Switching Between Global And Local - HP 5890 Series II Plus Reference Manual

Signal Output
INET configuration
Figure 5•8shows displays resulting from the key sequence:

Switching between Global and Local

With regard to the INET function at the HP 5890, there are two
operating modes: global or local. In global mode (default mode),
HP 5890
INET loop. In local mode, however, pressing
HP 5890 affects only the HP 5890. A run may be started or stopped at the
HP 5890 without affecting other devices on the INET loop.
In local mode, note that the HP 5890 remains part of the INET system;
it reports its readiness to the system and pressing
keys on other devices on the INET loop (e.g., the controller) will affect
HP 5890 operation.
Once in CONFIGURE NETWORK, pressing
respectively, between global or local mode shows resulting displays as in
Figure 5•9.
Figure 5-9
INET GLOBAL/LOCAL Displays
An example of where having the HP 5890 in local mode might be useful
is in the case of conditioning a column: the HP 5890 may be started or
stopped as desired without affecting other devices on the INET loop.
86
CLEAR
and keys, when pressed, affect other devices on the
START STOP
GLOBAL
LOCAL
.
3 ENTER
START
or
ON
ACTUAL SETPOINT
ADDR: 8,31
ACTUAL SETPOINT
ADDR: 8,31
or at the
STOP
and
START STOP
switches,
OFF