Converting from Rocky Mountain Basic to C to control a Vector Network Analyzer

[Andy Kass]

I am trying to convert an extremely old program written in Rocky Mountain Basic to C (Visual Studio.net) using the GPIB controller, and have run into some problems. While calibrating I cannot get the program to wait for the ibwait command (leading to the program prompting the user to change ports before it is done with the first). What mask should I use in the ibwait command (if that is the correct command) to get the program to wait until the calibration is completed? I've tried 8 and 13, and neither work. Am I completely off base?
Thanks
Andy Kass
Colorado School of Mines

[TonyH]

Andy,

I think the status that you have to wait for depends on your network analyzer. Try checking its documentation for information on how it signals that calibration is complete. Also post your question in the GPIB Forum since someone there may be more familiar with the hardware you are using.

I hope that helps.

Tony H
Measurement Studio