Remote Interface Configuration; Hp-Ib Address - HP 34401A User Manual

Chapter 3 Features and Functions

Remote Interface Configuration

Remote Interface Configuration
This section gives information on configuring the remote interface.
For additional information, see chapter 4, "Remote Interface Reference,"
starting on page 103.

HP-IB Address

Each device on the
HP-IB
address. You can set the multimeter's address to any value between
0 and 31. The address is set to "22" when the multimeter is shipped
from the factory. The
HP-IB
The HP-IB address can be set only from the front-panel.
The address is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not change
when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
You can set the address to "31" which is the talk only mode. In this
mode, the multimeter can output readings directly to a printer
without being addressed by a bus controller (over either
). For proper operation, make sure your printer is configured in
RS-232
the listen always mode. Address 31 is not a valid address if you are
operating the multimeter from the
If you select the
RS-232
talk only address (31), the multimeter will send readings over the
interface when in the local mode.
RS-232
If you select the
RS-232
the talk only address (31), the multimeter will send readings over the
interface when in the local mode.
RS-232
Your bus controller has its own address. Be sure to avoid using
HP-IB
the bus controller's address for any instrument on the interface bus.
Hewlett-Packard controllers generally use address "21".
Front-Panel Operation:
1: HP-IB ADDR
See also "To Set the
HP-IB
( ) interface must have a unique
IEEE-488
address is displayed at power-on.
interface with a bus controller.
HP-IB
interface and then set the
interface and then set the
(I/O MENU)
Address," on page 161.
or
HP-IB
address to the
HP-IB
address to
HP-IB
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