6240B DC Voltage Current Source/Monitor Operation Manual
6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
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6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING
This chapter provides an overview of the GPIB and USB interfaces and describes thier connections and set-
tings.
This chapter also contains lists of commands for programming and introduces program examples.
6.1 Using Interface
The 6240B is equipped with the GPIB and USB interfaces.
These interfaces cannot be used at the same time. Select which interface you wish to use.
6.1.1 Selecting Interface
The interface can only be selected from the front panel menu.
1. The selected interface is saved in the non-volatile memory. The selected interface does not change
even if the unit is turned off or the interface is reset.
2. A unique unit address needs to be set on the interface.
When selecting the USB interface and connecting multiple instruments, set individual identifying ad-
dresses (USB ID).
The following table shows the interface setting items and default settings.
To set the interface, select L) I/F ï‚® 1) I/F BUS on the menu screen.
To set the header ON/OFF, select L) I/F ï‚® 3) Header on the menu screen.
Setting item Default setting
Selected interface GPIB
Header ON/OFF ON
GPIB address/USB ID 1
GPIB talker function Addressable