Connecting Instruments Or Peripherals; To Connect Gpib Instruments Or Peripherals - Agilent Technologies 4155C User Manual

Connecting Instruments or Peripherals

The 4155C/4156C provides an GPIB interface and parallel I/O interface for
connection with other instruments or peripherals. This section contains information
required to connect instruments or peripherals.

To Connect GPIB Instruments or Peripherals

The 4155C/4156C has an GPIB interface for instrument, printer, or plotter control.
• If you use an external controller with the 4155C/4156C, connect an GPIB cable
between the controller and the 4155C/4156C.
• If you control instruments using the 4155C/4156C built-in IBASIC capability,
connect an GPIB cable between the instrument and the 4155C/4156C.
• If you use an GPIB printer or plotter to make hard copies, connect an GPIB
cable between the printer or plotter and the 4155C/4156C.
To use the GPIB interface, you will need to fill in the following entry fields on the
SYSTEM: MISCELLANEOUS screen. For details of this setup screen, see Setup
Screen Reference manual.
4155C is
(4156C is) Selects SYSTEM CONTROLLER or NOT SYSTEM
CONTROLLER.
Select NOT SYSTEM CONTROLLER if the 4155C/4156C will
be used with an external controller.
Select SYSTEM CONTROLLER if the 4155C/4156C will be
used to control other instruments or peripherals.
GPIB
ADDRESS Sets the GPIB addresses of the 4155C/4156C and peripheral
(printer or plotter).
Enter the GPIB address in the 4155C or the 4156C field.
Enter the GPIB address of the printer or plotter in the HARD
COPY field.
Agilent 4155C/4156C User's Guide Vol.1, Edition 11
Connecting Instruments or Peripherals
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