3.5.4 Programming an External Scanner
Connection to External Scanners (5000-01 to -04) should be made via the front panel
The rear panel output connectors of the G6100 Plus are not identical to the front panel
output connectors. The rear panel outptut of the G6100 Plus has a Floating Ground
When the scanner is programmed for multiple connections in the same test step the devices under test are
connected in parallel. To test several devices independent from each other, requires an individual test step
The internal 6000-07 scanner is defined as Scanner-1. Scanner-2 is the first external
scanner. Scannner-3 is the second external scanner. Up to 7 external scanners can be
added for a total of 64 channels.
number of scanners connected to the G6100 Plus instrument. For this example there are
two 5000-01 external scanners connected to the 6100 Plus instrument.
In MAIN MENU press [2] to enter the OPTION MENU.
Press [SCANNER]. To enter Scanner Setup
Display reads: "Scanner Type is: 6000-07"
Press the [↓] arrow so the backlit box is to the right of 'Select Scanner number:'.
Display reads: "Select Scanner Number: 1 "
Press the function key [UP] 2x to tell the 6100 Plus unit that there are 3 scanners in use.
Press [EXIT] to exit scanner setup.
PRESS
2
SCANNER SETUP
Scanner type is:
Select scanner number:
You can use function key
to select.
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outptut connectors of the G6100 Plus instrument.
connection. Refer to p52, Figure 2-7.
for each. Refer to ¶2.4 for step programming instructions.
When using more than one scanner, first setup the
OPTION MENU
MODIFY
6000-07
1
EXIT
Remote
Lock
Offset
Error
Figure 3-12: Scanner Number Setup
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NOTE:
NOTE:
RS-232
GPIB
SCANNER
PRINT
GB-C RATE
Rem ote
Lock
Offs et
Error
SCANNER SETUP
Scanner type is:
6000-07
Select scanner number:
You can use function key
to select.
1
PRESS
UP
3
DOWN
EXIT
Remote
Lock
Offset
Error
Interface
3
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