To Select the Remote Interface
The meter is shipped with both a HP-IB (IEEE-488) interface and an
RS-232 interface. Only one interface can be enabled at a time. The HP-IB
interface is selected when the meter is shipped from the factory. See also
“Remote Interface Selection,” on page 101.
On/Off
Shift < 1 Turn on the front-panel menu.
A: MEAS MENU
< < 2 Move across to the I/O MENU choice on this level.
F: I/O MENU
v > 3 Move down a level and then across to the INTERFACE command.
2: INTERFACE
∨ 4 Move down to the “parameter” level to select the interface.
Use the left/right arrow keys to see the interface choices. Choose from the
following:
HP-IB / 488 or RS-232.
HP-IB / 488
Auto/Man 5 Save the change and turn off the menu.
ENTER The interface selection is stored in non-volatile memory, and does not
change when power has been off or after a remote interface reset.
Remote Interface: you can set or query the interface using the following
commands:
SYStem
:INTerface {HPIB | RS232}
:INTerface?
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