Remote Interface Configuration This section gives information on configuring the remote interface.
For additional information, see chapter 4, “Rem ote In t erfa c e Refer en c e,”
starting on page 103.
GPIB Address
Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique
address. You can set the multimeter’s address to any value between
0 and 31. The address is set to “22” when the multimeter is shipped
from the factory. The GPIB address is displayed at power-on.
The GPIB address can be set only from the front-panel.
•The address is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not change
when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
•You can set the address to “31” which is the talk only mode. In this
mode, the multimeter can output readings directly to a printer
without being addressed by a bus controller (over either GPIB or
RS-232). For proper operation, make sure your printer is configured in
the listen always mode. Address 31 is not a valid address if you are
operating the multimeter from the GPIB interface with a bus controller.
If you select the RS-232 interface and then set the GPIB address to the
talk only address (31), the multimeter will send readings over the
RS-232 interface when in the local mode.
•If you select the RS-232 interface and then set the GPIB address to the
talk only address (31), the multimeter will send readings over the
RS-232 interface when in the local mode.
•Your GPIB bus controller has its own address. Be sure to avoid using
the bus controller’ s address for any instrument on the interface bus.
Agilent controllers generally use address “21”.
•Front-Panel Operation:
1: GPIB ADDR (I/O MENU)
See also “To Set the GPIB Address,” on page 161.
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