
GEÄUSCHEMISSION
Lpa < 70 dB
am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb
nach DIN 45635 T. 19
Manufacturer’s Declaration
ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION
Lpa < 70 dB
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operator position
normal operation
per ISO 7779
NOTE
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme ?Hla norme NMB-001 du Canada.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking
requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/
electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive
Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation”
product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the
protections provided by the equipment. In addition, it violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
assumes no liability for customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
NOTE
Agilent B2200 complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II for mains input and
INSTALLATION CATEGORY I for measurement input terminals, and
POLLUTION DEGREE 2 defined in IEC 1010-1.
Agilent B2200 is INDOOR USE products.
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GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
This is Safety Class I instrument. To minimize shock hazard, the instrument
chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power
terminal and the power cable must meet International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) safety standards.
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DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operation personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance
personnel. Do not replace components with power cable connected. Under
certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits
before touching them.
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DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
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DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute
parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the
instrument to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for services and
repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS
Warnings, such as example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures
throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be
followed.
WARNING
Dangerous Voltage, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument.
Use extreme caution when handling, testing, and adjusting.
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Safety Symbols
The general definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are
listed below.
Instruction manual symbol: the product will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against
damage to the instrument.
Indicates dangerous voltage and potential for electrical shock. Do not touch
terminals that have this symbol when insrument is on.
Affixed to product containing static sensitive devices--use anti-static handling
procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to component.
Protective conductor terminal. For protection against electrical shock in case of a
fault. Used with field wiring terminals to indicate the terminal which must be
connected to ground before operating equipment.
Frame or chassis terminal. A connection to the frame (chassis) of the equipment
which normally includes all exposed metal structures.
Indicates earth (ground) terminal.
Alternating current.
Direct current.
ON (Supply).
OFF (Supply).
STANDBY (Supply).
Means INSTALLATION CATEGORY I. Measurement terminals on the rear panel
comply with INSTALLATION CATEGORY I.
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WARNING
CAUTION
The warning sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or death to personal.
The caution sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, condition or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product.
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In This Manual
This manual is a user’s guide for Agilent B2200A/B2201A Switch Mainframe, and
consists of the following chapters:
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Introduction
Describes an overview and specifications of the Agilent B2200 series.
Installation
Describes how to install the Agilent B2200 and how to setup the input/output.
Front Panel Operation
Explains the front panel operation and the switch control functions of the
Agilent B2200, also provides the reference information of the front panel keys
and display.
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Programming
Explains the programming examples that control the Agilent B2200.
SCPI Command Reference
Describes the all commands of the Agilent B2200 SCPI commands.
VXIplug&play Driver
Describes the all functions of the Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver.
Error Messages
Lists and describes the error messages for the Agilent B2200.
Text Conventions
The following text conventions are used in this manual:
Screen Text
Represents text that appears on screen of the controller.
Refers to a related document, or is used for emphasis.
Italic
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Contents
1. Introduction
Agilent B2200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Supplemental Information for B2200A/B2210A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Supplemental Information for B2201A/B2211A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Accessories and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Storage and Shipping Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Installing the B2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
To Set the GPIB Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
To Connect the GPIB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
To Install the Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
To Install the Blank Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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Self-Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Connector Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
To Make Connections to DUT Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Measurement Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
To Change Connection Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
To Open All Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
To Use Couple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
To Display Firmware Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
To Display Module Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
To Read Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
To Set Beeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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Switch Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Channel Configuration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Connection Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Connection Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Bias Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Ground Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Couple Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
LED Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Function key group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Edit key group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
4. Programming
Programming Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
SCPI Command Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Switch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Programming Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Connecting Input-Output Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using Bias Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using Ground Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
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Capacitance Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Required Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
To Create Compensation Data File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Common Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Commands Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
*CLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
*ESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
*ESR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
*IDN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
*RST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
*SRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
*STB? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
*TST? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
*WAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:STATe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:CLEar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe[:EXECute]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:STATe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable:CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
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[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe:CARD? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
[:ROUTe]:OPEN:CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:CHANnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
:SYSTem:CDEScription? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
:SYSTem:CPON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
:SYSTem:CTYPe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
:SYSTem:DISPlay:STRing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
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:SYSTem:ERRor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
:SYSTem:KLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
:SYSTem:MEMOry:LOAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
:SYSTem:MEMOry:SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
:SYSTem:PEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Status Reporting Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Status Byte Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Service Request Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Standard Event Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Standard Event Status Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Output Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Installing VXIplug&play Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
agb220xa_biasChanList. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
agb220xa_biasChanList_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
agb220xa_biasPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
agb220xa_close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
agb220xa_closeCard_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
agb220xa_closeList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
agb220xa_closeList_Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
agb220xa_cmd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
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agb220xa_cmdInt16_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
agb220xa_cmdInt32_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
agb220xa_cmdReal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
agb220xa_cmdString_Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
agb220xa_errorQueryDetect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
agb220xa_esr_Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
agb220xa_groundChanCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
agb220xa_init . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
agb220xa_opc_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
agb220xa_openCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
agb220xa_openList. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
agb220xa_openList_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
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agb220xa_readStatusByte_Q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
agb220xa_revision_query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
agb220xa_testClear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
agb220xa_timeOut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
agb220xa_timeOut_Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
agb220xa_unusedPort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
Device-Dependent Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Query Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
B2200 Specific Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
B2200 Channel Related Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
B2200 Card/Mode/Port Related Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
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“Front Panel”
“Rear Panel”
“Switch Modules”
“Specifications”
“Accessories and Options”
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Agilent B2200 Series
Agilent B2200 Series
Agilent B2200 series is a switching matrix designed for semiconductor dc
characteristics measurement applications. The Agilent B2200 series has 14 input
ports and four card slots for the switch modules (plug-in cards), and can configure a
12, 24, 36, or 48 outputs switching matrix. The Agilent B2200A/B2201A supports
the following dedicated switch module.
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Agilent B2210A fA Leakage Switch Module
Dedicated for the Agilent B2200A mainframe.
Agilent B2211A 14ch Low Leakage Switch Module
Dedicated for the Agilent B2201A mainframe.
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NOTE
Mixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
Basic functions of the Agilent B2200 series are listed below.
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SMU inputs (for source monitor units): 8 ports
AUX inputs (multipurpose inputs): 6 ports
Outputs: 12, 24, 36, or 48 ports
Connection setup and status monitor on the front panel
Status display on the LED matrix display
Connection setup by the Light pen
Automatic control through GPIB interface
Auto ground function
Self-test, relay function test
Relay cleaning
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Front Panel
The Agilent B2200 series provides the front panel keys, the LCD, and the LED
matrix display for the status monitor and connection setup.
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Line switch
Used to turn the Agilent B2200 on or off.
LCD
Used to monitor the status and set the connection. See Chapter 3 for the details.
Front panel keys
Used to set the Agilent B2200. See Chapter 3 for the details.
LED matrix display
Displays the status of the matrix switches. Also used to set the matrix connection
with the light pen.
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SMU Input
Inputs for the source monitor unit (SMU). Eight input ports. Up to four kelvin
inputs are available. Triaxial BNC connector.
AUX Input
Multipurpose inputs. Six input ports. Coaxial BNC connector. CMH and CML
terminals are the input ports for the capacitance measurement.
The input port 12 (AUX Input 12) is the default ground input port. If you assign
the port as the ground input port, this ground port will be internally connected to
the ground when the ground mode is set to ON. In this case, open this connector.
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Light Pen
Connector for the Agilent 16443A Light pen. Used to set the matrix connection
with the LED matrix display.
CAUTION
For the SMU Input terminals, the maximum measurement voltage/current/voltage
between terminals are ±200 V/1 A/300 V, respectively. And for the AUX Input
terminals, they are ±100 V/0.5 A/100 V.
Do not apply an input signal over these limits to the input terminals. If you do, the
Agilent B2200 will be damaged. If you use a bias source that has current limit
capability, set the bias source current limit.
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Figure 1-1
Front Panel View
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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
The Agilent B2200 series has four card slots for the switch modules, the GPIB
interface and so on.
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Card slots
For the Agilent B2200A mainframe, the Agilent B2210A cards are installed.
For the Agilent B2201A mainframe, the Agilent B2211A cards are installed.
Mixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
GPIB interface
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Use an Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB interface or Agilent 10833A/B/C/D GPIB
cable to connect to an external computer or equipment.
Serial number
You need this serial number when using the Agilent Technologies telephone
assistance program.
LINE input receptacle
AC power cable is connected to this receptacle.
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Rear Panel
Figure 1-2
Rear Panel View
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Switch Modules
Switch Modules
The Agilent B2200A and B2201A support the dedicated switch module, Agilent
B2210A and B2211A, respectively.
By installing the modules, the module inputs will be connected internally to the
front panel input connectors. And 12 output connectors will face the rear panel. The
type of the output connectors is the triaxial BNC. Up to six kelvin outputs are
available.
Image of the output terminals and the block diagram of the switch module are
shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-3
Switch Module Output Terminals
WARNING
NOTE
Do not touch the force and guard terminals of the output connectors while the
Agilent B2200 is turned on. Dangerous voltages up to the maximum input
voltage may be present at the output connectors.
Mixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
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Specifications
series.
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“Switch Modules”
“Supplemental Information for B2200A/B2210A”
“Supplemental Information for B2201A/B2211A”
The specifications are the performance standards or limits against which these units
have been tested. The supplemental information is not warranted, but provides
useful information about functions and performance.
If not noted otherwise, the conditions for specifications and supplemental
information are as follows:
Temperature: 23 °C ± 5 °C
Humidity: 5 % to 60 % R.H.
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Temperature
range:
Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Storage: − 20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity range:
Operating: 5 % to 70 % R.H., non-condensing
Storage:
< 80 % R.H. at 35 °C, < 60 % R.H. at 65 °C, non-condensing (B2200A/B2210A)
< 80 % R.H. at 65 °C, non-condensing (B2201A/B2211A)
Altitude:
Operating: 0 to 2,000 m (6,500 ft)
Storage: 0 to 15,240 m (50,000 ft)
Regulatory
compliance:
Safety: CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1/IEC 1010-1
EMC: CISPR 11 Group 1 class A&EN50082-1
Power
90 to 264 V (continuous), 47 to 63 Hz, 2 A/200 VA maximum
requirement:
Number of slots:
Dimensions:
4 slots for 48 mm height switch module
B2200A/B2201A: 430 mm W × 320 mm H × 600 mm D
B2210A/B2211A: 395 mm W × 48 mm H × 500 mm D
Weight:
B2200A/B2201A: approximately 14.0 kg
B2210A: approximately 5.0 kg
B2211A: approximately 3.5 kg
Number of ports:
SMU input: 8 triaxial ports (with Guard)
AUX input: 6 coaxial ports (two ports for capacitance measurement)
Output: 12 triaxial ports (with Guard), maximum 48 ports
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Switch Modules
Table 1-1 lists the specifications when the switch module is installed in the
mainframe. In the table, the conditions are as follows:
Conditions: 23 °C ± 5 °C, 5 % to 60 % R.H.
Table 1-1
Agilent B2210A/B2211A Switch Module Specifications
B2210A
B2211A
Max. current rating (A)
SMU input
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.5
AUX input
Max. voltage rating (V)
SMU input, channel to common
SMU input, channel to channel
AUX input, channel to common
AUX input, channel to channel
Closed channel residual resistance (Ω)
SMU input
200
300
100
100
200
300
100
100
0.6
1.5
0.6
1.5
AUX input
Channel isolation resistance (Ω)
SMU input
1014
109
5 × 1013
109
AUX input
The Agilent B2200A mainframe supports the Agilent B2210A module.
The Agilent B2201A mainframe supports the Agilent B2211A module.
Mixed configuration of the switch modules is not supported.
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Offset current 1
< 10 fA (typical 3 fA) (SMU input)
IM noise (RMS) 2
0.6 fA (SMU input)
Channel crosstalk capacitance < 1 pF/channel (SMU input)
< 3 pF/channel (AUX input)
Offset voltage
< 50 µV (SMU input)
< 80 µV (AUX input)
2.0 seconds
Settling time 3
Bandwidth (at -3dB)
Guard capacitance 4
30 MHz (SMU input)
< 145 pF (SMU input)
Additional C measurement error 5 < ± 1 % + 0.2 pF (SMU input)
1. When the voltage applied to all input-output channels is 0 V.
2. Measured by the Agilent 4156C with the integration time setting 100 PLC.
When the voltage applied to all other input-output paths is 0 V.
3. The time until the measurement value settles to within 50 fA of the final
value. When the applied voltage is 10 V.
4. When four modules have been installed in the mainframe. And when only
one input-output path is made.
5. For the measurement less than 1000 pF at the frequency 1 kHz to 1 MHz,
using the Agilent 4284A with 3 m cable. After the compensation using the
capacitance compensation algorithm (a function of VXIplug&play driver).
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Offset current 1
< 50 fA (SMU input)
IM noise (RMS) 2
5 fA (SMU input)
Channel crosstalk capacitance < 0.5 pF/channel (SMU input)
< 3 pF/channel (AUX input)
Offset voltage
< 80 µV (SMU input)
< 100 µV (AUX input)
2.0 seconds
Settling time 3
Bandwidth (at -3dB)
Guard capacitance 4
30 MHz (SMU input)
< 145 pF (SMU input)
Additional C measurement error 5 < ± 1 % + 0.2 pF (SMU input)
1. When the voltage applied to all input-output paths is 0 V.
2. Measured by the Agilent 4156C with the integration time setting 100 PLC.
When the voltage applied to all other input-output paths is 0 V.
3. The time until the measurement value settles to within 300 fA of the final
value. When the applied voltage is 10 V.
4. When four modules have been installed in the mainframe. And when only
one input-output path is made.
5. For the measurement less than 1000 pF at the frequency 1 kHz to 1 MHz,
using the Agilent 4284A with 3 m cable. After the compensation using the
capacitance compensation algorithm (a function of VXIplug&play driver).
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Accessories and Options
Agilent B2200 is furnished with the following accessories.
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Power cable, 1 ea.
Operation summary sheet, 1 ea.
Manual CD-ROM, 1 ea.
Software CD-ROM, 1 ea.
Stores the Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver.
The Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver supports Windows XP Professional,
Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, and Windows 95.
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Table 1-2 lists the options and accessories available for the Agilent B2200.
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Options and Accessories
Option Item
Model
Number
Description
B2200A
fA Leakage Switch Mainframe
B2200A-UK6
Commercial cal. certificate w/ test data
B2200A-ABA Manual set, English
B2200A-ABJ
Manual set, Japanese
B2201A
14ch Low Leakage Switch Mainframe
Commercial cal. certificate w/ test data
B2201A-UK6
B2201A-ABA Manual set, English
B2201A-ABJ
Manual set, Japanese
B2210A
B2211A
16443A
16493H
fA Leakage Switch Module (for B2200A)
14ch Low Leakage Switch Module (for B2201A)
Light pen
GNDU cable (between 41501/4142 and 16495F/G)
1.5 m length
16493H-001
16493H-002
3 m length
16493J
Interlock cable
(between E5260/E5270/4155/4156 and 16495F/G)
16493J-001
16493J-002
16493J-003
1.5 m length
3 m length
5 m length
16493K
16493L
Kelvin triaxial cable
(between B2200 inputs and E5260/E5270/4156/41501)
16493K-001
16493K-002
1.5 m length
3 m length
GNDU cable (between E5260/E5270 and 16495F/G)
16493L-001
16493L-002
16493L-003
1.5 m length
3 m length
5 m length
16493N
GNDU cable for Kelvin connection
(between B2200 inputs and E5260/E5270/41501/4142)
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Number
Option Item
Description
16494A
Triaxial cable
1.5 m length
3 m length
16494A-001
16494A-002
16494A-003
16494A-005
80 cm length
4 m length
16494B
Kelvin triaxial cable
(between B2200 inputs and 4142B, between B2210/B2211
outputs and 16495F/G)
16494B-001
16494B-002
16494B-003
1.5 m length
3 m length
80 cm length
16494C
16494F
Kelvin triaxial cable
(between B2210/B2211 outputs and B2220A)
16494C-001
16494C-002
16494C-005
1.5 m length
3 m length
4 m length
CMU Input cable, 2 m
(between B2200 CMH/CML and 4-terminal pairs connectors)
16495E
16495F
Half size blank plate
Half size connector plate with 12×triaxial, intlk, GNDU
Bulkhead feedthrough connectors (female to female)
Connectors to contacts for soldering
16495F-001
16495F-002
16495G
Full size connector plate with 24×triaxial, intlk, GNDU
Bulkhead feedthrough connectors (female to female)
Connectors to contacts for soldering
16495G-001
16495G-002
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“Requirements”
“Inspection”
“Installing the B2200”
“Self-Test”
“Output Connections”
“Input Connections”
“Measurement Cable Length”
“Maintenance”
WARNING
The maximum input voltage of the Agilent B2200 is ±200 V. And dangerous
voltages may be present at the output terminals. To prevent electric shock, you
must observe the following safety precautions when using the Agilent B2200.
• Use a three-conductor ac power cable to connect cabinet (if used) and the
Agilent B2200 to an electric ground (safety ground).
• If you need to touch the force and guard terminals of the output connector,
turn off the Agilent B2200 and discharge any capacitors whenever possible.
• Warn workers around the B2200 about dangerous conditions.
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“Power Cable”
“Operating Environment”
“Storage and Shipping Environment”
Power Requirements
CAUTION
Before applying ac line power to the Agilent B2200, ensure that the correct power
cable is used.
The Agilent B2200 can operate from any single-phase ac power source supplying 90
to 264 V in the frequency range from 47 to 63 Hz. The maximum power
consumption is 2 A/200 VA.
Power Cable
In accordance with international safety standards, this instrument is equipped with a
three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet, this
cable grounds the instrument frame. The type of power cable shipped with each
instrument depends on the country of destination. See Table 2-1 for the part numbers
of the power cables available.
If the plug on the cable does not fit the power outlet, or the cable is to be attached to
a terminal block, cut the cable at the plug end and re-wire it. This work should be
performed by a qualified electrician all local electrical codes being strictly observed.
The color coding used in the cable will depend on the cable supplied. If a new plug
is to be connected, it must meet local safety requirements and include the following
features:
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Adequate load-carrying capacity.
Ground connection.
Cable clamp.
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Power Cable
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Plug: CEE 7 Standard
Sheet VII, 250 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-1689
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Plug: AS 3112, 250 V,
10 A
Cable: 8120-1369
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Plug: BS 1363/A,
250 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-1351
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Plug: SEV Type 12,
250 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-2104
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Plug: NEMA 5-15P,
125 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-1378
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Plug: NEMA 6-15P,
250 V, 6 A
Cable: 8120-0698
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Plug: JIS C 8303,
125 V, 12 A
Cable: 8120-4753
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Plug: SR 107-2-D,
250 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-2956
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Plug: IEC 83-B1,
250 V, 10 A
Cable: 8120-4211
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Plug: CEI 23-16, 250 V,
10 A
Cable: 8120-6978
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Plug: Argentine
Resolution 63, Annex
IV, 250 V, 10 A
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Plug: GB 1002, 250 V,
10 A
Cable: 8120-8376
Cable: 8120-6870
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WARNING
For protection from electrical shock, the power cable ground must not be
defeated.
Operating Environment
The Agilent B2200 must be operated within the following environmental
conditions:
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Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Humidity: 5 % to 70 % R.H., non-condensing
Altitude: 0 m to 2,000 m
Storage and Shipping Environment
The Agilent B2200 should be stored or shipped in environments within the
following limits:
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Temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity:
B2200A/B2210A:
< 80 % R.H. (at 35 °C), < 60 % R.H. (at 65 °C), non-condensing
B2201A/B2211A:
< 80 % R.H. (at 65 °C), non-condensing
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Altitude: 0 m to 15,240 m
CAUTION
When storing the Agilent B2200
Protect the Agilent B2200 from temperature extremes to prevent condensation from
forming inside the Agilent B2200. If condensation occurs, the Agilent B2200 may
damage or may not satisfy the specifications. If the Agilent B2200 was placed at the
high temperature and high humidity environment long time, the Agilent B2200 may
degrade its performance.
NOTE
When shipping the Agilent B2200
The Agilent B2200 must be packed in the certain packing materials for protection
from damage when it is shipped. Cover the Agilent B2200 by using the
moisture-proof and dehumidifying packing material (furnished), and pack it by
using packing materials such as carton box and cushioning materials.
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Inspection
CAUTION
Before Opening Packing Materials
The Agilent B2200 contains the condensation sensitive electronic parts. The
condensation will have a negative impact on the Agilent B2200 to operate normally.
Do not open the packing materials, and leave the Agilent B2200 to acclimate it to
the installation environment (temperature and humidity). If it is opened without
enough acclimation, the Agilent B2200 may damage.
When you open the box that contains the Agilent B2200, check the following:
1. Before unpacking any components, inspect all boxes for any signs of damage
that might have occurred during shipment such as:
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•
•
•
Dents
Scratches
Cuts
Water marks
2. When you open the boxes that contain the Agilent B2200, check the components
against the contents lists that are attached to the boxes.
If anything is wrong, notify your local Agilent Technologies sales office.
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Installing the B2200
This section describes how to install the Agilent B2200.
2. Unpack the Agilent B2200 and place it at the installation site.
4. Plug the power cable into the power receptacle.
5. Perform the self-test. See “Self-Test” on page 2-10.
6. If you control the Agilent B2200 by using an external computer:
Set the GPIB address. See “To Set the GPIB Address” on page 2-8 and “To
Connect the GPIB Cable” on page 2-8.
7. If you have to add or replace the switch module:
Turn the Agilent B2200 off, remove the power cable, and install the switch
module. See “To Install the Switch Module” on page 2-9 and “To Install the
Blank Panel” on page 2-9.
NOTE
Plug-in module is shipped from the factory after the specifications are confirmed.
Agilent can guarantee that the modules will function and that the module
performance is designed to meet its specifications. However, if you have any
trouble, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service center.
If you require that the modules be guaranteed to their specifications (for ISO
compliance, etc.), then you must perform a calibration on the instrument (modules
and mainframe together). For calibration, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies
service center.
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To Set the GPIB Address
Every device on the GPIB bus must have a unique address. If you need to change
the GPIB address, turn the Agilent B2200 on and perform the following procedure.
The new GPIB address is recognized only at power on. The Agilent B2200 leaves
the factory with the GPIB address set to 22.
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Move the cursor to CONFIG, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to ADDRESS, then press the Enter key. The following message
will appear on the LCD. XX will be 0 to 30.
GPIB Address = XX
4. Press the arrow key (up or down) to specify the desired GPIB address, then press
the Enter key.
5. Press the Enter key twice.
6. Turn the Agilent B2200 off, and then turn it on again.
To Connect the GPIB Cable
To connect the instrument with a computer or peripheral device via GPIB (IEEE
Std. 488), connect an GPIB cable between the GPIB connector on the instrument
rear panel and the GPIB connector on the peripheral device.
Including the controller, a total of 15 GPIB interfaces can be connected on the same
GPIB bus. The following are rules for connecting GPIB interfaces:
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•
If total number of interfaces ≤ 10:
Max. total cable length = number of interfaces × 2 m.
If total number of interfaces > 10:
Max. total cable length = 20 m.
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Maximum cable length between interfaces is 4 m.
Star connection and cascade connection are allowed. Loop connection is not
allowed.
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To Install the Switch Module
WARNING
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, turn off the mainframe and remove the power
cable before starting the instruction.
Be careful about the module pins used for internal connection to the Agilent B2200.
The pins can be damaged easily.
Use clean handling and anti-static procedures when removing, configuring, and
installing the switch modules. The modules contain components that can be
damaged by static electricity.
The following procedure explains the module installation and removal.
1. Turn off the Agilent B2200, then wait at least 10 seconds before you remove or
install a module.
2. Loosen the screws on both the left and right edges of a blank panel or a module
attached to the slot you want to install a new module.
3. Remove the blank panel or the module.
4. Align the new module with the left and right slot guide rails. Then the
component side should be facing up.
5. Push the module into the slot until you feel it seat firmly into the connector at the
back of the slot.
