Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit *34980-90005*
Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit *34980-90005*
Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit *34980-90005*
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Connecting Over GPIB<br />
Getting Started 2<br />
1 Make sure you have installed the required I/O software and device<br />
drivers on your computer.<br />
2 Follow the instructions from your GPIB interface card’s vendor to<br />
install and configure the GPIB hardware in your computer.<br />
3 Connect a GPIB cable (not provided) between your computer and the<br />
<strong>34980A</strong>.<br />
4 Make sure power is applied to your computer and verify that the<br />
operating system is fully booted. Then apply power to the <strong>34980A</strong>.<br />
5 Using the flow diagram below, navigate through the <strong>34980A</strong><br />
front- panel Utility menu. At the IO PORT menu, select GPIB. At the<br />
ENABLE GP-IB submenu, select YES.<br />
Front Panel Menu<br />
Navigation Flow Diagram<br />
to Configure a<br />
GPIB Connection<br />
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6 Press Utility again to display the GPIB Address. The <strong>34980A</strong> is<br />
shipped from the factory with a default GPIB ADDRESS of 9. To<br />
change the address, use the know or arrow keys.<br />
7 Press Utility again to save any changes and exit the Utility menu.<br />
8 Use the Connection Expert utility of the <strong>Agilent</strong> IO Libraries Suite to<br />
add the <strong>34980A</strong> and verify a connection. If you have installed any<br />
other I/O software, refer to documentation included with that<br />
software.<br />
9 Now you can use various programming environments to control the<br />
<strong>34980A</strong>. For an overview on programming instruments via GPIB, refer<br />
to the Connectivity Guide.<br />
<strong>Agilent</strong> <strong>34980A</strong> Mainframe User’s Guide 51
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