Page 1 Agilent E5810A ® LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide...
Page 3: Warranty Information
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
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Page 6 Operating personnel must not remove Keep away from live circuits: equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service-trained personnel only. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off.
Page 7: Copyright Information
When calling Agilent with support questions, please have the following information available so we can provide you with a quicker solution to the problem. Contacting Agilent E5810A Serial Number (printed on bottom of the unit and displayed on the page of the E5810A Web access) Welcome...
Page 8 User’s Guide Information This Agilent E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide describes installation, configuration, and use of an E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows that is connected to an Enterprise (corporate) network, to a Local Network, or directly to a PC.
Page 9 Shows how to install the E5810A and the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. Shows how to use the E5810A Web access to interface with the E5810A from your PC. Shows some ways to troubleshoot the E5810A, including front panel, network, PC client, and instrument checks.
Page 10 Suite Online Help describe the use of the IO Libraries Suite. VISA To use the E5810A with VISA, you must configure a remote interface (also known as VISA LAN Client operation). To develop and use VISA applications for the E5810A, see the Agilent VISA User’s Guide.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network Verifying Instrument Communication Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries 3 Using E5810A Web Access Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page Table of Contents ... 15 Typical Network Connections Front Panel Features ...
Page 12 Instruments...127 Checking GPIB Instruments Checking RS-232 Instruments A E5810A Specifications Specifications and Supplementary Information Supported Network Protocols...134 B Using the Telnet Utility Using the Telnet Utility...137 Telnet Commands for the E5810A Glossary ...79 ...80 ...81 ...81 ...82 ...92 ...93 ...94 ...97...
Page 13: E5810A Description
E5810A Description...
Page 14 E5810A Description This chapter gives guidelines to install, configure, and troubleshoot the E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows (E5810) for use with supported, network-equipped computer systems, including: E5810 Hardware Description E5810 Software/Firmware Chapter 1...
Page 15: E5810 Hardware Description
For this configuration, the E5810 is visible to the Enterprise network. Enterprise Network Connections To Enterprise Network Patch Cables Chapter 1 Typically Router E5810 or Switch LAN GPIB RS232 To RS-232 Instrument E5810A Description E5810 Hardware Description GPIB Instruments GPIB Ports GPIB GPIB GPIB...
Page 16 E5810A Description E5810 Hardware Description Local Network Typically, a hub or switch is used for local network configuration. A cable/ Connections DSL router may be used to provide a DHCP Server. For typical direct connections from a PC to the E5810, a the E5810 LAN port to a LAN card on the PC.
Page 17: Front Panel Features
E5810. E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway Activity Power LAN GPIB RS232 Fault LED If ON (RED) for >10 sec, indicates possible hardware failure. Briefly turns ON at power-on while the E5810 is running its self-test. E5810A Description Preset Fault...
Page 18 E5810A Description E5810 Hardware Description Typical Power-On This figure shows major steps in a typical power-on sequence for an E5810 Sequence that is connected to a network that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name Service (DNS). If the network does not support DHCP and/or DNS, the power-on sequence may be different than that shown.
Page 19 The E5810 uses these default configuration values until you set any other configuration values. The E5810 also uses these values when you press the button and hold it down for >10 seconds. See Preset E5810A Web Access” for a description of each parameter. Parameter DHCP: IP Address:...
Page 20 E5810A Description E5810 Hardware Description Depress and Quickly (<10 seconds) Release the Preset Button * - The E5810 password is temporarily reset to its factory default (E5810). - All other configuration parameters remain unchanged. - This state is maintained until the next time the E5810 is booted.
Page 21: Rear Panel Features
The power supply automatically conforms to the input voltage and frequency supplied, within 100V - 240V (±10%) @ 47-63 Hz. E5810A Description RS232 Port Connect one end of RS-232 cable to this port and connect other end of cable to an...
Page 22: E5810A Software/Firmware
E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware E5810A Software/Firmware The E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows provides an interface (gateway) that allows networked computers to talk or listen to GPIB and/or RS-232 devices via Local Area Network (LAN) connections. The E5810 connects a network (Enterprise or Local) from PCs with Windows XP/Vista/ 7/Server 2008 R2 to GPIB and/or RS-232 instruments.
Page 23: E5810A Operating Features
E5810A Operating Features Feature Remote access to Access and control up to 14 GPIB and/or one RS-232 instrument via a instruments via LAN 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. The E5810 detects the network and configures itself to the appropriate speed. The E5810 has a standard RJ-45 LAN connector.
Page 24: Typical Network Operation
E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware Typical Network Operation The E5810 provides a network gateway between network-equipped computer systems and GPIB and/or RS-232 based instruments. The gateway enables users to obtain measurement data either locally or remotely from GPIB and/or RS-232 instruments. See “Typical Network Connections”...
