Remote Interface Configuration; Usb Configuration; Gpib Configuration - Agilent Technologies N8900 series Operating Manual

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Remote Interface Configuration

LAN Configuration

Modifying the LAN Settings

Using the Web Interface

Using Telnet

Using Sockets

Interface Lockout

Introduction

This instrument supports remote interface communication over three interfaces: GPIB, USB, and LAN. All three inter-

faces are "live" at power up. To use the interfaces, you must first install the Agilent IO Libraries software, found at

www.agilent.com/find/iolib

The front panel IO indicator comes on whenever there is activity on the remote interfaces. The front panel Lan indic-

ator comes on when the LAN port is connected and configured.

This instrument provides Ethernet connection monitoring. With Ethernet connection monitoring, the instrument's

LAN port is continually monitored, and automatically reconfigured when the instrument is unplugged for a minimum of

20 seconds and then reconnected to a network

USB Configuration

There are no configurable USB parameters. You can retrieve the USB connect string using the front panel menu:

Front Panel Menu

Select System\IO\USB

The dialog displays the USB connect string.

GPIB Configuration

Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique whole number address between 0 and 30. The

instrument ships with the address set to 5. Your computer's GPIB interface card address must not conflict with any

instrument on the interface bus. This setting is non-volatile; it will not be changed by power cycling or *RST. Use the

front panel menu to change the GPIB address:

Front Panel Menu

Select System\IO\GPIB

Use the numeric keys to enter a new value

from 0 to 30. Then press Enter.

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