Using Io Interfaces; Using Gpib; Installing The Gpib Interface - Keysight E4428C ESG RF Programming Manual

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Using IO Interfaces

NOTE For the N5161A/62A the softkey menus and features mentioned in this chapter are only
available through the Web-Enabled MXG or through SCPI commands. Refer to "Using the Web
Browser" on page 11 and to the SCPI Command Reference.
Using the programming examples with GPIB, LAN, RS-232, and USB interfaces:
• Using GPIB on page 25
• Using LAN on page 31
• Using RS-232 (ESG and PSG Only) on page 61
• Using USB (Keysight MXG) on page 69

Using GPIB

GPIB enables instruments to be connected together and controlled by a computer. GPIB and its
associated interface operations are defined in the ANSI/IEEE Standard 488.1-1987 and ANSI/IEEE
Standard 488.2-1992. See the IEEE website, http://www.ieee.org, for details on these standards.
The following sections contain information for installing a GPIB interface card or NI-GPIB interface
card for your PC or UNIX-based system.
• "Installing the GPIB Interface" on page 25
• "Set Up the GPIB Interface" on page 27
• "Verify GPIB Functionality" on page 28

Installing the GPIB Interface

NOTE
You can also connect GPIB instruments to a PC USB port using the Keysight 82357A
USB/GPIB Interface Converter, which eliminates the need for a GPIB card. For more
information, refer to the table on page 26 or go to http://www.keysight.com/find/gpib.
A GPIB interface card can be installed in a computer. Two common GPIB interface cards are the
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