How can I transfer a "state" from one PSG to another?
When transferring states from one PSG to another using ftp, the transferred states are not visible in the Recall list. This is because there is a bifurcation in the memory structure that prevents the Recall function from seeing/listing the state file you have just transferred.
Here is the way to do it:
- Use the ftp "get" command to transfer the state file from the 1st PSG.
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Create a dummy location in the 2nd PSG by sending it the 488.2 common command *SAV
, e.g. *SAV 2,0, to match the file that will be put there, for example 0_02 (see page 32 in the PSG SCPI Command Reference). This can be easily done using Visa Assistant (IO Libraries). - Use the ftp "put" command to transfer the state file of the same name to the 2nd PSG. This will overwrite whatever state was saved in step 2.
Note: The PSG Signal Generator, SCPI Command Reference may be obtained on the web by clicking on the "Manuals & Guides" link at the bottom of the page: PSG Microwave Signal Generators, 250 kHz to 40 GHz.