Remote Interface Selection - HP 34401A User Manual

Chapter 3 Features and Functions
Remote Interface Configuration

Remote Interface Selection

The multimeter is shipped with both an
and an interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time.
RS-232
The interface is selected when the multimeter is shipped from
HP-IB
the factory.
The remote interface can be set only from the front-panel.
The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
If you select the
HP-IB
the multimeter. The
HP-IB
multimeter.
If you select the
RS-232
parity for the multimeter. "
multimeter.
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
There are certain restrictions to be aware of when you are selecting
the remote interface (see also "Programming Language Selection," on
page 94). The only programming language supported on
SCPI Language
HP 3478A Language
Fluke 8840A Language
Front-Panel Operation:
2: INTERFACE (I/O MENU)
See also "To Select the Remote Interface," on page 162.
92
(
HP-IB IEEE-488
interface, you must select a unique address for
address is displayed when you turn on the
interface, you must set the baud rate and
" is displayed when you turn on the
RS-232
interface and then set the
HP-IB / 488 RS-232
X X
X Not allowed
Not allowed
X
) interface
address to
HP-IB
is .
RS-232 SCPI