Agilent Technologies E3632A - Manual (Page 58)

Chapter 3 Front-Panel Operation
Remote Interface Configuration
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Remote Interface Configuration
Before you can operate the power supply over the remote interface, you must
configure the power supply for the remote interface. This section gives
information on configuring the remote interface. For additional information
on programming the power supply over the remote interface, See "Remote
Interface Reference", starting on page 71 in chapter 4.
Remote Interface Selection
The power supply is shipped with both an GPIB (IEEE-488) interface and an
RS-232 interface on the rear panel. Only one interface can be enabled at a time.
The GPIB interface is selected when the power supply is shipped from the
factory.
The remote interface can be selected from the front-panel only.
• The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
• If you select the GPIB interface, you must select a unique address for the
power supply. The current address is displayed momentarily on the front
panel when you turn on the power supply. 1
• Your GPIB bus controller has its own address. Be sure to avoid using the
bus controller’s address for any instrument on the interface bus. Agilent
Technologies controllers generally use address “21”.
• If you enable the RS-232 interface, you must select the baud rate and parity
to be used. “RS-232” is displayed momentarily on the front panel when you
turn on the power supply if you have selected this interface. 2
1
Refer to "GPIB Interface Configuration" starting on page 61 for more information
on connecting the power supply to a computer over the GPIB interface.
2 Refer to "RS-232 Interface Configuration" starting on page 62 for more information
on connecting the power supply to a computer over the RS-232 interface.