Page 25: Software/Firmware Architecture
I/O requests on the appropriate GPIB and/or RS-232 based instrument(s) connected to the server. Client System Application Agilent VISA SICL LAN Client LAN Interface Chapter 1 Server (E5810) LAN Server Driver LAN Interface GPIB or RS-232 bus E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware Instrument Instrument Firmware...
Page 26 E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware How IO Application Before trying to perform an I/O application operation on the E5810 GPIB Software Works interface and the GPIB bus, the Remote IO Client software in the client With the E5810 computer system establishes a network connection to the remote I/O server (the E5810).
Page 27: Typical Network Ip Addressing
E5810 #1 IP Address 156.140.104.72 Subnet E5810 Host PC IP Address 156.140.104.73 Host PC IP Address 156.140.104.74 Chapter 1 E5810A Software/Firmware Router (Gateway) E5810 #2 IP Address 156.140.104.75 E5810 Host PC Host PC E5810A Description Subnet IP Address 156.140.104.76 IP Address...
Page 28 E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware Subnet Addressing Subnet Mask An IP address has two components: the network address and the host address. For example, assuming IP address 156.215.117.109 is part of a Class B network, the first two numbers (156.215) represent the Class B network address and the second two numbers (117.109) identify a specific...
Page 29: Communicating With The E5810A
Communicating with the E5810A There are two ways you can communicate with the E5810 via a network: use the E5810 Web access or use a supported programming language with the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. Using the E5810 Web Access Agilent IO Libraries Are Not Required...
Page 30 E5810. Or, you can communicate with installed GPIB and/or RS-232 instruments using the Instruments Connected to your E5810 “Using E5810A Web Access” for information on E5810 Web access. page. page of the E5810 interface, you can view page of the interface.
Page 31 Agilent Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA), VISA COM, or Standard Instrument Control Language (SICL). See the Agilent IO Libraries Suite Getting Started Guide and Agilent IO Libraries Suite Online Help for more information on the Agilent IO Libraries. Chapter 1 E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware...
Page 32 E5810A Description E5810A Software/Firmware Notes: Chapter 1...
Page 33: Installing The E5810A
Installing the E5810A...
Page 34 Installing the E5810A This chapter shows suggested steps to install the Agilent E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows on LAN networks for Windows PCs, including: Installation Flowchart Before You Install the E5810A Getting Network Information Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network...
Page 35: Installation Flowchart
Enterprise Network Chapter 2 Before You Install the E5810 Network Information non-DHCP Enterprise Network Configure E5810 Local Network Install E5810 Enterprise Network Verify Instrument Communication Install Agilent IO Libraries Suite Installing the E5810A Installation Flowchart Local Network Configure E5810 Local Network...
Page 36 DHCP Enterprise Network Before You Install the E5810A Getting Network Information Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network Verifying Instrument Communication Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite Installing the E5810 To install the E5810 on an Enterprise network that does not support DHCP,...
Page 37: Before You Install The E5810A
Before You Install the E5810A Before you connect the E5810A to a network, you should: Check Shipment Items Rack Mount the E5810A (Optional) Check Shipment Items In addition to this E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide , your E5810 shipment should include the items shown in the following figure.
Page 38: Rack-Mount The E5810 (Optional)
Installing the E5810A Before You Install the E5810A Rack-Mount the E5810 (Optional) As desired, you can mount up to two E5810s in a single standard EIA rack space using the E5810 Rack Mount Kit (E5810 Option 100 or E5810-00100). The E5810 is one standard half-rack unit wide and one standard rack unit high.
Page 39: Getting Network Information
To Install the E5810 on a DHCP Enterprise Network: the E5810A on an Enterprise To Install the E5810 on a Non-DHCP Enterprise Network: “Configuring the E5810A on a Local To Install the E5810 on a Local Network: E5810A on a Local...
Page 40 Installing the E5810A Getting Network Information E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows Network Information E5810 General Information (Completed by E5810 User) (Serial Number and Ethernet (MAC) Hardware Address on label on underside of E5810) Serial Number: Ethernet (MAC) Hardware Address: Default Values (for IT Department):...
Page 41: Configuring The E5810A On A Local Network
Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network This step gives guidelines to configure an E5810 on a Local network for eventual operation in a non-DHCP Enterprise network or in a Local network operation, including: What is a Local Network? Connecting the E5810 to a Local Network...
Page 42 Installing the E5810A Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network Local Network Connections (Multiple PCs can Communicate with the E5810) Typically Hub LAN Patch or Switch Cable Direct PC Connection (Only One PC can Communicate with the E5810) Crossover Connect to...
