E4407B Spectrum Analyzer control

Dear all,
I was using the E4407B spectrum analyzer from made by Agilent company.
Also, I designed the LabView program to control the E4407B.
But it occurred to me some question.
Once i connect E4407B to LabVIEW program, i could not control the E4407B manually until i turn off it and turn on it.
Please let me know how to control E4407B manually while i connect E4407B to LabVIEW program.
Regards,
Kwangbog Ham
NURI Telecom
Hardware engineer/Assistant Manager
Solved!
Go to Solution.
Attachments:
(E4407B)Acquire Trace-Cluster.vi ‏183 KB

Thank you Dennis Knutson,
I did search information website but i could not find it you recommanded.
Please let me know where i can find manual or GTL command or deasserting REN.
Regards,
Kwangbog Ham

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