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  • Page 1 Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices Warranty Safety Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2006, 2007 No part of this manual may be reproduced in The material contained in this docu- any form or by any means (including elec- ment is provided “as is,” and is sub-...

  • Page 3: U.s. Government Restricted Rights

    U.S. Government Restricted Rights The Software and Documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as “commercial computer software” as defined in DFARS 252.227- 7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a “commercial item”...

  • Page 4: Warranty Service

    Warranty Service For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent. For products returned to Agilent for warranty service, the Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent and Agilent shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the Buyer. However, the Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Agilent from another country.

  • Page 5: Technology Licenses

    Technology Licenses The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Safety Notices A WARNING notice denotes a hazard.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols The following symbol on the instrument and in the documentation indicates precautions that must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument. The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the supplied docu- mentation.

  • Page 8: General Safety Information

    General Safety Information • Do not use the device if it appears damaged or defective. WA R N I N G • Observe all markings on the device before connecting any wiring to the device. • Do no operate the device in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.

  • Page 9: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive 2002/96/Ec

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic hoursehold waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument”...

  • Page 10: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions This instrument is designed for indoor use only. Table 1 shows the general environmental requirements for the product. Table 1 Environmental Requirements Environmental Conditions Requirements Temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (Operating) –40 °C to +70 °C (Non-operating) Humidity Operating up to 90 % at 40 °C (Non-condensing) Non-operating up to 90 % at 65 °C (Non-condensing)
  • Page 11 This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after: 5-Jan-2007 Mack Soh Date Quality Manager For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor, or Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, D 71034 Böblingen, Germany. Template: A5971-5302-2, Rev. B.01 82357B Rev 1.0...
  • Page 12 Product Regulations Performance Criteria IEC 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998 – Group 1 Class A CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1991 (ESD 4kV CD, 8kV AD) IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 (3V/m, 80% AM) IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995 (EFT 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 (Surge 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995...

  • Page 13: In This Guide

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Chapter 1 shows a suggested seven-step process to install the 82357B and the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, to connect the 82357B to your PC, to configure the 82357B and to program GPIB instruments via the 82357B.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Environmental Conditions General Maintenance In This Guide ... xiii Installing the Agilent 82357B Steps to Install the 82357B Step 1: Before You Install the 82357B • Check Your Shipment • Check System Requirements Step 2: Installing Agilent IO Libraries Suite •...
  • Page 16 Step 6: Connecting GPIB Instruments • Connecting a Single GPIB Instrument • Connecting Multiple GPIB Instruments Step 7: Programming via the 82357B • Establishing Instrument Communication • Programming GPIB Instruments Using the Agilent 82357B Modes of Operation • Initial 82357B Operating States •...
  • Page 17 • 82357B Service Information • Contacting Agilent Product Specifications Technical Specifications Supplementary Information • GPIB Modes of Operation Supported • IEEE-488.1 and IEEE-488.2 Compliance • SRQ Response Time • Default T1 Delay • Maximum 82357B System Configuration Index Contents 3...
  • Page 18 1-11, “Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Detected Dialog Box” 24 Figure 1-12, “Connection from Single GPIB Instrument to the GPIB Port” 26 Figure 1-13, “Typical Way of Connecting Three GPIB instruments to an 82357B” 27 Figure 1-14, “Typical System Installation - 82357 USB/GPIB Interface” 31 Figure 2-15, “Sequence of initial operating states”...
  • Page 19 Step 7: Programming via the 82357B This chapter shows a suggested seven-step process to install the 82357B and the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, to connect the 82357B to your PC, to configure the 82357B and to program GPIB instruments via the 82357B.

  • Page 20: Steps To Install The 82357B

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Steps to Install the 82357B Figure 1- 1 below shows a suggested sequence of steps to install and configure the 82357B and to communicate between your PC and GPIB instruments. Step 1: Before You Install the 82357B •...

  • Page 21: Step 1: Before You Install The 82357B

    As you check the shipment items, verify that the 82357B serial number at the bottom of the 82357B matches the serial number shown on the serial number label of the 82357B Kit Box and on the 82357B Certificate of Calibration. If the Serial Numbers do not match, contact Agilent.

  • Page 22: Check System Requirements

    Adding additional RAM may improve overall system performance. The 82357B USB/GPIB Interface is supported ONLY on Windows 2000 and Windows XP N O T E Professional.

  • Page 23: Step 2: Installing Agilent Io Libraries Suite

    PC, an IO icon may be displayed on the Windows taskbar (on the lower right- hand side of the screen as shown in Figure 1- 3 below). IO Libraries Suite Icon Figure 1-3 IO Libraries Suite Icon 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 If the version of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite is less than 14.2.8931.1, you must install the newer version included on your Automation- Ready CD to support the 82357B. ✔ If your version of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite is at least 14.2.8931.1, but less than the version on your Automation- Ready...

