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Overview of the GP-IB Interface
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3.3 GP-IB Interface Functions
GP-IB Interface Functions
Listener Capability
• All of the information that you can set with the panel keys can be set through the GP-
IB interface except for turning ON/OFF the power and setting the communication
parameters.
• Receives commands from a controller requesting the output of setup information,
waveform data, and other information.
• Also receives status report commands.
Talker Capability
Outputs setup information, waveform data, and other information.
Note
Listen-only, talk-only, and controller capabilities are not available on the DL9000.
Switching between Remote and Local Modes
When Switching from Local to Remote Mode
Receiving a REN (Remote Enable) message from the PC when the DL9000 is in the
local mode causes the DL9000 to switch to the remote mode.
• REMOTE is displayed in the center of the upper section of the screen.
• All keys except the
CLEAR
key are disabled.
• Settings entered in local mode are retained even when the DL9000 switches to remote
mode.
When Switching from Remote to Local Mode
Pressing
CLEAR
in remote mode puts the DL9000 in local mode. However, this act
is invalid if the DL9000 has been set to Local Lockout mode (see page 3-6) by the
controller.
• REMOTE indication in the center of the upper section of the screen disappears.
• Key operations are enabled.
• Settings entered in remote mode are retained even when the DL9000 switches to
local mode.
Note
The GP-IB interface cannot be used simultaneously with another interface (USB or Ethernet
interface).