Set The Gpib Address - Keithley 2280 Series Reference Manual

Section 2: General operation
To connect the instrument to the GPIB:
1. Align the cable connector with the connector on the Series 2280 rear panel. The location of the
connector is shown in the following figure.
2. Attach the connector. Tighten the screws securely but do not overtighten them.
3. Connect any additional connectors from other instruments, as required for your application.
4. Ensure the other end of the cable is properly connected to the controller.

Set the GPIB address

The default GPIB address is 5. You can set the address to any number from 1 to 30 if it is unique in
the system. This address cannot conflict with an address that is assigned to another instrument or to
the GPIB controller.
GPIB controllers are usually set to 0 or 21. To be safe, do not configure any instrument to have an
address of 21. To change the controller address, see the documentation for the controller.
The address is saved in nonvolatile memory, so it does not change when a reset is done or when the
power is turned off and then turned on again.
To set the GPIB address from the front panel:
Press the MENU key.
Under System, select Communication. The SYSTEM COMMUNICATION window opens.
1. Select the GPIB interface.
2. Next to Address, select the number. The Set GPIB Address dialog box is displayed.
3. Enter the address.
4. Select OK.
If you are using a Series 2280 with no front panel, you can set the GPIB address with the SCPI
command :SYSTem:GPIB:ADDRess.
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Figure 38: Series 2280 GPIB interface on rear panel
077085501 / February 2015