Agilent Technologies manual Steps to Install the 82357A, Before You Install the 82357A

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Installing the 82357A

Steps to Install the 82357A

Steps to Install the 82357A

This figure shows a suggested sequence of steps to install and configure the 82357A and to communicate between your PC and GPIB instruments.

Step 1 - Before You Install the 82357A

Check Your Shipment

Check System Requirements

Step 2 - Installing Agilent IO Libraries Suite

Check for Installed Libraries

Install the Libraries

Step 3 - Connecting the 82357A

Connect to a USB Port

Observe Plug and Play Manager

Step 4 - Configuring the 82357A

Set default configuration OR

Set custom configuration

Step 5 - Connecting GPIB Instruments

Connect single GPIB instrument OR

Connect multiple GPIB instruments

Step 6 - Programming via the 82357A

Establish communication

Program GPIB instruments

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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 Sequence Windows XP Only Observing Windows Plug and Play ManagerIntroduction 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 ValuesIntroduction Setting T1 Value With Visa Setting 82357A High-Performance OperationSetting 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 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 \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 82357A Service Information Service/Support 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