Agilent Technologies 82357A Connecting Gpib Instruments, Connecting a Single Gpib Instrument

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Installing the 82357A

Step 5: Connecting GPIB Instruments

Step 5: Connecting GPIB Instruments

After the 82357A has been installed and configured, the next step is to connect GPIB instruments to the 82357A. This step includes:

Connecting a Single GPIB instrument

Connecting Multiple GPIB Instruments

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the connectors, only finger-tighten the connectors.

Connecting a Single GPIB Instrument

The following figure shows connection from a single GPIB instrument to the GPIB port on an 82357A. When you have made the connection for your system, go to “Step 6: Programming via the 82357A”. You may want to record the primary GPIB address of the attached instrument for future programming use.

	82357A GPIB Connector	GPIB Port
		GPIB Port
	USB Cable
To USB Port
on PC or on	82357A	GPIB Instrument
USB Hub		GPIB Instrument
USB Hub

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Contents USB/GPIB Interface Converter Page Contents Guide Contents Guide General Information Installing the 82357A Installing the 82357A Before You Install the 82357A Steps to Install the 82357ACheck Your Shipment Before You Install the 82357ACheck System Requirements Checking for Installed Agilent IO Libraries Installing Agilent IO Libraries SuiteInstalling Agilent IO Libraries Suite ‰ Click Start Run 82357A Hardware Description Connecting the 82357AConnecting the 82357A to Your PC Connecting the 82357A to a USB Hub USB Cable 82357A Observing Windows Plug and Play Manager Sequence Windows XP OnlyIntroduction Typical Windows Plug and Play Manager Sequence Hardware Installation dialog box appearsConnecting the 82357A Connecting the 82357A Setting 82357A Default Configuration Configuring the 82357AConnecting Multiple 82357As. An Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB Configuring the 82357A Setting 82357A Custom Configuration Configuring the 82357A Connection Expert Connecting a Single Gpib Instrument Connecting Gpib InstrumentsConnecting Multiple Gpib Instruments Establishing Instrument Communication Programming via the 82357AProgramming Gpib Instruments Interface Accessing Visa Sicl ManualsConfiguration Introduction to IOTypical System Installation 82357 USB/GPIB Interface Using the 82357A Using the 82357A Initial 82357A Operating States Modes of OperationIntroduction to 82357A Operating Modes Single Mode Features Multiple Mode FeaturesSingle 82357A Operation SRQ Operation Multiple 82357A OperationChanging Configuration Parameters Setting Configuration ParametersChanging Modes of Operation Setting Timeout Floor ValuesSetting 82357A High-Performance Operation Introduction Setting T1 Value With VisaSetting T1 Value With Sicl Setting Configuration Parameters Chapter Troubleshooting the 82357A Troubleshooting the 82357A Observe the LED States Troubleshooting FlowchartFor telephone and web assistance, see Contacting Agilent on Reboot the PC Hardware ChecksCheck USB Cables, USB Interface, Host PC Check Device Manager Software Installation Checks Verify Agilent IO Libraries Suite InstallationCheck Suspend/Resume Operation Software Installation Checks \Windows\inf\agt3579x.inf Verify 82357A USB Driver InstallationChecking IO Control Operation Software Configuration ChecksCheck USB Scanner Check for usbscan.sys Windows 98 SE Only Assigning usbscan Driver to the 82357A Service/Support Information 82357A Service InformationContacting Agilent 82357A User’s Guide Information 82357A User’s Guide Information Guide Contents Government Restricted Rights Guide General InformationCopyright Information Warranty InformationTrademark Information Printing HistoryDeclaration of Conformity 82357A Specifications 82357A Specifications General Requirements Technical SpecificationsGpib Modes Operation Supported Supplementary InformationIndex IndexIndex Page 82357-90002