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How do I remotely read status bits and set interupts for the 89601A VSA software using Microsoft® Excel?

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Description:
This example demonstrates how to write a Visual Basic for Applications macro in Microsoft® Excel to do the following:

  • Take control of a running instance of 89601A or start a new instance
  • Open a recording
  • Poll status bits and set interupts
  • Set up the 89601A software to demodulate an NADC signal

Languages Supported:
Microsoft® Excel

Revision Date:
December 30, 2004

Download Instructions:
Save the self extracting archive to disk and open it and click unzip to extract the 89600_Status_Bits.xls and ACP.sdf files to your C:\temp directory.

Procedure:

  • Open the 89600_Status_Bits.xls file with Microsoft® Excel
  • If prompted to enable or disable macros, select "Enable Macros"
  • Follow the procedure documented in the Spreadsheet

Documents & Downloads

89600_Status_Bits.exe 
89601A Status Bits and Interupts Example

FAQ Content 2004-12-30

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