Fluke 9640A Series, Instruction Manual

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Remote Operation
Introduction
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Introduction
Chapter 4 of the manual contains descriptions of the IEEE 488 bus and is divided into
seven parts. This is Part A of Chapter 4. It contains the procedures necessary to prepare
the Instrument for operation on the IEEE 488 bus, a brief introduction to the IEEE 488
bus, and the SCPI capability. The other parts of Chapter 4 focus on the following bus
related material:
Part B Generic SCPI and IEEE 488 Bus Descriptions
Part C SCPI Commands as they apply to the Instrument
Part D Instrument Programming Examples
Part E HP 3335A Command Emulation
Part F HP 8662A/8663A Command Emulation
Part G Instrument IEEE Bus Trace Guide
The Instrument conforms to the Standard Specification IEEE 488.1 - 1987:
IEEE
Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation , and to IEEE 488.2 - 1988:
Codes, Formats, Protocols and Common Commands . In IEEE 488.2 terminology the
Instrument is a device containing a system interface. It can be connected to a system via
its system bus and set into programmed communication with other bus-connected devices
under the direction of the system controller.
In a system, devices connected to the IEEE 488 bus are designated as talkers, listeners,
talker/listeners, or controllers. The Instrument operates exclusively as a talker/listener on
the IEEE 488 bus.
Preparing the Instrument for Remote Operation
The following paragraphs provide instructions for preparing the Instrument for remote
operation.
Equipment Connections
The Instrument connects to the IEEE 488 bus using a standard IEEE 488 Cable (not
supplied with the Instrument). See Chapter 3, Rear Panel Controls and Connectors for
the location of the connector.
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Caution
To prevent equipment damage remove power from both the
Instrument and the IEEE 488 system before connecting or
disconnecting the Instrument to or from the IEEE 488 bus.
Use the following procedure to connect the Instrument to an IEEE 488 system/controller.
1.
Power down both the Instrument and the system/controller.
2. Connect one end of a standard IEEE 488 cable to the IEEE 488 connector on the rear
of the Instrument.
3. Connect the other end of the IEEE 488 cable to the system/controller.
4. Power up both the Instrument and the system/controller.
After completing the equipment connections, set the bus address for the Instrument as
described in the following paragraphs.