Setting the GPIB

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This section describes how to set the interface necessary to use the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) of the E5061B.

Setting talker/listener GPIB address of E5061B

When controlling the E5061B using GPIB commands from the external controller connected to the GPIB connector, you need to set the talker/listener GPIB address of the E5061B.

Follow these steps to make this setting:

  1. Press System > Misc Setup > GPIB Setup> Talker/Listener Address.

  2. Enter the address using the ENTRY block keys on the front panel.

Setting system controller (USB/GPIB interface)

When controlling an external device from the E5061B, connect the USB port of the E5061B and the GPIB port of the external device through the USB/GPIB interface.

Follow these steps to set the USB/GPIB interface:

  1. Connect the USB port of the E5061B to the USB/GPIB interface.

  2. Select No, not this time, then click Next >.

  3. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next >.

  4. Click Finish.

  5. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears again. Repeat step 2 to 4.

  6. Select When a new 82357 is plugged in, then click OK.

  7. Select When a new <USB device> is plugged in. or Never show this dialog instead of Each time a USB devices is plugged in..

Changing the setting of the USB/GPIB interface

If you need to check/change the setting of the USB/GPIB interface after connecting the USB/GPIB interface, follow these steps:

  1. Press System > Misc Setup > GPIB Setup > System Controller Configuration.

  2. The Keysight Connection Expert appears.  (You can also execute Keysight Connection Expert from Task bar or Start menu in Windows.)

  3. Select USB/GPIB (GPIBx)

  4. Click Change Propetries....

  5. Change the setting of USB/GPIB interface.