Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
2461-901-01 A/November 2015
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To connect the instrument to the GPIB:
1. Align the cable connector with the connector on the Model 2461 rear panel. The location of the
connector is shown in the following figure.
2. Attach the connector. Tighten the screws securely but do not overtighten them.
Figure 41: Rear panel GPIB location
3. Connect any additional connectors from other instruments, as required for your application.
4. Ensure the other end of the cable is properly connected to the controller.
Set the GPIB address
The default GPIB address is 18. You can set the address to any address from 1 to 30 if it is unique in
the system. This address cannot conflict with an address that is assigned to another instrument or to
the GPIB controller.
GPIB controllers are usually set to 0 or 21. To be safe, do not configure any instrument to have an
address of 21. To change the controller address, see the documentation for the controller.
The address is saved in nonvolatile memory, so it does not change when a reset is done or when the
power is turned off and then turned on again.
From the front panel:
1. Press the
MENU
key.
2. Under System, select
Communication
. The SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS window opens.
3. Select the
GPIB
tab.
4. Next to Address, select the number. The GPIB Address dialog box is displayed.
5. Enter the address.
6. Select
OK
.
If you are using a Model 2461 with no front panel, you can set the GPIB address with the SCPI
command
(on page 6-152) or the TSP command