  • Page 25: Installing Agilent Io Libraries Suite

    4 When the auto- run window appears, follow the directions on that window to install the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. (See Agilent IO Libraries Getting Started Guide on your Automation- Ready CD for a full description of installation options and installation troubleshooting information). 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Step 3: Installing The 82357B Driver

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Step 3: Installing the 82357B Driver After the Agilent IO Libraries Suite (version 14.2.8931.1 or greater) has been installed, insert the 82357B Product Reference CD for installation. 1 First, disconnect any USB instruments, USB/GPIB converters, and FireWire- VXI interfaces that are connected to your PC.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Connecting The 82357B

    Connecting the 82357B to a USB Hub ✔ Observing Windows Plug- and- Play Manager (Windows XP) If the Agilent IO Libraries Suite and 82357B driver have not been installed on your PC, STOP. N O T E Install the libraries (see...

  • Page 28: Connecting The 82357B To Your Pc

    Figure 1-4 82357B Hardware Features Connecting the 82357B to Your PC This section shows steps to connect the 82357B to a USB port on your PC or to your PC via a USB Hub. 1 Connect to a USB Port. Make sure the PC is ON and plug the 82357B USB cable into any available USB port on your PC.

  • Page 29: Connecting The 82357B To A Usb Hub

    This section shows steps to connect the 82357B to a USB port on your PC via a standard USB hub. Any USB hub used with the 82357B MUST be self-powered (must not be bus-powered or N O T E powered from the USB bus). Also, be sure to check the applicable USB hub documentation for hub operating parameters, such as power requirements and maximum length of USB cables.

  • Page 30: Figure 1-6 Connecting The 82357B To A Usb Hub

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Figure 1-6 Connecting the 82357B to a USB Hub 4 Observe the LEDs on the 82357B for at least 10 seconds. See Chapter 2, “Using the Agilent 82357B” for a description of the normal LED sequence during an initial installation of the 82357B.

  • Page 31: Observing Windows Plug-And-Play Manager Sequence (Windows Xp Only)

    STOP and do Step 2 and 3 before continuing. Typical Windows Plug and Play Manager Sequence When an 82357B is initially plugged into a USB port, a Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 1- 7.

  • Page 32: Figure 1-7 Welcome To The Found New Hardware Wizard

    Next> 2 The Hardware Installation dialog box appears. Although the statement “Continuing your installation ... passed Windows Logo testing.” N O T E appears, you can safely click on the Continue Anyway button. 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Figure 1-8 Completing The Found New Hardware Wizard

    3 The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Finish to close the wizard. 4 A slightly different version of the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, this time for installing 82357B software Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and then click Next>.

  • Page 34: Figure 1-9, "Please Wait While The Wizard Installs The Software

    Installing the Agilent 82357B 7 The Please wait while the wizard installs the software... dialog box appears. After the installation is complete, click Next> to display the Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Detected dialog box. Go to Step 4: Connecting the 82357B to continue with the installation.

  • Page 35: Step 5: Configuring The 82357B

    N O T E Connection Expert utility. If you do not have Administrator privileges, the default configuration for the 82357B will not take effect, and you will not be able to use the 82357B until it has been configured using Connection Expert.

  • Page 36: Figure 1-10 Agilent 82357B Usb/Gpib Interface Detected Dialog Box

    Connecting Multiple 82357Bs. The Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Detected dialog box should N O T E appear each time you plug an 82357B into a USB port. For example, if you plug three 82357Bs into three USB ports, three dialog boxes should appear. Each dialog box will remain until you remove it by clicking OK (or the X button).

  • Page 37: Setting 82357B Custom Configuration

    82357B in your system, repeat steps 1 to 6 for each additional interface. At any time after the Agilent IO Libraries Suite is installed, you can reconfigure an 82357B N O T E by clicking the IO icon and the Agilent Connection Expert.

  • Page 38: Figure 1-11 Agilent 82357B Usb/Gpib Interface Detected Dialog Box

    Connecting Multiple 82357Bs. An Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Detected dialog N O T E box should appear each time you plug an 82357B into a USB port. For example, if you plug three 82357Bs into three USB ports, three dialog boxes should appear. One for each 82357B.
  • Page 39 82357B in your system, repeat steps 6 to 9 for each additional interface. At any time after the Agilent IO Libraries Suite is installed, you can configure an 82357B by N O T E clicking the IO icon and the Agilent Connection Expert.

