User`s manual

Setting Up a Series 700 Controller
This procedure describes the system configuration and steps necessary for
an HP 9000 Series 700 controller to be used as a VXI instrument controller.
The steps in this procedure include:
• Series 700-1 : Set Up the Agilent E1482B VXIbus Extender Module
• Series 700-2 : Set Up the Agilent E1406A Command Module
• Series 700-3 : Install the Agilent E1482B Extender Module in the
Mainframe
• Series 700-4 : Connect the MXIbus and INTX Cables
• Series 700-5 : Apply Power
• Series 700-6 : Where To Go Next
System
Configuration
As shown in Figure 2-13, the HP 9000 Series 700 computer interfaces to the
VXI mainframe through the Agilent E1489I MXIbus controller interface
card and a Agilent E1482B VXIbus Extender (VXI-MXI) Module installed
in mainframe slot 0. The Agilent E1489I requires the Agilent E2093B SICL
software. The E1489I and the SICL software provide the system’s resource
manager functionality. The Agilent E1482B module performs the system’s
slot 0 functions.
When using a Series 700 controller, communication between the computer
and the instruments in the mainframe is through the SICL language or
Compiled SCPI (C-SCPI).
Note This procedure covers configuration of the Agilent E1482B VXIbus
Extender Module for use with the Series 700 controller. The procedure
assumes the Agilent E1489I MXIbus controller interface card and the
Agilent E2093B SICL software are already installed in the Series 700
controller. The following manuals contain installation information on the
card and software:
Agilent E1489I MXIbus Controller Interface for HP 9000 Series 700
Workstations "Installation Guide and Overview" (E1489-90000)
"SICL Installation Guide" (E2090-90003)
2-18 Setting Up a Series 700 Computer C-Size Configuration Guide