Remote Interface Configuration - Agilent Technologies 34980A User Manual

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Features and Functions

Remote Interface Configuration

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The Agilent 34980A supports GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces. All three
interfaces are enabled at power on. All three interfraces are enabled at
power on, and the corresponding front- panel annunciator turns on
whenever there is activity on the remote interface.
Remote communication with the 34980A requires three steps:
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To easily configure and verify an interface connection between the
34980A and your PC, you can use the Agilent IO Libraries Suite or an
equivalent.
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The Agilent IO Libraries Suite—along with installation instructions—is
provided on the Automation-Ready CD, which is shipped with your
34980A.
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Previous versions of the Agilent IO Libraries software are also available. For
more information and to download the current or an earlier version from the
Web, go to www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
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If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can access the Connectivity
Guide via the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can access the
Connectivity Guide via the Web at www.agilent.com/find/connectivity. This
guide provides detailed information on connecting and troubleshooting
GPIB, USB and LAN interfaces.
Making a PC data connection. This was covered in Chapter 1. For
basic connection instructions, see
Computer" on page 45.
Configuration of that connection. The remainder of this section covers
configuration settings for GPIB and LAN (there are no configuration
settings needed for a USB connection).
Sending commands (programming the 34980A). You may use SCPI
commands, the Web Browser Interface, the BenchLink Data Logger
software, or another tool.
For SCPI Command syntax (detailed information on the SCPI
commands available to program the instrument over the remote
interface), see the Programmer's Reference Help file included on the
Agilent 34980A Product Reference CD shipped with the instrument.
The 34980A Web Browser Interface is covered fully in Chapter 2. For
an overview of the Web Browser Interface (LAN only), see
the 34980A using the Integrated Web Browser Interface"
"Connecting the 34980A to Your
Agilent 34980A Mainframe User's Guide
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on page 53.