VectorStar™ MS464xB Series Microwave Vector Network Analyzer Programming Manual : General Information
 
General Information
 
About this Manual
Introduction
Related Documentation
Product Information, Compliance, and Safety
Contacting Anritsu
IEEE 488 GPIB Description
GPIB Network Restrictions
Functional Elements
Bus Structure
Data Bus Description
Data Byte Transfer Control Bus Description
General Interface Management Bus Description
Device Interface Function Capability
Message Types
Interface Function Messages
Device-Specific Commands
Data and Instrument Status Messages
Response to GPIB Interface Function Messages
Configuring the Dedicated GPIB Port
Configuring the IEEE 488.2 GPIB Port
To change the VectorStar VNA GPIB address:
Resetting GPIB Addresses
Background
Returning the GPIB Addresses to Default
Ethernet LAN TCP/IP and USB Description
TCP/IP General Requirements and Settings
Default Plug-and-Play Configuration
Manually Configuring TCP/IP Ethernet LAN Settings
Configuring the Remote Language
Procedure
Minimum/Maximum Instrument Frequency and Related Parameters
Standalone VNAs
Standalone VNAs – Default Start, Default CW, and Default Stop Frequencies
Standalone VNAs – Minimum Start, Minimum CW, and Maximum Start Frequencies
Standalone VNAs – Default Frequency Span and Maximum Frequency Span
Standalone VNAs – Minimum Center and Maximum Center Frequencies
Standalone VNAs – Default Center Frequencies
VNA Systems with ME7828A Configured as Broadband System
VNA Systems with ME7828A Configured as a Millimeter-Wave System
VNA Systems with ME7828A Using Multiple Source
VNA Systems with ME7838x Modular Broadband System
VNA Systems with ME7838x Configured as a Millimeter-Wave System
About this Manual
This manual provides information for remote operation of the VectorStar ™ MS464xB Series VNAs using commands sent from an external controller via the IEEE 488 General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB), USB, and Ethernet. It includes the following:
• A general description of the GPIB and the bus data transfer and control functions.
• A listing of the IEEE 488 Interface Function Messages recognized by the VNA.
• A brief description of the Ethernet and USB program interface to the VNA.
• A complete listing and description of all the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) commands that can be used to control VNA operation with examples of command usage.
• See the companion document, Programming Manual Supplement – 10410-00323 for a complete listing of all Anritsu legacy Lightning (37xxxD/E) commands and all Agilent/HP legacy 8510 commands that can be used to control MS464xB Series VNAs.
• This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the VectorStar MS464xB Series Microwave VNA Operation Manual – 10410-00317. Refer to that manual for general information about the VectorStar Series VNAs including equipment set up and front panel (manual mode) operating instructions.
Note 
Many of the images in this document are used as typical representations of the product or of the product features. Your instrument and instrument displays may vary slightly from these images.
This manual covers the IEEE 488.2, System and Troubleshooting, and SCPI commands. See the Programming Manual – Supplement, 10410-00323 for descriptions of the Anritsu 37xxxx and HP8510 commands.