Chapter 3 Using HP BenchLink/Arb
Configuring the Interface
Configuring the Interface
When the HP BenchLink/Arb application is started, it searches for any supported IEEE-488 interface hardware and software installed in your PC and any instruments connected to the interface. If an IEEE-488 interface card with connected devices is not found, HP BenchLink/Arb checks the serial ports for any devices.
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HP BenchLink/Arb will try to connect to the function generator using HP-IB at address 10 or on serial port COM2 at 9600 baud. If any of these default settings do not match the actual interfaces or devices, select Options Configure Interface to display the Setup Interface dialog box. This dialog contains information relating to the interface type and any devices connected to your PC.
Select the interface type by clicking on the arrow of the INTERFACE drop-down list and clicking on your choice. The controller address or serial port displayed is the IEEE-488 controller address or serial port that HP BenchLink/Arb will use to communicate with your function generator.