How to download waveform over RS-232 to HP 33120A FG?

[T_622]

Hello all, I recently aquirred a HP / Agilent / Keysight 33120a function generator. I have gotten the SCPI command interface working and can execute commands with a null modem cable and RS-232 to usb cable. I was wondering however about how to download waveforms over the selected interface as the Agilent IntuiLink software doesn't recognise the device and can't connect. Driver issue or software issue?

[crossrulz]

Based on the quick guide, you use the DATA VOLATILE command to load up the data.

[GerdW]

Hi T,

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@T_622 wrote:

I recently aquirred a HP / Agilent / Keysight 33120a function generator.

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What does the Agilent support say about that problem?

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@T_622 wrote:

I have gotten the SCPI command interface working and can execute commands with a null modem cable and RS-232 to usb cable. I was wondering however about how to download waveforms over the selected interface

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Read the programming manual for your device to learn about the SCPI commands you need to use…

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@T_622 wrote:

as the Agilent IntuiLink software doesn't recognise the device and can't connect.

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Are you talking about LabVIEW problems or about that "Agilent IntuiLink" software?

Why doesn't the IntuiLink software recognize the device? Can it use the (virtual) COM port at all?

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@T_622 wrote:

Driver issue or software issue?

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Which driver are you talking about?

[T_622]

But how does this command work? The manual says I need to send an array of bytes?

[GerdW]

Hi T,

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@T_622 wrote:

But how does this command work? The manual says I need to send an array of bytes?

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The manual says:

It does not mention any "bytes", but float values or "binary" data of upto 8K (8192) samples!

And it explicitely explains the needed commands in the following pages…