
3-2
IM WT3001E-17EN
3.2 USB Interface Functions and Specifications
Reception Function
You can specify the same settings as those specified by front panel key operations.
Receives output requests for measured and computed data, setup data, and error codes.
Transmission Function
Outputs measured and computed data.
Outputs panel setup parameters and the status byte.
Outputs error codes that have occurred.
Switching between Remote and Local Modes
When Switching from Local to Remote Mode
Remote mode is activated when the
:COMMunicate:REMote ON
command is received
from a controller while local mode is active.
• The REMOTE indicator is turned ON.
• All keys except the LOCAL key are disabled.
• Settings entered in local mode are retained even when this instrument switches to
remote mode.
When Switching from Remote to Local Mode
Pressing the LOCAL key when this instrument is in the remote mode causes the
instrument to switch to the local mode. However, this is not possible when the
:COMMunicate:LOCKout ON
command is received from the PC while Local Lockout
mode is active. Local mode is activated when the
:COMMunicate:REMote OFF
command is received regardless of Local Lockout.
• The REMOTE indicator is turned OFF.
• Key operations are enabled.
• Settings entered in remote mode are retained even when this instrument switches to
local mode.
Note
The USB interface cannot be used simultaneously with other communication interfaces (GP-IB,
RS-232, and Ethernet).
USB Interface Specifications
Electrical and mechanical specifications: Conforms to USB Rev.1.1
Connector:
Type B connector (receptacle)
Number of ports:
1
Power supply:
Self-powered
PC system supported: A controller such as a PC running Windows Vista, Windows 7,
or Windows 8/8.1 that is equipped with a USB port as standard (a
separate device driver is required for the connection with a PC)