6. Screw in the screws on the left and right edges of the module.
7. Execute the self-test and the relay test. See “Self-Test” on page 2-10.
To Install the Blank Panel
CAUTION
To prevent thermal damage to the module, be sure that blank panels are installed in
all unused slots.
If the blank panel is not installed to cover an unused slot, install the blank panel as
follows:
1. Align the blank panel over the unused slot.
2. Screw in the screws on the left and right edges of the blank panel.
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Self-Test
NOTE
To confirm the specifications
The self-test and diagnostics checks the operation of the mainframe and the
modules. However they cannot confirm if the Agilent B2200 satisfies its
specifications.
For verifying the specifications, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Service
Center. Trained service personnel will perform calibration (performance
verification).
It is recommended to perform calibration once a year at least.
The following procedure performs the self-test and diagnostics.
1. Turn on the Agilent B2200.
The controller test will be performed. If the Agilent B2200 fails the test, contact
your nearest Agilent Technologies Service Center.
2. Press the Shift key and the Menu key in this order. Self-test menu will appear on
the LCD.
SELF_TEST
RELAY_TEST
KEY
Controller test
Relay test
Front panel interface test
Beeper test
BEEPER
LED
LED matrix test
Light pen test
GPIB test
PEN
GPIB
3. Move the cursor to the test item to perform, then press Enter key.
4. To start the test, move the cursor to EXECUTE, then press Enter key.
To display the previous test result, move the cursor to RESULT, then press Enter
key.
For the details of each test, see “Selftest Menu” on page 3-34.
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Output Connections
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“Output Connectors”
“Connector Plates”
“To Make Connections to DUT Interface”
“To Make Interlock Circuit”
“To Mount Connectors”
NOTE
Output Connections
If you do not use the connector plate for the connection between the output and the
DUT interface, see “To Mount Connectors” on page 2-18.
WARNING
Turn off the Agilent B2200 and all instruments connected. And do not turn
them on until the connection described in this section is completed. If you
Output Connectors
The Agilent B2200 output connectors are the triaxial BNC connector. The input
signals appears at the output as shown in Figure 2-1 when input-output switching
path is made. Figure 2-1 shows signals appear on the output connectors with
non-Kelvin connection. If you make Kelvin connection, the signal of the even
output connectors is Sense, not Force.
Figure 2-1
Output Connector and Output Signal
Signal (force)
Signal (force)
GND
GUARD
GND
(b) When AUX is connected
(a) When SMU is connected
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Connector Plates
Connector plates (Table 2-2) are used for the connection between the Agilent B2200
outputs and the DUT interface (prober and so on). To connect to the connector plate,
use the cable shown in Table 2-3.
Table 2-2
Connector Plate
Agilent Model No.
Description
16495F
Half size connector plate
16495F-001 has 12 triaxial through connectors (female to female), an Intlk
connector, and a GNDU connector (triaxial through, female to female). The back
of the Intlk connector is designed for soldering.
16495F-002 has 12 triaxial connectors, an Intlk connector, and a GNDU
connector. The back of each connector is designed for soldering.
16495G
16495E
Full size connector plate
16495G-001 has 24 triaxial through connectors (female to female), an Intlk
connector, and a GNDU connector (triaxial through, female to female). The back
of the Intlk connector is designed for soldering.
16495G-002 has 24 triaxial connectors, an Intlk connector, and a GNDU
connector. The back of each connector is designed for soldering.
Blank plate
This plate is used to cover openings when you made too big openings for
mounting the connector plate. You will use this plate to cover openings if you
mount the half size connector plate in openings made for the full size connector
plate.
Table 2-3
Output Cable
Agilent Model No.
Description
16494A
16494B
Triaxial cable (for non-Kelvin connection)
Kelvin Triaxial cable (for Kelvin connection)
NOTE
Installing Connector Plate
To install the connector plate, refer to Agilent 16495 Installation Guide.
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For Kelvin connection, use Kelvin triaxial cable listed in Table 2-3. To make a
Kelvin output port (1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11), couple two E5252A output ports as follows:
Kelvin Output Port
Output Port Number
1
3
1 (Force) and 2 (Sense)
3 (Force) and 4 (Sense)
5 (Force) and 6 (Sense)
7 (Force) and 8 (Sense)
9 (Force) and 10 (Sense)
11 (Force) and 12 (Sense)
5
7
9
11
To Make Connections to DUT Interface
This section describes for the connections between the DUT interface and the
connectors connected to the Agilent B2200 output cables. See Table 2-4.
NOTE
Low-Noise Coaxial Cable
For the extended measurement paths over the connector plate, use low-noise coaxial
cable (Agilent part number 8121-1191). This cable can maximize the guard effects
and minimize the impression of the external noise.
Figure 2-2 shows the cutting example of this cable. Key point is the isolation
between the conductive layer and the center conductor. So, cut and trim the end of
the cable as shown in this figure by using a cutter and so on.
Figure 2-2
Coaxial Cable Cutting Example
Cover here using sleeve
Insulator (black)
min 2 mm
Center conductor
(for Force/Sense signal)
approx. 10 to 15 mm
Insulator (clear)
Conductive layer (black)
Outer conductor
(for Guard signal)
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Table 2-4
Connection to the DUT Interface
Kelvin connections
non-Kelvin connections
This connection is available only for the
Kelvin connectors.
Following connection is for the Kelvin
connectors. For the triaxial connectors,
ignore SENSE terminal, and make
connection only for FORCE terminal.
Measurement data will include residual
resistance from the connection cable.
This connection can cancel effects of cable
resistance by connect sense line and force line
as close as possible to DUT terminal.
Common
Common
Guard
Guard
Force
Force
to
DUT
to
DUT
Triaxial
connector
Coaxial cable
Triaxial
connector
Coaxial cable
Common
Guard
Common
Guard
Sense
Sense
Wire
Insulator
Plate
Insulator
Plate
CAUTION
Never connect the guard terminal to any output, including circuit common, chassis
ground, or the guard terminal of any other unit. Doing so may result in an
emergency condition.
For highly accurate current forcing and measurements while minimizing leakage,
surround all force and sense lines from SMU by a guard as far as possible, and make
cables stable by taping.
For reducing capacitance measurement error, tape the cables to any grounded
materials such as shielding box. If you use probe card, grounding the probe card also
reduces capacitance measurement error.
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To Make Interlock Circuit
The interlock circuit is to prevent electric shock when touching measurement
terminals. You must install an interlock circuit on shielding box to prevent
dangerous voltages when door of the shielding box is open.
Figure 2-3 shows the pin assignments of the interlock connector.
Figure 2-3
Interlock Connector Pin Assignments
WARNING
Dangerous voltages of up to the maximum voltage of SMUs may be present at
force, guard, and sense terminals when the interlock terminals are shorted.
Install the interlock circuit as follows.
1. Mount two mechanical switches on your shielding box, so that the switches
close when the door of the shielding box is closed, and open when the door is
opened. For the recommended parts and the dimensions of the switch, see Figure
2-4 and Figure 2-5.
2. Use wire to connect the two switches in series between pin number 1 and 2 (or
3) of the interlock connector. See Figure 2-3.
For example, Agilent 4155/4156 is connected to the interlock circuit, it cannot force
more than ±40 V when the door is open. When door is closed, it can force more than
±40 V.
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Figure 2-4
Dimensions of Interlock Switch (Agilent part number 3101-0302)
6.35
59.4
2.8
8.1
3.1
NC
NO
COM
3.1
22.2
27.8
10
Units: mm
37.8
UGI01011,85x60
Figure 2-5
Dimensions of Interlock Switch (Agilent part number 3101-3241)
10.2
4.3
27.5
10.9
3.1
3.2
Switch off
Switch on
2.0
15.9
3.4
Units: mm
UGI01012,85x60
27.8
6.8
To Install LED Circuit
To install LED circuit on your shielding box, do following:
1. Mount LED on your shielding box. For the recommended parts and the
dimensions of the LED, see Figure 2-6.
2. Use wire to connect the LED between pin 4 and pin 5 (or 6) of the interlock
connector. See Figure 2-3.
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The 4155/4156 semiconductor parameter analyzer's Intlk connector provides the
interlock signal and a LED drive signal. If a LED is connected between pin 4 and
pin 5 (or 6) of the interlock connector, the LED lights to indicate high voltage output
when more than ±40 V is forced from an SMU in the 4155/4156.
Figure 2-6
Dimensions of LED (Agilent part number 1450-0641)
6
5
5.6
Units: mm
To Connect Interlock Circuit to Instrument
Before beginning the measurement, connect the interlock circuit to the instrument’s
interlock connector as follows.
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For the instruments which has a BNC-Type interlock connector:
1. Get the following parts.
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•
Agilent 16493J Interlock cable, 1 ea.
Agilent 16435A Interlock cable adapter, 1 ea.
2. Connect the 16493J interlock cable between the interlock circuit and the
16435A adapter.
3. Connect the BNC cable (furnished with the adapter) between the adapter and
the instrument’s interlock connector.
•
For Agilent 4155/4156/E5260/E5270:
Connect the 16493J interlock cable between the interlock circuit and the
instrument’s interlock connector. You can connect it directly without using any
adapter.
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To Check Interlock Circuit
If you use the 4155/4156, you can easily check the interlock circuit as follows:
1. Connect the Intlk connector of the 4155/4156 to your interlock circuit.
2. Press System front-panel key, then select CALIB/DIAG primary softkey to
display the SYSTEM: SELF-CALIBRATION/DIAGNOSTICS page.
3. In the CALIB/DIAG field, select DIAG secondary softkey.
4. In the CATEGORY field, select I/O PERIPH secondary softkey.
5. Move pointer to the 403 (INT.) Interlock LEDfield.
6. Select EXECUTE secondary softkey.
7. Confirm the following:
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•
LED turns on within 1 sec from when interlock circuit is shorted.
LED turns off within 1 sec from when interlock circuit is open.
To stop the interlock test, select STOP secondary softkey.
To Mount Connectors
This section provides the information needed to mount connectors for the Agilent
B2200 output cable connections on the shielding panel. See this section if you do
not use the connector plate.
1. Get the appropriate parts for your situation. Refer to Table 2-5.
2. Make holes and mount the connectors. Refer to Table 2-6.
For kelvin connections, use the Kelvin cables. The Kelvin cable requires the
kelvin triaxial connector which has two connector holes and three screw holes.
3. Make an interlock circuit as shown in “To Make Interlock Circuit” on page 2-15.
4. Make cable connections to the DUT interface. Refer to “To Make Connections
to DUT Interface” on page 2-13.
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Table 2-5
Recommended Parts
Description
Agilent Part No.
Interlock Connector (6 pin, female)
Switch
1252-1419C
3101-0302 or 3101-3241
1450-0641
LED (VF @ 2.1 V @ IF = 10 mA)
Wire
8150-5680
1250-2457
8121-1191
Triaxial Connector (female)
Low Noise Coaxial Cable
Table 2-6
Dimensions of Connector Holes
Triaxial Connector (in mm)
Interlock Connector (in mm)
∅11.3
1.8
8.2
Kelvin Triaxial Connector (in mm)
14
11
11
14
2.8
10.3
2 − ∅11.3
∅3.2
2 − M3 x 0.5
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Input Connections
This section explains how to connect instruments to the Agilent B2200.
WARNING
Turn off all instruments that will be connected to the Agilent B2200. And do
not turn them on until the connection described in this section is completed. If
you ignore this warning, you may be exposed to dangerous voltage.
The Agilent B2200 input connector has eight SMU input connectors and six AUX
input connectors. Table 2-7 shows cables used to connect the instrument for typical
applications using the Agilent B2200.
You can make the Kelvin connections when using the E5260/E5270/4142/4156
SMU or 41501 HPSMU. Then use cables as follows:
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Agilent 16493K Kelvin triaxial cable for Agilent E5260/E5270/4156/41501
Agilent 16494B Kelvin triaxial cable for Agilent 4142B
To connect the Kelvin triaxial cable to the Agilent B2200 input, use pairs (couple
ports) of the SMU input connectors (1&2, 3&4, 5&6, or 7&8). The input signal for
each Kelvin input is as follows:
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Odd input port number: Force
Even input port number: Sense
Ground Unit (GNDU) can sink over 1 A. For the measurement over 1 A, connect the
GNDU to the connector plate directly by using the Agilent 16493H GNDU cable.
If you never perform the measurement over 1 A, you can connect the GNDU to the
Agilent B2200 inputs. Then use the Agilent 16493N GNDU cable. This cable
requires the Kelvin connection.
CAUTION
Make sure current to the GNDU is less than 1 A if you connect GNDU to the
Agilent B2200 inputs. The maximum input current of the Agilent B2200 is 1A.
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Table 2-7
B2200 Input Connections
Instrument
B2200
Application
Input
Connector
Cable Required
Agilent
Model No. Connector
Output
DC
Measurement
4155
4156
MPSMU
VSU
SMU1 to 8 16494A triaxial cable
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
VMU
Intlk
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
−
16493J interlock cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
HRSMU
SMU1 to 8 16493K Kelvin triaxial cable or
16494A triaxial cable
VSU
VMU
Intlk
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
−
16493J interlock cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
41501
HPSMU
SMU1 to 8 16493K Kelvin triaxial cable or
16494A triaxial cable
MPSMU
PGU
SMU1 to 8 16494A triaxial cable
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
GNDU
SMU1 to 8 16493N GNDU Kelvin cable
−
16493H GNDU cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
4142B
SMU
SMU1 to 8 16494B Kelvin triaxial cable or
16494A triaxial cable
VSU
VMU
GNDU
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
SMU1 to 8 16493HN GNDU Kelvin cable
−
16493H GNDU cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
Intlk
−
16435A interlock cable adapter
and 16493J interlock cable
(for direct connection to Connector Plate)
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Instrument
B2200
Input
Connector
Application
Cable Required
Agilent
Output
Model No. Connector
DC
E5260/
SMU
SMU1 to 8 16493K Kelvin triaxial cable or
16494A triaxial cable
Measurement E5270
GNDU
SMU1 to 8 16493N GNDU Kelvin cable
−
16493H GNDU cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
Interlock
−
16493J interlock cable
(for direct connection to connector plate)
C
C Meter
High, Low CMH/CML 16494F CMU cable for 4 terminal pairs
Measurement
Pulse Input
Bias Input
Pulse
Generator
Output
Output
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
AUX1 to 6 BNC cable
Power
Supply
In the table above,
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CMH/CML connectors are a pair of the AUX inputs.
The Agilent B2200 does not have the interlock connector. Connect directly from
instrument to the connector plate which has an interlock connector.
•
•
The Agilent 41422A/41423A (HCU/HVU) of the Agilent 4142B cannot be used
with the Agilent B2200.
To connect instrument output that uses banana plug to the AUX connector, use
the dual banana plug to BNC adapter (Agilent part number 1251-2277).
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Measurement Cable Length
This section describes how to calculate the total guard capacitance when using an
SMU (source monitor unit). When using an SMU, the length of measurement cables
is limited by the guard capacitance of the cables. The guard capacitance means the
capacitance between the signal line (Force or Sense) and the Guard line.
Table 2-8 lists the guard capacitance for each element of the Agilent B2200’s
measurement environment.
When using the 4155/4156/4142B/E5260/E5270, the maximum limit of the guard
capacitance is approximately 900 pF. So, you add the following and total must be
less than 900 pF:
•
•
•
•
•
Guard capacitance of cable from SMU to B2200 inputs.
Guard capacitance of mainframe and modules.
Guard capacitance of cable from B2200 outputs.
Guard capacitance of cable from connector plate to DUT.
Other capacitances, such as for probe card.
The following is an example to calculate the guard capacitance of a measurement
environment:
Installed Plug-in cards: Four B2210As (145 pF + 8 pF × 3)
Input Cable:
16494A-003 (75 pF)
16494A-001 (130 pF)
Output Cable:
Cable from Connector
Plate to DUT:
8121-1191, 1 m (130 pF)
Probe Card:
Guard Capacitance approximately 10 pF (example)
In this environment, the total guard capacitance (Cg-total) is as follows.
Cg-total = 145+(8×3)+75+130+130+10 pF = 514 pF < 900 pF
Even if you use other instruments, you can use the table for reference about the
measurement cable length and capacitance.
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Table 2-8
Connection
Guard Capacitances of B2200 Measurement Environment (Typical)
Cable
Guard
Agilent Model/Part No.
Length
Capacitance
from SMU to B2200 16494A-003 (for non-Kelvin)
80 cm
1.5 m
80 cm
1.5 m
−
75 pF
130 pF
inputs
16494A-001 (for non-Kelvin)
16494B-003 (for Kelvin, 4142B)
16493K-001 (for Kelvin)
90 pF
150 pF
mainframe and
modules
B2210A (only 1 card is installed)
B2210A (more 1 card)
145 pF
−
8 pF/extra card
145 pF
B2211A (only 1 card is installed)
B2211A (more 1 card)
−
−
8 pF/extra card
130 pF
from B2200 outputs 16494A-001 (for non-Kelvin)
to connector plate or
1.5 m
3 m
4 m
1.5 m
3 m
4 m
X m
16494A-002 (for non-Kelvin)
probe card interface
240 pF
16494A-003 (for non-Kelvin)
16494B/C-001 (for Kelvin)
16494B/C-002 (for Kelvin)
16494C-003 (for Kelvin)
340 pF
140 pF
260 pF
340 pF
from connector
plate to DUT
Agilent Part No. 8121-1191
130 pF per m
probe card interface B2220A
−
70 pF
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance should be performed periodically to keep the B2200 in good condition.
Calibration
Calibration must be performed periodically so that the instruments satisfy the
specifications, and keep a good condition. It is recommended to perform a
calibration once a year at least. For calibration, contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies Service Center. Trained service personnel will perform calibration
(performance verification).
Cleaning
Before performing cleaning, turn off the instrument, and disconnect power cable
from the rear panel. Use a dry cloth to clean the external case parts.
To prevent electrical shock, do not perform cleaning when the instrument is turned
on, and do not use a wet cloth.
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Front Panel Operation
This chapter explains the front panel operation and the switch control functions of
and display.
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“Operation”
“Switch Control Functions”
“Display Functions”
“Front Panel Keys”
“Setup Menus”
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Operation
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“To Initialize Agilent B2200”
“To Change Connection Rule”
“To Control Switch Condition”
“To Save/Load Setup Data”
“To Use Bias Mode”
“To Use Ground Mode”
“To Use Couple Mode”
“To Display Firmware Revision”
“To Display Module Information”
“To Read Error Message”
“To Set Beeper”
“To Set GPIB Address”
“To Set Remote Display Mode”
“To Return to Local Mode”
NOTE
About moving cursor, selecting value, and changing display
Use the right/left arrow key to move the cursor to the desired function name. Use the
up/down arrow key to select the value for the setup item.
The Enter key makes the setup effective, and returns the display to the previous
menu or display.
The Exit key returns the display to the previous menu or display without making the
setup effective.
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To Initialize Agilent B2200
1. Press the Shift key and the Local key. Then the LCD will display NO.
2. Press the arrow key to displays YES, then press the Enter key to initialize the
Agilent B2200, or press the Exit key to cancel initialization.
To Enable Light Pen
Turn the Agilent B2200 off, and connect the light pen to the Light Pen connector at
the right down corner of the front panel. After that, perform the following procedure
to enable the light pen.
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Press the arrow key to move the cursor to PEN, then press the Enter key.
3. Press the arrow key to display ENABLE, then press the Enter key to enable the
light pen, or press the Exit key to cancel changing the setup.
NOTE
Light Pen
You can control the Agilent B2200 functions and the switch connections by using
the front panel keys. And the Agilent B2200 allows you to use the Agilent 16443A
Light Pen to control the switch connections.
Pointing a LED on the LED matrix by using the light pen controls the setting of the
switch specified by the LED.
To Change Channel Configuration Mode
1. Press the Shift key and the Bias Mode key. The LCD displays the present setting
(AUTO or NORMAL).
2. Press the arrow key to select the mode, then press the Enter key. The LCD
displays NO.
3. Press the arrow key to display YES, then press the Enter key. Or press the Exit
key to cancel this operation.
Changing the channel configuration mode resets the Agilent B2200.
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To Change Connection Rule
1. Press the Rule key. The LCD displays the present setting (FREE or SINGLE).
2. Press the arrow key to select the connection rule, then press the Enter key. Or
press the Exit key to cancel this operation.
To Change Connection Sequence
1. Press the Shift key and the Rule key. The LCD displays the present setting
(Break_Before_Make, Make_Before_Break, or No_Sequence).
2. Press the arrow key to select the connection sequence, then press the Enter key.
Or press the Exit key to cancel this operation.
To Control Switch Condition
If you use the light pen, you do not need the following instruction to control the
switch condition.
1. If you are NOT watching the orange-blink-LED on the LED matrix, press the
Open/Close key. The blink-LED will appear.
2. Press the arrow keys to move the blink-point.
3. Press the Open/Close key to open/close the switch specified by the blink-LED.
The green-LEDs indicate the switches that are closed now.
4. Repeat 2 and 3 until the switch setup is completed.
Blinking of LED will be stopped by pressing the front panel key other than the
Open/Close, Fast, or arrow keys.
NOTE
When Kelvin cables are connected to Outputs
For the Kelvin outputs, the input-output paths must be controlled as shown below.
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For the input couple port:
Control the switches to connect the input couple port to the Kelvin output.
For the single input port:
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Control the switches to connect the input port to two ports of the Kelvin output.
If you do not comply with this note, leakage current between the Kelvin paths will
cause measurement error.
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To Open All Switches
1. Press the Open All key.
2. Press the arrow key to display YES, then press the Enter key.
NOTE
Status after this operation
When the bias mode is ON, the bias-enabled output ports will be connected to the
input bias port.
When the ground mode is ON, the ground-enabled input/output ports will be
connected to the input ground port.
To Save/Load Setup Data
The Agilent B2200 provides the internal memory used to save the setup condition.
Eight setup conditions can be saved into the memory.
To save the setup
1. Press the Shift key and the Load Memory key.
2. Press the arrow key to select the internal memory (01 to 08).
3. Press the Enter key to save the setup. Or press the Exit key to cancel this
operation.
Wait until the save operation is completed. Then, the LCD displays the status
and setup conditions.
To load the setup
1. Press the Load Memory key.
2. Press the arrow key to select the internal memory (01 to 08).
3. Press the Enter key to load the setup. Or press the Exit key to cancel this
operation. Wait until the load operation is completed. Then, the LCD displays
the status and setup conditions.
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To Use Bias Mode
Bias mode cannot be set to ON when the ground mode is ON.
1. Change the bias-enabled output ports.
a. Press the Shift key and the Port Function key.
b. Move the cursor to SET, then press the Enter key.
c. Move the cursor to DISABLE, then press the Enter key.
The LCD displays one of the bias-enabled output port numbers which can be
changed to the bias-disabled. Or if there is no bias-enabled output port, the
LCD displays Channel: No Channel. Press the arrow key to select the
output port to be changed to the bias-disabled, then press the Enter key.
The LCD displays one of the bias-disabled output port numbers which can
be changed to the bias-enabled. Or if there is no bias-disabled output ports,
the LCD displays Channel: No Channel. Press the arrow key to select
the output port to be changed to the bias-enabled, then press the Enter key.
e. Repeat c and d until the bias-enabled port setup is completed. After that,
press the Exit key more than once to display the status and setup conditions.
2. Press the Bias Mode key to set the bias mode ON. Pressing the key again sets the
mode OFF.
3. Change the bias port (default setting: 10).
a. When the bias mode is ON, press the Port Function key. The blink-cursor
appears on the first line of the LCD.
b. Press the right/left arrow key to move the cursor on the input port number
(01 to 14) that will be set to the input bias port.
c. Press the up/down key to display B, then press the Enter key.
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To Use Ground Mode
Ground mode cannot be set to ON when the bias mode is ON.
1. Change the ground-enabled output ports.
a. Press the Shift key and the Open All key.
b. Move the cursor to SET, then press the Enter key.
c. Move the cursor to ENABLE, then press the Enter key.
