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Remote Interface Configuration
To easily configure and verify an interface connection between the 34980A and
NOTE
your PC, you can use the Keysight IO Libraries Suite or an equivalent.
– The Keysight IO Libraries Suite—along with installation instructions—is
– Previous versions of the Keysight IO Libraries software are also available. For
– If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can access the Connectivity
The Keysight 34980A supports GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces. All three interfaces
are enabled at power on. All three interfraces are enabled at power on, and the
corresponding front-panel annunciator turns on whenever there is activity on the
remote interface.
Remote communication with the 34980A requires three steps:
1 Making a PC data connection. This was covered in Chapter 1. For basic
2 Configuration of that connection. The remainder of this section covers
3 Send ing commands (programming the 34980A). You may use SCPI
Keysight 34980A Mainframe User's Guide
provided on the Automation-Ready CD, which is shipped with your 34980A.
more information and to download the current or an earlier version from the
Web, go to www.keysight.com/find/iolib.
Guide via the Keysight IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can access the
Connectivity Guide via the Web at www.keysight.com/find/connectivity. This
guide provides detailed information on connecting and troubleshooting GPIB,
USB and LAN interfaces.
connection instructions, see
page 73.
configuration settings for GPIB and LAN (there are no configuration settings
needed for a USB connection).
commands, the Web Browser Interface, the BenchLink Data Logger software,
or another tool.
For SCPI Command syntax (detailed information on the SCPI commands
available to program the instrument over the remote interface), see the
Programmer's Reference Help file included on the Keysight 34980A Product
Reference CD shipped with the instrument.
"Connecting the 34980A to Your Computer"
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