VectorStar™ MS4640A SeriesMicrowave Vector Network Analyzer : Appendix B — Programming with LabWindows/CVI : Quick Start with the Windows GPIB Utility
 
Quick Start with the Windows GPIB Utility
Windows GPIB (WGPIB) is a useful Windows program that is available from the Anritsu web site. The latest version is 3.75 and you’ll want to get that one or higher to get the latest communication functions. Before writing any software, make sure you can write to and read from VectorStar over the communication protocol you’re interested in.
Windows GPIB Utility Help
Take a quick look at WGPIB Help to get an overview of the application.
 
VXI-11 Connection to VectorStar with TCP/IP
Example of setting up a VXI-11 connection to VectorStar. The VectorStar TCP/IP address is 10.0.1.194 in this example.
 
Using WGPIB with *IDN? Command
The result of using WGPIB to query the instrument using the "*IDN?" command.
References
• Getting Started with LabWindows/CVI
• Lightning Programming Manual – 10410-00262
• VectorStar Programming Manual – 10410-00267
• VectorStar Programming Manual Supplement – 10410-00308