The LCD displays one of the ground-disabled output port numbers which
can be changed to the ground-enabled. Or if there is no ground-disabled
output ports, the LCD displays Channel: No Channel. Press the arrow
key to select the output port to be changed to the ground-enabled, then press
the Enter key.
d. Move the cursor to DISABLE, then press the Enter key.
The LCD displays one of the ground-enabled output port numbers which can
be changed to the ground-disabled. Or if there is no ground-enabled output
port, the LCD displays Channel: No Channel. Press the arrow key to
select the port to be changed to the ground-disabled, then press the Enter key.
e. Repeat c and d until the ground-enabled port setup is completed. After that,
press the Exit key more than once to display the status and setup conditions.
2. Press the Shift key and the Couple Mode key to set the ground mode ON.
Performing this operation again sets the mode OFF.
3. Change the ground port (default setting: 12).
a. When the ground mode is ON, press the Port Function key. The blink-cursor
appears on the first line of the LCD.
b. Press the right/left arrow key to move the cursor on the input port number
(01 to 14) that will be set to the input ground port.
c. Press the up/down key to display G.
4. Change the ground-enabled input ports (multiple ports can be set). Repeat a and
b for the all ground-enabled input ports, then press the Enter key.
a. Press the right/left arrow key to move the cursor on the input port number
(01 to 08) that will be set to the ground-enabled input port.
b. Press the up/down key to display -.
Open the ground-enabled input ports to prevent the instrument from damage.
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To Use Couple Mode
1. Press the Couple Mode key to set the couple mode ON. Pressing the key again
sets the mode OFF.
2. Perform the input couple port detection.
a. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
b. Move the cursor to SCAN, then press the Enter key. The LCD displays NO.
c. Press the arrow key to display YES, then press the Enter key.
d. Press the Exit key.
3. Change the couple ports (multiple ports can be set).
a. When the couple mode is ON, press the Port Function key. The blink-cursor
appears on the first line of the LCD.
b. Press the right/left arrow key to move the cursor on the input port number
(01 to 14) that will be set to the input couple port.
c. Press the up/down key to display C.
d. Repeat b and c for the all couple ports, then press the Enter key.
To Display Firmware Revision
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to CONFIG, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to REVISION, then press the Enter key. The firmware revision
is displayed.
To Display Module Information
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to CONFIG, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to UNIT, then press the Enter key. The module information is
displayed.
4. Press the arrow keys to display another module information item.
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To Read Error Message
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to ERROR, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to DISPLAY, then press the Enter key to display the message.
4. Press the arrow keys to read another error message. A maximum of four error
messages can be stored.
To clear error buffer
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to ERROR, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to CLEAR, then press the Enter key. The LCD displays NO.
4. Press the arrow key to display YES, then press the Enter key to clear the error
buffer, or press the Exit key to cancel operation.
To Set Beeper
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to BEEP, then press the Enter key.
3. Press the arrow keys to select the beep ON or OFF.
4. Press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel
changing the setup.
To Set GPIB Address
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to CONFIG, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to ADDRESS, then press the Enter key.
4. Press the arrow keys to set the GPIB address.
5. Press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel
changing the setup. To be effective the new address, reboot the Agilent B2200.
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To Set Remote Display Mode
This instruction enables or disables the data display in the GPIB remote condition.
See “RMT_DSPL” on page 3-33.
LCD
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to RMT_DSPL, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to LCD, then press the Enter key.
4. Press the arrow keys to set the remote display mode ON or OFF.
5. Press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel
changing the setup.
LED matrix
1. Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Move the cursor to RMT_DSPL, then press the Enter key.
3. Move the cursor to LED, then press the Enter key.
4. Press the arrow keys to set the remote display mode ON or OFF.
5. Press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel
changing the setup.
To Return to Local Mode
Press the Local key. If the front panel keys are locked, send the :SYST:KLC
command from an external computer, then press the Local key.
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“Channel Configuration Mode”
“Connection Rule”
“Connection Sequence”
“Bias Mode”
“Ground Mode”
“Couple Mode”
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Channel Configuration Mode
The Agilent B2200 provides the two channel configuration modes, Normal and
Auto. The configuration mode defines the way to control multiple switch modules
installed in the mainframe.
Normal
Each module is considered independently. So each module is
always a 12 output switching matrix.
The switch control functions need to be defined for each
module.
Auto
Default mode at Power On or *RST command.
To use this mode, the same type of module must be installed in
the mainframe from slot number 1 continuously (slots 1 to 2; or
slots 1 to 3; or slots 1 to 4).
The installed modules are treated as one switching matrix. For
example, if the modules are installed in slots 1 to 3, the Agilent
B2200 works as a 36 output switching matrix.
The switch control functions are available for the switching
matrix.
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Connection Rule
Connection rule is used to specify if an input or output port can have multiple
connections. For each module installed in the mainframe (for auto configuration
mode, installed modules are treated as one module), you can specify one of the
following connection rules:
Single:
Each input port can be connected to only one output port, and
each output port can be connected to only one input port. So,
existing connection to a port will be disconnected when a new
connection is made.
If normal configuration mode is set to the Agilent B2200 with
multiple modules, an input/output path is effective for each
module. For example, if normal configuration mode is set to the
Agilent B2200 with two modules, and single rule is set to both
modules, the following connection is possible.
1
2
Input
3
14
2
3
2
3
12
12
1
1
Close
Open
Module 1 Output
Module 2 Output
Free:
Each input port can be connected to multiple output ports, and
each output port can be connected to multiple input ports.
CAUTION
If the Free connection rule has been specified, ensure multiple input ports are not
connected to the same output port. Such configurations can cause damage.
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Connection Sequence
NOTE
This is only for modules that are set to the single connection rule. Refer to
“Connection Rule” on page 3-14.
Connection sequence specifies the open/close sequence of the relays when changing
from an existing connection to a new connection.
You can select one of the three connection sequences shown in Table 3-1 for each
module installed in the Agilent B2200.
When an existing connection is changed to a new connection, the relays are
opened/closed as follows:
Table 3-1
Connection Sequence
Connection
Relay Operation
Sequence
Break Before Make 1. Disconnect previous route.
2. Wait for relays to open.
3. Connect new route.
Make Before Break 1. Connect new route.
2. Wait for relays to close.
3. Disconnect previous route.
No Sequence
1. Disconnect previous route.
2. Connect new route.
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Bias Mode
Bias mode is useful for connecting the same input to multiple channels (output
ports) simultaneously. And the connections will be kept until the other input port
connection will be changed.
When the bias mode is ON, the input bias port is connected to all bias enabled
output ports that are not connected to any other input ports. You cannot directly
control which output ports are connected to the input bias port:
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If another input port is disconnected from a bias enabled output port, the output
port is automatically connected to the input bias port.
If another input port is connected to a bias enabled output port, the output port is
automatically disconnected from the input bias port.
Bias disabled output ports are never connected to the input bias port when the
bias mode is ON.
You can independently set the bias port and control the bias mode for each
module when the configuration mode is normal.
When the bias mode is OFF, the input bias port is the same as the other input ports,
so relays can be controlled directly to connect to output ports.
Figure 3-1 shows an example. Input 2 is the input bias port. When the bias mode is
turned ON, all bias enabled output ports (that are not connected to other input ports)
are connected to the input bias port. So, the output ports that are connected to input
port 1 and 3 are not connected to the input bias port.
Figure 3-1
Example of Bias Mode
Input 01
Input 02
Input 03
Bias port
Input 14
Output port
Open
Close
Connects to bias port
Connects to input 03
Connects to input 01
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NOTE
Connection rule cannot be specified for the input bias port, which can always be
connected to multiple output ports.
Connection sequence (to connect input bias port to output ports) is always
Break-Before-Make.
Bias mode cannot be set to ON when the ground mode is ON.
If the bias input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
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Ground Mode
Ground mode operation is similar to the bias mode operation. The ground mode is
useful for connecting the same input to multiple channels (output ports) and the
unused input ports simultaneously. And the connections will be kept until the other
input port connection will be changed. The ground mode is especially useful for
settling the potential of the unused input/output paths.
If you assign the input port 12 (AUX Input 12) as the ground port, open the input
port 12. This ground port will be internally connected to the ground when the
ground mode is set to ON.
When the ground mode is ON, the input ground port is connected to all ground
enabled input ports (unused ports) and the ground enabled output ports that are not
connected to any other input ports. You cannot directly control which output ports
are connected to the input ground port:
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If another input port is disconnected from a ground enabled output port, the
output port is automatically connected to the input ground port.
If another input port is connected to a ground enabled output port, the output
port is automatically disconnected from the input ground port.
Ground disabled output ports are never connected to the input ground port when
the ground mode is ON.
You can independently set the ground port and control the ground mode for each
module when the configuration mode is normal.
When the ground mode is OFF, the input ground port is the same as the other input
ports, so relays can be controlled directly to connect to output ports.
NOTE
Connection rule cannot be specified for the input ground port, which can always be
connected to multiple output ports.
Connection sequence (to connect input ground port to output ports) is always
Break-Before-Make.
Ground mode cannot be set to ON when the bias mode is ON.
The input ground port and a ground enabled input port cannot be assigned to the
same input port.
If the ground input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port,
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If a ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
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CAUTION
Opening the ground enabled input ports
Open the ground enabled input ports (unused input ports). If any equipment is
connected to the ground enabled input ports, turning the ground mode ON may
cause damage in the equipment.
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Couple Mode
Couple mode is useful for making the Kelvin connections. When the couple mode is
ON, the input couple ports will be connected to the output couple ports. For the
available couple ports, see Table 3-2.
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For the couple port connections, the odd/even number of the input port will be
connected to the odd/even number of the output port respectively. Then the even
number is always the odd number plus 1.
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You can independently specify the same or different couple ports and control the
couple mode for each module when the configuration mode is normal.
Table 3-2
Input Couple Port Numbers and Output Couple Port Numbers
Available input
couple port No.
Input ports
Available output couple port No.
1
3
SMU 1, 2
SMU 3, 4
SMU 5, 6
SMU 7, 8
AUX 9, 10
AUX 11, 12
1 and 2, 3 and 4, . . . , 11 and 12
(for normal configuration mode)
1 and 2, 3 and 4, . . . , 47 and 48
(for auto configuration mode)
5
7
9
11
13
AUX 13, 14
(CMH, CML)
For example, if you specify the SMU input 1 for the couple port and set the couple
mode ON, the input 1 will be connected to an odd number of the output port and the
input 2 will connected to the next number of the output port. And if you specify to
connect the input 1 to the output 10, the input 1 will be connected to the output 9 and
the input 2 will be connected to the output 10.
NOTE
If the bias input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If the ground input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port,
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If a ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
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NOTE
Couple Port Detection Function
The Agilent B2200 provides the function to detect the input ports that connect the
Kelvin triaxial cable and set the ports as the couple port automatically. See “SCAN”
on page 3-32
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Display Functions
The Agilent B2200 provides LED matrix, LCD, and 18 front panel keys for front
panel operation. This section explains the display of the LED matrix and the LCD.
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“LED Matrix”
“LCD”
Agilent B2200 has four blocks of 14 × 12 LED matrix. They display the switch
condition of the switch modules installed in the slot 1 to slot 4. See Table 3-3.
Also LEDs labeled Card 1 to Card 4 are located above the LED matrices. They
indicate the status of the module installed in the slot 1 to 4, respectively. See Table
3-4.
Table 3-3
LED Matrix
LED color
Explanation
Green
The switch has been closed to connect the output channel to the
input port.
Red
Orange
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The switch has been closed to connect the output channel to the
input bias port or the input ground port.
The LED also blinks. The switch condition can be changed by the
Open/Close key.
The LED lights out. The switch has been opened.
Table 3-4
Card 1/2/3/4 LED
LED color
Explanation
Red
Green
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The switch module has failed the selftest or the diagnostics.
The switch module has operated normally.
The LED lights out. No switch module has been installed in this
slot.
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LCD
The LCD displays the setup information and the status information as shown in
Table 3-5. Display example is shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
LCD Display Example
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
Shift
- C C -
A
G
BBM
FREE
Sequence
Lock Error
Bias
Gnd
The first line shows the input port status, couple port, bias port, ground port, or
ground enabled port.
The second line shows the instrument status and the mode status.
The example of Figure 3-2 notifies you the following information.
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Input 5 and 6 are a couple port.
Input 12 is the input ground port.
Input 4 and 7 are the ground enabled input port.
Channel configuration mode is auto.
Couple mode is ON.
Ground mode is ON.
Connection rule is free.
Connection sequence is break before make.
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Table 3-5
LCD Display Items
Label
Description
01 to 14
Port function assigned to the input ports 1 to 14. B(bias port), C(couple port),
G(ground port), -(ground enabled port), or blank (no function).
Shift
Shift key status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the sub key is active.
Remote
Remote status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the Agilent B2200 is in
the GPIB remote condition.
Lock
Key status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the front panel keys are
locked by an external computer.
Error
Error status indicator. The triangle mark appears when any error has occurred.
Card#
Slot number of the switch module to be monitored. Displays Awhen the channel
configuration mode is Auto. In the auto mode, the modules installed in the
mainframe from slot number 1 continuously will be controlled as one module. Or
displays 1to 4when the channel configuration mode is Normal. The module can
be selected by the Card Selection key.
Bias
Couple
Gnd
Bias mode status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the mode is ON.
Couple mode status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the mode is ON.
Ground mode status indicator. The triangle mark appears when the mode is ON.
Connection rule, FREE(plural route mode) or SINGLE(single route mode).
Rule
NO_SEQ(No Sequence).
NOTE
In the remote mode and the default setting, only the Remote, Lock, and Error
indicators are available. To display all information, set the RMT_DSPL function
ON. Refer to “RMT_DSPL” on page 3-33.
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Front Panel Keys
Front Panel Keys
The Agilent B2200 provides LED matrix, LCD, and 18 front panel keys for front
panel operation. The front panel keys are used to change the instrument settings, the
switch conditions, and so on.
Function
Edit
Local
Sets the Agilent B2200 to the local condition.
Used to reset the Agilent B2200.
Reset
(Shift+Local)
Enter key to reset the instrument.
NO
Menu
Displays the setup menu. See “Setup Menu” on page 3-30.
Selftest
Displays the selftest menu. See “Selftest Menu” on page 3-34.
(Shift+Menu)
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Front Panel Keys
Function key group
The Function key group is used to change the input ports and modes.
Function
Edit
Port Function
Enters into the port function selection mode. In this mode, the arrow keys, Fast key,
Exit key, and Enter key are available. Other keys will work to exit this mode.
In this mode, move cursor right or left to specify the input port, and press the up or
down arrow key to select the port function, B (bias port), C (couple port), G (ground
port), or -(ground enable port). The port function can be selected when the
corresponding port operation mode (bias mode, couple mode, or ground mode) is set
to ON. The bias mode and the ground mode cannot be set to ON simultaneously.
Bias Ch (Shift+
Port Function)
Displays the following menu.
SET VIEW
• SETdisplays the following menu. The following functions are used to set the
bias-enabled or bias-disabled channel (output port).
ENABLE DISABLE
The function displays the following message for example. And then press Enter
to bias-enable or bias-disable the channel.
Channel: 01
If there is no enabled or disabled channel, the following message will appear.
Channel: No Channel
• VIEWdisplays the following message for example, and is used to see the bias
status of the channel.
Channel 01: ENABLED
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Bias Mode
Sets the bias mode ON or OFF.
When the bias mode is set to ON, the LCD shows which input port is the bias port,
and the input bias port will be connected to the bias-enabled channels that are not
connected to other input port. And LEDs will be turned red to show the bias port
connections.
Ch Mode (Shift+
Bias Mode)
Sets the channel configuration mode AUTO or NORMAL.
Changing the mode will reset the Agilent B2200 settings.
Couple Mode
Sets the couple mode ON or OFF.
When the couple mode is set to ON, the LCD shows which input ports are the
couple port.
Gnd Mode (Shift+ Sets the ground mode ON or OFF.
Couple Mode)
When the ground mode is set to ON, the LCD shows which input port is the ground
port, and the input ground port will be connected to the ground-enabled channels
that are not connected to other input port. And LEDs will be turned red to show the
ground port connections. The ground enabled input ports are also connected to the
input ground port. Nothing must be connected to the ground enabled input ports.
Rule
Displays the following message. Selects the connection rule FREE (plural route
connections) or SINGLE (single route connection).
FREE
Sequence
(Shift+Rule)
Displays the following message. Selects the connection sequence
Break_Before_Make, Make_Before_Break, or No_Sequence.
Break_Before_Make
Load Memory
Displays the following message. Used to select the Agilent B2200 setup data stored
in the internal memory, and loads the data.
Settings: 01 [
]
Save Memory
(Shift+
Load Memory)
Displays the following message. Used to select the internal memory to store the
Agilent B2200 setup data, and stores the data. Up to eight setup data can be saved.
Settings: 01 [
]
Open All
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to set YES, and then press the
Enter key to open all relays.
NO
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Gnd Ch
Displays the following menu.
(Shift+Open All)
SET VIEW
• SETdisplays the following menu. The following functions are used to set the
ground-enabled or ground-disabled channel (output port).
ENABLE DISABLE
The function displays the following message for example. And then press Enter
to ground-enable or ground-disable the channel.
Channel: 01
If there is no enabled or disabled channel, the following message will appear.
Channel: No Channel
• VIEWdisplays the following message for example, and is used to see the ground
status of the channel.
Channel 01: ENABLED
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Front Panel Keys
Edit key group
The Edit key group is used to select the switch module to be monitored, move the
cursor in the display, make the setup value effective, return to the previous menu or
display, and so on.
Function
Edit
Card Selection
Selects the switch module to be monitored on the LCD. The Card# status indicator
will change the slot number (card number) when the Card Selection key is pressed.
This key is not effective when the Card# indicator shows A(auto configuration
mode).
Shift
Exit
Enables the sub key function. The sub key label has been printed on the front panel
above the key. The label color is blue.
Returns the display to the previous menu or display without making the setup
effective.
Enter
Fast
Makes the setup effective, and returns the display to the previous menu or display.
Used with the arrow key. Pressing the Fast key and an arrow key speeds up changing
the setting value.
arrow keys
Open/Close
Moves the cursor on the display, displays another selection for a setup message, or
changes the value of the digit specified by the cursor.
For the LED matrix, moves the blink-LED.
When no blink-LED is on the LED matrix, enters into the LED matrix based switch
control mode. The blink-LED will appear. In this mode, the arrow keys and Fast key
are available. Other keys will work to exit this mode.
When the blink-LED is on the LED matrix, changes the condition, open or close, of
the switch specified by the blink-LED.
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Setup Menus
Setup Menus
This section explains the following setup menus displayed by pressing the Menu key
or Selftest key.
•
•
“Setup Menu”
“Selftest Menu”
Setup Menu
Press the Menu key. The setup menu will be displayed on the LCD as shown in the
following example. The setup menu is used to change the GPIB address, detect the
couple port automatically, and so on.
[Hardware Configuration]
CONFIG SCAN ERROR RMT_DSPL BEEP >
[Hardware Configuration]
<SCAN ERROR RMT_DSPL BEEP PEN
Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the desired function name. Then, press the
Enter key. The setup message or the sub menu will be displayed. To return to the
previous menu, press the Exit key.
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Function Tree
The setup menu provides the following functions.
• CONFIG
• ADDRESS
• REVISION Displays the firmware revision.
• UNIT Displays the module information of each slot.
• SCAN Detects and sets the input couple ports automatically.
• ERROR
• DISPLAY
Sets the GPIB address.
Displays the error code and error message.
Clears the error buffer.
• CLEAR
• RMT_DSPL
• LCD
• LED
Selects on or off for the LCD display in the remote mode.
Selects on or off for the LED matrix in the remote mode.
Selects on or off for the beeper.
• BEEP
• PEN
Enables or disables the light pen.
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CONFIG
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• ADDRESS
Displays the following message.
GPIB Address = Address
Press the arrow key to set the desired GPIB address. Then, press the Enter key to
make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel changing the setup.
• REVISION
Displays the following message.
X.XX.XX
where X.XX.XX shows the firmware revision.
To return to the previous menu, press the Exit key.
• UNIT
Displays the following message.
Slot#: model, X
where #is 1, 2, 3, or 4, model is the model number of the module, X is the
revision of the module.
To display another message, press the arrow key.
To return to the previous menu, press the Exit key.
SCAN
Displays the following message.
NO
Press the arrow key to set YES. Then, press the Enter key to detect and set the input
couple ports automatically, or press the Exit key to cancel this operation. The input
couple ports will be the input ports the Kelvin cable is connected.
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ERROR
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• DISPLAY
Displays the error code and error message, or No Error.
To return to the previous menu, press the Exit key.
• CLEAR
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to set YES. Then, press the
Enter key to clear the error buffer, or press the Exit key to cancel this operation.
NO
RMT_DSPL
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• LCD
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to set ON (displays all
status information in the GPIB remote mode) or OFF (displays Remote, Lock,
and Error only). Then, press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press
the Exit key to cancel changing the setup.
OFF or ON
• LED
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to set ON (enables LED
matrix in the GPIB remote mode) or OFF (disables it). Then, press the Enter key
to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel changing the setup.
ON or OFF
BEEP
PEN
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to set the beeper ON or OFF.
Then, press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to cancel
changing the setup.
ON or OFF
Displays the following message. Press the arrow key to enable or disable the light
pen. Then, press the Enter key to make the setup effective, or press the Exit key to
cancel changing the setup.
DISABLE or ENABLE
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Selftest Menu
Press the Shift key and the Menu key. The selftest menu is displayed. The menu is
used to execute the selftest and diagnostics.
[Execute Diagnostics]
SELF_TEST RELAY_TEST KEY BEEPER >
[Execute Diagnostics]
<KEY BEEPER LED PEN GPIB
Press the arrow key to move the cursor to the desired function name. Then, press the
Enter key. The setup message or the sub menu will be displayed. To return to the
previous menu, press the Exit key.
Function Tree
This menu provides the following functions.
• SELFTEST
• RELAY_TEST
• KEY
Executes the controller test or displays test result.
Executes the relay test or displays test result.
Executes the front panel interface test or displays test result.
Executes the beeper test or displays test result.
Executes the LED matrix test or displays test result.
Executes the light pen test or displays test result.
Executes the GPIB test or displays test result.
• BEEPER
• LED
• PEN
• GPIB
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SELF_TEST
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• EXECUTE
Starts the controller test. Wait until PASS or FAIL is displayed. Then press the
Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
RELAY_TEST
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
Before starting the relay test, disconnect cables from the input connectors. And open
the outputs (end of cable is OK). For the Kelvin cable, disconnect it from the output
connectors.
• EXECUTE
Displays the following message.
Slot1
Press the up or down arrow key to select the module to be tested. Then press the
Enter key to start the relay test, or press the Exit key to cancel this operation.
Number of modules is 2 or more, the relay test will be automatically completed.
However, if the only one module is installed, the following message will appear.
Connect IV1 and 2. Press [Enter].
Then connect a cable between the input 1 and 2, and press Enter key.
After that, change the cable connection as shown in the displayed message and
repeat this for the other input connections (input 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and
10, 11 and 12, 13 and 14). Do not forget to open the connectors other than the
specified pair.
• RESULT
Displays the following message (example). Press the up or down arrow key to
display the test result for each module. Press the Exit key to return to the
previous menu.
Slot1: Not performed yet
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KEY
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• EXECUTE
Displays the following message.
DIAG:KEY Press any key.
Press any front panel key and confirm the LCD display. For example, if you
press the Port Function key, the following message must be displayed.
DIAG:KEY [Port Function]
Continue this for all keys. After that, press the Enter key twice for the normal
operation. The test result will be PASS.
If you find any wrong response, press the Exit key twice. The test result will be
FAIL.
Finally, press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
BEEPER
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• EXECUTE
Starts the beeper test, and displays the following message.
DIAG:BEEP Is beeper making 2 sounds?
Press the Enter key if the beeper works correctly. The test result will be recorded
as PASS.
If you find any problem, press the Exit key. The test result will be recorded as
FAIL.
Finally, press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
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LED
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• EXECUTE
Starts the LED matrix test, and displays the following message.
