Reference Multimeter and 8 ½ Digit Multimeter
Remote Operation
5
Prepare the Product for GPIB Remote Control
The subsequent sections provide instructions to prepare the Product for remote
operation with the GPIB (488.2).
Equipment Connections
The Product connects to the IEEE 488 bus using a standard IEEE 488 cable (not
supplied with the Product). To locate the connector, see
Rear Panel Features
in
the
Operators Manual.
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Caution
To prevent equipment damage, remove power from both the
Product and the IEEE 488 system before you connect or
disconnect the Product to or from the IEEE 488 bus.
To connect the Product to an IEEE 488 system/controller:
1. Power down both the Product and the system/controller.
2. Connect one end of a standard IEEE 488 cable to the IEEE 488 connector on
the rear of the Product.
3. Connect the other end of the IEEE 488 cable to the system/controller. Power
up both the Product and the system/controller.
After completing the equipment connections, set the bus address for the Product
as described in the subsequent sections.
About the Bus Address
Each instrument in an IEEE 488 system requires a separate and unique address
so the Product can call and communicate with each instrument individually.
These bus addresses are numeric and are within the range of 1 to 30, inclusive.
They are considered primary addresses, and the user can assign any one of
them to the Product.
Secondary addressing is not available on the Product. The source cannot
respond to any address outside the range of 1 to 30. When a controller
addresses the Product, it must also send data to define and instruct the Product
as a talker or listener