Page 43: Connecting The E5810A To A Local Network
Connecting the E5810A to a Local Network This section shows how to connect the E5810 to a Local network using an Ethernet hub/switch or a crossover cable. E5810 Hub/Switch This figure shows typical E5810 Ethernet hub or switch connections. Since...
Page 44 Installing the E5810A Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network E5810 Crossover This figure shows typical E5810 connections using a crossover cable. Since Cable Connections the E5810 has no AC Power switch, the Mains disconnect for the E5810 is to unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. For this configuration, only one PC can communicate with the E5810.
Page 45 E5810s. IP Address and Hostname Displayed Display shows IP address (and Hostname, if known) Hostname 169.254.58.10 Chapter 2 Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network Chapter 1 , “E5810A Description” for power-on sequences. Activity Power LAN GPIB RS232 Installing the E5810A...
Page 46: Configuring The E5810A For Local Network Operation
Otherwise, since the E5810 detects duplicate IP addresses, some E5810s added to the system may not operate. See “Using E5810A Web Access” for details on setting E5810 parameters. Establishing Whether your Local network includes a hub/switch or a crossover cable, the...
Page 47 The following figure shows a typical display. Display the Current Configuration Page. Configuration of E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway Chapter 2 Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network From your Web browser address line, type key to display the E5810 Enter icon to display the View &...
Page 48 Installing the E5810A Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network Click this icon Display the Modify Configuration Page. of E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway to display the From the page, click the Modify Configuration dialog box. Password Current Configuration button Chapter 2...
Page 49 Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network If the default password (E5810) is being used, the password is displayed as asterisks (*****). If not, type in the current password. Then, click the button to display the Submit page. Gateway Set E5810 for Enterprise Network Operation.
Page 50 Installing the E5810A Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network IP Address Assignment Enterprise Network Supports DHCP No action required. The E5810 automatically receives an IP address from the network DHCP Server. Hostname Enterprise Network Supports DNS If the network supports dynamic DNS, enter the Hostname provided by the System Administrator.
Page 51: Where To Go Next
Enterprise To Use the E5810 on a Local Network. the Local network and go to Chapter 2 Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network various E5810 parameters on the 3. Click Reboot E5810 to reboot and make changes effective 1. Set DHCP OFF page to set the parameters applicable to your Network”.
Page 52: Installing The E5810A On An Enterprise Network
Installing the E5810A Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network This step gives guidelines to install an E5810 on an Enterprise network. NOTE If your Enterprise network does not support Dynamic Host Configuration...
Page 53: Configuring The E5810A For Enterprise Network Operation
Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network After connecting the E5810 to the Enterprise network, plug the E5810 AC power cord into an AC outlet and observe the power-on sequence. When the power-on sequence is complete, the assigned IP address of the E5810 is displayed on the second line of the front panel display.
Page 54 Installing the E5810A Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network For example, if the default IP address of 169.254.58.10 is displayed on the E5810 front panel, typing http://169.254.58.10 on your Web browser address line and pressing page. The following figure shows a typical display.
Page 55 (*****). If not, type in the current password. Then, click the Submit page. Gateway Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network from the icon to display the page From the page, click the Modify Configuration dialog box.
Page 56 Installing the E5810A Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network Chapter 2...
Page 57 Where to Go Next Go to “Verifying Instrument Communication” Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network For an Enterprise page. Enterprise Network Does Not Support DNS No action required. Hostnames are not supported. Use only the IP address when communicating with the E5810.
Page 58: Verifying Instrument Communication
PC to up to 14 connected GPIB instruments and/ or one RS-232 instrument via the E5810 Web access. See “Using E5810A Web Access” for details. NOTE Over the Web, you can interact with instruments via your Web browser.
Page 59: Instrument Page Functions
Find and Control Instruments Connected to your E5810 button, set the timeout value (in seconds) by typing in the dialog box, and clear all pending Timeout (sec) button. 3, “Using E5810A Web Access” for details Installing the E5810A page, you Instruments Connected , or...
Page 60 Installing the E5810A Verifying Instrument Communication 2. Select Instrument at SICL Address gpib0,22 1. Click the button (as required) Find to display all connected instruments Where to Go Next If you want to program instruments from your PC. Go to “Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite”...
Page 61: Installing And Configuring Agilent Io Libraries Suite
Follow the instructions as prompted during the installation. You can select either a Typical or a Custom installation: Typical - In most cases, you can select the Typical installation which installs the IO Libraries Suite using the recommended settings. Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A www.agilent.com/find/iosuite or the IO...
Page 62 Installing the E5810A Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite Custom - Select the Custom installation to: Install the IO Libraries Suite in another directory (for 32- bit operating systems only). Save disk space by not installing interface manuals. Use Agilent 32- bit VISA with another vendor's VISA on the same PC in side-by-side mode.
