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Can I operate my new 35670A programmatically with the programs I used with my 3562A dynamic signal analyzer?

Can I operate my new 35670A programmatically with the programs I used with my 3562A dynamic signal analyzer?

For a 3562A program to be translated for the 35670A, there are a number of differences that need to be considered.There is almost a one-to-one correspondence in the general functionality of the two instruments. They both perform FFT analysis of time domain data as their primary function; both can calculate FRFs (Frequency Response Functions), trace math, band-limited analysis, etc.Both can be controlled via GP-IB (formerly called HP-IB), but the mnemonics are totally different. For instance, setting the span on the 3562A, you would use a command like "FRS 2000 HZ." The similar command for the 35670A is "FREQ:SPAN 3200 HZ." The 35670A complies (mostly) with the SCPI standard; the 3562A was defined well before that was considered.While their general functionality overlaps, there are differences in the implementation. The 3562A has a sample rate of 256000 Sa/sec per channel; the 35670A has a top sample rate of 262144 Sa/sec with 1 channel active, 131072 per channel with 2 active.The 3562A can provide spans from 100kHz to (very small), in steps divisible by 2 and 5. The 35670A can provide spans from 102.4kHz to (very small), in steps divisible by 2.The 3562A has an External Sample input so you can control the ADC sample rate with an external reference, perhaps a tachometer generator from a rotating machine for order analysis. The 35670A has a Tach input, and the sample rate is modified for order analysis digitally.Each 3562A function will need to be translated individually.

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