DIAG:LED All LED in Orange?
Press the Enter key if the all LEDs are lighted in orange. The test result will be
recorded as PASS.
If you find any problem, press the Exit key. The test result will be recorded as
FAIL.
Finally, press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
PEN
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
Before starting the light pen test, connect the light pen to the Agilent B2200.
• EXECUTE
Starts the light pen test, and displays the following message.
DIAG:PEN Point any cross point
Point the light pen to the point you desire and confirm the LCD display. For
example, if you point the input 5-to-output 10 cross point of the Agilent B2200
in the auto configuration mode, the following message must be displayed.
SLOT: 0 INPUT: 5 OUTPUT:10
Continue this for all cross points. After that, press the Enter key for the normal
operation. The test result will be recorded as PASS.
If you find any wrong response, press the Exit key. The test result will be
recorded as FAIL.
Finally, press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
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Setup Menus
GPIB
Displays the sub menu that provides the following functions.
• EXECUTE
Displays the following message.
Open GPIB, then press [Enter]
Disconnect the cable from the GPIB connector on the rear panel, and open it.
Press the Enter key to start the GPIB test, and wait until PASS or FAIL is
displayed. Then press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
• RESULT
Displays the test result. Press the Exit key to return to the previous menu.
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•
“Programming Basics”
Explains the commands for the fundamental switch control of the Agilent
B2200.
•
•
“Programming Examples”
Provides some examples of the programming.
“Capacitance Compensation”
Explains how to use the capacitance compensation routine. The routine is a
function of the Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver.
For the details about SCPI commands, see Chapter 5.
For the details about VXIplug&play driver, see Chapter 6.
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•
•
•
“SCPI Command Hierarchy”
“Fundamental Commands”
“Switch Control”
SCPI Command Hierarchy
The SCPI commands use a hierarchical structure for subsystem commands similar
to a file system. For example, in :ROUT:CONN:RULEcommand, the hierarchy is
as follows:
ROUT
CONN
RULE
root
sub-level 1
sub-level 2
The colon at the beginning of the command means root.
The colons between two command keywords means moving down to a lower level.
A semicolon enables two commands to be sent on the same line.
For example, :ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,FREE;SEQ ALL,BBMis the same as
the following two commands:
:ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,FREE
:ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,BBM
So, using a semicolon reduces typing and simplifies the program.
A command terminator (such as carriage return) resets the path to root.
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Fundamental Commands
The following commands are used to set the fundamental switch control functions
of the Agilent B2200. The commands should be entered before performing the
open/close operation. For the functions, see “Switch Control Functions” on page
3-12.
Table 4-1
Fundamental Commands
Functions
Commands
:ROUT:FUNC NCON
Sets the channel configuration
mode.
:ROUT:FUNC ACON
Sets the connection rule.
:ROUT:CONN:RULE card_no,FREE
:ROUT:CONN:RULE card_no,SROU
:ROUT:CONN:SEQ card_no,NSEQ
:ROUT:CONN:SEQ card_no,BBM
:ROUT:CONN:SEQ card_no,MBBR
Sets the connection sequence.
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Switch Control
The following commands are used to control open/close of the specified switch.
Table 4-2
Switch Control Commands
Functions
Commands
Closes the relays specified by channel_list. :ROUT:CLOS channel_list
Opens the all relays on the card specified :ROUT:OPEN:CARD card_no
by card_no.
The channel_list is the parameter which determines the input-output cross points to
open/close. Figure 4-1 shows the basic syntax of the channel_list parameter.
In the channel_list, you can specify one or more channels. Each specified channel
consists of five digits.
Card No.:
One digit. 0 when the channel configuration mode is AUTO. Or
the slot number (1 to 4) that installs the switch module when the
mode is NORMAL.
Channel No.:
Last two digits: specifies output port. 01 to 12, 01 to 24, 01 to
36, or 01 to 48 for the AUTO mode. It depends on the number
of modules installed in the mainframe from slot number 1
continuously. Or 01 to 12 for the NORMAL mode
See Figure 1-4.
Figure 4-1
Syntax of channel_list Parameter
,
Card No.
(1digit)
Channel No.
(4 digits)
Card No.
(1digit)
Channel No.
(4 digits)
(
@
)
:
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In the channel_list, you can specify multiple channels by using comma (,) or colon
(:) as follows:
Comma: use between each specified channel as in following examples:
• (@10101,10102,10103)means 10101, 10102 and 10103.
• (@10112,10202)means 10112 and 10202.
• (@11412,20102)means 11412 and 20102.
Colon: use to specify a range of channels as in following examples:
• (@10101:10103)means 10101, 10102, and 10103.
• (@10112:10202)means 10112, 10201, and 10202.
• (@11412:20102)means 11412, 20101, and 20102.
As shown in last two examples, you can specify a range across input ports and card
slots.
NOTE
NOTE
Channel numbers for Auto configuration mode
In the Auto Configuration mode, you can omit any zeros at beginning of channel.
For example, channel 00101 can be expressed by 101.
When Kelvin cables are connected to Outputs
For the Kelvin outputs, the input-output paths must be controlled as shown below.
•
For the input couple port:
Control the switches to connect the input couple port to the Kelvin output.
For the single input port:
•
Control the switches to connect the input port to two ports of the Kelvin output.
If you do not comply with this note, leakage current between the Kelvin paths will
cause measurement error.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
“Using Bias Mode”
“Using Ground Mode”
“Using Couple Mode”
“Saving Input/Output Labels”
“Defining Comment for Internal Memory”
NOTE
NOTE
Executing the program
Example programs use the Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Agilent T&M
Programmers Toolkit.
The program examples do not include instrument control routines, so to make a
measurement, you need to add the desired routines.
Input port 12 (AUX Input 12)
If you assign the input port 12 to the ground port, the input port 12 will be connected
to the ground internally when the ground mode is ON. In this case, leave open the
input port 12.
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Connecting Input-Output Paths
The following example connects instrument output to DUT as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
Input-Output Connection Example
Setup:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Channel configuration mode: Normal
Connection rule: Single
Connection sequence: Break_Before_Make
Display strings: “Connecting MOSFET AG002201”
Used module: Switch module installed in the slot 1.
Connection paths:
from SMU1 to Output 1 (channel list 10101)
from SMU2 to Output 2 (channel list 10202)
from SMU3 to Output 3 (channel list 10303)
from SMU4 to Output 4 (channel list 10404)
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Table 4-3
Input-Output Connection Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
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'6
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
Dim channels As String = "(@10101,10202,10303,10404)"
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
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B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC NCON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,SROU")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,BBM")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:DISP:STR 'Connecting MOSFET AG002201'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CLOS " & channels)
MsgBox("Click OK to start measurement.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement in progress. . ." & Chr(10))
'insert the code for measurement
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL")
B2200.Close()
MsgBox("Click OK to stop the program.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement completed." & Chr(10))
End Sub
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'17
'21
End Module
Line
Description
1 to 6
The above example is for the B2200 of the GPIB address 22 on the interface GPIB0.
“GPIB0” is the VISA name. Confirm your GPIB settings, and set them properly.
7
Defines the channel list in the channels variable (string).
8 to 12
Resets the Agilent B2200, sets the Normal configuration mode, the Single connection rule,
and the Break_Before_Make connection sequence. And displays the string on the LCD.
13
Closes switches to connect the input-output paths specified by channels.
14 to 16
Opens a message box to confirm the start of measurement. And clicking OK on the
message box displays a message on the console window.
Insert measurement control program code at the line 16.
17
Opens all relays on the all modules installed in the Agilent B2200.
18 to 22
Disables the software connection with the Agilent B2200, and opens a message box to
confirm the end of the program. Finally, clicking OK on the message box displays a
message on the console window.
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Using Bias Mode
The following example uses the bias mode.
Figure 4-3
Bias Mode Example
Setup:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Channel configuration mode: Auto
Connection rule: Single. Multiple connection is available for the bias port.
Connection sequence: Break_Before_Make
Used module: All switch modules installed in the mainframe.
Bias port: AUX Input 10
Bias enabled output port: All output ports
Connection paths (connected when the bias mode is ON):
from bias port to all bias enabled output ports
Connection paths (connected by the :ROUT:CLOS command):
•
The following output ports will be disconnected from the bias port, and the
following input-output connections will be made.
from SMU1 to Output 1 (channel list 00101)
from SMU2 to Output 2 (channel list 00202)
from SMU3 to Output 3 (channel list 00303)
from SMU4 to Output 4 (channel list 00404)
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Table 4-4
Bias Mode Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataAnalysis
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataVisualization
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
Dim channels As String = "(@101,202,303,404)"
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC ACON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,SROU")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,BBM")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:BIAS:PORT ALL,10")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB:CARD ALL")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:BIAS:STAT ALL,ON")
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MsgBox("Click OK to start stress output.", vbOKOnly, "")
'insert the code for stress output
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:BIAS:STAT ALL,OFF")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CLOS " & channels)
MsgBox("Click OK to start measurement.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement in progress. . ." & Chr(10))
'insert the code for measurement
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B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL")
B2200.Close()
MsgBox("Click OK to stop the program.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement completed." & Chr(10))
End Sub
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8
Defines the channel list in the channels variable (string).
9 to 12
Resets the Agilent B2200. And sets the Auto configuration mode, the Single connection
rule, and the Break_Before_Make connection sequence.
13 to 15
16 to 17
Sets the bias port and the bias enabled output ports. And turns the bias mode ON.
Opens a message box to confirm the start of measurement. And clicking OK on the
message box displays a message on the console window.
Insert bias source control program code at the line 17.
Turns the bias mode OFF.
18
19 to 28
Same as the code shown in the lines 13 to 22 of Table 4-3.
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Using Ground Mode
The following example uses the ground mode.
Figure 4-4
Ground Mode Example
Setup:
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Channel configuration mode: Auto
Connection rule: Single. Multiple connection is available for the ground port.
Connection sequence: Break_Before_Make
Used module: All switch modules installed in the mainframe.
Ground port: AUX Input 12
Ground enabled input port: SMU Input 5 to 8
Ground enabled output port: All output ports
Connection paths (connected when the ground mode is ON):
from ground port to all ground enabled input/output ports
Connection paths (connected by the :ROUT:CLOS command):
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The following output ports will be disconnected from the ground port, and the
following input-output connections will be made.
from SMU1 to Output 1 (channel list 00101)
from SMU2 to Output 2 (channel list 00202)
from SMU3 to Output 3 (channel list 00303)
from SMU4 to Output 4 (channel list 00404)
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Table 4-5
Ground Mode Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataAnalysis
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataVisualization
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
Dim channels As String = "(@101,202,303,404)"
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
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B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC ACON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,SROU")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,BBM")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:AGND:PORT ALL,12")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:AGND:UNUSED ALL,'5,6,7,8'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:ENAB:CARD ALL")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:AGND:STAT ALL,ON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CLOS " & channels)
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MsgBox("Click OK to start measurement.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement in progress. . ." & Chr(10))
'insert the code for measurement
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:AGND:STAT ALL,OFF")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL")
B2200.Close()
MsgBox("Click OK to stop the program.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement completed." & Chr(10))
End Sub
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8
Defines the channel list in the channels variable (string).
9 to 12
Resets the Agilent B2200. And sets the Auto configuration mode, the Single connection
rule, and the Break_Before_Make connection sequence.
13 to 16
Sets the ground port and the ground enabled input/output ports. And turns the ground mode
ON. Open the ground enabled input ports to prevent the instruments from damage.
17
Closes switches to connect the input-output paths specified by channels.
17 to 27
Almost same as the code shown in the lines 13 to 22 of Table 4-3. The command used to
turn the ground mode OFF has been inserted to the line 21.
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Using Couple Mode
The following example uses the couple mode.
Figure 4-5
Couple Mode Example
Setup:
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Channel configuration mode: Auto
Connection rule: Single
Connection sequence: Break_Before_Make
Used module: All switch modules installed in the mainframe.
Couple port: SMU Input 3-4 and 5-6
Connection paths:
from SMU1 to Output 1 (channel list 00101)
from SMU2 to Output 2 (channel list 00202)
from SMU3 to Output 3 (channel list 00303)
from SMU4 to Output 4 (coupled with the channel list 00303)
from SMU5 to Output 5 (channel list 00505)
from SMU6 to Output 6 (coupled with the channel list 00505)
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Table 4-6
Couple Mode Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataAnalysis
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataVisualization
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
Dim channels As String = "(@101,202,303,505)"
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
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B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC ACON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,SROU")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,BBM")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:COUP:PORT ALL,'3,5'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:COUP:STAT ALL,ON")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:CLOS " & channels)
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MsgBox("Click OK to start measurement.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement in progress. . ." & Chr(10))
'insert the code for measurement
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:COUP:STAT ALL,OFF")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL")
B2200.Close()
MsgBox("Click OK to stop the program.", vbOKOnly, "")
Console.WriteLine("Measurement completed." & Chr(10))
End Sub
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8
Defines the channel list in the channels variable (string).
9 to 12
rule, and the Break_Before_Make connection sequence.
13 to 14
Sets the couple ports, and turns the couple mode ON.
15
Closes switches to connect the input-output paths specified by channels.
15 to 25
Almost same as the code shown in the lines 13 to 22 of Table 4-3. The command used to
turn the couple mode OFF has been inserted to the line 19.
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Saving Input/Output Labels
You can define labels to use for the input/output ports when you control the switch
in the GPIB local mode. The labels are cleared by *RST. So it is recommended to
save the labels into the internal memory and define a comment for the memory data.
You can see the comment when you load/save the memory data in the GPIB local
mode.
Setup:
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Channel configuration mode: Auto
Label for input 1: SMU1
Label for input 2: SMU2
Label for input 3: SMU3
Label for input 4: UNUSED
Label for input 5: SMU4-F
Label for input 6: SMU4-S
Label for input 7: SMU5-F
Label for input 8: SMU5-S
Label for input 9: OPEN
Label for input 10: BIAS
Label for input 11: OPEN
Label for input 12: GROUND
Label for input 13: CMU-H
Label for input 14: CMU-L
Label for output 1: BULK
Label for output 2: SOURCE
Label for output 3: GATE
Label for output 4: DRAIN
Label for output 5: GROUND
Comment for memory 1: Port label info
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Table 4-7
Label Definition and Data Save Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC ACON")
Console.WriteLine("Starts labeling." & Chr(10))
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:DISP:STR 'Updating memory 1 data.'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 1,'SMU1 '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 2,'SMU2 '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 3,'SMU3 '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 4,'UNUSED'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 5,'SMU4-F'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 6,'SMU4-S'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 7,'SMU5-F'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 8,'SMU5-S'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 9,'OPEN '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 10,'BIAS '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 11,'OPEN '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 12,'GROUND'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 13,'CMU-H '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 14,'CMU-L '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN ALL,1,'BULK '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN ALL,2,'SOURCE'")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN ALL,3,'GATE '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN ALL,4,'DRAIN '")
B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN ALL,5,'GROUND'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:SAVE 1")
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B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 1,'Port label info '")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:DISP:STR 'Memory 1 data was updated.'")
B2200.Close()
Console.WriteLine("Labeling completed." & Chr(10))
End Sub
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10 to 28
29
Displays message on the LCD.
Defines labels for the inputs 1 to 14 and the outputs 1 to 5.
Saves the switch module setup including the labels into the internal memory 1.
Defines the comment “Port label info” for the memory 1.
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Defining Comment for Internal Memory
You can define comments for the internal memories. You can see the comment when
you load/save the memory data in the GPIB local mode.
Setup:
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Channel configuration mode: Auto
Comment for memory 1: 1-1,2-2,3-3,5-15
Comment for memory 2: 1-1,2-2,3-4,5-17
Comment for memory 3: 1-1,2-2,3-5,5-19
Comment for memory 4: 1-1,2-2,3-7,5-21
Comment for memory 5: 1-1,2-2,3-9,5-23
Comment for memory 6: 10-BIAS
Comment for memory 7: 12-GROUND
Comment for memory 8: CMH-10,CML-11
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Table 4-8
Memory Comment Definition Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataAnalysis
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataVisualization
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim B2200 As New DirectIO("GPIB0::22::INSTR")
B2200.WriteLine("*RST")
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B2200.WriteLine(":ROUT:FUNC ACON")
Console.WriteLine("Starts labeling." & Chr(10))
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:DISP:STR 'Updating memory comment.'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 1,'1-1,2-2,3-3,5-15'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 2,'1-1,2-2,3-4,5-17'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 3,'1-1,2-2,3-5,5-19'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 4,'1-1,2-2,5-7,7-21'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 5,'1-1,2-2,5-9,7-23'")
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B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 6,'10-BIAS
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 7,'12-GROUND
'")
'")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:MEMO:COMM 8,'CMH-10,CML-11 '")
B2200.WriteLine(":SYST:DISP:STR 'Memory comment was updated.'")
B2200.Close()
Console.WriteLine("Labeling completed." & Chr(10))
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9
Resets the Agilent B2200.
Sets the channel configuration mode to Auto.
12 to 19
Defines the comments for the internal memory 1 to 8.
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Capacitance Compensation
When the capacitance/conductance measurement is performed through the Agilent
B2200, LCR meter measures the capacitance/conductance of the path including a
device under test (DUT), matrix switches, extension cables and so on. So, the data
measured by the LCR meter is far from the DUT’s capacitance/conductance.
compensate the capacitance/conductance measured by the Agilent 4284A LCR
page 4-21.
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“Capacitance Compensation Function”
“Required Conditions”
“To Create Compensation Data File”
Capacitance Compensation Function
Driver functions used for the capacitance compensation are listed below.
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agb220xa_selectCompenFile function
agb220xa_compenC function
NOTE
Corrected data by the function is not guaranteed. But typical data (supplemental
data) is as follows.
Capacitance measurement accuracy (typical): ±1 % ±0.5 pF
This typical data is for the following measurement conditions:
Measurement range:
Maximum 1000 pF
Measurement terminal: At the end of the Agilent 16494A/B/C cable connected
to the switch module output terminals.
The typical data does not apply to anything extended from the 16494A/B/C cable.
The conditions described in “Required Conditions” on page 4-21 must be satisfied.
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Required Conditions
The following conditions must be satisfied to use the capacitance compensation
function. For the instrument connections, see Figure 4-6.
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Setting of the 4284A
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Option required: 4284A-006
Range of the measurement frequency: 1 kHz to 1 MHz
Measurement function: Cp-G
Connection to Agilent B2200
Use the Agilent 16494F CMU cable or the Agilent 16048D/E test leads to
connect between the Agilent 4284A and the Agilent B2200 inputs.
If the 16048D/E is used, the BNC-T adapters (2 ea., Agilent part number
1250-2405 for each) are required to connect between the Hc and Hp
terminals and between the Lc and Lp terminals.
•
•
Calibration
Perform the 4284A open calibration at the end of the measurement paths in
front of the B2200 inputs. If you also perform the short calibration
(optional), prepare the BNC thru adapter (Agilent part number 1250-0080,
1 ea.).
Total cable length of both Hc-Hp side and Lc-Lp side must be the same.
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Agilent B2200 input ports
AUX Input 13 (CMH, for 4284A Hc-Hp) and 14 (CML, for 4284A Lc-Lp)
Connection from the Agilent B2200 outputs to the connector plate or the Agilent
B2220A probe card interface
Use the Agilent 16494A triaxial cable or Agilent 16494B/C Kelvin triaxial
cable.
•
Ahead of the connector plate
You can also use another type of triaxial cable, coaxial cable, or combination of
these.
To approximate the capacitance/conductance of the DUT, you need to obtain the
appropriate compensation coefficients for your measurement environment, and
create your compensation data file. See Figure 4-6.
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In Figure 4-6, C2H, C2L, C3H, C3L are the compensation coefficients defined in
the compensation data file. where, CxH is for the path connected to the Agilent
4284A Hc-Hp terminal, and CxL is for the path connected to the Agilent 4284A
Lc-Lp terminal.
When the Agilent B2220A probe card interface is used, obtain the coefficients for
C3x, and create your compensation data file. In this case, probe card will be used for
the C3x path.
When the connector plate is used, obtain the coefficients for C2x and C3x, and
create your compensation data file. In this case, triaxial cable with connector plate
will be used for the C2x path. And coaxial cable with positioner will be used for the
C3x path.
For obtaining the compensation coefficients and creating the compensation data file,
see “To Create Compensation Data File” on page 4-23.
Figure 4-6
Extension Cables and Compensation Coefficients
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To Create Compensation Data File
This section explains how to create the compensation data file.
1. Select one of the compensation data files (template, 20 files) installed when the
Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver is installed.
To select the most appropriate template for your measurement environment, see
Table 4-9 that lists the file name and the measurement environment where the
template targets. Each template is a text file that contains the information as
shown below.
#
# Compensation data file for B2210A/Probecard I/F/3m triax cable
#
#
# MB
# MH
# ML
# C1
# C2H
# C2L
# C3H
# C3L
#
Mother Board
Matrix Path High
Matrix Path Low
Agilent Triax Cable
Probe card I/F or User Triax cable High
Probe card I/F or User Triax cable Low
Probe card or User Coax cable High
Probe card or User Coax cable Low
format version 1.0
B2210A
PCIF
#
#
R[Ohm]
L[H]
C[F]
#-----------------------------------------------------------
MB
0.000000e+00
2.430000e+00
2.490000e+00
6.300000e-01
2.988000e-01
2.988000e-01
0.000000e+00
0.000000e+00
5.250000e-08
6.310000e-07
5.970000e-07
1.250000e-06
5.090000e-07
5.090000e-07
8.000000e-08
8.000000e-08
2.940000e-11
1.930000e-10
1.920000e-10
1.600000e-10
7.000000e-11
7.000000e-11
1.500000e-13
1.500000e-13
MH
ML
C1
C2H
C2L
C3H
C3L
The 16th line specifies the DUT interface, PCIF or CABLE. PCIF indicates that
the Agilent B2220A probe card interface is used. CABLE indicates that the
connector plate is used.
The lines C2H to C3L should be modified for each measurement environment.
See Table 4-9 and Table 4-10. Do not modify the other lines.
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Table 4-9
Template Compensation Data Files
Measurement environment that template targets
File namea
DUT
interfacec
Switch
module
Coefficientsto
be modified
Cableb
<path>\B2210A\pcif\triax\3m.data
<path>\B2210A\pcif\triax\4m.data
<path>\B2210A\pcif\kelvin\3m.data
<path>\B2210A\pcif\kelvin\4m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\triax\1_5m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\triax\3m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\triax\4m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\kelvin\1_5m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\kelvin\3m.data
<path>\B2210A\cable\kelvin\4m.data
<path>\B2211A\pcif\triax\3m.data
<path>\B2211A\pcif\triax\4m.data
<path>\B2211A\pcif\kelvin\3m.data
<path>\B2211A\pcif\kelvin\4m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\triax\1_5m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\triax\3m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\triax\4m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\kelvin\1_5m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\kelvin\3m.data
<path>\B2211A\cable\kelvin\4m.data
B2210A
16494A-002
16494A-005
16494C-002
16494C-005
16494A-001
16494A-002
16494A-005
16494B-001
16494B-002
16494C-005
16494A-002
16494A-005
16494C-002
16494C-005
16494A-001
16494A-002
16494A-005
16494B-001
16494B-002
16494C-005
B2220A
C3H and C3L
16495F/G
C2H, C2L,
C3H, and C3L
B2211A
B2220A
C3H and C3L
16495F/G
C2H, C2L,
C3H, and C3L
a. <path>: driver_install_folder\AGB220XA\ccdata (e.g. C:\temp\AGB220XA\ccdata)
b. Model number of the cable connected between the switch module and the DUT interface.
c. Agilent B2220A probe card interface or Agilent 16495F/G connector plate.
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Table 4-10
Compensation Coefficients and Modifications
Compensation
Modifications of data file
coefficients
C2H
C2L
For the Agilent B2220A probe card interface, do not modify
the lines.
For the connector plate, change the R, L, C values in the lines.
The value must be changed to the R, L, C values of the C2x
path (triaxial cable with connector plate) shown in Figure 4-6.
