6166 DC Voltage Current Source Operation Manual
6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
6.1 Using Interface
The 6166 offers GPIB and USB interfaces. In addition, a BCD interface is available as OPT6166+04.
They cannot be used at the same time. Select which interface you wish to use.
6.1.1 Selecting Interface
The interface is 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.
The following shows the procedure of selecting the interface.
Set item Default setting
Selected interface GPIB
GPIB address/USB ID 1
GPIB Listen Only OFF (addressable)