Remote Interface Configuration; Remote Interface Selection - Agilent Technologies 34420A User Manual

Chapter 3 Features and Functions

Remote Interface Configuration

Remote Interface Configuration
This section gives information on configuring the remote interface. For
programming information, see Chapter 4, "Remote Interface Reference,"
starting on page 115.

Remote Interface Selection

The meter is shipped with both a
RS-232 interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. The HP-IB
interface is selected when the meter is shipped from the factory.
The remote interface can be set only from the front-panel.
The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
GPIB
If you select the HP-IB interface, you must select a unique address for
GPIB
the meter. The HP-IB address is displayed when you turn on the
meter.
If you select the RS-232 interface, you must set the baud rate and
parity for the meter. "RS-232" is displayed when you turn on the
meter.
If you select the RS-232 interface and then set the HP-IB address to
the talk only address (31), the meter will send readings over the
RS-232 interface when in the local mode.
There are certain restrictions to be aware of when you are selecting
the remote interface (see also "Programming Language Selection,"
on page 105). The only programming language supported on RS-232
is SCPI.
Front Panel operation: set the interface under the 2: INTERFACE
command in the I/O menu.
See also "To Select the Remote Interface," on page 189.
GPIB
( ) interface and an
HP-IB IEEE-488
GPIB
GPIB
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