6146/6156 DC Voltage/Current Generators Operation Manual
5. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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5. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
5.1 Using Interface
The 6146/6156 offers GPIB and USB interfaces. In addition, a BCD interface is available as option 04.
They cannot be used at the same time. Select which interface you wish to use.
5.1.1 Selecting Interface
The interface can only be selected from the front panel menu.
1. The selected interface is saved in the nonvolatile memory. The selected interface does not change
when the unit is turned off or the interface is reset.
2. A unique unit address is set in the interface. If multiple instruments are connected to the USB inter-
face, set individual identifying addresses (USB ID).
The following table shows the interface set items and default settings.
Select the interface using I/F and I/F BUS on the menu screen.
Set item Default setting
Selected interface USB
GPIB address/USB ID 1
GPIB Listen Only OFF (addressable)
Operation Character display area
1. 6146
Press MENU and select ..7..I/F with , or .
MENU
..7..
I/F
6156
Press MENU and select ..8..I/F with , or .
MENU
..8..
I/F
2.
Enter the Select level with
I/F
GPIB
BUS
3.
Select BUS with , or .
(Currently set status)
I/F
GPIB
BUS
4. Enter the Input/Run level with . BUS
GPIB
5.
Select GPIB, USB or BCD with , or .
BUS
USB
(BCD can be selected only when the BCD interface option is installed.)
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