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Chapter 1, Using HP-IB
Getting Started
Preparing the Test Set For HP-IB Use
1. If other HP-IB devices are in the system, attach an HP-IB cable from the Test Set’s rear-
panel HP-IB connector to any one of the other devices in the test system.
2. Access the I/O CONFIGURE screen and perform the following steps:
a. Set the Test Set’s HP-IB address using the HP-IB Adrs field.
b. Set the Test Set’s HP-IB Controller capability using the Mode field.
• Talk&Listen configures the Test Set to not be the System Controller. The Test Set
has Active Controller capability (take control/pass control) in this mode. Use this set-
ting if the Test Set will be controlled through HP-IB from an external controller.
• Control configures the Test Set to be the System Controller. Use this setting if the
Test Set will be the only controller on the HP-IB. Selecting the Control mode automat-
ically makes the Test Set the Active Controller.
NOTE: Only one System Controller can be configured in an HP-IB system. Refer to "Passing
Control" on page 334 for further information.
3. If an HP-IB printer is or will be connected to the Test Set’s rear panel HP-IB connector
then,
a. access the PRINT CONFIGURE screen.
b. select one of the supported HP-IB printer models using the Model field.
c. set the Printer Port field to HP-IB.
d. set the printer address using the Printer Address field.
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