Page 63: Configuring A Remote Gpib Interface
Specify the TCPIP interface that you wish to use to host this remote interface, in the TCPIP interface ID: is already configured on your system; by default, a LAN interface Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A on page 65. to display the Agilent Connection Expert dialog box, select Remote GPIB dialog will appear.
Page 64 Installing the E5810A Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite named is configured when you start or refresh Connection TCPIP0 Expert. To change timeouts and protocol properties for your remote interface, you must change the properties of this TCPIP interface.
Page 65: Configuring A Remote Serial Interface
Add Interface In the Manually Add an Interface and click . The interface appear. Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A on page 68. to display the Agilent Connection Expert dialog box, select Remote RS-232 serial Remote RS-232 Serial Interface dialog will...
Page 66 Installing the E5810A Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite Specify the TCPIP interface that you wish to use to host this remote interface, in the TCPIP interface ID: is already configured on your system; by default, a LAN interface...
Page 67 *IDN? Expert’s explorer view, and if it responds to the identification information will appear in the properties pane. Chapter 2 Installing the E5810A . In the Add Instrument dialog box, leave RS-232 Serial Instrument checked if your instrument responds to the .
Page 68: Verifying Communication From Your Pc
RS-232 instruments using the E5810 Web access, whether or not you have installed and configured the Agilent IO Libraries Suite. See 3, “Using E5810A Web Access” for details. Using Interactive IO After the E5810 has been configured and you have connected your GPIB...
Page 69: Programming Instruments
GPIB and RS-232 instruments. Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite is the default command. Click Commands> Installing the E5810A to send the Send & Read to select from a list of field. If you...
Page 70 Installing the E5810A Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite For information on programming using Agilent VISA, see the Agilent VISA User’s Guide . Also see the Agilent Connectivity Guide and Agilent IO Libraries Suite Online Help for further information and guidelines on programming with the Agilent IO Libraries.
Page 71 RS-232 instruments are only supported by SICL-LAN and not VXI-11, you cannot use National Instruments I/O software to program an RS-232 instrument on your E5810. Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite lan[my_IP_Address]:gpib0,22 lan;vxi-11[my_IP_Address]:gpib0,22 lan[my_IP_Address]:COM1,488 lan;sicl-lan[my_IP_Address]:gpib0,11 Installing the E5810A...
Page 72 Installing the E5810A Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite Notes: Chapter 2...
Page 73: Using E5810A Web Access
Using E5810A Web Access...
Page 74 Using E5810A Web Access This chapter gives guidelines on how to use E5810A Web access, including: Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page Viewing and Modifying Current Configuration Finding and Querying Instruments Other Web Access Functions...
Page 75: Opening Your Web Browser For E5810A Web Access
Using E5810A Web Access Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web Access Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web Access Since the E5810 is Web-enabled, you can access and communicate with the E5810 using your Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater).
Page 76: Using The Welcome Page
Using E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page Using the Welcome Page This section shows the features of the E5810 following items. A typical Navigation Bar E5810A Current Settings E5810A Support Information Banner E5810A Documentation Links Navigation Welcome page display follows.
Page 77: Navigation Bar
Since Reboot, and Connection Status. Print Page Prints the currently displayed page on your default printer. Help with this Page Displays the Web page help for items on the currently displayed page. Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page...
Page 78: E5810A Current Settings
Using E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page E5810A Current Settings Current Settings settings for the E5810. A typical display follows. See “E5810 Configuration Parameter Descriptions” in this chapter for detailed descriptions. Hostname Internet domain name for the E5810 that may be used to communicate with the E5810.
Page 79: E5810A Support Information
From this page, you can find product and service information for the Agilent E5810 on the Agilent Website. Agilent Site Connects you to the Agilent Technologies Web page. From this page, you can access complete information about Agilent Technologies from the Agilent Website.
Page 80: E5810A Documentation
Using E5810A Web Access Using the Welcome Page E5810A Documentation You can click to display the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows User’s Guide . Guide Help Clicking displays the contents page of the E5810 Help help system and allows you to access E5810 help.
Page 81: Viewing And Modifying Configuration
Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Viewing and Modifying Configuration This section shows how to view and modify (as required) the current configuration of the E5810 using the Current Configuration of E5810 and the page. LAN/GPIB Gateway Configuring your E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway...
Page 82: Modifying E5810A Configuration
Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Modifying E5810A Configuration To modify the current E5810 configuration, from the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway top or the bottom of the page to display the Displaying the If the default password (E5810) is set as the current password, asterisks Configuration Page (*****) appear in the window.
Page 83 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Chapter 3...
