User`s guide

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Agilent 34980A Multifunction Switch/Measure Unit
Mainframe User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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Getting Started
This chapter provides an overview of the 34980A’s controls,
displays and connections; module assembly, wiring and
installation instructions; and some basics of operation with
examples. It is designed to allow you to gain quick
familiarity with the instrument and start using it.
Front Panel at a Glance 22
Rear Panel at a Glance 23
Rear Panel Connector Pinouts 24
Annunciator Display Indicators 25
Installing and Connecting Modules 26
Installing a Module 27
Wiring and Installing a Terminal Block 29
Instrument Rack Mounting 32
Operating the 34980A from the Front Panel Keyboard 34
Front Panel Menu Reference 35
Menu Example 1: Setting the Time and Date 37
Menu Example 2: Opening and Closing Channel Relays 38
Using the Measure Keys 39
Menu Example 3: Configuring the DMM for a Measurement 40
Menu Example 4: Configuring a Channel for a Measurement 42
Connecting the 34980A to Your Computer 45
Connecting Over LAN 46
Connecting Over GPIB 51
Connecting Over USB 52
Communicating with the 34980A 53
Operating the 34980A using the Integrated Web Browser Interface 53
Launching the Web Interface 54
Displaying the Browser Web Control Page 55
Selecting the “Allow Full Control” Mode 56
Setting a Web Browser Password 56
Closing and Opening Channel Relays 57
Modifying the Channel Configuration 58
Sending SCPI Commands Via the Web Interface 59
34980A Documentation Map 61