Remote Interface Configuration; Remote Interface Selection - Keysight 34420A User Manual

Remote Interface Configuration

This section gives information on configuring the remote interface. For
programming information, see
on

Remote Interface Selection

The meter is shipped with both a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface and an RS-232
interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. The GPIB interface is
selected when the meter is shipped from the factory.
The remote interface can be set only from the front-panel.
– The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not change
– If you select the GPIB interface, you must select a unique address for the
– If you select the RS-232 interface, you must set the baud rate and parity for
– If you select the RS-232 interface and then set the GPIB address to the talk
– There are certain restrictions to be aware of when you are selecting the remote
– Front Panel operation: set the interface under the 2: INTERFACE command in
Keysight 34420A User's Guide
page 129.
when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
meter. The GPIB address is displayed when you turn on the meter.
the meter. "RS-232" is displayed when you turn on the meter.
only address (31), the meter will send readings over the RS-232 interface
when in the local mode.
interface (see also "Programming Language Selection"
programming language supported on RS-232 is SCPI.
the I/O menu.
See also "To Select the Remote Interface"
Chapter 4, "Remote Interface Reference"
on page 207.
Features and Functions
on page 119). The only
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