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Chapter 5
Remote Operation
Introduction
The Product operates in local mode from the front panel controls or under remote
control of an instrument controller, computer, or terminal. Remote control can be
interactive, with the user controlling each step from a terminal, or under the
control of a computer program running the Product in an automated system. This
chapter tells you how to connect, configure, and operate the Product in remote
mode. Chapter 6 is a command reference that describes all alphabetized
commands in detail.
The remote programmer uses a language of commands called “device-
dependent commands” to duplicate the functions of the front panel controls. The
Product has four remote interfaces: IEEE-488, RS-232 Serial, 10/100/1000-
baseT Ethernet, and USB 2.0. Only use one interface at a time. The interface is
selected in the Remote Setup menu as described below.
Note
You can use 5790A remote programs to operate the 5790B.
Warning
To avoid electrical shock, program the Product with caution.
The Product can measure voltages up to 1100 V rms. Programs
should be written carefully and tested extensively to ensure
safe operation. Fluke Calibration recommends that you include
error-catching routines in your programs to ensure that the
Product performs as intended. Set the Service Request Enable
register (SRE), described in Chapter 6, to program the product
to cause an SRQ when an error is detected.
Using the IEEE-488 Interface for Remote Control
The Product is fully programmable for use on the IEEE Standard 488.1 interface
bus (IEEE-488 bus). The interface is also in compliance with supplemental
standard IEEE-488.2. Devices connected to the bus in a system are designated
as talkers, listeners, talker/listeners, or controllers. Under the remote control of
an instrument controller, the Product operates exclusively as a talker/listener on
the IEEE-488 bus.
This manual assumes you know the basics of the IEEE-488 interface bus.
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