HP8720C Set Power Range command

[djpritchard]

I downloaded the HP87XX driver from the NI site, but it contains a Set Power Range that is only good for the D version of the 8720.  Don't have access to a manual, so does anyone know what the command is to set the Power Range for the C model?

[smercurio_fc]

I don't have the manual for that, but you can get them from Agilent's web site.

[djpritchard]

smercurio_fc - before posting, I searched the Agilent site, and this manual is not available through them.  That is why I was hoping one of the Forum members had access to one and could provide the info.

[smercurio_fc · Accepted solution]

Did you actually click on the link I gave you? That points you to the manuals list for the 8720. The fourth link on there is the Programming Guide. If you had done so you would have been taken to this page which has the programming manual. If you had then downloaded it you would then have seen that the command is PWRR<PAUTO|PMAN>. If you select manual then POWR<I> selects the specific power range.

[djpritchard]

Thanks - the first link you provided just brought me to the Agilent home page, but the second link worked.  I know there are some differences between the C and D model (this is the PM for D), so hopefully this command is consistent with the C version.  Thanks a bunch!

[smercurio_fc]

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djpritchard wrote:

Thanks - the first link you provided just brought me to the Agilent home page, but the second link worked.

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I'm not quite sure why. Perhaps it's a browser issue, since the URL for the link is not to Agilent's home page, but rather to the specific page with the manuals. When I click it it takes me directly to the page that lists all the manuals for the instrument. Odd, but at least you got the information in the end.