Remote Interface Configuration
If you have the security option installed on your instrument, the instrument must be unsecured with the
security code to perform many of these actions.
The instrument supports remote interface communication over three interfaces: GPIB (optional), USB, and
LAN (optional on 34460A). All three are "live" at power up when the instrument ships from the factory.
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GPIB Interface: Set the instrument's GPIB address and connect to your PC using a GPIB cable.
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USB Interface: Use the rear-panel USB connector to communicate with your PC. For details, see USB
Settings.
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LAN Interface: By default, DHCP is on, which may enable communication over LAN. The acronym
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses
to networked devices. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it
connects to the network.
Connectivity Software
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The instrument ships with the Keysight Automation-Ready CD. This CD contains Keysight IO Librar-
ies Suite software, which must be installed to enable remote-interface operations. The CD auto-starts
and provides information on installing the software. Also includes Keysight Technologies
USB/LAN/GPIB Connectivity Guide, which contains additional information.
GPIB Configuration
Each device on the GPIB (IEEE-488) interface must have a unique whole number address between 0 and
30. The instrument ships with a default address of 10, and the GPIB address is displayed at power-on.
l This setting is non-volatile; it will not be changed by power cycling or *RST or SYSTem:PRESet.
l Your computer’s GPIB interface card address must not conflict with any instrument on the interface
bus.
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Front Panel: Press [Utility] > I/O Config > GPIB Settings. From this menu, you can set the GPIB
address and turn GPIB on or off. After making changes, you must cycle power on the instrument for
the change to take effect.
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SCPI:
SYSTem:COMMunicate:GPIB:ADDRess <address>
SYSTem:COMMunicate:ENABle {ON|1|OFF|0},GPIB
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