Agilent Technologies 82357B quick start Introduction

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82357B USB/GPIB Interface

Introduction

Introduction

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This quick start guide shows a suggested six-step process to install the 82357B and the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, to con- nect the 82357B to your PC, to configure the 82357B, and to program GPIB instruments via the 82357B. It also includes the product technical specifications information.

The 82357B USB/GPIB Interface is supported ONLY for PCs with Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems.

The operating systems below are specifically not supported:

Windows 2000

Windows ME

Windows 98 (Second Edition)

Windows 98 First (“Gold”) Edition

Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0 (OS does not support USB)

In case of difficulty in installing the 82357B, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting the Agilent 82357B” in the 82357B User’s Guide.

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Contents USB/GPIB Manual Part Number Safety Symbols Regulatory Markings Relevant European Legal DirectivesAdditional Safety Information Table of Contents Introduction Before You Install the 82357B Check your shipment itemsCheck your PC operating system Installing Agilent IO Libraries Suite Install the IO Libraries SuiteInsert the Automation-Ready CD Look for circled IO icon Upgrading your IO Libraries versionConnecting the 82357B Plug the 82357B into a USB PortObserve the 82357B LEDs Configuring the 82357B Configure the 82357BObserve the Agilent Connection Expert Connecting Gpib Instruments Connect the 82357B to Gpib instrumentsProgramming via the 82357B Program the Gpib instruments optionalOther References Related documentationContacting Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB Interface Contact us