C3H
C3L
Change the R, L, C values in the lines. The value must be
changed to the R, L, C values of the C3x path.
For the Agilent B2220A probe card interface, probe card will
For the connector plate, coaxial cable with positioner will be
used for the C3x path.
2. Measure the R, L, C values of the C2x or C3x path by using the Agilent 4284A.
See “To obtain compensation coefficients” on page 4-26.
After the measurements, calculate the per meter value of the R, L, C, and record
them into the following table.
Explanation
Compensation
coefficients
R (Ω)
L (H)
C (F)
C2H
C2L
C3H
C3L
3. Open the template file selected at step 1 by using a text editor. Exchange the R,
L, C values of C2x/C3x with the values recorded at step 2. And save the file as
your compensation data file (e.g. C:\temp\my_env_1.txt).
Do not change any other lines. Also do not change the value for the coefficients
that should not be modified.
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To obtain compensation coefficients
Obtain the compensation coefficients as shown below.
measurement of a device under test (DUT), and set it to the Agilent 4284A. The
coefficients must be measured at the same frequency.
2. Perform the Agilent 4284A open calibration at the measurement terminal.
Optionally, perform short calibration if you want.
3. See Table 4-11 and Figure 4-7, and set the Agilent 4284A.
4. Connect the path/cable corresponding to C3H shown in Figure 4-6 to the Agilent
4284A. Then measure and record the R, L, and C values.
5. Connect the path/cable corresponding to C3L to the Agilent 4284A. Then
measure and record the R, L, and C values.
6. If you use the connector plate, perform the following procedure.
a. Connect the path/cable corresponding to C2H to the Agilent 4284A. Then
measure and record the R, L, and C values.
b. Connect the path/cable corresponding to C2L to the Agilent 4284A. Then
measure and record the R, L, and C values.
Table 4-11
R, L, C Measurement Conditions
Parameter
Frequency
Function
Terminals
1 kHz to 1 MHz a
R
L
−
A and B
see note b
A and C
SERIES
C
PARALLEL
a. Select 1 point. Do not change while measurements of all coefficients.
b. For triaxial cable, connect B to F directly, and measure L between A
and E. For coaxial cable, connect B to D directly, and measure L
between A and C. Ignore E and F.
Figure 4-7
Measurement Terminals of C2H/C2L/C3H/C3L Path
GUARD (C)
GROUND (E)
GROUND (F)
GUARD (D)
Insulator
Triaxial Cable
FORCE or SENSE (A)
FORCE or SENSE (B)
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To Perform Measurement and Compensation
Perform the capacitance measurement and compensation as shown below.
1. Set the Agilent 4284A measurement condition. Then the frequency must be the
value (Fmeas) used when the compensation coefficients are measured.
in the open condition at the end of the measurement path including positioner or
probe card, and record the measurement data (C1and G1). See Table 4-12.
3. Perform the compensation by using the capacitance compensation function, and
record the result data (C1rand G1r).
See Table 4-13 for the example to use the capacitance compensation function.
This example uses Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Agilent T&M
Programmers Toolkit. And the Agilent B2200 controlled by the program is
defined as AGB2200 at the 10th line. So, the function names are changed as
shown below.
agb220xa_selectCompenFile --> Agb2200.SelectCompenFile
agb220xa_compenC --> Agb2200.CompenC
Also, agb220xa_reset and agb220xa_close have been changed.
4. Contact the DUT, perform the Cp-G measurement, and record the measurement
data (C2and G2).
5. Perform the compensation and record the result data (C2rand G2r).
6. Perform the following calculation and record it as the capacitance value.
C = C2r - C1r
Table 4-12
Recording Measurement/Compensation Data
Measurement/Compensation Data
step
C (F)
G (S)
2 (measured)
C1 =
C1r =
C2 =
C2r =
C =
G1 =
G1r =
G2 =
G2r =
3 (compensated)
4 (measured)
5 (compensated)
6 (calculated)
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Capacitance Compensation
Table 4-13
Capacitance Compensation Program Example
Imports Agilent.TMFramework
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataAnalysis
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.DataVisualization
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentIO
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentDriverInterop
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentDriverInterop.Design
Imports Agilent.TMFramework.InstrumentDriverInterop.VxipnpWrappers
Module Module1
Sub Main()
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Dim Agb2200 As Agb220xa = New Agb220xa("GPIB0::22::INSTR", True, True)
Agb2200.Reset()
Dim f_com as String = "C:\temp\my_env_1.txt"
Agb2200.SelectCompenFile(f_com)
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Dim freq As Double = 1000000
Dim data_c As Double = 0.0000000001
Dim data_g As Double = 0.0005
Dim res_c As Double
’measurement frequency: 1 (MHz) 15
’C measured by 4284A: 100 (pF)
’G measured by 4284A: 0.5 (mS)
Dim res_g As Double
Agb2200.CompenC(freq, data_c, data_g, res_c, res_g)
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Dim result As String = "C = " & res_c * 1000000000000.0 & " (pF)"
result = result & Chr(10) & "G = " & res_g * 1000 & " (mS)" & Chr(10)
Console.WriteLine(result)
Agb2200.Close()
End Sub
End Module
Line
Description
1 to 11
The above example is for the B2200 of the GPIB address 22 on the interface GPIB0.
“GPIB0” is the VISA name. Confirm your GPIB settings, and set them properly.
12 to 13
15 to 20
The lines specify the compensation data file. The file name must specify your
compensation data file.
Compensates the data measured by the Agilent 4284A. In this example, the measurement
frequency is 1 MHz, the capacitance data is 100 pF, and the conductance data is 0.5 mS.
Change freq, data_c, data_g values for your measurement results.
22 to 24
Displays the compensation result data on the console window. Record the values as C1r and
G1r, or C2r and G2r.
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This chapter describes the following for Agilent B2200:
•
SCPI commands available to control the B2200 via GPIB interface.
SCPI is a universal programming language for electronic test and measurement
instruments, and is based on IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2.
SCPI commands are divided into two types: common commands and subsystem
commands.
Common commands are generally not measurement related, but are used to
manage status registers, data storage, and so on. Common commands are
defined by IEEE 488.2. All common commands begin with an asterisk, such as
*RST.
Subsystem commands are mostly measurement related and some are general
purpose. Subsystem commands have a hierarchical structure that uses a colon
between mnemonics (keywords), such as :DIAG:TEST:CARD:CLE.
Commands for the following subsystems are available for the B2200:
DIAGnostic
ROUTe
commands for performing self-test.
commands for signal routing.
SYSTem
commands for controlling other functions that are not related
to instrument performance.
Commands are listed in alphabetical order in this chapter.
Status reporting structure
•
These are IEEE 488.2 status structures (registers), which can be set or read by
the common commands.
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Textual Notation for Subsystem Commands
CAPITAL
LETTERS
Capital letters are the minimally required letters of the
command header. Lowercase letters are the long form
(complete spelling), which you can omit if desired.
For example, for :SYSTem:CCONfig?, you only need to
specify :SYST:CCON?.
[ ]
Square brackets are used to enclose optional information not
required for execution of the command sequence.
For example, for the [:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT command, you can
execute :ROUT:BIAS:PORT or :BIAS:PORT, which are
exactly the same.
italic font
Text you supply. For example, for card_number, you enter an
allowed card number. Also, used to represent response data.
|
Vertical bar can be read as “or” and is used to separate
alternative parameter options.
{ }
< >
Braces (curly brackets) are used to enclose one or more
parameters that may be included zero or more times.
Angular brackets indicate that the word or words enclosed
represent something other than themselves. For example,
<newline>.
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Commands Summary
Common Commands
This section describes common commands and queries, which are commands
defined by IEEE 488.2.
Commands Summary
The following table shows some common commands that are supported for the
B2200.
Mnemonic
*CLS
Name
Clear Status
*ESE(?)
*ESR?
*IDN?
*OPC(?)
*RST
Standard Event Status Enable Command (Query)
Standard Event Status Register Query
Identification Query
Operation Complete Command (Query)
Reset Command
*SRE(?)
*STB?
*TST?
*WAI
Service Request Enable Command (Query)
Read Status Byte Query
Self-Test Query
Wait-to-Continue Command
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*CLS
*CLS
This command clears the Status Byte Register, the Standard Event Status Register,
and the Error Queue. This command does not clear the enable registers. See “Status
Reporting Structure” on page 5-53.
Also, this command stops the monitoring of pending operations by the *OPC
command.
This command does not have query form.
*CLS
Syntax
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*CLS"
*ESE
This command sets the bits of the Standard Event Status “Enable” Register.
1enables, 0masks.
Syntax
*ESE enable_number
Parameter
Explanation
enable_number
decimal integer (that is the sum of the binary-weighted values
for the desired bits), hexadecimal, octal, or binary value
Query response
Semantics
enable_number <newline><^END>
enable_number is decimal integer value that is the sum of the binary-weighted
values of the “Enable” register bits.
The Standard Event Status “Enable” Register determines which bits of the Standard
Event Status Register are enabled. Enabled bits are ORed together, and the result is
reported to bit5 of the Status Byte Register.
The Standard Event Status “Enable” Register consists of 16 bits, but only the lower
8 bits are used, which correspond to the bits of the Standard Event Status Register.
For details, see “Standard Event Status Enable Register” on page 5-59.
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*ESR?
The following table shows the bits of the Standard Event Status Register and
binary-weighted decimal value of each bit.
bit
binary-weight
description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
OPC (Operation Complete)
not used
4
QYE (Query ERROR)
DDE (Device-Dependent ERROR)
EXE (Execution ERROR)
CME (Command ERROR)
not used
8
16
32
64
128
PON (Power on)
Example
The following four lines enable the same bit (CME bit):
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESE 32"
using decimal numeric
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESE #B100000" using binary numeric
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESE #Q40"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESE #H20"
using octal numeric
using hexadecimal numeric
The following is example for query:
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESE?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
*ESR?
This query command returns the present contents of the Standard Event Status
Register.
Syntax
*ESR?
Query response
register <newline><^END>
Parameter
Explanation
register
decimal integer value that is the sum of the binary-weighted values
for the set bits
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*IDN?
Semantics
The following table shows the bits of the Standard Event Status Register, and the
binary-weighted decimal value of each bit.
bit
binary-weight
description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
OPC (Operation Complete)
not used. always 0.
4
QYE (Query ERROR)
DDE (Device-Dependent ERROR)
EXE (Execution ERROR)
CME (Command ERROR)
not used. always 0.
8
16
32
64
128
PON (Power on)
Example
Syntax
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*ESR?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
*IDN?
This query command returns the ID of your B2200.
*IDN?
Query response AGILENT,model,0,revision <newline><^END>
Response
Type
Explanation
model
character
character
model number. B2200Aor B2201A
revision number. A.01.00or later
revision
Example
DIM A$[50]
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*IDN?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
PRINT A$
An example result of above program is:
AGILENT,B2200A,0,A.01.00
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*OPC
*OPC
This command starts to monitor pending operations, and sets/clears the Operation
Complete (OPC) bit in the Standard Event Status Register as follows:
•
•
If there is no pending operation, sets the OPC bit to 1.
again when all pending operations are completed.
So, *OPC command is required to enable the OPC bit. To stop monitoring pending
operations (disable OPC bit), execute the *CLS command.
For details about the Standard Event Status Register, see “Standard Event Status
Register” on page 5-58. Also, see *WAI command.
Syntax
*OPC
Query response
1 <newline><^END>
*OPC?places ASCII character 1into the Output Queue when all pending
operations are completed. For details, see “Output Queue” on page 5-60.
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*OPC"
The following example is for query:
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*OPC?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
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*RST
*RST
This command performs an instrument reset. Status after *RST is shown below:
Channel Configuration:
Connection Rule:
Auto configuration mode
Free
Connection Sequence:
Bias Mode:
Break Before Make
Off
Bias Input Port:
10
Bias-enabled Channels:
Couple Mode:
All channels (output ports) are bias-enabled.
Off
Couple Input Port:
Ground Mode:
Cleared.
Off
Ground Input Port:
Ground-enabled Channels:
Ground-enabled Ports:
Card Channel Status:
Self-Test Result:
12
Cleared.
Cleared.
All relays are opened.
Not changed.
Cleared.
Cleared.
On
Input Port Symbol String:
Output Port Symbol String:
Beeper:
LCD in remote mode:
LED in remote mode:
Light Pen:
Off
On
Enabled.
Syntax
*RST
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*RST"
NOTE
This command does not change the self-test result.
For the power-on settings, see :SYSTem:CPON.
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*SRE
*SRE
This command sets the Service Request “Enable” Register bits.
1enables, 0masks.
Syntax
*SREenable_number
Parameter
Explanation
enable_number decimal integer (that is the sum of the binary-weighted values
for the desired bits), hexadecimal, octal, or binary value
Query response
Semantics
enable_number <newline><^END>
The Service Request “Enable” Register consists of 8 bits: Bit0 to Bit7. Bit6 is not
defined, and is always 0. The Service Request “Enable” Register determines which
bits of the Status Byte Register are enabled.
The status of the enabled bits are ORed together, and the result of OR is output to
bit6 (Master Summary Status bit) of Status Byte Register. For details, see “Status
Reporting Structure” on page 5-53.
The following table shows the bits of the Status Byte Register, and the
binary-weighted decimal value of each bit.
bit
binary-weight
description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
not used
not used
not used
not used
4
8
16
32
64
128
MAV (Message Available summary-message)
ESB (Event Status Bit)
MSS (Master Summary Status)
not used
Example
The following four lines enable the same bits (bit 4 and 5):
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*SRE 48"
using decimal numeric
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*SRE #B110000" using binary numeric
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*SRE #Q60"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*SRE #H30"
using octal numeric
using hexadecimal numeric
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*STB?
The following is example for query:
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*SRE?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
*STB?
This query command reads the Status Byte Register (reads Master Summary Status
bit, not Request for Service Message).
For bit6, this command reads MSS, not Request for Service (RQS). See “Status
Reporting Structure” on page 5-53.
Syntax
*STB?
Query response
register <newline><^END>
Parameter
Explanation
register
decimal integer value that is the sum of the binary-weighted values
for the set bits
Semantics
The following table shows the bits of the Status Byte Register, and the
binary-weighted decimal value of each bit.
bit
binary-weight
description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
not used. always 0.
not used. always 0.
not used. always 0.
not used. always 0.
4
8
16
32
64
128
MAV (Message Available summary-message)
ESB (Event Status Bit)
MSS (Master Summary Status)
not used. always 0.
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*STB?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
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*TST?
*TST?
This query command executes an internal self-test, then returns the result. After this
command execution, the B2200 becomes same status as after *RST command
execution.
Syntax
*TST?
Query response
test_result <newline><^END>
test_result
Explanation
0
1
pass
fail
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*TST?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
*WAI
This command stops execution of any commands until the Operation Complete
(OPC) bit is set to 1, which means there is no pending operation. See *OPC
command.
Syntax
*WAI
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;"*WAI"
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Command Summary
Subsystem Commands
Command Summary
ROUT subsystem :ROUTe subsystem has commands for controlling the signal routing.
“Open a channel”: opens relays to disconnect the channel (that is, disconnects input
port from output port).
“Close a channel”: closes relays to connect the channel (that is, connects input port
to output port).
Command
[:ROUT]:FUNC channel_config
Description
Sets the channel configuration mode.
channel_config:
[:ROUT]:FUNC?
ACON: Auto Config Mode
NCON: Normal Config Mode
Query returns the present channel configuration:
ACONor NCON.
[:ROUT]:CONN:RULE card_number,rule
[:ROUT]:CONN:RULE? card_number
Sets the connection rule for the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
rule: FREE(free) or SROUte(single)
Query returns the connection rule of the specified
card: FREEor SROU.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
[:ROUT]:CONN:SEQ card_number,sequence
[:ROUT]:CONN:SEQ? card_number
Specifies the connection sequence mode for the
specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
sequence:
NSEQ: No-Sequence mode
BBM: Break-Before-Make mode
MBBR: Make-Before-Break mode
Query returns the connections sequence mode of
the specified card: NSEQ, BBM, or MBBR.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
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Command
Description
[:ROUT]:SYMB:CHAN card_number,channel,'string'
[:ROUT]:SYMB:CHAN? card_number,channel
Defines a string for the specified channel.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
channel: channel number, 1to 48for Auto, 1to
12for Normal
Query returns the symbol string set to the specified
channel.
[:ROUT]:SYMB:PORT port,'string'
[:ROUT]:SYMB:PORT? port
Defines a string for the specified input port.
port: input port number, 1to 14
Query returns the symbol string set to the specified
input port.
Relay Control Commands
[:ROUT]:OPEN:CARD card_number
Disconnects all input ports from all output ports for
the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
[:ROUT]:OPEN[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUT]:OPEN[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Disconnects the input ports from output ports as
specified in channel_list.
channel_list: Channels to open.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
0(closed) or 1(opened).
channel_list: Channels to check.
[:ROUT]:CLOS:CARD? card_number
Returns channel_list of all closed channels for the
specified card. “closed channel” means an input
port connected to an output port.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
[:ROUT]:CLOS[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUT]:CLOS[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Connects the input ports to the output ports as
specified in channel_list.
channel_list: Channels to close.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
1(closed) or 0(opened).
channel_list: Channels to check.
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Command
Bias Mode Commands
Description
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:DIS:CARD card_number
Bias-disables the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:DIS[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:DIS[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Bias-disables the specified channels.
channel_list: Channels to bias-disable.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
1(disabled) or 0(enabled).
channel_list: Channels to check.
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB:CARD card_number
Bias-enables the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB[:LIST] (@channel_list)
Bias-enables the specified channels.
[:ROUT]:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB[:LIST]? (@channel_list) channel_list: Channels to bias-enable.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
1(enabled) or 0(disabled).
channel_list: Channels to check.
[:ROUT]:BIAS:PORT card_number,bias_port
[:ROUT]:BIAS:PORT? card_number
Specifies the input Bias Port for the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
bias_port: 1to 14or -1
Query returns the input Bias Port number for the
specified card.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
[:ROUT]:BIAS[:STAT] card_number,state
[:ROUT]:BIAS[:STAT]? card_number
Sets the bias mode for the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
state: ON/ 1(mode ON) or OFF/ 0(mode OFF)
Query returns the mode status of the specified card:
0(OFF) or 1(ON).
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
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Command
Description
Ground Mode Commands
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:DIS:CARD card_number
Ground-disables the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:DIS[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:DIS[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Ground-disables the specified channels.
channel_list: Channels to ground-disable.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
1(disabled) or 0(enabled).
channel_list: Channels to check.
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:ENAB:CARD card_number
Ground-enables the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:ENAB[:LIST] (@channel_list)
Ground-enables the specified channels.
[:ROUT]:AGND:CHAN:ENAB[:LIST]? (@channel_list) channel_list: Channels to ground-enable.
Query returns the status of the specified channels:
1(enabled) or 0(disabled).
channel_list: Channels to check.
[:ROUT]:AGND:PORT card_number,ground_port
[:ROUT]:AGND:PORT? card_number
Specifies the input Ground Port for the specified
card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
ground_port: 1to 14or -1
Query returns the input Ground Port number for the
specified card.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
[:ROUT]:AGND[:STAT] card_number,state
[:ROUT]:AGND[:STAT]? card_number
Sets the ground mode for the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
state: ON/ 1(mode ON) or OFF/ 0(mode OFF)
Query returns the mode status of the specified card:
0(OFF) or 1(ON).
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
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Command
Description
[:ROUT]:AGND:UNUSED card_number,'enable_port'
[:ROUT]:AGND:UNUSED? card_number
Ground-enables the specified input ports for the
specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
enable_port: One or more input port numbers: 1to
8. Enclose by single quotation marks. Separate
multiple input port numbers by comma. For
example: '1,5'
Query returns the ground-enabled input port
numbers for the specified card.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
Couple Mode Commands
[:ROUT]:COUP:PORT card_number,'couple_port'
[:ROUT]:COUP:PORT? card_number
Specifies the input couple ports for the specified
card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
couple_port: One or more input port numbers: 1, 3,
5, 7, 9, 11, or 13. Enclose by single quotation
marks. Separate multiple input port numbers by
comma. For example: '1,5'
Query returns the lower input port number of each
couple pair for the specified card.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
[:ROUT]:COUP:PORT:DET
Detects the input ports connected to Kelvin cable,
and assigns them as the input couple ports for the
all cards.
[:ROUT]:COUP[:STAT] card_number,state
[:ROUT]:COUP[:STAT]? card_number
Sets the couple mode for the specified card.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
state: ON/ 1(mode ON) or OFF/ 0(mode OFF)
Query returns the mode status of the specified card:
0(OFF) or 1(ON).
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
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DIAG subsystem
:DIAGnostic subsystem has commands for executing the self-test function. For
more info, see “Selftest Menu” on page 3-34.
The :DIAGnostic subsystem commands ignore the B2200 channel configuration
mode. For :DIAG commands that require a card number, you specify 1, 2, 3, 4, or
ALL.
Command
Description
:DIAG:TEST:CARD:CLE card_number
Clears relay test result (pass/fail) of the specified card.
card_number: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
:DIAG:TEST:CARD[:EXEC]? card_number Executes relay test, then returns result: 1(fail card exists), 0
(pass).
card_number: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
:DIAG:TEST:CARD:STAT? card_number
:DIAG:TEST:FRAM:CLE item
Returns most recent relay test result: 1(fail), 0(pass), -1(not
tested).
card_number: 1, 2, 3, 4
Clears specified test result.
item: CONT (controller test), FPAN (front panel interface test),
LED, PEN, or BEEP
:DIAG:TEST:FRAM[:EXEC]? item
Executes specified test, then returns test result: 1(fail), 0
(pass).
item: CONT (controller test), FPAN (front panel interface test),
LED, PEN, or BEEP
:DIAG:TEST:FRAM:STAT? item
Returns most recent test result of the specified test: 1(fail), 0
(pass), -1(not tested).
item: CONT (controller test), FPAN (front panel interface test),
LED, PEN, or BEEP
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Command Summary
SYSTEM
subsystem
:SYSTem subsystem is a collection of functions that are not related to instrument
performance.
Command
Description
Enables/disables the beeper.
:SYST:BEEP state
state: ON/ 1(enable) or OFF/ 0(disable)
:SYST:CCON? card_number
Returns the card configuration information. This command
is just to keep compatibility with the Agilent E5250A.
card_number: 1, 2, 3, or 4
:SYST:CDES? card_number
Returns a description of the specified card: model number
and input/output port information.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
:SYST:CPON card_number
:SYST:CTYP? card_number
Resets the specified card to the power-on state.
card_number: 0or ALLfor Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, 4, or ALLfor Normal Config
Returns ID of the specified card: model number and
revision.
card_number: Card to check. 0for Auto Config,
1, 2, 3, or 4for Normal Config.
:SYST:DISP:LCD state
Enables/disables the front panel LCD when the B2200 is
in the GPIB remote mode. state: ON/ 1(enable) or OFF/ 0
(disable)
:SYST:DISP:LED state
:SYST:DISP:STR string
:SYST:ERR?
Enables/disables the front panel LED.
state: ON/ 1(enable) or OFF/ 0(disable)
Specifies a string displayed on the LCD in the GPIB
remote mode.
Reads error from head of error queue, and removes it from
the queue.
:SYST:KLC state
Locks/unlocks the front panel keys.
state: ON/ 1(lock) or OFF/ 0(unlock)
:SYST:MEMO:SAVE memory_number
:SYST:MEMO:LOAD memory_number
Saves a setup information into the internal memory, or
loads a setup information.
memory_number: 1to 8
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Command
Description
:SYST:MEMO:COMM memory_number,'comment' Memorizes the comment for the B2200 setup information
:SYST:MEMO:COMM? memory_number
:SYST:MEMO:DEL memory_number
specified by memory_number.
memory_number: 1to 8
Deletes the B2200 setup information and the comment
specified by memory_number.
memory_number: 1to 8
:SYST:PEN state
Enables/disables the light pen.
state: ON/ 1(enable) or OFF/ 0(disable)
:SYST:VERS?
Returns SCPI version number for which the B2200
complies.
