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Introduction
Introduction
54750A/83480A
Mainframes
For controlling 54753A and 54754A TDR plug-in modules that are installed in
a 54750A or 83480A mainframes, refer to the following books:
• This manual, the 54753A and 54754A TDR Plug-in Modules Programmer’s
Quick Reference
• 54753A and 54754A Programmer’s Guide for detailed information.
• 54750A Oscilloscope and 83480A Analyzer Programmer’s Guide for infor-
mation about programming the oscilloscope.
• 54753A and 54754A User’s Guide for general information about the opera-
tion of the TDR plug-in module.
86100-Series
Mainframes
For controlling 54753A and 54754A TDR plug-in modules that are installed in
an 86100-series mainframe, refer to the following books:
• 86100-series programmer’s guide.
• 86100-series online help.
Notational
Conventions
computer type. All characters appearing in computer type are key
words and must be entered exactly as shown.
CAPITAL LETTERS. Capital letters indicate the short form of a command.
The actual command is not case sensitive and can be entered in upper or
lower case.
<>. Angular brackets enclose words or characters that symbolize a program
code parameter or an GPIB command.
::= "is defined as." For example, <A> ::= <B> indicates that <A> can be
replaced by <B> in any statement containing <A>.
| "or." Indicates a choice of one element from a list. For example, <A> | <B>
indicates <A> or <B> but not both.
... An ellipsis (trailing dots) indicate that the preceding element may be
repeated one or more times.