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Chapter 1, Using GPIB
Getting Started
Preparing the Test Set For GPIB Use
1. If other GPIB devices are in the system, attach a GPIB cable from the Test Set’s rear-
panel GPIB connector to any one of the other devices in the test system.
2. Access the I/O CONFIGURE screen and perform the following steps:
a. Set the Test Set’s GPIB address using the HP-IB Adrs field.
b. Set the Test Set’s GPIB Controller capability using the Mode field.
• Talk&Listen configures the Test Set to not be the System Controller. The Test Set
has Active Controller capability (take control/pass control) in this mode. Use this
setting if the Test Set will be controlled through GPIB from an external controller.
• Control configures the Test Set to be the System Controller. Use this setting if the
Test Set will be the only controller on the GPIB. Selecting the Control mode
automatically makes the Test Set the Active Controller.
NOTE: Only one System Controller can be configured in a GPIB system. Refer to “Passing Control”
on page 313 for further information.
3. If a GPIB printer is or will be connected to the Test Set’s rear panel GPIB connector
then,
a. access the PRINT CONFIGURE screen.
b. select one of the supported GPIB printer models using the Model field.
c. set the Printer Port field to HP-IB.
d. set the printer address using the Printer Address field.