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:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:CLEar
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:CLEar
This command clears the relay test result (pass/fail result) of the specified card.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:CLEar card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
card number: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:CARD:CLE 1"
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD[:EXECute]?
This command executes the relay test for specified card, then returns the pass/fail
result. Before starting the relay test, open the input/output terminals (end of cable is
OK, Kelvin cable must be removed). For more information, see “RELAY_TEST”
on page 3-35.
NOTE
This command changes all settings of card to same state as after executing
:SYST:CPON command.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD[:EXECute]? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
card number: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Query response
Example
test_result <newline><^END>
1: failure card exists
0: pass
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:CARD? ALL"
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:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:STATe?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:STATe?
This command returns the most recent relay test result for the specified card.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:CARD:STATe? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
card number: 1, 2, 3, 4
Query response
Example
test_result <newline><^END>
1: fail
0: pass
-1: not tested
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:CARD:STAT? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:CLEar
This command clears test result of the specified B2200 test.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:CLEar CONTroller | FPANel | LED |
PEN | BEEPer
Parameter
CONTroller
Explanation
Controller test
FPANel
LED
Front panel interface test
LED matrix test
Light pen test
PEN
BEEPer
Beeper test
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:FRAM:CLE CONT"
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:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe[:EXECute]?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe[:EXECute]?
This command executes the specified B2200 test, then returns the test result. See
“Selftest Menu” on page 3-34 to perform the test.
After the controller test, the B2200 status becomes same as after *RST command
execution.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe[:EXECute]? CONTroller | FPANel |
LED | PEN | BEEPer
Parameter
CONTroller
Explanation
Controller test
FPANel
LED
Front panel interface test
LED matrix test
Light pen test
PEN
BEEPer
Beeper test
Query response
Example
test_result <newline><^END>
1: fail
0: pass
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:FRAM? CONT"
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:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:STATe?
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:STATe?
This command returns the most recent test result (pass/fail) of the specified test.
Syntax
:DIAGnostic:TEST:FRAMe:STATe? CONTroller | FPANel | LED
| PEN | BEEPer
Parameter
CONTroller
Explanation
Controller test
FPANel
LED
Front panel interface test
LED matrix test
Light pen test
PEN
BEEPer
Beeper test
Query response
Example
test_result <newline><^END>
1: fail
0: pass
-1: not tested
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":DIAG:TEST:FRAM:STAT? CONT"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable:CARD
This command ground-disables the all output ports (channels) for the specified card.
When the Ground Mode is ON, the ground-disabled output ports are disconnected
from the input Ground Port. At *RST, no channel is ground-enabled. The ground
mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable:CARD card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:DIS:CARD ALL"
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[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]
This command specifies the ground-disabled output ports (channels). When the
Ground Mode is ON, the ground-disabled output ports are disconnected from the
input Ground Port. At *RST, no channel is ground-enabled. The ground mode is set
by “[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
The query returns whether the specified channels are ground-disabled or not.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to ground-disable or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
Input port is always the input Ground Port. So, the input ports in channel_list are
ignored. However, you cannot abbreviate the input port.
Query response
Example
disable_status{, disable_status} <newline><^END>
1: ground disabled
0: ground enabled
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:DIS (@10101)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:DIS? (@10101,10102,10201)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example ground-disables the output port 1 on the card 1. In this example, A$
will be 1,0,1.
This command ground-enables the all output ports (channels) for the specified card.
When the Ground Mode is ON, the ground-enabled output ports that have not been
connected to any other input port are connected to the input Ground Port. This
command is available only for the specified card. At *RST, no channel is
ground-enabled. The ground mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
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[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:ENAB:CARD ALL"
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]
This command specifies the ground-enabled output ports (channels). When the
Ground Mode is ON, the ground-enabled output ports that have not been connected
to any other input port are connected to the input Ground Port. Then, the input
Ground Port will not be connected to the output ports that have been connected to
any other input port. At *RST, no channel is ground-enabled. The ground mode is
set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
The query returns whether the specified channels are ground-enabled or not.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to ground-enable or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
Input port is always the input Ground Port. So, the input ports in channel_list are
ignored. However, you cannot abbreviate the input port number.
Query response
Example
enable_status{, enable_status} <newline><^END>
1: ground enabled
0: ground disabled
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:ENAB (@10101)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:CHAN:ENAB? (@10101,10102,10201)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example ground-enables the output port 1 on the card 1. In this example, A$
will be 1,0,1.
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[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT
[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT
This command specifies the input Ground Port for the specified card. For each card,
you can specify the same or different Ground Port. At *RST, the Ground Port is 12.
The ground mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
The query returns the input port number of the Ground Port.
NOTE
The input ground port and a ground enabled input port cannot be assigned to the
same input port.
If the input ground port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port,
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
0 V output voltage source should be connected to the input Ground Port. Or set
ground_port to 12, and open the input port 12 that is the default ground port. If you
assign the input 12 as the ground port, this ground port will be internally connected
to the ground when the ground mode is set to ON.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT card_number,ground_port
[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
ground_port
Input port number: 1to 14. Or -1to disable ground
port.
Query response
Example
port_number <newline><^END>
port_number = 1to 14or -1. Number set to ground_port.
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:PORT 0,13"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:PORT? 0"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
In this example, Awill be 13.
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[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]
[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]
NOTE
You cannot set the Ground Mode to ON when the Bias Mode is ON.
ports/output ports that have not been connected to any other port. At *RST, the
Ground Mode is OFF.
The query returns the mode status.
The input Ground Port is set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND:PORT”. The ground-enabled
input ports are set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND:UNUSED”. And the ground-enabled
output ports are set by “[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]” or
“[:ROUTe]:AGND:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD”.
When the Ground Mode is ON, you cannot directly control the Ground Port
connections. However, they can be indirectly controlled when the connections of the
other input port are controlled.
When the Ground Mode is OFF, the input Ground Port is the same as the other input
ports, so relays can be controlled directly to connect to output ports.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe] card_number,state
[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
state
ONor 1: sets the Ground Mode ON
OFFor 0: sets the Ground Mode OFF
Query response
Example
state <newline><^END>
0: OFF or 1: ON
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:STAT 0,ON"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:STAT? 0"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
In this example, Awill be 1.
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[:ROUTe]:AGND:UNUSED
This command specifies the ground-enabled input ports for the specified card.
When the Ground Mode is ON, the ground-enabled input ports that have not been
connected to any other port are connected to the input Ground Port. At *RST, no
input port is ground-enabled. The ground mode is set by
“[:ROUTe]:AGND[:STATe]”.
The query returns which input ports are ground-enabled.
NOTE
The input ground port and a ground enabled input port cannot be assigned to the
same input port.
If the ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
CAUTION
Syntax
Open the input ports set to this command. If any equipment is connected to the
ground-enabled input ports, turning the Ground Mode ON may cause damage in the
equipment.
[:ROUTe]:AGND:UNUSED card_number,'port_number'
[:ROUTe]:AGND:UNUSED? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
port_number
Input port number: 1to 8.
Enclose by single quotation marks. Separate multiple
input port numbers by comma. For example: '1,5'
Query response
Example
port_number{, port_number} <newline><^END>
port_number = 1to 8
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:UNUSED 0,'5,6,7,8'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:AGND:UNUSED? 0"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be 5,6,7,8.
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[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable:CARD
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable:CARD
This command bias-disables the all output ports (channels) for the specified card.
When the Bias Mode is ON, the bias-disabled output ports are disconnected from
the input Bias Port. At *RST, all cards are bias-enabled. The bias mode is set by
“[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]”.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable:CARD card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:DIS:CARD ALL"
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]
This command specifies the bias-disabled output ports (channels). When the Bias
Mode is ON, the bias-disabled output ports are disconnected from the input Bias
Port. At *RST, all channels are bias-enabled. The bias mode is set by
“[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]”.
The query returns whether the specified channels are bias-disabled or not.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:DISable[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to bias-disable or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
Input port is always the input Bias Port. So, the input ports in channel_list are
ignored. However, you cannot abbreviate the input port.
Query response
disable_status{, disable_status} <newline><^END>
1: bias disabled
0: bias enabled
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[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB:CARD ALL"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:DIS (@10101)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:DIS? (@10101,10102,10201)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example bias-disables the output port 1 on the card 1. In this example, A$will
be 1,0,1.
This command bias-enables the all output ports (channels) for the specified card.
When the Bias Mode is ON, the bias-enabled output ports that have not been
connected to any other input port are connected to the input Bias Port. This
command is available only for the specified card. At *RST, all cards are
bias-enabled. The bias mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]”.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB:CARD ALL"
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]
This command specifies the bias-enabled output ports (channels). When the Bias
Mode is ON, the bias-enabled output ports that have not been connected to any
other input port are connected to the input Bias Port. Then, the input Bias Port will
not be connected to the output ports that have been connected to any other input
port. At *RST, all channels are bias-enabled. The bias mode is set by
“[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]”.
The query returns whether the specified channels are bias-enabled or not.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to bias-enable or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
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[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT
Input port is always the input Bias Port. So, the input ports in channel_list are
ignored. However, you cannot abbreviate the input port.
Query response
Example
enable_status{, enable_status} <newline><^END>
1: bias enabled
0: bias disabled
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:DIS:CARD ALL"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB (@10101)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:CHAN:ENAB? (@10101,10102,10201)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example bias enables the output port 1 on the card 1. In this example, A$will
be 1,0,1.
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT
NOTE
If the input bias port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
This command specifies the input Bias Port for the specified card. For each card,
you can specify the same or different Bias Port. At *RST, Bias Port is set to 10. The
bias mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]”. The query returns the input Bias
Port number for the specified card.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT card_number,bias_port
[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
bias_port
Input port number: 1to 14. Or -1to disable bias port.
Query response
Example
port_number <newline><^END>
port_number = 1to 14or -1. Number set to bias_port.
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:PORT ALL,4"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:PORT? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
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[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]
In this example, Awill be 4.
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]
NOTE
You cannot set the Bias Mode to ON when the Ground Mode is ON.
This command controls the Bias Mode for the specified card. When the Bias Mode
not been connected to any other input port. At *RST, the Bias Mode is OFF.
The query returns the mode status of the specified card.
The input Bias Port is set by “[:ROUTe]:BIAS:PORT”. The bias-enabled output
ports (channels) are set by “[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle[:LIST]” or
“[:ROUTe]:BIAS:CHANnel:ENABle:CARD”.
When the Bias Mode is ON, you cannot directly control the Bias Port connections.
However, they can be indirectly controlled when the connections of the other input
port are controlled.
When the Bias Mode is OFF, the input Bias Port is the same as the other input ports,
so relays can be controlled directly to connect to output ports.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe] card_number,state
[:ROUTe]:BIAS[:STATe]? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
state
ONor 1: sets the Bias Mode ON
OFFor 0: sets the Bias Mode OFF
Query response
Example
0 or 1 <newline><^END>
0: OFF
1: ON
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:STAT ALL,ON"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:BIAS:STAT? 4"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
In this example, Awill be 1.
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[:ROUTe]:CLOSe:CARD?
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe:CARD?
This query command returns channel_list of all closed (connected) channels for the
specified card.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe:CARD? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, or 4
Query response
Example
channel_list <newline><^END>
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS (@10101,10202)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS:CARD? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
A$will be @10101,10202. For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST]
This command connects the input ports to the output ports (channels) as specified in
channel_list. The query returns 0or 1for each channel specified by channel_list, in
same order as specified by channel_list.
For some modes (such as Single Route Mode, Couple Mode, Ground Mode, and
Bias Mode), more complex connections may occur.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUTe]:CLOSe[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to close or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
Query response
close_status{, close_status} <newline><^END>
1: closed
0: opened
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[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS (@10101,10202)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS? (@10101,10102,10201,10202)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE
This command sets the connection rule (Free or Single Route) for the specified card.
The query returns the connection rule of the specified card. At *RST, all cards are
set to FREE. See “Connection Rule” on page 3-14.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE card_number,rule
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE? card_number
Parameter
Explanation
card_number
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
rule
FREE(free route) or SROUte(single route).
In the free route, multiple channel connections are
available for all input ports.
In the single route, only 1 channel connection is available
for each input port.
Query response FREEor SROU<newline><^END>
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CONN:RULE ALL,SROU"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CONN:RULE? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be SROU.
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[:ROUTe]:CONNection:SEQuence
This command specifies the connection sequence mode, which is the open/close
sequence of the relays when connection route is changed from an existing
connection to a new connection. The query returns the connection sequence mode of
the specified card. At *RST, BBMake is selected. See “Connection Sequence” on
page 3-15.
The connection sequence is used only for cards that have been set to SROUte
connection rule. Also see “[:ROUTe]:CONNection:RULE”.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:SEQuence card_number,sequence
[:ROUTe]:CONNection:SEQuence? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
sequence
NSEQ: No-Sequence mode
BBM: Break-Before-Make mode
MBBR: Make-Before-Break mode
Query response NSEQor BBMor MBBR<newline><^END>
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CONN:SEQ ALL,MBBR"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CONN:SEQ? 0"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be MBBR.
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[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT
NOTE
If the input bias port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If the ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
This command is used to set up input couple ports, which are used for the Kelvin
connections. The couple mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]”.
For each card, you can set up the same or different input couple ports.
This command overwrites the previous couple port setting. The couple port setting
will be cleared and updated by “[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT:DETect”.
The query returns the odd input port number of each coupled pair.
At *RST, no input ports are coupled.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT card_number,'couple_port'
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT? card_number
Parameter
Explanation
card_number
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
couple_port
One or more input port numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11or 13.
Enclose by single quotation marks. Separate multiple input
port numbers by comma. For example: '1,5'
Query response
Example
port_number{, port_number} <newline><^END>
port_number = 1or 3or 5or 7or 9or 11or 13
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:PORT ALL,'1,3'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:PORT? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be 1,3.
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[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT:DETect
This command detects the input ports connected to the Kelvin cable, and assigns
them as the input couple ports that will be used for the Kelvin connection. The input
previous couple port setting.
The couple mode is set by “[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]”. The couple port setting
will be cleared and updated by “[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT”.
The input port numbers of the couple ports can be got by
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT?.
After this command is executed, the all relay settings will be the same as after the
:ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL command execution.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT:DETect
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:PORT:DET"
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[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]
This command controls the Couple Mode for the specified card. The query returns
the mode status of the specified card. At *RST, the Couple Mode is OFF.
The input couple ports are set by “[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT:DETect” or
“[:ROUTe]:COUPle:PORT”.
If you specify a connection from a couple input port to an output port when the
couple mode is ON, the B2200 automatically controls relays to connect the input
ports n-1 and n to the output ports m-1 and m respectively (n: an even number from
2 to 14, m: an even number from 2 to 12, 2 to 24, 2 to 36, or 2 to 48 depends on the
B2200 configuration). See example below.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe] card_number,state
[:ROUTe]:COUPle[:STATe]? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
state
ONor 1: sets the Couple Mode ON
OFFor 0: sets the Couple Mode OFF
Query response
Example
state <newline><^END>
0: OFF
1: ON
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:STAT ALL,ON"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:STAT? 2"
ENTER @Agb2200;A
In this example, Awill be 1.
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:PORT ALL,'1'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:COUP:STAT ALL,ON"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS (@10103)"
This example controls the card 1 relays and connects the inputs 1 and 2 to the
outputs 3 and 4 respectively. :ROUT:CLOS (@10104)will make the same result.
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[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion
[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion
This command sets the channel configuration, which determines how you specify
the channel_list or card_number in other commands. The query returns the present
channel configuration. At *RST, this parameter is set to ACONfig. See “Channel
Configuration Mode” on page 3-13.
When configuration is changed by this command, all channels are opened
(disconnected) and become same status as after :SYSTem:CPON ALL execution.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion channel_config
[:ROUTe]:FUNCtion?
Parameter
Explanation
channel_config
ACONfig: Auto Config Mode
NCONfig: Normal Config Mode
Query response ACONor NCON<newline><^END>
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:FUNC ACON"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:FUNC?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be ACON.
[:ROUTe]:OPEN:CARD
This command disconnects all input ports from all output ports for the specified
card. For some modes (such as Single Route Mode, Couple Mode, Ground Mode,
and Bias Mode), more complex disconnections may occur.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:OPEN:CARD card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL"
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[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST]
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST]
This command disconnects the input ports from output ports as specified in
channel_list. The query returns 0or 1for each channel specified by channel_list, in
same order as specified by channel_list.
For some modes (such as Single Route Mode, Couple Mode, Ground Mode, and
Bias Mode), more complex disconnections may occur.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST] (@channel_list)
[:ROUTe]:OPEN[:LIST]? (@channel_list)
Parameter
channel_list
Explanation
Channels to open (disconnect) or to check.
For channel_list, see “Switch Control” on page 4-5.
Query response
Example
open_status{, open_status} <newline><^END>
1: opened
0: closed
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:OPEN:CARD ALL"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:CLOS (@10101,10202)"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:OPEN? (@10101,10102,10201,10202)"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be 0,1,1,0.
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[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:CHANnel
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:CHANnel
In the GPIB local mode, the B2200 uses 01 to 48 (two digits numbers) to specify the
output ports (channels) 1 to 48 respectively. This command specifies a symbol string
and lets the B2200 use the specified string instead of the two digits number. The
query returns the symbol string.
Maximum value of the two digits number depends on the B2200 configuration. It is
12 for the normal configuration mode or the auto configuration mode with one
matrix card, 24 for the auto configuration mode with two matrix cards, 36 for the
auto configuration mode with three matrix cards, or 48 for the auto configuration
mode with four matrix cards.
Reboot, *RST, and :SYSTem:CPON clear the symbol strings. After that, the initial
symbol string (two digits numbers 01 to 48) will be set.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:CHANnel card_number,channel_number,'string'
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:CHANnel? card_number,channel_number
Parameter
Explanation
card_number
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
ALLis not available for query.
channel_number
string
Output port number: 1to 48for Auto, 1to 12for Normal.
Symbol string set to the specified output port (channel).
Maximum 6 characters.
Numeric characters, alphabetic characters; upper case and
lower case, space, and the following symbols are available.
! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / > ? : ~ ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ‘ { | } ^ _
Query response
Example
string <newline><^END>
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN 0,10,'GATE'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:SYMB:CHAN? 0,10"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example assigns the string GATEto the output port 10. After that, GATEis used
instead of 10. In this example, A$will be GATE.
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[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:PORT
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:PORT
In the GPIB local mode, the B2200 uses 01 to 14 (two digits numbers) to specify the
input ports 1 to 14 respectively. This command specifies a symbol string and lets the
B2200 use the specified string instead of the two digits number. The query returns
the symbol string.
Reboot and *RST clear the symbol strings. After that, the initial symbol string (two
digits numbers 01 to 14) will be set.
:SYSTem:CPON does not clear the symbol strings.
Syntax
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:PORT port_number,'symbol_string'
[:ROUTe]:SYMBol:PORT? port_number
Parameter
Explanation
Input port number: 1to 14.
port_number
symbol_string
Symbol string set to the specified input port. Maximum 6
characters.
Numeric characters, alphabetic characters; upper case and
lower case, space, and the following symbols are available.
! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / > ? : ~ ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ‘ { | } ^ _
Query response
Example
symbol_string <newline><^END>
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:SYMB:PORT 1,'SMU1'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":ROUT:SYMB:PORT? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
This example assigns the string SMU1to the input port 1. After that, SMU1is used
instead of 01. In this example, A$will be SMU1.
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:SYSTem:BEEP
:SYSTem:BEEP
This command enables/disables the beeper.
Syntax
:SYSTem:BEEP state
Parameter
Explanation
state
ONor 1: enables the beeper
OFFor 0: disables the beeper
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:BEEP ON"
:SYSTem:CCONfig?
This query command is just to keep compatibility with the Agilent E5250A Low
Leakage Switch Mainframe. This query command returns the card configuration
information.
Syntax
:SYSTem:CCONfig? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
card number: 1, 2, 3, or 4
Query response
Example
card_configuration <newline><^END>
Always returns #10.
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:CCON? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
PRINT "Card configuration = ";A$
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:SYSTem:CDEScription?
:SYSTem:CDEScription?
This query command returns a description of the specified card.
Syntax
:SYSTem:CDEScription? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, or 4
Query response "card_description"<newline><^END>
If the designated card is not installed or initialize failed, this command returns
"No Card".
For B2200A:
•
In the Auto Config mode, "card_description"response is one of following:
• "B2210A 14x12 Femto Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2210A 14x24 Femto Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2210A 14x36 Femto Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2210A 14x48 Femto Leakage Switch Module"
In the Normal Config mode:
•
"B2210A 14x12 Femto Leakage Switch Module"
For B2201A:
•
In the Auto Config mode, "card_description"response is one of following:
• "B2211A 14x12 Low Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2211A 14x24 Low Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2211A 14x36 Low Leakage Switch Module"
• "B2211A 14x48 Low Leakage Switch Module"
In the Normal Config mode:
•
"B2211A 14x12 Low Leakage Switch Module"
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:CDES? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
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:SYSTem:CPON
:SYSTem:CPON
This command resets the specified card. Status after this command is shown below:
Channel Configuration:
Connection Rule:
Not changed.
Free
Connection Sequence:
Bias Mode:
Break Before Make
Off
Bias Input Port:
10
Bias-enabled Channels:
Couple Mode:
All channels (output ports) are bias-enabled.
Off
Couple Input Port:
Cleared.
Off
Ground Mode:
Ground Input Port:
Ground-enabled Channels:
Ground-enabled Ports:
Card Channel Status:
Self-Test Result:
12
Cleared.
Cleared.
All relays are opened.
Not changed.
Not changed.
Cleared.
Input Port Symbol String:
Output Port Symbol String:
For the device reset state, see *RST.
Syntax
:SYSTem:CPON card_number
Parameter
Explanation
card_number
For Auto Config mode: 0or ALL
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, or ALL
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:CPON ALL"
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:SYSTem:CTYPe?
:SYSTem:CTYPe?
This query command returns the ID of the specified card.
Syntax
:SYSTem:CTYPe? card_number
Parameter
card_number
Explanation
For Auto Config mode: 0
For Normal Config mode: 1, 2, 3, or 4
Query response AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES,model,0,revision <newline><^END>
model = B2210Aor B2211A
revision = 1or later version
If designated card is not installed or initialize failed, this command returns
NONE,NONE,0,0.
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:CTYPE? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LCD
This command enables/disables the front panel Liquid Crystal Display when the
B2200 is in the GPIB remote mode. The front panel LCD will be automatically set
to ON by the mode transition from GPIB remote to GPIB local.
Syntax
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LCD state
Parameter
Explanation
state
ONor 1: enables the LCD
OFFor 0: disables the LCD (initial setting)
Even though state is OFF, some status indicators on the LCD will be effective.
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:DISP:LCD 1"
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:SYSTem:DISPlay:LED
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LED
This command enables/disables the front panel Light Emitting Diodes matrix when
the B2200 is in the GPIB remote mode. The front panel LED matrix will be
automatically set to ON by the mode transition from GPIB remote to GPIB local.
Syntax
:SYSTem:DISPlay:LED state
Parameter
Explanation
state
ONor 1: enables the LEDs (initial setting)
OFFor 0: disables the LEDs
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:DISP:LED 1"
:SYSTem:DISPlay:STRing
When the B2200 is in the GPIB remote mode, you can display a string (maximum
39 characters) on the front panel LCD. This command specifies the string and
displays it on the LCD.
The specified string data is only displayed on the front panel LCD. It is not
memorized. So a display-change operation will clear and delete the string data.
Syntax
:SYSTem:DISPlay:STRing 'string'
Parameter
string
Explanation
String to be displayed on the front panel LCD. Maximum
38 characters.
Numeric characters, alphabetic characters; upper case and
lower case, space, and the following symbols are available.
! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / > ? : ~ ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ‘ { | } ^ _
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:DISP:STR 'E:SMU1,B:SMU2,C:SMU3'"
This example displays E:SMU1,B:SMU2,C:SMU3on the front panel LCD.
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:SYSTem:ERRor?
:SYSTem:ERRor?
This query command reads the error from the head of the error queue and removes
that error from the queue.
