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5.1 Overview of Communication
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You can control the instrument with communication commands from a computer via the USB, GP-IB, RS-
232C and LAN interfaces.
There are the following four communication methods. To enable communication, the communication condi-
tions need to be set on the instrument.
The instrument is communication class compatible.
Command control using the TCP/IP protocol is possible.
• Commands common to IEEE-488-2 1987 (requirement) can be used.
• The instrument complies with the following standard. (Compliance standard: IEEE-488.1 1987)
• The instrument has been designed with reference to the following standard. (Reference standard:
IEEE-488.2 1987)
Model IM7580 Connection and
Setting
Chapter 5
5.1 Overview of Communication
• Always turn both devices OFF when connecting and disconnecting an interface
connector. Otherwise, an electric shock accident may occur.
• To avoid damage to the instrument, do not short-circuit the terminal and do not
input voltage to the terminal.
• Failure to fasten the connectors properly may result is sub-specification perfor-
mance or damage to the equipment.
• To avoid damage, do not disconnect the communications cable while the instrument is
sending or receiving data.
• Use a common ground for both the instrument and the computer. Grounding them to dif-
ferent ground points will result in a potential difference between the instrument's ground
and the computer's ground. If the communications cable is connected while such a poten-
tial difference exists, it may result in equipment malfunction or failure.
• Before connecting or disconnecting any communications cable, always turn off the instru-
ment and the computer. Failure to do so could result in equipment malfunction or damage.
• After connecting the communications cable, tighten the screws on the connector securely.
Failure to secure the connector could result in equipment malfunction or damage.
USB communication (p. 53)
LAN communication (p. 55)
GP-IB communication (when connected to the Z3000) (p. 61)
RS-232C communication (when connected to the Z3001) (p. 63)
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