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Chapter 3 Features and Functions
Remote Interface Configuration
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Remote Interface Configuration
This section gives information on configuring the waveform generator for
remote interface communication. For information on configuring the
instrument from the front panel, see
“To Configure the Remote Interface”
starting on page 65. For information on the SCPI commands available to
program the waveform generator over the remote interface, see the
Agilent 33500 Series Programmer’s Reference Help.
The Agilent 33500 Series supports remote interface communication
using a choice of three interfaces: GPIB (optional), USB, and LAN. All
three interfaces are “live” at power up. This section describes some
interface configuration parameters that you may need to set on your
waveform generator.
• GPIB Interface. You need only set the GPIB address for the
waveform generator and connect it to your PC using a GPIB cable.
• USB Interface. There is nothing to configure on your waveform
generator. Just connect the waveform generator to the PC with a
USB cable.
• LAN Interface. By default, DHCP is On, which may enable network
communication over the LAN interface. You may need to set several
configuration parameters as described in the LAN configuration
sections that follow.
Connectivity Software and Product CDs
The Agilent 33500 Series is shipped with two CDs:
• Agilent Automation-Ready CD: This CD contains the Agilent IO
Libraries Suite software, which must be installed to enable remote-
interface operations. The CD auto-starts and provides information on
installing the software. Refer to the Agilent Technologies USB/LAN/
GPIB Connectivity Guide, which is provided on this CD-ROM, for
additional background information.
• Agilent 33500 Series Product-Reference CD: This CD contains
the 33500 Series instrument drivers, the Agilent Intuilink Waveform
Editor software, the complete set of Agilent 33500 Series product
manuals, and programming examples. The CD auto-starts and
provides a Welcome page with instructions.
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