Page 84 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration E5810 Configuration An alphabetical listing of E5810 configuration parameter descriptions and Parameter applicable default (factory-set) values follows. The E5810 uses the default Descriptions configuration values until you change any value and save/reboot. The E5810 also uses the default values when you press and hold down the button for >10 seconds.
Page 85 Current Configuration of the E5810 page. Up to two of these values may have been Configuring your E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway If DHCP is ON (the factory default setting), the E5810 Using E5810A Web Access 198.105.232.4 page.
Page 86 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Parameter [Default] Dynamic Host DHCP OFF: Configuration use the static IP address that may be input in the Protocol (DHCP) LAN/GPIB Gateway [ON] Subnet Mask (cont’d) of the page will be used during startup.
Page 87 The factory default setting is 120 sec. Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Description page, it is a valid Hostname, since one was...
Page 88 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Parameter [Default] IP Address This value is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the E5810. The IP [169.254.58.10] address is a required value and is used for all IP and TCP/IP communications with the E5810. The IP address is represented in dotted decimal notation (for example, by the System Administrator.
Page 89 E5810 are NONE, XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, and DTR/DSR. Chapter 3 Viewing and Modifying Configuration Description column and enter the new password in both boxes in column of the Configuring your E5810 LAN/GPIB page. The default password is “E5810”. Using E5810A Web Access...
Page 90 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Parameter [Default] RS-232 Parity Parity is used by the RS-232 hardware to verify data transmission. The [NONE] Parity value is dependent on the peripheral device you connect to the RS-232 port. Check the documentation for your peripheral device to set this value.
Page 91 Option OFF: its presence as a UPnP device when mounted to the network. Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Viewing and Modifying Configuration Description The E5810 is configured as a UPnP device and The E5810 is not UPnP capable and will not announce...
Page 92: Finding And Querying Instruments
Using E5810A Web Access Finding and Querying Instruments Finding and Querying Instruments This section shows how to find and query GPIB and/or RS-232 instruments connected to your E5810 by using the Connected to your E5810 can inadvertently interfere with running VISA/SICL applications if you query an instrument at an inappropriate time.
Page 93: Finding Instruments
Make sure power is turned on for all button at the bottom of the Find column. A broken GPIB instrument may short out the GPIB After checking hardware connections, reboot the Using E5810A Web Access button to Find ") will always be listed COM1,488 Instruments...
Page 94: Querying Instruments
Using E5810A Web Access Finding and Querying Instruments Querying Instruments After you have successfully found all connected instruments, you can use Control Panel for Selected Instrument the instruments. There are two ways to interact with connected instruments: use the buttons at the top of the column or use the at the bottom of the column.
Page 95 Clears all pending operations on instruments A timeout value is used to limit the amount of Send text box. This value is used for all Timeout Using E5810A Web Access Device to ensure proper Device Clear page, may not be long enough may also work.
Page 96 Using E5810A Web Access Finding and Querying Instruments Querying For supported instruments, you can also query an instrument by first Instruments Using highlighting the instrument in the Instruments Connected column, typing in a the Instrument SCPI command (such as meas:volt:dc? ) on the...
Page 97: Other Web Access Functions
Other Web Access Functions This section describes four other E5810A Web Access functions: Determining Session Status Using Web Help Updating E5810A Firmware Determining Session Status To open the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway Status icon on the Navigation Bar. A typical display follows. Click the to update the display to the current configuration.
Page 98: Using Web Help
Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions Using Web Help Clicking (under ) displays the Contents page of Help E5810 Documentation the E5810 Web Access Help system from which you have full access to the entire help system. The page display follows.
Page 99: Updating E5810A Firmware
FTP Site is Accessible From E5810” If the Agilent FTP site is not accessible from the E5810, see “Agilent FTP Site is not Accessible From E5810” Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions /pub/e5810/e5810_latest_firmware.hex be able to...
Page 100 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions Agilent FTP site is Verify the E5810 is Idle. Accessible From sure no other user or program is using the E5810 before you attempt to E5810 update the firmware. You can check the number of open sessions by...
Page 101 Agilent's FTP Server. This page displays files associated with the E5810. example, in Internet Explorer right-click the file and select 'Copy to Folder'. Other web browsers may have a different sequence. Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions ” Rebooting Firmware Revision Number...
Page 102 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions Install FTP Server, if Needed. Server program. See “Troubleshooting Guidelines” in this section for tips to access a standard FTP Server. Set up User Account Information for FTP Server. documentation on creating a user account and a password. The user account is used for the login name.
Page 103 FTP Server specified. b The E5810 front panel should display the message “ ” firmware… Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions Enter the following information Enter the IP address button to display a password dialog box.
