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To protect users’ investments in the
E4418/4419B, the new N1913/1914A
is designed to be compatible with 848x,
N848x, E930x, and E441x Series power
sensors as well as the U2000 Series
USB power sensors (with power meter
USB port option). The compatibility of
power sensors with the N1913/1914A
allows full functionality with a
minimum of software modification.
Figure 3. The Agilent 848x, N848x, E930x, E441x, and U2000 Series USB power sensors that
are supported by the N1913/1914A
The N1913/1914A provides SCPI
backward compatibility with the
E4418/4419B. It will make it
easier for the users to replace the
existing E4418/4419B with the new
N1913/1914A. The N1913/1914A uses
the same remote commands or SCPI
as the E4418/4419B for instrument
configuration and measurement
settings.
The N1913/1914A also provides code
compatibility or an emulation mode
(43X compatibility option N191xA-200)
for conventional 436A, 437B, and 438A
power meter. For further information
about emulation mode, please refer
to Agilent EPM Series 437B and
438A Compatibility Application Note,
literature number 5968-4519E.
The existing IVI-COM driver of the
E4418/4419B has been modified
to function with the N1913/1914A.
This driver support is important for
customers who want to replace the
E4418/4419B with N1913/1914A.
SCPI/Programming Compatibility
Power Sensor Compatibility
The U2000 Series USB power sensor can be operated on the PC Windows platform
via the Agilent N1918A Power Analysis Manager software. It can also be controlled
through the N1913/1914A’s front panel. Alternatively, SCPI compatibility with the
N1913/1914A allows the users to control the USB power sensor remotely.
Subsystems such as SENSe, SERVice, TRIGger, and CALibration are
applicable and allow N1913/1914A to communicate with the USB power sensors
connected to Channel C & D via SCPI. To communicate with the USB power sensor
that is connected to Channel C, refer to SENS3, SERV3, TRIG3, or CAL3. To
communicate with the USB power sensor that is connected to Channel D, refer to
SENS4, SERV4, TRIG4, or CAL4.
Table 2 shows the IEEE 488.2 Common Commands that are not applicable for the
USB power sensor when it is connected to Channel C or D of the N1913/1914A.
The Common Commands apply only to the N1913/1914A, except the *RST. This
command will reset the N1913/1914A and the USB power sensor as well.
USB Power Sensor SCPI Compatibility
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands Description
*CLS
Clear status
*ESE and *ESE?
Event status enable
*ESR?
Event status register
*IDN?
Identify
*OPC and *OPC?
Operation complete
*OPT?
Options
*RCL
Recall
*SAV
Save
*SRE and *SRE?
Service request enable
*STB?
Status byte
*TRG
Trigger
*TST?
Test
*WAI
Wait
Table 2. The IEEE 488.2 Common Commands that are not supported by USB power sensors
through the N1913/1914A power meter
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