Instruction manual

Chapter 3 Programming Your Counter for Remote Operation
Connecting the Counter to a Computer
Programming Guide 3-5
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Connecting the Counter to a Computer
To program the Counter to operate remotely, you need to interface the
Counter with a computer. The Agilent 53150A, 53151A, and 53152A
provide two interfaces for remote, computer-controlled operation
—
GPIB and RS-232. The following sections describe how to connect and
configure both interfaces for remote Counter operation.
To Connect With the GPIB
To connect the Counter to a computer using the GPIB, install an GPIB
cable (such as the Agilent 10833A cable) between the two units, as shown
in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. GPIB Interconnection
Configuring the GPIB
The Counter’s GPIB operates in Addressed (talk/listen) mode, which
provides bi-directional communication. The Counter can receive commands
and setups from a computer, and it can send data and measurement
results. There is one configurable setting related to GPIB communication—
the GPIB Address.
Counter (Rear Panel)
Agilent 10833A/B/C/D
GPIB Cable
WARNING:
WARNING:
To avold electric shock,
To avold electric shock,
do not remove covers.
do not remove covers.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
001 Oven Time Base
001 Oven Time Base
002 Battery
002 Battery
This unit must be earth grounded.
This unit must be earth grounded.
Made in U.S.A.
Made in U.S.A.
with domestic and foreign content
with domestic and foreign content
LINE VOLTAGE:
LINE VOLTAGE:
FUSE:
FUSE:
FUSE:
FUSE:
90-260VAC 50/60 Hz
90-260VAC 50/60 Hz
100-120VAC 0.5A, SB 250V
100-120VAC 0.5A, SB 250V
200-240V, 0.25A,SB 250V
200-240V, 0.25A,SB 250V
11 TO 18 VDC
11 TO 18 VDC
EXT DC
EXT DC
Reference 10 MHz
Reference 10 MHz
In
In
or
or
Out
Out
Auxillary
Auxillary
RS-232
RS-232
Main ~ Power
Main ~ Power
Computer (Rear Panel)
GPIB