6247G/6247C DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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6.
REMOTE PROGRAMMING
This chapter provides an overview of the GPIB, USB and RS-232 interfaces and describes the connections
and settings.
This chapter also contains lists of commands for programming and introduces program examples.
6.1
Using Interface
The 6247G is equipped with the GPIB and USB interfaces, and the 6247C with the RS-232 and USB inter-
faces.
These interfaces cannot be used at the same time. Select which interface you wish to use.
6.1.1
Selecting Interface
The interface can only be selected from the front panel menu.
1. The selected interface is saved in the non-volatile memory. The selected interface does not change
when the unit is turned off or the interface is reset.
2. When selecting the GPIB interface, set a unique unit address. (6247G)
When selecting the USB interface and connecting multiple instruments, set individual identifying ad-
dresses (USB ID).
The following table shows the interface setting items and default settings for each model.
6247G:
6247C:
To set the interface, select L) I/F
1) I/F BUS on the menu screen.
To set header ON/OFF, select L) I/F
3) Header on the menu screen.
Setting item
Default setting
Selected interface
USB
Header ON/OFF
ON
GPIB address/USB ID
1
GPIB Taker function
Addressable
Setting item
Default setting
Selected interface
USB
Header ON/OFF
ON
USB ID
1
RS-232 Talk Only
OFF
Baud rate
9600
Parity
None
Number of data bits
8 bits
Number of stop bits
1 bit