Syntax
:SYSTem:ERRor?
Query response
err_no,"message"<newline><^END>
err_no is numeric response data, and message is string response data.
If there has been no error (error queue is empty), the response to this query is as
follows:
0,"No error"
Example
Syntax
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:ERR?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A,B$
:SYSTem:KLC
This command locks/unlocks the front panel keys.
:SYSTem:KLC state
Parameter
state
Explanation
ONor 1: lock
OFFor 0: unlock
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:KLC ON"
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:SYSTem:MEMOry:COMMent
:SYSTem:MEMOry:COMMent
This command memorizes the comment for the B2200 setup information specified
by memory_number. The previous comment will be deleted. The query returns the
comment for the specified setup.
Syntax
:SYSTem:MEMOry:COMMent memory_number,'comment'
:SYSTem:MEMOry:COMMent? memory_number
Parameter
Explanation
memory number: 1 to 8.
memory_number
comment
Comment. Maximum 16 characters. If this command is
entered with empty comment, the comment will be cleared.
Numeric characters, alphabetic characters; upper case and
lower case, space, and the following symbols are available.
! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / > ? : ~ ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ‘ { | } ^ _
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:COMM 1,'1-1,2-13,3-25'"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:COMM? 1"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
In this example, A$will be 1-1,2-13,3-25.
:SYSTem:MEMOry:DELete
This command deletes the B2200 setup information and the comment specified by
memory_number.
Syntax
:SYSTem:MEMOry:DELete memory_number
Parameter
Explanation
memory number: 1 to 8.
memory_number
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:DEL 1"
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:SYSTem:MEMOry:LOAD
This command restores the B2200 setup information specified by memory_number.
It must be already saved by “:SYSTem:MEMOry:SAVE”.
Syntax
:SYSTem:MEMOry:LOAD memory_number
Parameter
Explanation
memory number: 1 to 8.
memory_number
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:SAVE 1"
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:LOAD 1"
:SYSTem:MEMOry:SAVE
This command saves the present setup information of the B2200 into the internal
memory specified by memory_number. The previous setup will be deleted. To
memorize the comment for the setup information, use
“:SYSTem:MEMOry:COMMent”.
The following setup information will be saved.
•
•
•
•
•
Configuration mode
Connection rule, connection sequence
Bias mode status, bias ports, bias-enabled channels
Couple mode status, couple ports
Ground mode status, ground ports, ground-enabled channels, ground-enabled
ports
•
•
Connection status of all switches
Symbol string of all input ports and output ports
Syntax
:SYSTem:MEMOry:SAVE memory_number
Parameter
Explanation
memory number: 1 to 8.
memory_number
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:MEMO:SAVE 1"
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:SYSTem:PEN
:SYSTem:PEN
This command enables/disables the light pen.
Syntax
:SYSTem:PEN state
Parameter
Explanation
state
ONor 1: enables the light pen
OFFor 0: disables the light pen
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:PEN ON"
:SYSTem:VERSion?
This query command returns the SCPI version number for which the B2200
complies.
Syntax
:SYSTem:VERSion?
Query response
YYYY.V <newline><^END>
YYYY is the year (for example, 2004).
V is the approved revision number for that year.
Example
OUTPUT @Agb2200;":SYST:VERS?"
ENTER @Agb2200;A$
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Status Reporting Structure
Status Reporting Structure
This section describes the status reporting structure used in the B2200. These are
IEEE 488.2 status structures that can be set and read by the SCPI Common
Commands as described in “Common Commands” on page 5-4.
Status Reporting Structure
The status reporting structure consists of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
Status Byte Register
Service Request “Enable” Register
Standard Event Status Register
Standard Event Status “Enable” Register
Output Queue
In general, the status reporting structure is used to request service via Service
Request (SRQ) or to indicate a specific condition, such as operation complete.
See the following figures for a model of the B2200 status reporting structure.
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Figure 5-1
Status Reporting Structure of B2200
The above figure shows Service Request Generation. When a condition occurs that
requires service, the instrument sets Request Service bit (RQS − bit6) of Status
Byte, and sends a Service Request (SRQ) via GPIB bus to the controller. So, the
controller can execute an interrupt service routine (must be in the program) that uses
a Serial Poll to read Status Byte of each instrument to determine which instrument
requested service. See “Status Byte Register” on page 5-55.
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Status Byte Register
The B2200 Status Byte Register contains bits (ESB and MAV) for status summary
messages from other registers. The status of these bits depends on the condition of
the Standard Event Status Register and the Output Queue. If service request occurs,
Bit6 (RQS) of Status Byte Register is set.
See Figure 5-2 and Table 5-1 for the B2200 Status Byte Register.
Figure 5-2
Status Byte Register of B2200
The Status Byte Register can be read with either a serial poll or the *STB? common
query command (see “Common Commands” on page 5-4).
Serial poll is a low-level GPIB command that can be executed by SPOLLin HP
BASIC, such as the following:
Status=SPOLL(@Agb2200)
Both serial poll and STB? read the Status Byte Register identically, but have
following difference:
• SPOLLreturns RQS for bit6
•
*STB? returns MSS for bit6
RQS and MSS are always the same value, so returned Status Byte value is always
the same for these two methods.
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Status Byte Register
In general, use serial polling (not *STB?) inside interrupt service routines. Use
*STB? in other cases (not in interrupt service routine) when you want to know the
value of Status Byte.
Table 5-1
Status Byte Register of B2200
Bit
Definition
Not Used.
Explanation
0
Always zero.
Always zero.
Always zero.
Always zero.
1
2
3
4
Not Used.
Not Used.
Not Used.
Message Available
Indicates whether Output Queue is empty. If
(MAV) Queue Summary unread message exists, this bit is set to 1.
Message
Otherwise, this bit is set to 0. See “Output
Queue” on page 5-60.
5
6
Standard Event Status
Bit (ESB) Summary
Message
Indicates whether one or more of the enabled
Standard Events Status Register bits is set.
Request Service (RQS)
Message
Indicates whether a SRQ (Service Request)
has occurred. Read by Serial Poll.
Master Summary Status
(MSS) Summary
Message
Indicates that the instrument has at least one
reason for requesting service. Read by
*STB?.
7
Not Used.
Always zero.
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Service Request Enable Register
Service Request Enable Register
The Service Request Enable Register is an 8-bit register that can be used by the
programmer to select which summary messages in the Status Byte Register may
cause service requests. See Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
Service Request Enable Register of B2200
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Standard Event Status Register
The Standard Event Status Register has specific events assigned to specific bits. See
Figure 5-4 and Table 5-2.
Figure 5-4
Standard Event Status Register of B2200
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Table 5-2
Standard Event Status Register of B2200
Bit
Definition
Explanation
0
Operation Complete
(OPC)
This event bit has meaning only if a request
to monitor is set by the *OPC command.
See “*OPC” on page 5-8. This bit is set to 1
if there are no pending operations.
1
2
Not Used
Always 0.
Query Error (QYE)
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An attempt is being made to read data
from the Output Queue when no data is
present or pending.
•
Data in the Output Queue has been lost.
3
4
5
Device Dependent
Error (DDE)
This event bit indicates that an error has
occurred which is not a Command Error, a
Query Error, or an Execution Error.
Execution Error (EXE) Syntax of command is correct, but cannot be
executed due to some condition of the
B2200.
Command Error
(CME)
A command syntax error has been detected.
6
7
Not Used
Always 0.
Power On (PON)
This event bit indicates that an off-to-on
transition has occurred in instrument's
power supply.
8 to 15 Not used
Always 0.
Standard Event Status Enable Register
The Standard Event Status “Enable” Register is an 8-bit register that can be used by
the programmer to select which bits of Standard Event Status Register are enabled.
The status of the enabled bits are ORed together, and result of OR will be reported to
the ESB bit (Bit5) of the Status Byte Register.
The 8 bits of this register correspond to the 8 bits of the Standard Event Status
Register. See Figure 5-4.
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Output Queue
Output Queue
The Output Queue stores response messages until they are read. If an unread
message exists, Bit4 (Message Available − MAV) of the Status Byte Register is set
to 1. So, Bit4 is used to synchronize information exchange with the controller. See
Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5
Output Queue of B2200
The Response Formatter places Data Byte Messages and END messages into the
Output Queue in response to query commands. These messages are removed from
the Output Queue as they are read by the controller. As long as the Output Queue
contains an unread message, MAV is 1.
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consists of the following sections:
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“System Requirements”
“Installing VXIplug&play Driver”
“Driver Functions”
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System Requirements
The following system environments are required.
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Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or
Windows 95. It must be supported by the application development environment.
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Application Development Environment (programming environment)
Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, Borland C++Builder, National
Instruments LabWindows or LabVIEW, or Agilent VEE.
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Agilent T&M Programmers Toolkit for Visual Studio .NET
Agilent W1140A or equivalent. Needed for Visual Basic .NET users.
GPIB (IEEE 488) Interface and 32-bit VISA I/O Library
Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB interface, E5810A LAN/GPIB gateway, 82350B
GPIB interface, or equivalent. These models include Agilent VISA and SICL
I/O libraries.
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Computer and peripherals
Required specifications depend on the application development environment.
See manual of the application development environment. The flexible disk drive
is required to install the VXIplug&play driver. The CD-ROM drive is required
to install the software needed to use driver.
Minimum disk space
1 MB for the Agilent B2200 VXIplug&play driver
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Installing VXIplug&play Driver
The installation flow is shown below. If you have already installed the GPIB
interface card, VISA I/O library, and programming software on your PC, skip steps
1 through 5.
1. Install the GPIB interface card into your PC.
See the interface card manual. Note the model number of the interface card, as
you may need it to configure the interface (in step 3).
2. Install VISA I/O library.
Follow the instructions in the I/O library’s setup program.
3. Configure and check the GPIB interface.
See the I/O library manual.
4. Install the programming software.
Follow the setup program instructions.
5. If you use Microsoft Visual Basic .NET, install the Agilent T&M Programmers
Toolkit.
6. Install the VXIplug&play driver as shown below.
a. Insert the Agilent B2200 Plug&Play Driver Disk into the flexible disk drive
connected to your PC.
b. Execute the SETUP.EXE program on the diskette. The program
automatically installs the following files.
Directory: \Program Files\VISA\winxx\agb220xa (xx depends on OS)
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agb220xa.bas
agb220xa.c
agb220xa.def
agb220xa.fp
agb220xa.GID
agb220xa.h
agb220xa.hlp
readme.txt
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Driver Functions
Table 6-1 lists all the functions for the Agilent B2200. You will see a brief
description of the functions in the table.
For the description, syntax and parameters of the function, refer to the reference
section following this table. The driver functions in the reference section will appear
Table 6-1
Category
Agilent B2200 Driver Function Lists
Function
Description
Miscellaneous agb220xa_init
agb220xa_close
Initializes the B2200.
Closes the connection with the B2200.
Executes the B2200 reset.
agb220xa_reset
agb220xa_self_test
Executes the B2200 self-test.
agb220xa_error_query
agb220xa_error_message
agb220xa_revision_query
agb220xa_timeOut
Queries for the B2200 error code/message.
Queries for the driver error.
Queries for the B2200 firmware/driver revisions.
Sets the timeout.
agb220xa_timeOut_Q
Queries for the timeout setting.
agb220xa_dcl
Sends the Device Clear.
agb220xa_esr_Q
Queries for the ESR status.
agb220xa_opc_Q
Checks the B2200 operation completion status.
Sets the configuration mode.
agb220xa_connRuleSeq
Sets the connection rule/sequence.
agb220xa_coupleState
Selects the couple ports of the specified card.
Sets the couple mode ON or OFF for the specified card.
Detects and sets the couple ports for all cards.
Selects the input bias port of the specified card.
Bias-enables all output ports of the specified card.
Bias-enables all output ports of the specified channel list.
Sets the bias mode ON or OFF for the specified card.
Queries for the bias channel list.
agb220xa_detectCouplePort
Bias Mode
agb220xa_biasPort
agb220xa_biasChanCard
agb220xa_biasChanList
agb220xa_biasState
agb220xa_biasChanList_Q
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Function
Description
agb220xa_groundChanCard
agb220xa_groundChanList
agb220xa_unusedPort
Selects the input ground port of the specified card.
Ground-enables all output ports of the specified card.
Ground-enables all output ports of the specified channel list.
Ground-enables the specified input ports of the specified
card.
agb220xa_groundState
Sets the ground mode ON or OFF for the specified card.
agb220xa_openList
Closes the channel list.
Opens the channel list.
agb220xa_openCard
Opens all output on the card.
Queries for the channel list status.
agb220xa_closeList_Q
agb220xa_openList_Q
agb220xa_closeCard_Q
Queries for the closed channel list on the card.
C/G
Compensation
agb220xa_compenC
Performs the compensation for the C/G data measured by
the Agilent 4284A.
agb220xa_compenC function.
Diagnostics agb220xa_testExec_Q
agb220xa_testClear
Performs diagnostics and returns the test result.
Clears the specified test result.
Passthrough agb220xa_cmd
Sends a command.
Functions
agb220xa_cmdInt
Sends a command with an integer parameter.
Sends a command with a real parameter.
Sends a command to read any data.
agb220xa_cmdReal
agb220xa_cmdData_Q
agb220xa_cmdString_Q
agb220xa_cmdInt16_Q
agb220xa_cmdInt16Arr_Q
agb220xa_cmdInt32_Q
agb220xa_cmdInt32Arr_Q
agb220xa_cmdReal64_Q
Sends a command to read string response.
Sends a command to read 16 bit integer response.
Sends a command to read 16 bit integer array response.
Sends a command to read 32 bit integer response.
Sends a command to read 32 bit integer array response.
Sends a command to read 64 bit real response.
agb220xa_cmdReal64Arr_Q Sends a command to read 64 bit real array response.
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agb220xa_biasChanCard
This function bias-enables or disables all the output ports of the specified card.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_biasChanCard(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 disable_enable, ViInt16 bias_cardno);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Status of the card, bias enabled or bias disabled.
disable_enable
1 : sets bias disabled card.
bias_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
agb220xa_biasChanList
This function bias-enables or disables all the output ports specified by the
biaschan_list.
The parameter “biaschan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “biaschan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero) to
by the list is 100.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_biasChanList(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 biaschan_disen, ViInt32_VI_FAR biaschan_list[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Status of the port, bias enabled or bias disabled.
0 : sets bias enabled port.
biaschan_disen
1 : sets bias disabled port.
biaschan_list[ ]
Channel numbers. 5 digits integer. ABCDE. where A: card
number, BC: input port number, DE: output port number.
Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0, BC=01, and
DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of 00101.
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agb220xa_biasChanList_Q
This function will query the instrument for the status, bias enabled or bias disabled,
for the channels given in the list.
The parameter “biaschan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “biaschan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero) to
identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be specified
by the list is 100.
The “bias_status” parameter is an array of integers containing the return values of
the query. The “bias_status” array returned will correspond one to one with
“biaschan_list” parameter.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_biasChanList_Q(ViSession vi, ViInt16 bias_disen,
ViInt32_VI_FAR biaschan_list[ ], ViInt32_VI_FAR bias_status[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Query type.
bias_disen
0 : checks if the port is the bias enabled.
1 : checks if the port is the bias disabled.
biaschan_list[ ]
bias_status[ ]
Channel numbers to check the status. 5 digits integer. ABCDE.
where A: card number, BC: input port number, DE: output port
number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0,
BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of
00101.
Status of the channels given in the biaschan_list. Returned
value depends on the setting of bias_disen as shown below:
when bias_disen=0, 0 means bias disabled, 1 means enabled.
when bias_disen=1, 0 means bias enabled, 1 means disabled.
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agb220xa_biasPort
each card, you can specify the same or different bias port.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_biasPort(ViSession vi, ViInt16 bport_cardno,
ViInt16 bias_port);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
bport_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
bias_port
Input port number to be set to the bias port. 1 to 14 (input port 1
to input port 14).
If the bias input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
agb220xa_biasState
This function controls the bias mode for the specified card. When bias mode is ON,
the input bias port is connected to all bias enabled output ports that are not
connected to any other input ports. Bias disabled output ports are never connected to
the input bias port when bias mode is ON.
The bias mode cannot be set to ON when the ground mode is ON.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_biasState(ViSession vi, ViInt16 bstate_cardno,
ViInt16 state);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
bstate_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
state
Bias mode. 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).
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agb220xa_close
system resources. It is generally a good programming habit to close the instrument
handle when the program is done using the instrument.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_close(ViSession vi);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
agb220xa_closeCard_Q
This function will query the card for the channels closed of the specified card.
The parameter “closechan_list” contains the channel numbers returned by the
of the list. Array of enough length should be passed to the function.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_closeCard_Q(ViSession vi, ViInt16 close_card,
ViInt32_VI_FAR closechan_list[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
close_card
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), or 4 (card 4) in
the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the auto
configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
closechan_list[ ] Channels closed of the specified card.
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agb220xa_closeList
This function will connect the input ports to the output ports specified by the
channel list.
The parameter “closechan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “closechan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero)
to identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be
specified by the list is 100.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_closeList(ViSession vi,
ViInt32_VI_FAR closechan_list[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
closechan_list[ ] Channel numbers to connect. 5 digits integer. ABCDE. where
A: card number, BC: input port number, DE: output port
number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0,
BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of
00101.
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agb220xa_closeList_Q
This function will query the instrument for the channels closed given in the
“closechan_list”.
The parameter “closechan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “closechan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero)
to identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be
specified by the list is 100.
The “close_status” parameter is an array of integers containing the return values of
the query. The “close_status” array returned will correspond one to one with
“closechan_list” parameter.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_closeList_Q(ViSession vi,
ViInt32_VI_FAR closechan_list[ ], ViInt32_VI_FAR close_status[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
closechan_list[ ] Channel numbers to know the close status. 5 digits integer.
ABCDE. where A: card number, BC: input port number, DE:
output port number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if
A=0, BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101
instead of 00101.
close_status[ ]
Status of the channels given in the closechan_list.
0 (opened) or 1 (closed).
agb220xa_cmd
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. Must be a NULL
terminated C string.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmd(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cmd_str
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
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agb220xa_cmdData_Q
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This entry point will wait
and get result[ ].
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdData_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 size, ViChar_VI_FAR result[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Length of result in bytes. 2 to 32767.
cmd_str
size
result[ ]
Response from instrument.
agb220xa_cmdInt
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This entry point passes the
string in cmd_str followed by a space and then the integer in value. Note that either
an Int16 or 32 can be passed as the Int16 will be promoted.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdInt(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 value);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Parameter for command. -2147483647 to 2147483647.
cmd_str
value
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agb220xa_cmdInt16Arr_Q
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This command expects a
and size parameters, and get result[ ] and count.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdInt16Arr_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 size, ViInt16_VI_FAR result[ ], ViPInt32 count);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cmd_str
size
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Size of result[ ] (number of items in the array).
1 to 2147483647.
result[ ]
count
Response from instrument.
Count of valid items in result[ ].
agb220xa_cmdInt16_Q
response that can be returned as a 16 bit integer.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdInt16_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViPInt16 result);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Response from instrument.
cmd_str
result
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agb220xa_cmdInt32Arr_Q
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This command expects a
and size parameters, and get result[ ] and count.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdInt32Arr_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 size, ViInt32_VI_FAR result[ ], ViPInt32 count);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cmd_str
size
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Size of result[ ] (number of items in the array).
1 to 2147483647.
result[ ]
count
Response from instrument.
Count of valid items in result[ ].
agb220xa_cmdInt32_Q
response that can be returned as a 32 bit integer.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdInt32_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViPInt32 result);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Response from instrument.
cmd_str
result
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agb220xa_cmdReal
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This entry point passes the
Real32 or 64 can be passed as the Real32 will be promoted.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdReal(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViReal64 value);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Parameter for command. -1E+300 to 1E+300.
cmd_str
value
agb220xa_cmdReal64Arr_Q
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This command expects a
size parameters, and get result[ ] and count.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdReal64Arr_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 size, ViReal64_VI_FAR result[ ], ViPInt32 count);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cmd_str
size
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Size of result[ ] (number of items in the array).
1 to 2147483647.
result[ ]
count
Response from instrument.
Count of valid items in result[ ].
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agb220xa_cmdReal64_Q
response that can be returned as a 64 bit real.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdReal64_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViPReal64 result);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Response from instrument.
cmd_str
result
agb220xa_cmdString_Q
This function passes the cmd_str string to the instrument. This entry point will wait
size parameters, and get result[ ].
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_cmdString_Q(ViSession vi, ViString cmd_str,
ViInt32 size, ViChar_VI_FAR result[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument command (cannot exceed 256 bytes in length).
Length of result in bytes. 2 to 32767.
cmd_str
size
result[ ]
Response from instrument.
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agb220xa_compenC
4284A LCR meter, and returns compensation results. Before this function is
executed, a compensation data file must be specified by using the
agb220xa_selectCompenFile function. The file must contain the appropriate
compensation coefficients for your measurement environment. For obtaining the
compensation coefficients for your environment and creating the compensation data
file, see “Capacitance Compensation” on page 4-20.
Syntax
agb220xa_compenC(ViSession vi, ViReal64 frequency, ViReal64 raw_c,
ViReal64 raw_g, ViPReal64 compen_c, ViPReal64 compen_g);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Measurement frequency (in Hz). 1E3 (1 kHz) to 1E6 (1 MHz).
Capacitance (in F) measured by the 4284A.
frequency
raw_c
raw_g
Conductance (in S) measured by the 4284A.
compen_c
compen_g
Capacitance compensation result (in F). Returned value.
Conductance compensation result (in S). Returned value.
agb220xa_connRuleSeq
The function sets connection rule and connection sequence for the specified card.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_connRuleSeq(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 cardno_ruleseq, ViInt16 rule, ViInt16 sequence);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cardno_ruleseq
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
rule
Connection rule. 0 (free route) or 1 (single route).
Connection sequence. 0, 1, or 2. See below.
0 (no sequence)
sequence
1 (break before make)
2 (make before break)
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agb220xa_couplePort
This function sets the couple ports which are used for making kelvin connections on
the specified card. The specified input port number will be coupled with the next
input port and two output ports. For each card, you may setup the same or different
couple ports. This command overwrites the previous couple port setting for the card.
The couple mode is controlled by the agb220xa_coupleState function.
If the bias input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port, the
bias mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If the ground input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port,
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
If a ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_couplePort(ViSession vi, ViInt16 cport_cardno,
ViInt16 port1, ViInt16 port3, ViInt16 port5, ViInt16 port7, ViInt16 port9,
ViInt16 port11, ViInt16 port13);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cport_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
port1
port3
port5
port7
port9
port11
Couple port by the input ports 1 and 2.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
Couple port by the input ports 3 and 4.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
Couple port by the input ports 5 and 6.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
Couple port by the input ports 7 and 8.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
Couple port by the input ports 9 and 10.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
Couple port by the input ports 11 and 12.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
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port13
Couple port by the input ports 13 and 14.
0 (disable) or 1 (enable).
agb220xa_coupleState
This function controls the couple mode for the specified card.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_coupleState(ViSession vi, ViInt16 cstate_cardno,
ViInt16 couple_state);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
cstate_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
couple_state
Couple mode. 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).
agb220xa_dcl
This function sends a device clear (DCL) to the instrument.
A device clear will abort the present operation and enable the instrument to accept a
new command or query.
This is particularly useful in situations where it is not possible to determine the
new instrument driver function. The device clear ensures that the instrument will be
able to begin processing the new commands.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_dcl(ViSession vi);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
agb220xa_detectCouplePort
This function detects the input ports connected to the Kelvin cable, and assigns them
as the input couple ports that will be used for the Kelvin connection. The input
couple port setting is effective for the all cards. This command overwrites the
previous couple port setting.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_detectCouplePort(ViSession vi);
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Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
agb220xa_error_message
a readable string.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_error_message(ViSession vi, ViStatus
error_number, ViChar_VI_FAR message[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Error return value from the driver function.
error_number
message[ ]
Error message string. This is limited to 256 characters.
agb220xa_error_query
This function returns the error numbers and corresponding error messages in the
error queue of a instrument. See Chapter 9 for a listing of the instrument error
numbers and messages.
