Features and Functions
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Keysight 34980A Mainframe User’s Guide
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Remote Interface Configuration
The Keysight 34980A supports GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces. All three interfaces
are enabled at power on. All three interfraces are enabled at power on, and the
corresponding front-panel annunciator turns on whenever there is activity on the
remote interface.
Remote communication with the 34980A requires three steps:
1 Making a PC data connection
. This was covered in Chapter 1. For basic
connection instructions, see
“Connecting the 34980A to Your Computer”
2 Configuration of that connection
. The remainder of
this
section covers
configuration
settings
for GPIB and LAN (there are no configuration settings
needed for a USB connection).
3 Sending commands
(programming the 34980A). You may use SCPI
commands, the Web Browser Interface, the BenchLink Data Logger software,
or another tool.
For SCPI Command syntax
(detailed information on the SCPI commands
available to program the instrument over the remote interface), see the
Programmer’s Reference Help file included on the Keysight 34980A Product
Reference CD shipped with the instrument.
NOTE
To easily configure and verify an interface connection between the 34980A and
your PC, you can use the Keysight IO Libraries Suite or an equivalent.
– The Keysight IO Libraries Suite—along with installation instructions—is
provided on the Automation-Ready CD, which is shipped with your 34980A.
–
Previous versions
of the Keysight IO Libraries software are also available. For
more information and to download the current or an earlier version from the
Web, go to
– If you have installed the IO Libraries Suite, you can access the Connectivity
Guide via the Keysight IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can access the
Connectivity Guide via the Web at
www.keysight.com/find/connectivity
. This
guide provides detailed information on connecting and troubleshooting GPIB,
USB and LAN interfaces.
