Hello,
I am attempting to make a simple tool to manually retrieve data from the E4404B Spectrum Analyzer using Agilent command Expert. Instead of setting up a program to control the analyzer, I want to manually configure my measurement and then run a script to transfer the data on the display to Excel.
I have some functionality, but I need to retrieve the frequency start and stop frequencies currently displayed on the unit. I don't want the user to be forced to enter the frequency limits on the computer before retrieving data.
I am able to retrieve the amplitude data and the number of data points, but how can I retrieve the frequency information for the trace currently displayed on the meter? I am working with the IVI-com drivers, but suggestions for accomplishing this using GPIB commands would help as well.
Thanks,
Chris
I am attempting to make a simple tool to manually retrieve data from the E4404B Spectrum Analyzer using Agilent command Expert. Instead of setting up a program to control the analyzer, I want to manually configure my measurement and then run a script to transfer the data on the display to Excel.
I have some functionality, but I need to retrieve the frequency start and stop frequencies currently displayed on the unit. I don't want the user to be forced to enter the frequency limits on the computer before retrieving data.
I am able to retrieve the amplitude data and the number of data points, but how can I retrieve the frequency information for the trace currently displayed on the meter? I am working with the IVI-com drivers, but suggestions for accomplishing this using GPIB commands would help as well.
Thanks,
Chris
If you need the SCPI to retrieve start and stop frequency from the analyzer, the commands are:
:FREQ:STAR? (start frequency query)
:FREQ:STOP? (stop frequency query)
I hope this helps -