Introduction to the 34980A
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Keysight 34980A Mainframe User’s Guide
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Ideally,
before
selecting a PC interface mode and making physical connections
between the 34980A and your PC, you would
first
determine what software tools
you will be using to communicate with and control the 34980A (see
on page 15 for a brief description of available software
choices).
– If you will be using the 34980A's integrated Web Browser interface (LAN only),
no additional software is required for connection.
– If you will be using another software tool (e.g.
BenchLink Data Logger Pro
,
Keysight IO Libraries Suite
), you will need to install both that software and a
device driver
before
connecting the instrument over GPIB or USB. No device
driver is required for LAN.
– If you install the IO Libraries Suite, USB device drivers should be installed
automatically.
Measurement Software
A variety of software tools are available for remote communication with the
34980A; the most commonly used tools are briefly discussed below.
Data Logging and Monitoring
Keysight 34832A BenchLink Data Logger Pro
is a Windows®-based application
available on CD from Keysight. It is designed to make it easy to use the 34980A
with your PC (over GPIB, USB or LAN) for collecting and analyzing data. You
program the desired measurement, scan and data logging requirements using an
intuitive, tabbed spreadsheet environment; data is displayed in tabular and
graphical formats.
