Chapter 3 Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote Operation
Configuring the HP-IB
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Programming Guide
Configuring the HP-IB
This section gives information on connecting and configuring the
HP-IB to enable remote operation of the Counter .
The Counter has two HP-IB operating modes :
•
Addressed (talk/listen) — This mode is for bi -directional communication. The
Counter can receive commands and setups from the computer, and can send
data and measurement results.
To select the talk/listen operating mode, set the Counter ’s HP-IB address
from 0 to 30
. Refer to the following section titled “To Set the HP-IB Mode
and Address” for instructions on how to set an HP-IB address from the front-
panel.
•
Talk-only— In this mode, the Counter can send data to a printer. It cannot
receive commands or setups from the computer.
To select the talk-only operating mode, set the Counter ’s HP-IB mode to
“TALK”
. Refer to the following section titled
“To Set the HP-IB Mode and Address” for instructions on how to set the talk-
only mode from the front-panel.
When the Counter is shipped from the factory, it is configured as addressed
(talk/listen) with the address set to “3.”
To Set the HP-IB Mode and Address
1
Press and hold
Recall (Utility)
key, then cycle
POWER
.
2
Press
Recall (Utility)
key until
HP-IB
:
is displayed.
To best demonstrate how to set the address, let’s assume that
HP-IB: 3
is currently being displayed.
Summary of Contents for 53131A
Page 1: ...Programming Guide HP 53131A 132A 225 MHz Universal Counter ...
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Page 13: ...1 1 Before You Start ...
Page 24: ...Chapter 1 Before You Start Related Documentation 1 12 Programming Guide ...
Page 25: ...2 2 Command Summary A Quick Reference ...
Page 68: ...Chapter 2 Command Summary RST Response 2 44 Programming Guide ...
Page 69: ...3 3 Programming Your Universal Counter for Remote Operation ...
Page 167: ...4 4 Command Reference A Dictionary ...
Page 310: ...Chapter 4 Command Reference WAI Wait to Continue Command 4 144 Programming Guide ...
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