[time-nuts] Re: Software for Agilent 58503a

[Bob Camp]

Hi

I believe that if you *do* find the HP software, it will only run on some odd combination of old OS and (maybe) old hardware.

Since all the internals are accessible via SCPI commands, a terminal program hooked to the serial port and a bit of typing will show you what I believe you are looking for. 

The details of all the commands are in here:

https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/HP 58503A, 59551A Operating & Programming & Supplemental Note & Guide.pdf <https://xdevs.com/doc/HP_Agilent_Keysight/HP%2058503A,%2059551A%20Operating%20&%20Programming%20&%20Supplemental%20Note%20&%20Guide.pdf>

On page 3-3 it suggests that simply typing:

:SYSTEM:STATUS? 

Will get you the info you are looking for. A quick read of the manual suggests that the HP software simply sends that string over and over again. Yes, it was a quick read and I could easily have missed something.

Bob


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> Hello,
> I am hoping someone can help me out with getting ahold of the software for
> an agilent 58503a. I am trying to get the interface software to verify the
> lock with the signal. I appreciate any help you can give me.
> 
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> 
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