Select The System Operating Mode - HP 81200 Installation Manual

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Select the System Operating Mode

Select the System Operating Mode
After installation of the HP E4873A User Software the HP 81200 Configuration screen pops up
automatically. In other cases it can be opened with double-click the "HP 81200 Config" icon on the
Windows desktop.
Figure 6 HP 81200 Configuration Window
The HP 81200 software can be run in one of three modes. Selecting one of these modes automatically
selects the recommended programs required for that mode.
• Local:
Used, if the hardware shall be controlled and the system operated from the same embedded
computer. The HP 81200 server and user interface are started.
Also needed, if the system is controlled via an IEEE-1394 or MXI-2 interface by an external PC.
• Controlled:
Used, if the hardware shall be controlled but the system shall not be operated from the built-in
computer. The system can then be operated via HP-IB or LAN. The HP 81200 server is started.
• Remote:
Used to operate a system which is in controlled mode remotely. The HP 81200 user interface is
started.
Changing this predefined values is recommended for experienced users only:
• Check Module Version
If activated, the firmware located on hardware modules is checked for consistency with the current
used User Software during power up. In case of inconsistency a BIOS update program is activated
to guide you through the procedure. Field should be deactivated if the User Software is used in off-
line mode or remotely.
• Firmware Server
Must be activated on the machine controlling the hardware, because it build the connection
between hardware modules and interfaces.
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