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Chapter 1 Getting Started
This Installation Guide should guide you through a set of steps to identify, install and configure your
HP 81200 System or any component of this system.
The HP 81200 is a modular platform consisting of front-ends, modules, mainframes and user
interfaces which can be tailored to your specific test needs and how you want to integrate the HP
81200 into your test environment. In general two different fundamental possibilities in configuring the
system are provided:
1. The HP 81200 can be used as a proprietary system means that you cannot combine it with other
VXI modules in one system. It can be controlled by a LAN or HPIB interface.
Typically that system is factory pre-installed and only a small amount of activities is required to
get this system up and running.
2. The modules of the HP 81200 system can be combined with other VXI modules to build an open
VXI system.
Due to the flexibility of that solution a different set of activities must be done to integrate these
modules into a new or existing VXI system. In addition during system installation you must take
care of the other system components building up your complete test system. Therefore please use
the manuals coming with the other system components in addition to this one.
This guide is addressing:
• the installation procedure for both system combinations
• the software installation procedure for not factory pre-installed systems
• the software update procedure from a previous version
• required system modifications like adding printers or network connections
As soon as the user interface is running you should switch to on-line help or on-line documentation.