Hi;
I have a used Agilent 4395A Network/Spectrum/Impedance Analyzer, and I would like to control it by computer.
I already made the hardware connection to the computer by a National Instruments GPIB-USB-HS card.
I need a ready operation and control package for my 4395A as I do not have much programming experience
Would you please advise me of the proper software package for my 4395A.
Thanks
Hello,
For data and image transfers there is the obsolete and out of support Intuilink Impedance Analyzer for the 4294A / 4395A and 4396B (http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=285205&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-33002.536882050&id=285205). The application provides data and image captures as well as some VB6 automation sample code with calls to the Intuilink Active-X object. The Intuilink application has long been obsolete and out of support. The application worked under Windows XP and Excel. We have had customers try the legacy Intuilink application under Windows7 OS with limited to no success. There is no additional support for that application nor the 4395A.
You may want to consider a call to Aphena Software out of the UK whom provides a for pay utility known as SoftPlot. I believe their application supports the 4395A/4396B Combo analyzers. Inquire with Aphena on specifics.
Other alternatives:
The 4395A Programming Manual (http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=285205&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-33002.536882050&id=285205) provides sample code in HP Basic. That language is obsolete and is now known as HTBasic or TransEra Basic. The sample programs can provide a guide and outline for other modern languages such as Excel, VB.Net, etc.
Download the VEE Pro version 9.3 30 day evaluation bits from Keysight at http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=1525226&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-32809.806312&id=1525226&pageMode=CV. Once installed go to Help - Open Example... - Contrib - Instruments and look for *.vee snippets which begins with 4395 or 4396. There is a State file transfer example and a ASCII data trace capture example (I believe).
Consider hiring Keysight or an alternative firm to develop 4395A based source code to your specifications in order to control the 4395A and achieve your automation goals.
The closest replacement to the 4395A depending on the functionality you use, i.e. Network Analysis - Impedance Analysis and / or Spectrum Analysis would most likely be the E5061B with options 005 and 3L5. For that newer instrument we offer BenchVue as a ease of connectivity platform. If you have interest in the E5061B as a potential replacement to the 4395A call us at 800 829-4444 and follow the prompts.
tsilchia.
Hello,
For data and image transfers there is the obsolete and out of support Intuilink Impedance Analyzer for the 4294A / 4395A and 4396B (http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=285205&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-33002.536882050&id=285205). The application provides data and image captures as well as some VB6 automation sample code with calls to the Intuilink Active-X object. The Intuilink application has long been obsolete and out of support. The application worked under Windows XP and Excel. We have had customers try the legacy Intuilink application under Windows7 OS with limited to no success. There is no additional support for that application nor the 4395A.
You may want to consider a call to Aphena Software out of the UK whom provides a for pay utility known as SoftPlot. I believe their application supports the 4395A/4396B Combo analyzers. Inquire with Aphena on specifics.
Other alternatives:
The 4395A Programming Manual (http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=285205&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-33002.536882050&id=285205) provides sample code in HP Basic. That language is obsolete and is now known as HTBasic or TransEra Basic. The sample programs can provide a guide and outline for other modern languages such as Excel, VB.Net, etc.
Download the VEE Pro version 9.3 30 day evaluation bits from Keysight at http://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?ckey=1525226&lc=eng&cc=US&nid=-32809.806312&id=1525226&pageMode=CV. Once installed go to Help - Open Example... - Contrib - Instruments and look for *.vee snippets which begins with 4395 or 4396. There is a State file transfer example and a ASCII data trace capture example (I believe).
Consider hiring Keysight or an alternative firm to develop 4395A based source code to your specifications in order to control the 4395A and achieve your automation goals.
The closest replacement to the 4395A depending on the functionality you use, i.e. Network Analysis - Impedance Analysis and / or Spectrum Analysis would most likely be the E5061B with options 005 and 3L5. For that newer instrument we offer BenchVue as a ease of connectivity platform. If you have interest in the E5061B as a potential replacement to the 4395A call us at 800 829-4444 and follow the prompts.
tsilchia.