Searching for HP-4145B programming guide..

[nanolab]

Nowadays, I'm using old machines like hp-4145B or 4284A. I want to control these instruments with GPIB(in MATLAB), so I'm searching for programming guide for 4145B, 4284A. If anyone who has these manual, please help me. 

[cstorey · Accepted solution]

HP became Agilent which became Keysight Technologies for research instruments.

The Hp-4145B manuals are on their website here - https://www.keysight.com/ca/en/assets/9018-07935/service-manuals/9018-07935.pdf?success=true

Programming is section 3.  All examples are in IBASIC, but the 2 letter commands work in any language.  I suggest you read the IBASIC program because commands must be issued in specific order to avoid errors.

The Hp-4284/4285 are obsolete, but manual are still available - https://www.keysight.com/ca/en/support/4284A/precision-lcr-meter-20-hz-to-1-mhz.html

Good luck!

Craig

[nanolab]

Thank you for your such a kind answer!

[nanolab]

Hello I am searching for HP-4145B's programming guide. But there is no 4145's but 4155's. 

I'm wondering if there's really that much difference between the two, and if it's okay to use at the 4155's programming guide. Also, if you have a programming guide for the 4145B, I would appreciate it if you upload it for me.

[cstorey]

Programming the 4145 is VERY different than the 4155.  The commands are not the same at all.  The 4145 uses a set of 2 letter abbreviation while the 4155 uses a SCPI like format.

The Hp4145 manual is here - http://ridl.cfd.rit.edu/products/manuals/HP/HP4145B_Manual.pdf

Programming instructions start on roughly pg 133.

There is a LabVIEW driver that will make life easier for you, its here - https://sine.ni.com/apps/utf8/niid_web_display.download_page?p_id_guid=E3B19B3E948F659CE034080020E74...

Hope that helps.

Craig