Instrument errors may occur when you places the instrument in a bad state such as
sending an invalid sequence of coupled commands. Instrument errors can be
detected by polling. Automatic polling can be accomplished by using the
agb220xa_errorQueryDetect function.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_error_query(ViSession vi, ViPInt32 error_number,
ViChar_VI_FAR error_message[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Instrument’s error code.
error_number
error_message[ ] Instrument’s error message. This is limited to 256 characters.
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agb220xa_errorQueryDetect
This function enables or disables automatic instrument error checking.
an error at the end of each function call.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_errorQueryDetect(ViSession vi,
ViBoolean errorQueryDetect);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
errorQueryDetect Error checking enable (VI_TRUE) or disable (VI_FALSE).
agb220xa_errorQueryDetect_Q
This function indicates if automatic instrument error detection is enabled or
disabled.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_errorQueryDetect_Q(ViSession vi,
ViPBoolean pErrDetect);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
pErrDetect
Error checking enable (VI_TRUE) or disable (VI_FALSE).
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agb220xa_esr_Q
This function returns the contents of the ESR register. The driver returns the
equivalent messages (see Parameters).
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_esr_Q(ViSession vi, ViChar_VI_FAR errstr[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Response from instrument.
errstr[ ]
Bit Value
Message
1
“ESR_OPC”
2
“ESR_RQL”
4
“ESR_QYE_ERROR”
“ESR_DEVICE_DEPENDENT_ERROR”
“ESR_EXECUTION_ERROR”
“ESR_COMMAND_ERROR”
“ESR_URQ”
8
16
32
64
128
OTHERS
“ESR_PON”
“ESR_MULTI_EVENT”
agb220xa_func
This function is used to set the channel configuration to the auto configuration mode
or the normal configuration mode.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_func(ViSession vi, ViInt16 channel_config);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Configuration mode. 0 (auto) or 1 (normal).
channel_config
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agb220xa_groundChanCard
This function ground-enables or disables all the output ports of the specified card.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_groundChanCard(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 disable_enable, ViInt16 gnd_cardno);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Status of the card, ground enabled or ground disabled.
disable_enable
1 : sets ground disabled card.
gnd_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
agb220xa_groundChanList
This function ground-enables or disables all the output ports specified by the
gndchan_list.
The parameter “gndchan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “gndchan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero) to
by the list is 100.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_groundChanList(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 gndchan_disen, ViInt32_VI_FAR gndchan_list[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Status of the port, ground enabled or ground disabled.
0 : sets ground enabled port.
gndchan_disen
1 : sets ground disabled port.
gndchan_list[ ]
Channel numbers. 5 digits integer. ABCDE. where A: card
number, BC: input port number, DE: output port number.
Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0, BC=01, and
DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of 00101.
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agb220xa_groundChanList_Q
This function will query the instrument for the status, ground enabled or disabled,
for the channels given in the list.
The parameter “gndchan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “gndchan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero) to
identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be specified
by the list is 100.
The “gnd_status” parameter is an array of integers containing the return values of
the query. The “gnd_status” array returned will correspond one to one with
“gndchan_list” parameter.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_groundChanList_Q(ViSession vi,
ViInt16 gnd_disen, ViInt32_VI_FAR gndchan_list[ ],
ViInt32_VI_FAR gnd_status[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Query type.
gnd_disen
0 : checks if the port is the ground enabled.
1 : checks if the port is the ground disabled.
gndchan_list[ ]
gnd_status[ ]
Channel numbers to check the status. 5 digits integer. ABCDE.
where A: card number, BC: input port number, DE: output port
number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0,
BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of
00101.
Status of the channels given in the gndchan_list. Returned value
depends on the setting of gnd_disen as shown below:
when gnd_disen=0, 0 means ground disabled, 1 means enabled.
when gnd_disen=1, 0 means ground enabled, 1 means disabled.
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agb220xa_groundPort
For each card, you can specify the same or different ground port.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_groundPort(ViSession vi, ViInt16 gport_cardno,
ViInt16 gnd_port);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
gport_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
gnd_port
Input port number to be set to the ground port. 1 to 14 (input
port 1 to input port 14).
The input ground port and a ground enabled input port cannot be assigned to the
same input port.
If the ground input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same input port,
the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
agb220xa_groundState
This function controls the ground mode for the specified card. When ground mode is
ON, the input ground port is connected to all ground enabled input ports and output
ports that are not connected to any other input ports. Ground disabled output ports
are never connected to the input ground port when ground mode is ON.
The ground mode cannot be set to ON when the bias mode is ON.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_groundState(ViSession vi, ViInt16 gstate_cardno,
ViInt16 state);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
gstate_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
state
Ground mode. 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).
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agb220xa_init
This function initializes the software connection to the instrument and optionally
verifies that instrument is in the system. In addition, it may perform any necessary
actions to place the instrument in its reset state.
If the agb220xa_init function encounters an error, then the value of the vi output
parameter will be VI_NULL.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_init(ViRsrc InstrDesc, ViBoolean id_query,
ViBoolean do_reset, ViPSession vi);
Parameters
InstrDesc
id_query
Instrument description. Examples; GPIB0::1::INSTR.
VI_TRUE (to perform In-System Verification), or
VI_FALSE (do not perform In-System Verification).
do_reset
vi
VI_TRUE (to perform reset operation), or
VI_FALSE (do not perform reset operation).
Instrument handle. This is VI_NULL if an error occurred
during the initialization.
agb220xa_opc_Q
This function does the *OPC? common command.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_opc_Q(ViSession vi, ViPBoolean result);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
result
VI_TRUE (Operation complete), or
VI_FALSE (Operation is pending).
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agb220xa_openCard
This function will disconnect all input ports from all output ports for the specified
card.
If bias mode is ON, the input bias port is connected to all bias enabled output ports.
If ground mode is ON, the input ground port is connected to all ground enabled
input ports and output ports.
Syntax
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
open_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
agb220xa_openList
This function will disconnect the input ports from the output ports specified by the
channel list.
The parameter “openchan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “openchan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero)
to identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be
specified by the list is 100.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_openList(ViSession vi,
ViInt32_VI_FAR openchan_list[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
openchan_list[ ] Channel numbers to disconnect. 5 digits integer. ABCDE.
where A: card number, BC: input port number, DE: output port
number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if A=0,
BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101 instead of
00101.
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agb220xa_openList_Q
This function will query the instrument for the channels open given in the
“openchan_list”.
The parameter “openchan_list” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one channel. The last number of the “openchan_list” should be “0” (numeric zero)
to identify the end of the list. The maximum number of channels that can be
specified by the list is 100.
The “open_status” parameter is an array of integers containing the return values of
the query. The “open_status” array returned will correspond one to one with
“openchan_list” parameter.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_openList_Q(ViSession vi,
ViInt32_VI_FAR openchan_list[ ], ViInt32_VI_FAR open_status[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
openchan_list[ ] Channel numbers to know the open status. 5 digits integer.
ABCDE. where A: card number, BC: input port number, DE:
output port number. Top zero(s) can be ignored. For example, if
A=0, BC=01, and DE=01, channel number should be 101
instead of 00101.
open_status[ ]
Status of the channels given in the openchan_list.
1 (opened) or 0 (closed).
agb220xa_readStatusByte_Q
This function returns the contents of the status byte register.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_readStatusByte_Q(ViSession vi,
ViPInt16 statusByte);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
statusByte
The contents of the status byte are returned in this parameter.
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agb220xa_reset
may be necessary to send a device clear to ensure that the instrument can execute a
reset. A device clear can be issued by invoking agb220xa_dcl function.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_reset(ViSession vi);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
agb220xa_revision_query
This function returns the driver revision and the instrument firmware revision.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_revision_query(ViSession vi,
ViChar_VI_FAR driver_rev[ ] , ViChar_VI_FAR instr_rev[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
driver_rev[ ]
instr_rev[ ]
Instrument driver revision. This is limited to 256 characters.
Instrument firmware revision. This is limited to 256 characters.
agb220xa_selectCompenFile
This function specifies the compensation data file used by the agb220xa_compenC
function. The file must contain the appropriate compensation coefficients for your
measurement environment.
compensation data file, see “Capacitance Compensation” on page 4-20.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_selectCompenFile(ViSession vi,
ViString file_name);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
file_name
Compensation data file name. Use absolute path. If the value is
NULL string, the default data is used.
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agb220xa_self_test
This function causes the instrument to perform a self-test and returns the result of
may indicate a potential hardware problem.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_self_test(ViSession vi, ViPInt16 test_result,
ViChar_VI_FAR test_message[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
Numeric result from self-test operation. 0: No error.
Self-test status message. This is limited to 256 characters.
test_result
test_message[ ]
agb220xa_testClear
This function clears the test result of the specified diagnostics item.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_testClear(ViSession vi, ViInt16 framecard_clear);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
framecard_clear Test result to clear. 0 to 10. See below.
0: Test result of all test items
1: Card 1 relay test result
2: Card 2 relay test result
3: Card 3 relay test result
4: Card 4 relay test result
5: Relay test result of all cards
6: Front panel key test result
7: Controller test result
8: Light pen test result
9: LED matrix test result
10: Beeper test result
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agb220xa_testExec_Q
This function performs the diagnostics and returns the test result.
For details of each test, see “Selftest Menu” on page 3-34.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_testExec_Q(ViSession vi, ViInt16 framecard_exec,
ViPInt16 exec_result);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
framecard_exec Test item to perform. 1 to 10. See below.
1: Card 1 relay test
2: Card 2 relay test
3: Card 3 relay test
4: Card 4 relay test
5: Relay test of all cards
6: Front panel key test
7: Controller test
8: Light pen test
9: LED matrix test
10: Beeper test
exec_result
Test result. 0: pass, 1: fail.
agb220xa_timeOut
This function sets a minimum timeout value for driver I/O transactions in
milliseconds. The default timeout period is 2 seconds.
Syntax
ViStatus_VI_FUNC agb220xa_timeOut(ViSession vi, ViInt32 timeOut);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
timeOut
I/O timeout value for all functions in the driver. in milliseconds.
0 to 2147483647.
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agb220xa_timeOut_Q
This function returns the timeout value for driver I/O transactions in milliseconds.
Syntax
ViStatus_VI_FUNC agb220xa_timeOut_Q(ViSession vi, ViPInt32 pTimeOut);
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
pTimeOut
Minimum timeout period that the driver can be set to, in
milliseconds.
agb220xa_unusedPort
This function ground-enables the specified input ports of the specified card.
The parameter “unused_port” is an array of integers with each integer representing
one port. The last number of the “unused_port” should be “0” (numeric zero) to
the array is agb220xa_UNUSEDPORT_MAX.
Syntax
ViStatus _VI_FUNC agb220xa_unusedPort(ViSession vi, ViInt16 unused_cardno,
ViInt32_VI_FAR unused_port[ ] );
Parameters
vi
Instrument handle returned from agb220xa_init( ).
unused_cardno
Card number. 1 (card 1), 2 (card 2), 3 (card 3), 4 (card 4), or 5
(all card) in the normal configuration mode, or 0 (all card in the
auto configuration mode). For the configuration mode, see
agb220xa_func.
unused_port[ ]
Input ports to be ground enabled. 1 to 9 are available. Multiple
port numbers can be set.
The input ground port and a ground enabled input port cannot be assigned to the
same input port.
If the ground enabled input port and a couple port have been assigned to the same
input port, the ground mode and the couple mode cannot be used in parallel.
NOTE
The ground enabled input ports are connected to the input ground port when the
ground mode is ON. So the ground enabled input connectors must be opened to
prevent the instrument from damage.
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Error Messages
This chapter lists and describes the error messages for Agilent B2200. An error
message consists of an error number and message.
There are two types of error messages:
•
Standard SCPI Error Messages
Negative error numbers (Command Error, Execution Error, Device-Dependent
Error, and Query Error) are standard SCPI errors.
•
B2200 Specific Error Messages
Positive error numbers are the B2200 specific errors.
Error messages are classified by error number as listed in the following table:
Error Range Error Category
0
No error
-100 to -199
-200 to -299
-300 to -399
-400 to -499
100 to 32767
Command Error
Execution Error
Device-Dependent Error
Query Error
B2200 Specific Error
When an error occurs, the corresponding bit is set in the Standard Event Status
Register (see Chapter 5):
Standard Event
Error Category
Status Register Bit
Command Error
bit5
bit4
bit3
bit2
bit3
Execution Error
Device-Dependent Error
Query Error
B2200 Specific Error
Also, the error number and message are placed in the error queue, which can be read
by the :SYSTem:ERRor?query command. The error queue is cleared by the
common command *CLS, and when power is turned on. For these commands, see
Chapter 5.
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Standard SCPI Error Messages
Standard SCPI error messages have negative error numbers. The following are the
standard SCPI error messages for the B2200:
Command Error
If syntax of SCPI command is not valid, a -1XX error occurs. The error number and
message are placed in the error queue, and bit5 of the Standard Event Status
Register is set.
A SCPI command consists of a command header and zero or more parameters.
The following are example SCPI commands:
•
Subsystem command: :ROUT:OPEN:CARD 1
:ROUT:OPEN:CARDis the command header, and 1is the parameter.
A subsystem command header consists of mnemonics (keywords) separated by
colons. Query commands have a question mark (?) at end of last mnemonic.
•
Common command: *SRE 48
*SREis the command header, and 48is the parameter.
A common command header consists of an asterisk (*) followed by 3
characters. Query commands have a question mark (?) at end of header.
Error
Error Message and Description
Number
-100
-101
Command error
Generic syntax error that cannot be determined more specifically.
Invalid character
A syntax element contains a character that is invalid for that type of
element; for example, a header containing an ampersand.
-102
Syntax error
An unrecognized command or data type was received; for example, a
string was received when the B2200 does not accept strings.
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Error
Number
Error Message and Description
-103
Invalid separator
An illegal character was received when a separator was expected; for
example, the semicolon was omitted between multiple commands in
a program message.
-104
Data type error
An improper data type was received; for example, numeric data was
expected but string data was received.
-105
-108
-109
-110
GET not allowed
A group execute trigger was received within a program message.
Parameter not allowed
Too many parameters for the command were received.
Missing parameter
Fewer parameters were received than required for the command.
Command header error
An error was detected in the header. This error message is reported if
the B2200 cannot determine the more specific header errors -111
through -114.
-111
Header separator error
An illegal character for a header separator was received; for
example, no white space between the command header and
parameter.
-112
-113
Program mnemonic too long
A keyword in the command header contains more than twelve
characters.
Undefined header
An undefined command header was received; for example, *XYZor
:ROUT:OPEN:COOD.
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Error
Number
Error Message and Description
Numeric data error
-120
An error was detected in a numeric parameter (including the
non-decimal numeric types). This error message is reported when the
B2200 cannot determine the more specific errors -121 through
-128.
-121
Invalid character in number
An invalid character for the parameter was received; for example, an
alphacharacter was received when the parameter type was decimal
numeric.
-123
-124
Exponent too large
The magnitude of the exponent for a numeric parameter was larger
than 32000.
Too many digits
The mantissa of a decimal numeric parameter contained more than
255 digits excluding leading zeros.
-128
-138
Numeric data not allowed
Numeric data is not allowed in this position for this command.
Suffix not allowed
A suffix was received after a numeric parameter. For the B2200, no
parameters have suffix.
-140
Character data error
An error was detected in a character parameter. This error message is
reported if the B2200 cannot determine the more specific errors
-141 through -148.
-141
-144
Invalid character data
Either the character parameter contains an invalid character or the
particular element received is not valid for the command.
Character data too long
The character parameter contains more than 12 characters.
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Error Messages
Standard SCPI Error Messages
Error
Number
Error Message and Description
-148
Character data not allowed
A character parameter is not allowed for this position.
-150
-151
-158
-160
-161
String data error
An error was detected in a string parameter. This error is reported if
the B2200 cannot determine a more specific error -151 and -158.
Invalid string data
An invalid string parameter data was received; for example, an END
message was received before the terminal quote character.
String data not allowed
A string parameter data was received but was not allowed at this
point.
Block data error
An error was detected in a block data. This error is reported if the
B2200 cannot determine more specific errors -161 and -168.
Invalid block data
An invalid block data was received; for example, an END message
was received before the length was satisfied.
-168
-170
Block data not allowed
A legal block data was received but was not allowed at this point.
Expression error
An error was detected in an expression. This error is reported if the
B2200 cannot determine more specific errors -171 and -178.
-171
-178
Invalid expression
The expression was invalid; for example, unmatched parentheses or
an illegal character.
Expression data not allowed
An expression was received but was not allowed at this point.
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Error Messages
Standard SCPI Error Messages
Execution Error
If syntax of a SCPI command header and parameter is valid, but the command
cannot be executed due to some condition of the B2200, a -2XX error occurs. The
error number and message are placed in the error queue, and bit4 of the Standard
Event Status Register is set.
Error
Error Message and Description
Number
-200
Execution error
Generic execution error that cannot be determined more
specifically.
-220
Parameter error
The parameter value is valid, but not executable due to some
condition of the B2200. This error occurs if more specific errors
-221 through -224 cannot be determined.
-222
-223
Data out of range
A valid parameter setting could not be executed because interpreted
value was out of range as defined by the B2200.
Too much data
A valid parameter setting (block, expression, or string type) could
not be executed because parameter contained more data than the
B2200 could handle due to insufficient memory or other
requirements.
-224
-260
Illegal parameter value
A valid parameter setting (where exact value from list of possibles
was expected) could not be executed due to present B2200 state.
Expression error
An expression related error occurred.
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Error Messages
Standard SCPI Error Messages
Device-Dependent Errors
-3XX errors indicate that an B2200 operation did not properly complete, possibly
due to an abnormal hardware or firmware condition. These negative codes are SCPI
defined. For the device-dependent positive error codes, see “B2200 Specific Error
Messages” on page 7-10. The positive codes are not SCPI defined.
For these errors, an error number and message are placed in the error queue, and bit3
of the Standard Event Status Register is set.
Error
Error Message and Description
Number
-300
Device-specific error
Generic device-dependent error for the B2200 that cannot be
determined more specifically.
-311
-350
Memory error
An error was detected in the B2200's memory.
Queue overflow
If error queue is full, this code is entered into the error queue instead
of the code that caused the error. This code indicates that there was
no room in the error queue, so an error occurred but was not
recorded.
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Query Errors
If the output queue control of the B2200 detects one of following problems, a -4XX
error occurs:.
•
An attempt was made to read data from the output queue when no output data is
present or pending.
•
Data in the output queue has been lost.
If this type of error occurs, the error number and message are placed in the error
queue, and bit2 of the Standard Event Status Register is set.
Error
Error Message and Description
Number
-400
Query error
Generic query error for the B2200 that cannot be determined more
specifically.
-410
Query INTERRUPTED
A condition causing an INTERRUPTED query error occurred; for
example, a query followed by DAB or GET before a response was
completely sent.
-420
-430
-440
Query UNTERMINATED
A condition causing an UNTERMINATED query error occurred; for
example, the B2200 was addressed to talk and an incomplete
program message was received.
Query DEADLOCKED
A condition causing a DEADLOCKED query error occurred; for
example, both input buffer and output buffer are full and the B2200
cannot continue.
Query UNTERMINATED after indefinite response
A query was received in the same program message after a query
requesting an indefinite length response was executed.
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Error Messages
B2200 Specific Error Messages
B2200 Specific Error Messages
These are the B2200-specific errors that are not defined by SCPI. These errors
indicate that an B2200 operation did not properly complete due to card, channel,
port, or mode errors.
For the SCPI defined device-dependent codes, see “Device-Dependent Errors” on
page 7-8.
For these errors, an error number and message are placed in the error queue, and bit3
of the Standard Event Status Register is set.
The B2200 specific error messages have positive error numbers.
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Error Messages
B2200 Specific Error Messages
B2200 Channel Related Errors
Error
Number
Error Message and Description
Invalid card number
2000
Wrong card number is specified in card number or channel list
parameter. Make sure card is properly installed in the correct
B2200 slot.
2001
Invalid channel number
Wrong channel number is specified in the channel list. Confirm the
channel number, the card configuration, and the configuration
mode of the B2200.
2002
2003
2006
Unsupported Module
Unsupported Configuration
Command not supported on this card
Command was used that is not supported by the card.
2009
Too many channels in channel list
Too many channels are specified in the channel list (maximum
120).
2011
2012
Empty channel list
No channel list is specified.
Invalid channel range
Wrong channel list is defined. Confirm the syntax of the channel
list, the card configuration, and the configuration mode of the
B2200.
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Error Messages
B2200 Specific Error Messages
B2200 Card/Mode/Port Related Errors
Error
Error Message and Description
Number
3000
Card0 initialization fail
The B2200 may be defective. Contact your nearest Agilent
Technologies service center.
3001
3002
3003
3004
3011
Card1 initialization fail
The B2200 or card installed in slot 1 of the B2200 may be defective.
Card2 initialization fail
The B2200 or card installed in slot 2 of the B2200 may be defective.
Card3 initialization fail
The B2200 or card installed in slot 3 of the B2200 may be defective.
Card4 initialization fail
The B2200 or card installed in slot 4 of the B2200 may be defective.
Bad couple port number
For the Input Port No. for the couple port, only 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 are
allowed.
3012
3013
Bad bias port number
For Input Port No. for Bias Port, only 1 to 10 are allowed.
Cannot connect multiple channels in SROUTe mode
For the single connection rule, an input port can be connected to only
one output port, and an output port can be connected to only one
input port.
3014
Cannot directly specify Bias Port channel
Relays on the input bias port cannot be controlled directly when the
bias mode is ON.
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B2200 Specific Error Messages
Error
Number
Error Message and Description
3017
3018
3019
Too many relays closed. Max 52 relays/card.
Too many relays have been closed. To close new relays, open some
relays. Maximum 52 relays can be closed for each module.
Can't change to ACONfig mode. Check card config.
The present card configuration of the B2200 does not allow the auto
configuration mode. Change the module configuration.
Cannot use same port for Couple and Bias
The couple mode and the bias mode cannot be used in parallel when
a couple port and the input bias port have been assigned to the same
input port.
3020
3021
3022
3023
3024
Bad auto ground port number
Specify the output ports effective for the input ground port. The port
number must be 1 to 14
Bad unused port number
Specify the input ports effective for the ground enabled input port
(unused port). The port number must be 1 to 9.
Cannot directly specify auto ground port channel
Relays on the input ground port cannot be controlled directly when
the ground mode is ON.
Cannot directly specify unused port channel
Relays on the ground enabled input port (unused port) cannot be
controlled directly when the ground mode is ON.
Cannot use same port for Couple and Auto Ground
The couple mode and the ground mode cannot be used in parallel
when a couple port and the input ground port have been assigned to
the same input port.
3025
Cannot use same port for Unused and Auto Ground
The input ground port and the ground enabled input port (unused
port) cannot be assigned to the same input port.
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Error Messages
B2200 Specific Error Messages
Error
Number
Error Message and Description
3026
Cannot use same port for Unused and Couple
The couple mode and the ground mode cannot be used in parallel
when a couple port and the ground enabled input port (unused port)
have been assigned to the same input port.
3027
Cannot use Unused Port during Auto Ground Mode ON
The ground enabled input port (unused port) must be opened during
the ground mode is ON.
3030
3031
Bad input port number
The input port number must be 1 to 14.
Bad output port number
The output port number must be 1 to 12, 24, 36, or 48. Maximum
number depends on the switch module configuration.
3032
3033
Bad setting memory number
The internal memory number for the setup data must be 1 to 8.
EEPROM programming failure
Cannot change the GPIB address or update internal memory data.
Contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service center.
3034
3035
3036
EEPROM reading failure
Cannot read the GPIB address or internal memory data. Contact your
nearest Agilent Technologies service center.
Setting memory data is invalid
Cannot read the setup data in the internal memory. The data has been
broken. Delete the data.
Cannot load this setting data in this configuration
Cannot read the setup data in the internal memory due to the
configuration mismatch. Delete the data or leave it until restoring the
module configuration.
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