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L4411A Getting Started Guide
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L4411A Software Installation and Configuration
GPIB Configuration
GPIB cables can be connected to the PC in a “star” (all cables connect directly
to the computer) or “linear” (instrument to instrument) configuration.
As mentioned in Chapter 1, if your application requires both LAN and GPIB
access to the instrument, an “in-line” GPIB cable or GPIB extender must be
used in order to make both (LAN and GPIB) connections simultaneously.
In-line GPIB cables are available through cable suppliers, and GPIB extenders
are available from Agilent under part number E2078-62101 or 1252-6133.
Starting Agilent Connection Expert
Start Connection Expert by clicking the Agilent Control icon and selecting
“Agilent Connection Expert” from the pop-up menu (Figure 2-2). If a GPIB
card is installed in your computer, the (GPIB) interface was configured during
installation of the Agilent IO libraries.
Adding Instruments to the GPIB Configuration
In the Connect Expert window, highlight the GPIB interface (GPIB0) and
select “Add Instrument” on the tool bar. Select the GPIB interface in the “Add
Instrument” window and click ‘OK’. See Figure 2-10.
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