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2Features and Functions

Remote Interface Configuration

This section gives information on configuring the instrument for remote interface communication. For more information on the SCPI commands available to program the instrument over the remote interface, see the Programmer’s Reference Help file included on the Agilent 34980A Product Reference CD- ROM. The CD- ROM is located inside the rear cover of this manual.

The Agilent 34980A supports GPIB, USB, and LAN interfaces. All three interfaces are enabled at power on. The corresponding front- panel annunciator turns on whenever there is activity on the remote interface.

GPIB Interface You need only set the GPIB address for the instrument and connect it to your PC using a GPIB cable (sold separately).

USB Interface There is nothing to configure on your instrument for a USB connection. Just connect the instrument to your PC using a USB 2.0 cable (sold separately).

LAN Interface By default, DHCP is enabled on the instrument, which may enable network communication over the LAN interface (10BaseT/100BaseTx). You may need to set several configuration parameters as described in the LAN configuration sections that follow. A crossover LAN cable is shipped with your instrument.

N O TE	To easily configure and verify an interface connection between the 34980A
	and your PC, you can use the Agilent IO Libraries Suite (E2094M Agilent IO
	Libraries for Windows) or an equivalent. For more information about
	Agilent's I/O connectivity software, go to www.agilent.com/find/iolib.
	• Agilent IO Libraries Suite for Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP. For more
	information and to install this software, see the Automation-Ready CD,
	which is shipped with your 34980A.
	• Previous versions of the Agilent IO Libraries for Windows® 98/NT/
	2000/ME/XP. For more information and to download this software
	from the Web, go to www.agilent.com/find/iolib.

N O TE	For more information on connecting instruments to USB, LAN, and GPIB
	and how to configure and troubleshoot these interfaces, refer to the
	Agilent Connectivity Guide.
	If you have installed the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, you can access the
	guide from the Agilent IO Libraries Control icon. Or, you can download the
	guide from the Web at www.agilent.com/find/connectivity.

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