Agilent Technologies 82357A manual Software Configuration Checks, Checking IO Control Operation

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Troubleshooting the 82357A

Software Configuration Checks

Software Configuration Checks

If all three LEDs remain ON for more than 10 seconds after the 82357A is connected to a USB port, the 82357A has been installed but is not yet configured for use with the Agilent IO Libraries.

When all three LEDs are ON after 10 seconds, start your troubleshooting sequence by checking IO Control operation. If any action taken results in a change in the LED status, go to “Software Installation Checks” or “Hardware Checks”, as applicable.

NOTE

If you are using the 82357A with Windows 98 (SE), before beginning these checks verify that your operating system is Windows 98 (SE), not Windows 98, First (“Gold”) Edition. The 82357A will not operate correctly for a Windows 98, First Edition operating system.

Checking IO Control Operation

When the Agilent IO Libraries Suite was installed, an IO Control was created. When the IO Control is active, it is displayed as a blue IO icon on the Windows taskbar. By default, the IO Control is always active after the libraries are installed and the blue IO icon is displayed. However, if the IO Control is deactivated, SICL/VISA applications that are running with the 82357A will malfunction. Some symptoms that may occur when IO Control is not active include:

„Connection Expert is not running, but an Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB Interface Detected dialog box does not appear when an 82357A is first connected to a USB port.

„Connection Expert is running, but does not automatically refresh when an 82357A is first connected to a USB port.

„SICL/VISA applications using the 82357A are unable to open sessions.

„The Windows Task Manager shows that iproc82357.exe is not running or is non-responsive.

If any of these symptoms occur, use the following troubleshooting sequence:

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Contents USB/GPIB Interface Converter Page Contents Guide Contents Guide General Information Installing the 82357A Installing the 82357A Steps to Install the 82357A Before You Install the 82357ABefore You Install the 82357A Check Your ShipmentCheck System Requirements Installing Agilent IO Libraries Suite Checking for Installed Agilent IO LibrariesInstalling Agilent IO Libraries Suite ‰ Click Start Run Connecting the 82357A 82357A Hardware DescriptionConnecting the 82357A to Your PC Connecting the 82357A to a USB Hub USB Cable 82357A Sequence Windows XP Only Observing Windows Plug and Play ManagerIntroduction Hardware Installation dialog box appears Typical Windows Plug and Play Manager SequenceConnecting the 82357A Connecting the 82357A Configuring the 82357A Setting 82357A Default ConfigurationConnecting Multiple 82357As. An Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB Configuring the 82357A Setting 82357A Custom Configuration Configuring the 82357A Connection Expert Connecting Gpib Instruments Connecting a Single Gpib InstrumentConnecting Multiple Gpib Instruments Programming via the 82357A Establishing Instrument CommunicationProgramming Gpib Instruments Accessing Visa Sicl Manuals ConfigurationIntroduction to IO InterfaceTypical System Installation 82357 USB/GPIB Interface Using the 82357A Using the 82357A Modes of Operation Initial 82357A Operating StatesSingle Mode Features Multiple Mode Features Introduction to 82357A Operating ModesSingle 82357A Operation Multiple 82357A Operation SRQ OperationSetting Configuration Parameters Changing Configuration ParametersSetting Timeout Floor Values Changing Modes of OperationIntroduction Setting T1 Value With Visa Setting 82357A High-Performance OperationSetting T1 Value With Sicl Setting Configuration Parameters Chapter Troubleshooting the 82357A Troubleshooting the 82357A Troubleshooting Flowchart Observe the LED StatesFor telephone and web assistance, see Contacting Agilent on Hardware Checks Reboot the PCCheck USB Cables, USB Interface, Host PC Check Device Manager Verify Agilent IO Libraries Suite Installation Software Installation ChecksCheck Suspend/Resume Operation Software Installation Checks Verify 82357A USB Driver Installation \Windows\inf\agt3579x.infSoftware Configuration Checks Checking IO Control OperationCheck USB Scanner Check for usbscan.sys Windows 98 SE Only Assigning usbscan Driver to the 82357A 82357A Service Information Service/Support InformationContacting Agilent 82357A User’s Guide Information 82357A User’s Guide Information Guide Contents Guide General Information Government Restricted RightsWarranty Information Trademark InformationPrinting History Copyright InformationDeclaration of Conformity 82357A Specifications 82357A Specifications Technical Specifications General RequirementsSupplementary Information Gpib Modes Operation SupportedIndex IndexIndex Page 82357-90002