Preparing External Controller - Agilent Technologies E5071C Manual

E5071C
Other USB compatible devices (instruments and/or peripherals for
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specific purposes).
USB cable connecting E5071C and external controller (with type A/4-
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prong male or type B/4-prong male connectors depending on device
used).
USB Port Types
There are two standard types of USB ports. The external controller (PC)
must be connected via the USB host port (type A), while the E5071C and
other USB compatible devices must be connected via the USB interface
port (type B).
Port Type Description
Type A: USB host port
Type B: USB (USBTMC) interface port
Preparing E5071C
You do not have to configure any softkey or command of the E5071C in
order to control the E5071C from an external controller. Simply connect a
USB cable to the USB interface port.

Preparing External Controller

In order to establish communication with the E5071C via USB, you must
set up the I/O interface of the external controller in advance. The USB can
identify devices automatically, so once you connect a USB cable to a target
device, a dialog box will appear for USB device registration.
The E5071C will be identified as new device if its serial number
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has been changed.
You must install the Agilent I/O Libraries on your PC in advance.
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Use Agilent I/O Libraries Suite 14.2 or later.
1. Setting E5071C when USB Cable Is Connected
1. When new device is connected via USB cable, the following dialog
box will appear automatically. Select No, not this time, and then click
Next.
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