Agilent Technologies 34401A - Manual (Page 98)

Remote Interface Selection
The multimeter is shipped with both an GPIB ( IEEE-488 ) interface
and an RS-232 interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time.
The GPIB interface is selected when the multimeter is shipped from
the factory.
The remote interface can be set only from the front-panel.
• 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 multimeter. The GPIB address is displayed when you turn on the
multimeter.
• If you select the RS-232 interface, you must set the baud rate and
parity for the multimeter. “ RS-232 ” is displayed when you turn on the
multimeter.
• If you select the RS-232 interface and then set the GPIB address to the
talk only address (31), the multimeter will send readings over the
RS-232 interface when in the local mode.
• There are certain restrictions to be aware of when you are selecting
the remote interface (see also “Programming Language Selection,” on
page 94). The only programming language supported on
RS-232 is SCPI .
• Front-Panel Operation:
2: INTERFACE (I/O MENU)
See also “To Select the Remote Interface,” on page 162.
SCPI Language
3478A Language
Fluke 8840A Language
GPIB / 488
X
X
X
RS-232
X
Not allowed
Not allowed
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