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1 IM WT1801-17EN2nd EditionPrecision Power AnalyzerWT1800 Communication InterfaceiIM WT1801-17 ENThank you for purchasing the WT1800 Precision Power Communication Interface User s Manual explains the following Interface features and commands. Ethernet Interface USB Interface GP-IB interfaceTo ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before this manual in a safe place for quick reference in the event a question arises. The following manuals, including this one, are provided as manuals for the WT1800 . Please read all the TitleManual Precision Power Analyzer Features GuideIM WT1801-01EN The supplied CD contains the PDF file of this manual.

2 This manual explains all the WT1800 features other than the Communication Interface Precision Power Analyzer User s ManualIM WT1801-02EN The supplied CD contains the PDF file of this manual. The manual explains how to operate the Precision Power Analyzer Getting Started GuideIM WT1801-03EN The manual explains the handling precautions and basic operations of the WT1800 and provides an overview of its Precision Power Analyzer Communication Interface User s ManualIM WT1801-17EN This manual. The supplied CD contains the PDF file of this manual.

3 This manual explains the WT1800 Communication Interface features and how to use The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of continuing improvements to the instrument s performance and functionality. The figures given in this manual may differ from those that actually appear on your screen. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact your nearest YOKOGAWA dealer.

4 Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without the permission of YOKOGAWA is strictly prohibited. The TCP/IP software of this product and the documents concerning it have been developed/created by YOKOGAWA based on the BSD Networking Software, Release 1 that has been licensed from the Regents of the University of Microsoft, Internet Explorer, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, and Windows XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

5 Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. In this manual, the and TM symbols do not accompany their respective registered trademark or trademark names. Other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective 1st Edition: February 2011 2nd Edition: August 20112nd Edition: August 2011 (YMI)All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2011 Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation iiIM WT1801-17 ENAbout the USB Interface and Ethernet Interface To use the USB Communication features, your PC must have the following.

6 WT1800 library (TMCTL) USB device driver for connecting the WT1800 to the PC To use the Ethernet Communication features, your PC must have the following: WT1800 library (TMCTL) You can download the library and driver from the following web page. WT1801-17 ENHow to Use This ManualStructure of the ManualThis manual contains six chapters and an 1 Ethernet Interface Describes the features and specifications of the Ethernet 2 USB Interface Describes the features and specifications of the USB 3 GP-IB Interface Describes the GP-IB Interface features and 4 Programming Overview Describes command syntax and other programming 5 Commands

7 Describes every command 6 Status Reports Describes the status byte, various registers, and Describes error messages and provides other ivIM WT1801-17 ENConventions Used in This ManualNotes and CautionsThe notes and cautions in this manual are categorized using the following symbols. WARNING Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.

8 CAUTION Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or cause damage to the instrument or user s data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of the NotationsPanel Key Names and Soft Key Names in Bold CharactersIndicate panel keys that are used in the procedure and soft keys and menu items that appear on the +Panel KeyWhen SHIFT+panel key appears in a procedural explanation, it means to press the shift key so that it illuminates, and then to press the indicated panel key.

9 A setup menu for the item written in purple below the key that you pressed appears on the 1000. Example: 100 kHzKDenotes 1024. Example: 720 KB (file size)MetasyntaxThe following table contains the symbols that are used in the syntax discussed mainly in chapters 4 and 5. These symbols are referred to as BNF (Backus-Naur Form) symbols. For details on how to write data using these symbols, see pages 4-6 and DescriptionExampleExample of Input<>A defined valueELEMent<x> <x> = 1 to 6 ELEMENT2{}|Select an option in { }Exclusive ORSQF ormula {TYPE1|TYPE2|TYPE3} SQFORMULA TYPE1[]Can be omittedNUMeric[:NORMal]:VALue?

10 NUMERIC:VALUE?How to Use This ManualvIM WT1801-17EN123456 AppIndexContentsHow to Use This Manual .. iiiChapter 1 Ethernet Component Names and Functions .. Ethernet Interface Features and Specifications .. Connecting to the Ethernet Interface .. Configuring the WT1800 Ethernet Settings ..1-4 Chapter 2 USB Component Names and Functions .. USB Interface Features and Specifications .. Connecting to the USB Interface .. Configuring the WT1800 USB Settings ..2-4 Chapter 3 GP-IB Component Names and Functions .. GP-IB Interface Features and Specifications.