How do I use the Service Request method (SRQ) to determine if the X-Series, ESA and PSA SIgnal Analyzers measurement is complete or has an error message using ANSI C or Visual C++?

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Description:
The example program, SRQ.C, is writtten for the X-Series, PSA, and ESA SIgnal Analyzers. The program demonstrates how to:

• Set the service request mask to assert SRQ when a measurement is uncalibrated or an error message has occured.
• Initiate a sweep and wait for the SRQ interupt
• Poll all instruments and report the nature of the interrupt on the spectrum analyzer

Instrument Requirements:
X-Series, ESA, or PSA Analyzer

Languages Supported:
ANSI C or Visual C++™

Additional Requirements:
None

Revision Date:
January 2004

Download Instructions:
Download the file below: Service Request Method (SRQ)

Procedure:
Compile the program using Visual C++ 5.0 or 6.0 or other ANSI C compiler. Set the GPIB address of the instrument to address 18. Connect the GPIB cable and execute program.