User`s guide

24 5000 Series Oscilloscope User’s Guide
1Getting Started
The remote interface
You can communicate with all InfiniiVision 5000 Series
oscilloscopes using the front panel keys, or via LAN, USB, or
GPIB.
The Automation Ready CD-ROM provided with the oscilloscope
contains connectivity software to enable communication over
these interfaces. Refer to the instructions provided on the
CD-ROM to install this software on your PC.
Remote commands can be issued via LAN, USB, or GPIB. These
commands are generally used when the oscilloscope is under
program control for automated test and data acquisition.
Information about controlling the oscilloscope through remote
commands is contained in the Programmer’s Quick Start
Guide, which is included in the documentation CD-ROM
supplied with this oscilloscope. You can also access this
document online. Direct your web browser to
www.agilent.com/find/dso5000 and select Technical Support,
then select Manuals.
All InfiniiVision 5000 Series oscilloscopes feature a built-in Web
server (requires software version 4.0 or greater; see page 272
for software updating instructions). Using the Web browser you
can set up measurements, monitor waveforms, capture screen
images and operate the oscilloscope remotely.
Detailed Connectivity Information
For detailed connectivity information, refer to the Agilent Technologies
USB/LAN/GPIB Interfaces Connectivity Guide. For a printable electronic copy of
the Connectivity Guide, direct your Web browser to www.agilent.com and search
for Connectivity Guide.