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Getting Started Tutorial
Remote Operation
The instrument automatically enters the Remote state whenever SCPI
commands are received over the USB bus interface. When in the Remote
state, pressing
Configuring and Connecting the USB Interface
There is nothing to configure on your instrument for a USB connection.
Just connect the instrument to your PC using the USB 2.0 cable included
with the instrument.
To easily configure and verify an interface connection between the 34405A and your PC,
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use the Automation–Ready CD, which is shipped with your 34405A. This CD includes the
Agilent IO Libraries Suite and the Agilent Connection Expert application. For more
information about Agilent's I/O connectivity software, visit www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
SCPI Commands
The Agilent 34405A complies with the syntax rules and conventions of
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments).
For a complete discussion of 34405A SCPI syntax, refer to the Agilent 34405A
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Programmer's Reference Help, This help is provided on the Agilent 34405A Product
Reference CD-ROM that came with your instrument.
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Shift
returns the multimeter to front panel operation.
Local
34405A User's and Service Guide