Step 3. Gpib Systems Check - Agilent Technologies 8753ES Option 011 Service Manual

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Step 3. GPIB Systems Check

Step 3. GPIB Systems Check
Check the analyzer's GPIB functions with a known working passive peripheral (such as a
plotter, printer, or disk drive).
1. Connect the peripheral to the analyzer using a good GPIB cable.
2. Press
Local SYSTEM CONTROLLER
peripheral.
3. Then press
SET ADDRESSES
addresses will be recognized by the analyzer. The factory default addresses are:
NOTE You may use other addresses with two provisions:
• Each device must have its own address.
• The address set on each device must match the one recognized by the
analyzer (and displayed).
Peripheral addresses are often set with a rear panel switch. Refer to the
manual of the peripheral to read or change its address.
If Using a Plotter or Printer
1. Ensure that the plotter or printer is set up correctly:
• Power is on.
• Pens and paper loaded.
• Pinch wheels are down.
• Some plotters need to have P1 and P2 positions set.
2. Press and then
Copy
• If the result is a copy of the analyzer display, the printing/plotting features are
functional in the analyzer. Proceed to
Peripherals" on page
"Step 4. Faulty Group Isolation" on page
4-8
to enable the analyzer to control the
and the appropriate softkeys to verify that the device
Device
8753ET/ES
Plotter port – GPIB
Printer port – GPIB
Disk (external)
Controller
Power meter – GPIB
or
PLOT PRINT MONOCHROME
"Troubleshooting Systems with Multiple
4-9, "Troubleshooting Systems with Controllers" on page
GPIB Address
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5
1
0
21
13
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