Page 104 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions c The LAN LEDs should light, indicating LAN activity is taking place. d After the firmware image has been downloaded into the E5810, the Verify Firmware Revision. display the E5810 Number Troubleshooting...
Page 105 FTP server. Some FTP servers use “/” (forward slash) and others use “\” (backslash). Chapter 3 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions If the last message in the system log Verify that the Firmware FTP Server ftp.agilent.com...
Page 106 Using E5810A Web Access Other Web Access Functions Notes: Chapter 3...
Page 107: Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting Information...
Page 108 Troubleshooting Information This chapter gives guidelines to troubleshoot problems that may occur with the E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows, including: Troubleshooting Overview Checking the E5810A Checking the Network Checking PC Client Connections Checking Instruments NOTE There are no user-serviceable parts in the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows.
Page 109: Troubleshooting Overview
- Check syslog Messages Chapter 4 Checking the E5810 - Check Front and Rear Panel Displays - Check E5810 Parameters To AC Power To RS-232 Instrument E5810A POWER RS232 GP IB GPIB Checking Instruments - Check GPIB Instruments - Check RS-232 Instrument...
Page 110: Checking The E5810A
Troubleshooting Information Checking the E5810A Checking the E5810A This section gives guidelines to check the E5810A, including: Checking Front and Rear Panel Displays Checking E5810A Configuration Parameters Checking Front and Rear Panel Displays As a first step in troubleshooting the system, you should check the front panel display and LED status.
Page 111 LAN Link integrity not detected. Make sure the LAN cable is connected connection found and the LAN is active. Chapter 4 Possible Cause(s) Description Troubleshooting Information Checking the E5810A Corrective Action(s) Check GPIB and/or RS-232 connections and configuration. Make sure instrument power is turned ON. Check the LAN connectivity and...
Page 112 Troubleshooting Information Checking the E5810A Error Message ERROR: IP in use The E5810 tried to use an IP address that is currently being used by < addr > another device on the network. Try these actions: Description Reboot the E5810 with the Preset E5810 back to booting with DHCP enabled.
Page 113: Checking E5810A Parameters
Configuring your E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway 3, “Using E5810A Web Access” for information. Preset button on the E5810 front panel to reset 1, “E5810A Description” for the location of the Momentarily Depress the Preset Button. depress the Preset button, ONLY the password is temporarily set to the default value of E5810.
Page 114: Checking The Network
Troubleshooting Information Checking the Network Checking the Network If the E5810 is correctly installed and configured and is operational, the next step is to check the network installation and configuration. To do this step, you may need the help of your System Administrator. This section gives guidelines to check your network.
Page 115: Checking Web Browser Settings
Checking Web Browser Settings The E5810 Web access (web server) generates web pages that depend on Javascript and Frames. You can use any web browser that supports these features to view and interact with the E5810 web server. For best results, you may need to Enable Javascript, and configure Cache and Page Refresh, and/or Proxies options on your Web browser.
Page 116 Troubleshooting Information Checking the Network Doing this usually causes the browser to first look in its cache to see if the page exists. If the page is cached, the browser displays the page from the cache instead of going to the network to update changes. Since the E5810 web pages are dynamic in nature, the cache may contain content that is outdated on modern browsers.
Page 117: Checking Other Network Problems
Steps to Set Proxy Notification (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5) From Internet Explorer, select Tools->Internet Options Click the Connections tab Click the LAN Settings… button under Local Area Network (LAN) settings Under Proxy server , if “ Use a proxy server ” is checked, click the Advanced…...
Page 118 Troubleshooting Information Checking the Network SICL Timeout The E5810 uses the LAN maximum timeout configured in Connection Set to 0 (infinite) Expert’s LAN interface for its default or infinite timeout. If a SICL itimeout(id,0) command is used (where a 0 timeout value is an infinite timeout) the E5810 will use the Configuration of E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway 120 sec.
Page 119: Checking Pc Client Connections
Checking PC Client Connections Even if the E5810 has been successfully configured and the configuration has been verified, individual PC clients may still have problems connecting to the E5810. This section gives guidelines to check PC client connections to the E5810, including: Verifying PC Client Connections Checking syslog Messages Runtime Error Messages...
Page 120 Troubleshooting Information Checking PC Client Connections Example: Using the To send a ping command from your PC to an E5810, open the MS-DOS ping Command window. For example, on Windows 2000, click Accessories | Command Prompt ping < IP_address >, where < IP_address > is the IP address of the E5810, and press the .
Page 121: Checking Syslog Messages
Troubleshooting Information Checking PC Client Connections Checking syslog Messages The syslog messages can be viewed by typing <E5810 IP address>/systemLog.htm on your web browser, where <E5810 IP address> is the IP address of the E5810. For example, if the IP address of the E5810 is 169.254.58.10, type http://169.254.58.10/systemLog.htm to display the message table.
