NF BP4620, Instruction Manual

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5.1 Preparations Before Usage
BP4620
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5.1 Preparations Before Usage
This product is provided with remote interfaces and is remote-controllable by a computer. The remote
control allows almost all the operations performed on the control panel. In addition, it can read the
internal state such as setting values and errors.
Prepare a personal computer equipped with the USB interface when using the USB interface. Install the
USBTMC driver or USB488 driver in the computer. Using USBTMC is recommended in this product.
The USB connector is located on the rear panel. USB is an interface that assumes use in a relatively
favorable environment. Use of this interface in a place with current fluctuations or high noise level
should be avoided. Also, to reduce radiowave leakage in the USB cable, attach the accompanying ferrite
core.
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USBTMC
Normally, USBTMC driver can be executed through the USB as same control as GPIB. This driver is
included in the hardware or software products of respective companies that supply the VISA library. The
user who does not have the license of VISA library must get it additionally.
VISA: Virtual Instrument software Architecture
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USB ID checking Refer to “4.8.2.1 USBTMC” .
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The USB ID is represented in the following format .
USB0::[Vendor number]::[Product number]::[Serial number]::INSTR
Vendor number: Fixed to 3402 (0x0D4A)
Product number: Fixed to 65 (0x0041)
Serial number:
A unique number (serial number) has been set for each product.
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USB488
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USB ID setting Refer to “4.8.2.2 USB488” .
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The USB488 driver can be downloaded from the NF website (http://www.nfcorp.co.jp/).
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Set the USB ID after making sure it is correct. If the USB ID is incorrect, control from the computer
is not possible. Moreover, if the USB ID is the same asthat of another device within the same system,
faults may occur in the computer.
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Windows Vista or later is not supported.