10    !******************************************************************************
20    !
30    !  PROGRAM NAME:         basicex1.txt
40    !
50    !  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  This program verifies that the GPIB connections and
60    !                        interface are functional.
70    !
80    !  Connect a controller to the signal generator using a GPIB cable.
90    !  
100   !
110   !  CLEAR and RESET the controller and type in the following commands and then
120   !  RUN the program:
130   !
140   !******************************************************************************
150   !
160   Sig_gen=719    ! Declares a variable to hold the signal generator's address
170   LOCAL Sig_gen  ! Places the signal generator into Local mode
180   CLEAR Sig_gen  ! Clears any pending data I/O and resets the parser
190   REMOTE 719     ! Puts the signal generator into remote mode
200   CLEAR SCREEN   ! Clears the controller’s display
210   REMOTE 719
220   OUTPUT Sig_gen;"*RST"  ! Places the signal generator into a defined state
230   PRINT "The signal generator should now be in REMOTE."
240   PRINT 
250   PRINT "Verify that the remote [R] annunciator is on.  Press the `Local' key, "
260   PRINT "on the front panel to return the signal generator to local control."
270   PRINT 
280   PRINT "Press RUN to start again."
290   END   ! Program ends