Page 122 Troubleshooting Information Checking PC Client Connections syslog Messages The following table lists common syslog messages generated by the E5810. NOTE The Telnet Utility is the ONLY way to clear syslog messages. When the syslog message queue is full, new messages will not be accepted and will not overwrite existing syslog messages.
Page 123 Message ERROR: Firmware Update: FTP server not found ERROR: Firmware Update: Invalid User Login or Password ERROR: Firmware Update: Data not received from FTP Server ERROR: Firmware Update: Invalid file or directory ERROR: Firmware Update: Internal error Example: Typical This table shows typical syslog messages and provides a description of syslog Messages each message, where the value in ( ), such as (0:00:00:18), is the time since power-on expressed in Day (DD):Hour (HH):Minutes (MM):Seconds (SS).
Page 124: Runtime Error Messages
Troubleshooting Information Checking PC Client Connections Runtime Error Messages Common runtime errors that may occur in your programs when using an E5810 are described in the following table, where “ viopen command. Message viopen fails: Use the E5810 Invalid address GPIB address, GPIB interface name, and/or GPIB logical unit errors configuration values are correct.
Page 125 Message viopen fails or I/O The E5810 was unable to open another session or perform the operation fails: Out operation because it is out of resources. You may need to have a client of resources terminate its connection or you may need to reboot the E5810 to close all client connections to reclaim resources.
Page 126 Troubleshooting Information Checking PC Client Connections Message E5810 appears There are several possible causes. For all of the following, use of client to be hung timeouts and/or E5810 timeouts (the I/O timeout and LAN timeout configuration values) can be used to ensure that the E5810 will not “hang”...
Page 127: Checking Instruments
Checking Instruments This section gives guidelines to check connected GPIB and RS-232 instruments, including: Checking GPIB Instruments Checking RS-232 Instruments Checking GPIB Instruments If you cannot establish communication with connected GPIB instruments, see the following table for suggested troubleshooting steps. Possible Cause(s) Attempting to Communicate From the E5810 Web Access Intermittent or missing GPIB...
Page 128: Checking Rs-232 Instruments
Make sure RS-232 device power is ON and the device is operating properly. Change E5810 RS-232 interface attributes to match RS-232 device attributes (baud rate, parity, etc.). Run the Connection Expert utility (see Chapter 2, “Installing the E5810A”). Check VISA/SICL address being used. Chapter 4...
Page 129: A E5810A Specifications
E5810A Specifications...
Page 130 E5810A Specifications This appendix lists E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows technical specifications, supplementary information, and supported network protocols. Appendix A...
Page 131: Specifications And Supplementary Information
250V. All other cordsets: Appropriate foreign country approval associated with cord for per country of use. 8.36 W x 9.06 D x 1.71 H (in.); 212.3 W x 230 D x 43.4 H (mm) 3.6 lb (1.6 Kg) Power, Activity, Fault 1 year E5810A Specifications...
Page 132 Visual C++ 5.0/6.0 Visual Studio Agilent VEE 5.0 or greater BASIC for Windows Visual Studio .NET E5810A LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows Opt 100 - Rack Mount Kit Opt AG6 - Additional Client Software Opt 0B1 - Add Paper Manual None...
Page 133 AH1, C1, C2, C3, C4, C27, DC0, DT0, LE3, PP0, RL0, SH1, SR0, and TE7. The maximum number of simultaneous I/O connections supported by the E5810 is 16. Each client process requires a separate connection. for more information. E5810A Specifications...
Page 134: Supported Network Protocols
E5810A Specifications Supported Network Protocols Supported Network Protocols The E5810 uses the network IP and Ethernet protocols listed in the following table. See the Glossary for a definition of these protocols. Name Role Peer DHCP 2131, Client 2132 1035 Client...
Page 135 Using the Telnet Utility...
Page 136 This appendix explains how to access and exit the Telnet utility. It also summarizes various Telnet commands you can use with the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway for Windows. The appendix contents are: Using the Telnet Utility Telnet Commands for the E5810A Appendix B...
Page 137: Using The Telnet Utility
Using the Telnet Utility For backward compatibility with the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, the Telnet Utility functionality is provided with the E5810. However, E5810 Web Access is the preferred method to configure the E5810. Accessing the Telnet To access the Telnet utility: Utility If you are on a Windows XP computer system, do the following: From the MS-DOS window, type telnet IP_address...
Page 138 Using the Telnet Utility Using the Telnet Utility Exiting the Telnet To exit the Telnet utility, use these Telnet commands. Utility CAUTION Any client operations in progress and client connections will be terminated by the reboot command. CAUTION Any client operations in progress and client connections will be terminated by the factory-reset command when it reboots the E5810.
