Remote Interface Configuration; Remote Interface Selection - Agilent Technologies E3633A User Manual

Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation

Remote Interface Configuration

Remote Interface Configuration

Before you can operate the power supply over the remote interface, you must
configure the power supply for the remote interface. This section gives information
on configuring the remote interface. For additional information on programming the
power supply over the remote interface, See "Remote Interface Reference", starting
on page 73 in chapter 4.

Remote Interface Selection

The power supply is shipped with both an HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface and an RS-
232 interface on the rear panel. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. The HP-
IB interface is selected when the power supply is shipped from the factory.
The remote interface can be selected from the front-panel only.
• 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 interface, you must select a unique address for the power
supply. The current address is displayed momentarily on the front panel when you
turn on the power supply.
• Your HP-IB bus controller has its own address. Be sure to avoid using the bus
controller's address for any instrument on the interface bus. Hewlett-Packard
controllers generally use address "21".
• If you enable the RS-232 interface, you must select the baud rate and parity to be
used. "RS-232" is displayed momentarily on the front panel when you turn on the
power supply if you have selected this interface.
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Refer to "HP-IB Interface Configuration" starting on page 51 for more information
on connecting the power supply to a computer over the HP-IB interface.
2
Refer to "RS-232 Interface Configuration" starting on page 52 for more information
on connecting the power supply to a computer over the RS-232 interface.
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