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Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation
Remote Interface Configuration
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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 chapter
4
“Remote Interface Reference”,
starting on page 63.
Remote Interface Selection
The power supply is shipped with both an GPIB (IEEE-488) interface and an
RS-232 interface on the rear panel. Only one interface can be enabled at a
time. The
GPIB 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 GPIB 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.
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• Your GPIB bus controller has its own address. Be sure to avoid using the
bus controller’s address for any instrument on the interface bus.
Agilent Technologies 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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1
Refer to "GPIB Interface Configuration" starting on page 53 for more
information on connecting the power supply to a computer over the GPIB
interface.
2
Refer to "RS-232 Interface Configuration" starting on page 54 for more
information on connecting the power supply to a computer over the RS-232
interface.