Remote Setup Procedure - HP 70427A User Manual

Remote setup procedure

The following instructions explain how to set up the equipment for remote
operation.
Step 1 - Determine the HP-IB address(es)
HP 7042XA
The last two digits of the HP-IB address are shown in the upper left corner of
the MMS display when the HP 7042XA is the selected instrument. For
example, if the MMS display shows HP 70427A (0, 28) the last two digits of
the HP-IB address are 28.
HP 8662/3A (HP 70427A Option 002 only)
Select special function 82 and read the address as follows:
1. Press the key.
(blue)
2. Press the
(Amplitude)
3. Enter " " with the
Data
82
4. Read the address on the FREQUENCY display. The digits displayed are
the last two digits of the HP-IB address.
Step 2- Configure the tunable source (HP 70428A Option 002
only)
1. Press the softkey.
Service
2. Press the softkey.
Misc
3. Press the
RF Source
4. Press the softkey. (The RF source must be set to other so the
OTHER
HP 70428A Option 002 won't act as an HP-IB controller. The computer
must be the only controller on the bus.)
Step 3- Connect the HP-IB cables
Connect (a) cable(s) from the computer to the MMS mainframe the
HP 7042XA is installed in and to the HP 8662/3A (HP 70428A
Option 002 only).
key.
keys.
softkey.
HP 70427A/HP 70428A User's Guide 7-11
Remote Programming
Remote setup procedure