Page 139 Typical Telnet A typical display screen for an E5810 follows. The configuration values you Screen Display see for your E5810 will probably be different from those shown. Welcome to the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway Configuration Utility. Controls GPIB and RS-232 interfaces via the LAN Commands View Available Commands exit, quit...
Page 140: Telnet Commands For The E5810A
Using the Telnet Utility Telnet Commands for the E5810A Telnet Commands for the E5810A This table lists the Telnet commands you can use with the E5810. You should use the Telnet configuration commands only if you are using the Telnet configuration method to configure the E5810.You can see a summary of all Telnet commands online by typing ? at any time within the Telnet utility.
Page 141 Appendix B Telnet Commands for the E5810A Description View/Set the GPIB SICL Interface Name View/Set the GPIB System Controller Address View/Set the GPIB Logical Unit Number View/Set the RS-232 SICL Interface Name View/Set Baud Rate...
Page 142 Using the Telnet Utility Telnet Commands for the E5810A Notes: Appendix B...
Page 143: Glossary
Glossary...
Page 144 Glossary address A string uniquely identifying a particular interface or a device on that interface which is interpreted at the E5810 LAN/GPIB Gateway to identify the interface or device. ASRL For the E5810, ASRL is synonymous with RS-232. See RS-232. bridge In telecommunication networks, a bridge is a product that connects a local area network (LAN) to another local area network that uses the...
Page 145 DHCP Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected.
Page 146 gateway Hardware that permits a network connection between the LAN that your computer understands and the instrument specific interface that your device understands. Gateway IP Address This parameter is the IP Address of the default subnet gateway that allows the E5810 to communicate with systems that are not on the local subnet.
Page 147 instrument A device that accepts commands and performs a test or measurement function. interface A connection and communication media between devices and controllers, including mechanical, electrical, and protocol connections. IP address An Internet Protocol (IP) address is an identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network.
Page 148 Local Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected in this way is called a wide-area network (WAN).
Page 149 network protocols The E5810 supports these network protocols: ARP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, and RPC Short for Address Resolution Protocol, a TCP/IP protocol used to ARP: convert an IP address into a physical address (called a DLC address), such as an Ethernet address. See DHCP DHCP: See DNS...
Page 150 Instead of forwarding the request to the Web server where Page 1 resides, which can be a time-consuming operation, the proxy server returns the Page 1 it already fetched for user X. Since the proxy server is often on the same network as the user, this is a much faster operation. Real proxy servers support hundreds or thousands of users.
Page 151 Service Request. An asynchronous request (an interrupt) from a remote device indicating that the device requires servicing. subnet A portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix.
Page 152 switch A device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments. Switches operate at the data link layer (layer 2) and sometimes the network layer (layer 3) of the OSI Reference Model and therefore support any packet protocol. LANs that use switches to join segments are called switched LANs or, in the case of Ethernet networks, switched Ethernet LANs.
Page 153 Option OFF: its presence as a UPnP device when mounted to the network. The Agilent Visual Engineering Environment, which is software used for I/ O application programming. VISA The Agilent Virtual Instrument Software Architecture library, which is software used for I/O application programming. Agilent VISA is part of the Agilent IO Libraries Suite.
Page 154 Notes: Glossary...
Page 155 Index address Agilent IO Libraries Suite check for installed version Agilent Web sites Agilent, contacting ASRL bridge cache and page refresh cleaning instructions Clear ALL Pending Operations button Clear History button client contacting Agilent controller copyright information Declaration of Conformity default gateway defaults,resetting description...
Page 156 Using the Instruments Page Using the ping Command Using VISA Assistant VISA LAN Client Addressing Find button finding instruments Friendly Name gateway gateway IP address glossary GPIB address GPIB logical unit GPIB SICL Interface Name hardware address hostname ID string (*IDN?) button instrument instruments, finding instruments, programming...
Page 157 RS232 Flow Control RS232 Parity RS232 SICL Interface Name RS232 SRQ RS232 Stop Bits runtime error messages safety serial number server session status, determining SICL SICL timeout set to 0 software/firmware architecture specifications Subnet subnet mask support information switch symbolic name syslog messages SYST ERR? button...
Page 158 Index...
Page 159 Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Agilent web site for the latest revision. © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002-2012 Printed in Malaysia Ninth Edition, January 1, 2012 E5810-90001 Agilent Technologies...

Agilent Technologies E5810A User Manual

1 E5810A Description

2 Installing the E5810A

3 Using E5810A Web Access

4 Troubleshooting Information

A E5810A Specifications

B Using the Telnet Utility

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