Setting Up Remote Communications Software - Tektronix MSO2024B Programmer's Manual

Setting Up Remote Communications Software

MSO2000B, DPO2000B, MSO2000 and DPO2000 Series Oscilloscopes Programmer Manual
1. Use the optional 5 V
on the Adapter.
2. Use an appropriate USB cable connected to a powered USB host port on your
PC and the Device port on the TEK-USB-488 Adapter.
Before setting up the oscilloscope for remote communication using the electronic
(physical) GPIB interface, you should familiarize yourself with the following
GPIB requirements:
A unique device address must be assigned to each device on the bus. No two
devices can share the same device address.
No more than 15 devices can be connected to any one line.
Only one device should be connected for every 6 feet (2 meters) of cable used.
No more than 65 feet (20 meters) of cable should be used to connect devices
to a bus.
At least two-thirds of the devices on the network should be powered on while
using the network.
Connect the devices on the network in a star or linear configuration. Do not
use loop or parallel configurations.
To function correctly, your oscilloscope must have a unique device address. The
default setting for the GPIB configuration is GPIB Address 1.
To change the GPIB address settings, do the following:
1. On the front panel, push Utility.
2. Push Utility Page.
3. Select I/O with the Multipurpose knob.
4. Push GPIB.
5. Enter the GPIB address on the side menu, using the multipurpose knob. This
will set the GPIB address on an attached TEK-USB-488 Adapter
The oscilloscope is now set up for bidirectional communication with your PC.
Connect your oscilloscope directly to a computer to let the PC analyze your data,
collect screen images, or to control the oscilloscope using a program of your own
creation. You can connect using TekVISA drivers, or connect directly from any
computer's web browser using Tektronix e*Scope Web-enabled tools.
power adapter connected to the 5 V
DC
Getting Started
power input
DC
1-5