Setting the GPIB

Other topics about Setting Control Functions

This section describes how to set the interface necessary to use the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) of the E5063A.

Setting talker/listener GPIB address of E5063A

When controlling the E5063A using GPIB commands from the external controller connected to the GPIB connector, you need to set the talker/listener GPIB address of the E5063A.

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 E5063A, connect the USB port of the E5063A 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 E5063A to the USB/GPIB interface.

  2. The driver installation and connection is performed automatically.

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. Click Manual Configuration > Edit Existing Instruments/Interfaces.

  4. Click GPIB-PCI interface GPIB0.

  5. Change the setting of USB/GPIB interface.