Agilent Technologies Agilent E5810A, User Manual

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E5810 Description
E5810 Software/Firmware
E5810 Operating Features
Feature Description
Remote access to
instruments via LAN Access and control up to 14 GPIB and/or one RS-232 instrument via
a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. The E5810 detects the network
and configures itself to the appropriate speed. The E5810 has a
standard RJ-45 LAN connector. You can use adapters to connect
other interface types, such as optical or wireless LAN.
IO Software Included The E5810 includes Agilent Virtual Instrument Software Architecture
(VISA), VISA Assistant and Standard Instrument Control Library
(SICL). This standard software provides compatibility with different
hardware and software vendors. It provides the I/O software layer
used when accessing the E5810. You can use a standard
programming language, such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Agilent
VEE, etc.
The E5810 supports all I/O application operations provided by VISA,
SICL and Agilent VEE. All products are supported on Microsoft
Windows 98/2000/Me/NT/XP Professional. You can also use the
Agilent IntuiLink software (included with some Agilent products) to
download data and send waveforms to the source, with no
programming.
Supports DHCP
Protocol The E5810 supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
to get its IP address. Although the E5810 defaults to using DHCP,
you can turn DHCP OFF and statically assign the E5810 IP address.
Ease of Use Built-in Web access and front panel display allows you to easily setup,
configure, and use the E5810. You can connect multiple E5810s in a
test system. Each E5810 creates a separate GPIB bus.