Connecting GPIB or LAN

GPIB or LAN connectivity is required only when using a signal generator.

Using the GPIB Interface
Using the USB/GPIB Interface
Using the LAN Interface
Configuring for Crossover LAN

Using the GPIB Interface

If the computer on which you install the software has an installed and configured general purpose interface bus (GPIB) interface card, you can configure the software (using its UI) to use the GPIB connection for instrument control.

The GPIB and its associated interface protocols are defined in the ANSI/IEEE standard 488.1-1987 and ANSI/IEEE standard 488.2-1992.

Using the USB/GPIB Interface

The Agilent 82357A USB/GPIB Interface provides a direct connection from the USB port on a laptop or desktop PC to GPIB instruments. Because the 82357A is a standard Plug and Play device, it is automatically detected and configured when connected to a computer’s USB port. The USB/GPIB interface requires the Agilent IO Libraries Suite.

Using the LAN Interface

If you have configured the local area network (LAN) for the Agilent IO Libraries, you can configure the software to use the LAN interface for instrument control. The LAN and its associated interface protocols are defined in the IEEE standard 802.

You can make a LAN connection either through a local network server or directly between the PC and an instrument.

Equipment Required

A LAN interface card installed on the PC.
The Agilent IO Libraries Suite.

If Connecting to the LAN Through a Local Server (Network LAN)

One 10Base-T cable for the PC and one for each instrument.

If connecting to the PC Directly (Crossover LAN)

If connecting one instrument: one 10Base-T crossover cable.
If connecting more than one instrument:
one 10Base-T crossover cable for the PC
one 10Base-T cable for each instrument
one 10Base-T hub

Configuring for a Crossover LAN Connection

Configuring the PC

From the Network and Dial-up Connections window, select

Start > Setting > Networks and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.

The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears.

In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.

In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) radio selection. Ensure that the checkbox remains checked.
Click the Properties button.
Select the Use the following IP address option (radio selection).
Enter 1 once for each of the four areas that make up the IP address. After your entries, the IP address should show 1.1.1.1
Click the Subnet mask entry field; an address appears.

Click OK > OK (on the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box)

In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Disable.

In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, double-click Local Area Connection.
The status changes from Disabled to Enabled.

To reconfigure the PC for a LAN, perform the following steps:

Repeat steps 1–4.
Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
Repeat steps 8–10.

Configuring the Signal Generator

Press Utility > GPIB/RS-232 LAN > LAN Setup > IP Address
Record the current IP address.
Enter 1.1.1.2 as the new IP address.
Press Enter > Proceed with Reconfiguration > Confirm Change (Instrument will reboot).
The signal generator reboots, completing the LAN reconfiguration.