6166 DC Voltage Current Source Operation Manual
6.4 USB
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6.4 USB
6.4.1 USB Overview
The 6166 is equipped with USB (Universal Serial Bus) conforming to USB 2.0 standard.
USB allows function settings and reading of measurement data with respect to multiple instruments con-
nected to the bus using a PC, making it simple to configure an automated measurement system.
USB Specifications
• Standard: Complies with USB2.0 Full-Speed
• Connectors: USB B type (female)
• Identifier ID: USB ID, settable from 1 to 127
• Remote/Local: Available
• Input commands: Function setting and query with ASCII character string commands
• Output format: Command response data and query response with ASCII character string
commands
• Driver: ADC Instrument USB driver 2.3.0 or later
6.4.2 Connecting with Host Computer
Connect the USB connector (B type) on the rear of the 6166 to the PC USB connector with a cable.
Fully insert all the connectors.
Use a USB hub to connect multiple instruments to a single PC.
NOTE: Operations using a PC or hub cannot be always guaranteed.