Specifications

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Remote Operation
Connecting the Agilent 71612 Series to the GP-IB
The controller may also manage other instruments connected in the same bus
configuration, addressing only one instrument, to carry out the data transfer or TALK
function.
Further information on GP-IB standards and concepts is available in the following
publications:
• IEEE Interface Standard 488-1978.
• ANSI Interface Standard MC 1.1.
Connecting the Agilent 71612 Series to the GP-IB
Cabling Arrangements
Connect an GP-IB cable from the Controller to the Agilent 70843 error performance
analyzer.
Using GP-IB
You should consider the following when connecting the instrument for operation over the
GP-IB.
• Operating Distances.
• Instrument Mode at Power On.
• Address Configuration.
• Local and Remote Modes.
• Using Local and Remote Commands.
• GP-IB Required Commands.
• Sending Commands Over the GP-IB.
• Using Non-HP Controllers.
• Invalid Commands.
• Reading Data.
• Message Format.