:RSOurce:CONNect:METHod

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FlexPLL
:RSOurce Commands

Command Syntax

:RSOurce:CONNect:METhod  {LAN | USB | GPIB}

Query Syntax

:RSOurce:CONNect:METhod?

Description

Selects the type of connection to an FlexPLL's source instrument: GPIB, LAN, or USB. The Default setting is LAN.

LAN
Specifies a LAN connection. Use the :RSOurce:CONNect:LSERver command to select type of LAN server used to make the connection: HLAN, VLAN, or sockets. Use the :RSOurce:CONNect:HOST command to enter the source instrument's host ID. To locate an 81160A's host ID, click the 81160A's front-panel Utility key.
USB

Specifies a USB connection. Use the :RSOurce:CONNect:USB:SADDress command to specify the source instrument's USB address. When you connect the USB cable, FlexPLL automatically discovers the source instrument on USB. Connect a USB 2.0 type A to Type B connector cable to the source instrument's Type B receptical which is shown in the following picture.

GPIB
Specifies a GPIB connection. Use the :RSOurce:CONNect:GPIB:INAMe command to specify the GPIB interface address and the :RSOurce:CONNect:GPIB:ADDRess command to enter the actual address of the source instrument.