  • Page 40: Step 6: Connecting Gpib Instruments

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Step 6: Connecting GPIB Instruments After the 82357B has been installed and configured, the next step is to connect GPIB instruments to the 82357B. This step includes: ✔ Connecting a Single GPIB instrument OR ... ✔...

  • Page 41: Connecting Multiple Gpib Instruments

    GPIB address of each attached instrument for future programming use. Although the Figure 1-13 shows the connection from 82357B to GPIB Instrument 1, the N O T E connection can be to any GPIB instrument in the system. Be sure to first connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB instrument and then “piggy-back”...

  • Page 42: Step 7: Programming Via The 82357B

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Step 7: Programming via the 82357B After the 82357B has been configured and you have connected your GPIB instrument(s) to the 82357B, the next step is to establish communication between your PC and the instruments using VISA Assistant.

  • Page 43: Programming Gpib Instruments

    Guide, for programming guidelines. You can also find additional programming examples using various IO Libraries and instrument drivers in the instrument user’s guide. After the 82357B is successfully installed and configured, the interface acts as a transparent interface for programming GPIB instruments.
  • Page 44 Example: IO Interface Configuration For example, the GPIB interface system in the Figure 1- 14 consists of a Windows PC, an 82357B USB/GPIB interface, and three GPIB instruments with GPIB primary addresses of 3, 4, and 5, respectively. The instruments are connected via GPIB cables.

  • Page 45: Figure 1-14 Typical System Installation - 82357 Usb/Gpib Interface

    Installing the Agilent 82357B Figure 1-14 Typical System Installation - 82357 USB/GPIB Interface 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Using The Agilent 82357B

    Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide Using the Agilent 82357B Modes of Operation Setting Configuration Parameters This chapter describes normal operating states for the 82357B and provides the guidelines to use the 82357B. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 47: Modes Of Operation

    ✔ SRQ Operation Initial 82357B Operating States Figure 2- 1 shows the sequence of initial operating states when the 82357B is first connected to a USB port on a PC or on a USB hub. 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Introduction To 82357B Operating Modes

    Figure 2-15 Sequence of initial operating states Introduction to 82357B Operating Modes The 82357B has two modes of operation. When only one 82357B is connected to a USB port within a system, we define the feature as the Single Mode Features.

  • Page 49: Single 82357B Operation

    82357B, will be assigned a new (unique) set of operating parameters. Each time you attach a new 82357B, if the Connection Expert is not running, an Agilent N O T E 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Detected dialog box will be displayed. If it is running, the Connection Expert window will automatically refresh as the new 82357B is configured.
  • Page 50 Configuration Parameters” on page 39 for details. The first time an 82357B is attached to a system (assuming the Agilent IO Libraries Suite and 82357B driver are installed), the software recognizes that an 82357B is attached. If the Connection Expert is not running, the software displays an Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Detected dialog box that allows you to accept the current settings.

  • Page 51: Multiple 82357B Operation

    82357B with another 82357B. As with single mode operation, the first time an 82357B is attached to a system (assuming the Agilent IO Libraries Suite and 82357B driver are installed), the software recognizes that an 82357B is attached.
  • Page 52 Using the Agilent 82357B To avoid this possible situation, design your SRQ callback functions to be called only when an SRQ is no longer asserted on the GPIB bus. 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Setting Configuration Parameters

    Although you can change the Logical Unit (LU) Number and GPIB Address values for an N O T E 82357B, this is generally not necessary and may cause running applications to fail or stop running. 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Changing Modes Of Operation

    1 Unplug all 82357Bs from the system. 2 Run Connection Expert (click the IO icon, then click Agilent Connection Expert). 3 Delete all 82357B configurations by selecting each USB/GPIB icon in the explorer view, then clicking Delete (or delete all except one configuration).

  • Page 55: Setting Timeout Floor Values

    Using the Agilent 82357B Setting Timeout Floor Values The 82357B has a default timeout “floor” value that is an internal requirement to ensure reliable USB communication. The 82357B will not allow timeouts less than the floor value. (By default, VISA/SICL timeouts are set to infinite time).

  • Page 56: Setting 82357B High-Performance Operation

    The default delay time used by the 82357B is 800 ns. The maximum transfer rate for T1 = 357 ns is about 1.15 MB/s as compared to about 714 KB/s for the 82357B default value of 800 ns. Changing the T1 delay affects only the write performance of the 82357B.
  • Page 57 Using the Agilent 82357B 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting the Agilent 82357B Troubleshooting Flowchart Hardware Checks Software Installation Checks Software Configuration Checks Service and Support Information This chapter provides troubleshooting guidelines of the 82357B including hardware and software checks and also the service and support information for the 82357B. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting The Agilent 82357B

    82357B is initially connected to a USB port. Observe the LED States To begin troubleshooting, observe the LED states for at least 10 seconds after the 82357B is connected to a USB port and all Windows Plug- and- Play Manager activity has ceased. Do the following: ✔...

