Tsp-Link Nodes - Keithley DMM7510 Reference Manual

Section 3: Functions and features
Item Description
1 Controller
2 Communication connection
3 Nodes
4 LAN crossover cable
5 TSP-Link connections

TSP-Link nodes

Each instrument or enclosure attached to the TSP-Link expansion interface is called a node. Each
node must be identified with a unique node number. This identification is called a TSP-Link node
number.
An individual node is accessed as node[N], where N is the node number assigned to the node. You
can access all TSP-accessible remote commands as elements of the specific node. The following
attributes are examples of items you can access:
•
node[N].model: The product model number of the node.
•
node[N].version: The product version of the node.
•
node[N].serialno: The product serial number of the node.
Assigning node numbers
Each Model DMM7510 instrument is initially assigned as node 2. You can assign node numbers from
1 to 64. However, the system can only include 32 physical nodes.
The node number for each instrument is stored in its nonvolatile memory and remains in storage
when the instrument is turned off.
You can assign a node number to an instrument using the front panel or by using a remote command.
To assign a node number using the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Communication. The SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS window opens.
3. Select the TSP-Link tab.
4. Next to Node, set the TSP-Link address for this instrument.
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Optional. A computer is not needed for stand-
alone systems.
Optional. Connection from controller to the master
node through GPIB, LAN, or USB. Details about
these computer communication connections are
described in Remote communications interfaces.
You can have up to 32 nodes on the TSP-Link
system. Each node must have a unique node
number from 1 to 64.
Type 5e category or higher; 3 meters (9.8 feet)
maximum between nodes. Available from Keithley
Instruments (Model CA-180-3A).
Each instrument has two TSP-Link connectors.
You can make the connection to either TSP-Link
connection.
DMM7510-901-01 Rev. B / May 2015