User`s guide

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Standard interfaces take the has-
sle out of connecting to your PC
Standard Ethernet, USB and GPIB inter-
faces are included in every mainframe. Use
one of the built-in interfaces that is already
available in your computer, or if you prefer,
GPIBisstillavailable.
• USBoffersthequickestandeasiestcon-
nection scheme—it’s perfect for small
systems and bench connections.
• Ethernetoffershigh-speedconnections
that allow for remote access and control.
Choose a local area network to filter out
unwantedLANtrafficandspeedupthe
I/O throughput. Or take advantage of the
remote capabilities and distribute your
tests worldwide. Use the graphical Web
browser to monitor, troubleshoot, or
debug your application remotely.
• GPIBhasmanyyearsofprovenreliability
for instrument communication and can
beusedinexistingGPIBbasedtestsys-
tems.
Remote access and control
The built-in Web browser interface provides
remote access and control of the instru-
ment via a Java-enabled browser such as
Internet Explorer. Using the Web interface,
you can set up, troubleshoot, and maintain
your system remotely.
• Viewandmodifyinstrumentsetup
• Open,close,ormonitorswitches
• SendSCPIcommands
• Defineandexecuteswitchscansand
switch sequences
• Viewerrorqueue
• Getstatusreportsonrelaycounts,firm-
ware revisions, and more
Additionally, since the Web interface is
built into the instrument, you can access it
on any operating system that supports the
Web browser without
having to install any special software.
PasswordprotectionandLANlockout
are also provided to limit access.The Web
interface makes it easy to set up, trouble-
shoot and maintain your system remotely.
Works with your choice of software so
you can save time and preserve your soft-
ware and hardware investments. Program
directlywithSCPI,oruseIVIorLabVIEW
software drivers that provide compatibility
with the most popular development envi-
ronments and tools:
• AgilentVEEPro,AgilentT&MToolkit
(requires Microsoft® Visual Studio®.
NET)
• NationalInstrumentsLabVIEW,
LabWindows/CVI,TestStand,and
Switch Executive
• MicrosoftVisualStudio.NET,C/C++and
VisualBasic6
Figure 1. The Web interface makes it easy to set up, troubleshoot and maintain your
system remotely