  • Page 60: Figure 3-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart

    Troubleshooting the Agilent 82357B Figure 3-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Hardware Checks

    Hardware Checks If all LEDs are still off for 10 or more seconds after plugging the 82357B USB cable into a USB port, and all Windows Plug- and- Play Manager activity and the Connection Expert refreshes have ceased, start your troubleshooting sequence by performing hardware checks.

  • Page 62: Check Device Manager

    Troubleshooting the Agilent 82357B Check Device Manager You can use the Windows Device Manager to reinstall the 82357B, as required. For example, with Windows 2000, go to Control Panel by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel. Then, select System > Hardware > Device Manager. From Device Manager, select 82357 and then Properties.

  • Page 63: Software Installation Checks

    Verify Agilent IO Libraries Suite Installation. If your 82357B applications must not be preempted by a PC Suspend event, we recommend N O T E you to disable Power Management on your PC by using the Control Panel > Power Options dialog.
  • Page 64 82357B” to install the libraries. If you do not have the Automation- Ready CD, you can download the Agilent IO Libraries Suite from www.agilent.com/find/iolib c Re- attach the 82357B USB cable to the USB port and observe the LEDs for at least 10 seconds. •...

  • Page 65: Verify 82357B Usb Driver Installation

    C:\Windows\inf\agt357.inf 2 Driver files not found. If any of the driver files cannot be found, re- install the 82357B Product Reference CD, then repeat Step 1. If problem persists, proceed to Step 3. 3 Uninstall the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. If the driver files cannot be found, uninstall the Agilent IO Libraries Suite.
  • Page 66 If the red FAIL LED still does not turn off, contact Agilent (see Contacting Agilent for contact details). 5 Reinstall the 82357B driver. Reinstall the 82357B driver with the provided 82357B Product Reference CD. If the “inf” folder is not found in C:\WINDOWS, on the WINDOWS folder, go to Tools >...

  • Page 67: Software Configuration Checks

    Troubleshooting the Agilent 82357B Software Configuration Checks If all three LEDs remain on for more than 10 seconds after the 82357B is connected to a USB port, the 82357B has been installed but is not yet configured for use with the Agilent IO Libraries.

  • Page 68: Check Usb Scanner

    Check USB Scanner In general, USB scanners do not cause problems with the 82357B. However, if you do have problems with 82357B operation and have a scanner installed on your system that uses a USB port, unplug the scanner and then plug the 82357B into the port.

  • Page 69: Service And Support Information

    This section provides service and support information for the 82357B. 82357B Service Information There are no user- serviceable parts for the Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB interface. If you suspect a hardware failure for the 82357B, contact Agilent for instructions to return the unit. See the following Contacting Agilent section for telephone numbers/Web site address.

  • Page 70: Product Specifications

    Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide Product Specifications Technical Specifications Supplementary Information This chapter lists the 82357B technical specifications and supplementary information. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    GPIB. Dimensions 105 mm (L) x 64 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) (includes connectors) Weight 215 grams Cable 2.5 meters, shielded, connector rated for 1500 insertions LED Indicators READY, ACCESS, FAIL Warranty 1 year 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Operating humidity Up to 90 % at 40 °C non-condensing Storage humidity Up to 90 % at 65 °C non-condensing ORDERING INFORMATION Interface 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Options Opt 0B1 - Add manual set Accessories None 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Supplementary Information

    Supplementary Information This section provides supplementary information on the 82357B performance, including supported GPIB modes.The 82357B is defined as a controller as it can be (and is required to be) the system controller. GPIB Modes of Operation Supported The 82357B supports standard GPIB modes of operation, except for: •...

  • Page 74: Default T1 Delay

    Product Specifications Default T1 Delay The default T1 delay for the 82357B is 800 nsec. See “Setting 82357B High- Performance Operation” on page 42 in Chapter 2, “Using the Agilent 82357B” for details. Maximum 82357B System Configuration Up to four 82357Bs on a system have been successfully tested.
  • Page 75 Product Specifications 82357B USB/GPIB Interface User’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Index

    LED States Configuring 82357B Logical Unit Number viOpen connecting 82357B to PC VISA Assistant connecting 82357B to USB hub Connecting GPIB Instruments Modes of Operation, changing Connection Expert 9, 22, 23, 24, 25, Multiple 82357B Operation warranty service 26, 31, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 52,...
  • Page 77 (fax) (65) 6755 0042 Or visit Agilent worlwide Web at: www.agilent.com/find/assist Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2006, 2007 Printed in Malaysia Third Edition, March 30, 2007 82357-90003 Agilent Technologies...

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